Family Kayak Trips
While coastal kayaking is an ideal activity for all ages, there are many aspects to consider when planning a family trip. We want everyone to be well prepared to provide your family with a safe and enjoyable wilderness experience.
In order to best serve all of our guests, we have established a minimum age of 16 to join our scheduled tours and day trips. If your family includes members younger than 16, we ask that you join an already established family tour or plan a custom tour exclusive to your family.
Age of Children
In order for us to successfully provide a Family Tour, we must take into consideration how each family member adds to and changes the overall dynamics of the entire group. When combining families the same considerations apply. Please see our Adult to Child Ratio below.
Adult to Child Ratio
This is not so much a "comfort" consideration as it is a safety consideration. Keep in mind that kayaks are designed for adults, we must be sure to have one adult in each kayak. It does not matter how well behaved or athletic your child is.
- Age 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . 2 Adults per child
- Age 9-12. . . . . . . . . . 1 Adult per child
- Age 13-16 . . . . . . . . 1 Adult per 2 children
We do not normally include our guide into this ratio, but may consider it based on overall group dynamics.
If you do not have enough adults to meet our ratios a supplemental person can join the tour for an additional fee, or you may be able to combine your trip with another family tour.
Custom day trips for families and special groups are available by advance reservation.
- A custom Full-Day Trip in Resurrection Bay is $415.00, plus tax and gratuity
- A custom Half-Day Trip in Resurrection Bay is $250.00, plus tax and gratuity
PLEASE NOTE: The custom day trip price from Seward includes three participants. Additional participants are at the regular price per person.
Custom family trips to the fjords can be arranged at the normal trip cost - but must be arranged in advance so we can have a separate guide for your family. Please call with any questions!
Guided Kayak Trips
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