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Resurrection Bay Half Day Kayak Tour

Paddle the coastline of Resurrection Bay, surrounded by rugged mountains and abundant wildlife
Look out for wildlife such as eagles, harbor seals, sea lions, and otters

Look out for wildlife such as eagles, harbor seals, sea lions, and otters

Take a break to enjoy snacks and hot drinks on a remote beach

Take a break to enjoy snacks and hot drinks on a remote beach

Learn about this unique ecosystem while traveling in a truly small group

Learn about this unique ecosystem while traveling in a truly small group

$125
per person
  • 8 a.m. – Noon
  • 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
May 19th through September 7th
Adult & Family Tour Options
This half-day kayaking adventure offers an intimate exploration of Alaska’s fjord coastline, perfect for families and first-time paddlers
Sea conditions are typically calmest in the morning, so we recommend our 8 am trip for beginners & families with kids
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time of your tour
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Itinerary

Meet at our Downtown Office

Join us at our downtown office 15 minutes prior to the start time of your tour. You’ll meet your guide, gear up, and get ready for the trip. Next, we will drive as far south as the road allows to our launch beach at Lowell Point (3 miles from our shop), unload our gear, and prepare the kayaks. Your guide will give a safety and paddling talk to ensure everyone feels comfortable in their kayak.

Explore Resurrection Bay 

We’ll paddle along the western shoreline of the fjord, learning about the importance of the area, including its animals, plants, and the coastal rainforest and intertidal ecosystems. There is a lot to see along the way, and we always keep an eye out for wildlife. Our destination will vary depending on the conditions and the speed of the group, but your guide will choose the best option for your trip.

Half way through the tour we will get out of the kayaks, have a snack and hot drink, and stretch our legs. We often explore Tonsina Point or one of the small beaches nearby. Based on tides and timing, we’ll either discover unique critters in the tide pools, enjoy the beach, or take a short hike past towering sitka spruce with deep green sphagnum moss hanging from their branches.

Back To Seward

After our break on land, we will get back in the kayaks and paddle back to Lowell Point, load up the kayaks, and drive you back to our downtown office in Seward. We typically spend a total of about 2-2.5 hours kayaking on this trip.

  • Enthusiastic and Knowledgeable Guide
  • Snacks and Hot Drinks
  • High Quality Rain Gear (if needed)
  • Transportation From Downtown Office
  • All Kayaking Gear
    • Personal Floatation Device
    • Spray Skirt
    • Neoprene Mitts
    • 10 Liter Dry Bag
    • Stable Double Kayak & Paddle

Clothing Layers

Seward is located at the northern tip of the largest coastal rainforest in the world. Our tours run rain or shine, so we ask you to wear synthetic or wool layers of clothing (cotton does not insulate when wet).

Rain Gear 

For our half day trips, we strongly advise you bring a waterproof rain jacket and rain pants. If you do not have your own rain gear, we offer high quality rain pants and jackets for you to borrow at no extra cost.

Footwear

Please wear footwear that you’re comfortable walking in, will keep you warm, and you don’t mind potentially getting a bit wet (closed-toe water shoes, running shoes, and hiking boots are all fine options). Your guide will launch and land your kayaks from the beach and will work hard throughout your trip to keep your feet as dry as possible.

Other Essentials

We provide pogies (neoprene paddling mitts) which will keep your hands warm while kayaking. You’ll want to be sure to have your own reusable water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat.

Packing List

You will receive a trip-specific packing list upon booking, which will go into great detail about what else to bring. Keep an eye out for it in your confirmation email!

For all tours without a water taxi (Resurrection Bay Half Day Tours and Caines Head Day Trips), guests will receive a full refund for cancellations made more than 1 week prior to your trip date. Within 1 week, your trip fees are nonrefundable.

*Full refunds include: trip fees, add ons, and taxes & fees, minus $10 per person booking fees for all half & full day trips & $25 per person booking fees for multi-day trips*

For more information regarding our cancellation policies, click here.

We strongly advise purchasing a travel protection plan (see Travel Insurance below).

In today’s dynamic travel environment, it’s important to protect your travel investment so you can relax and enjoy your trip. Unforeseen events such as flight delays, a sudden sickness or injury, or even baggage loss could impact your travel plans. Cancellation fees can range up to 100% of the trip cost, depending on the date and particular trip for which you’ve been holding spaces. For your convenience, we’ve partnered with GoReady Travel Insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For more information on available plans, click here.

Responsible travelers drive sustainable practices in the travel industry. With travel contributing up to 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions annually, it’s time for us think about our impacts.

Purchase carbon offsets for your flights to AK through our partner Offset Alliance, and your contributions will go directly to protecting a biodiverse coastal rainforest on Afognak Island, southwest of Seward. This rainforest acts as an important carbon sink, capturing 2.6 billion pounds of CO2.

We’ll support your decision to travel responsibly by sending you a discount code for 10% off of this tour. Click here to offset and save.

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