Juneau Shore Excursion: Paddle with Whales! Kayak Adventure in Juneau booking from $451.24

Juneau Shore Excursion: Paddle with Whales! Kayak Adventure

Overview

Jump on our small intimate boat and travel up the Inside Passage to the richest Humpback Whale feeding ground in Alaska. See the lush and vibrant temperate rainforest, exquisite snow-capped peaks and flowing glaciers, where your only neighbors are the feeding humpbacks, curious sea lions, playful porpoise, and soaring eagles!

We will launch in the small boat and head up into the State Marine Park, there we will pull up to a remote island where we will gear up and start paddling! We will kayak paddle through the humpback whale feeding ground, looking for signs of wildlife and whales. Once you have completed your kayak exploration, be treated to a high quality delicious snack on the private island beach. Stretch your legs, grab a snack, and explore the island's tide pools!

Suitable for all experience levels, this eco-adventure is sure to provide a new perspective on what’s possible in the world of remote Alaskan island exploration and is the preeminent paddling and island adventure.

City: Juneau

Sun 23 Feb

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What's Included

Bottled water

Snacks

Forest Service Permits

All paddling and rain gear

Professional Guide

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
A maximum of 6 people per booking
This trip operates in all weather conditions (barring unsafe conditions, to be determined by ABAK) – please stress to your clients the importance of dressing appropriately
All passenger shoe sizes and rain gear sizes advised at time of booking
Our kayaks can accommodate a maximum torso (waist-chest) diameter of 55 inches (140cm). Maximum weight limit is 600lbs (272kg) for double kayaks. People taller than 6’2″ (188cm) find operating the rudder challenging, as the pedals only adjust to a certain maximum distance; however, people as tall as 6’8″ have been able to paddle our kayaks.
All Clients will be outfitted in double and must know how to swim. Clients should be able to confidently paddle for up to 2 hours.
PLEASE NOTE, we cannot guarantee whale or wildlife sightings. This is Wild Alaska!
Due to the inherent risks involved in this type of tour, pregnant guests are not permitted to participate.
Participants must inform ABAK of all dietary issues or restrictions. ABAK can accommodate some dietary restrictions, but do not advise this tour for anyone with severe food allergies. Menu includes dairy, fish, shellfish, gluten, and nuts.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY/ASSUMPTION OF RISK FORM: Every participant on the trip must sign a Release of Liability/Assumption of Risk form at the start of the trip.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Goldbelt Mount Roberts Tramway

Guests will be transported from downtown to Auke Bay Harbor for gear orientation and outfitting. All guests will board the motor boat from here.

Inside Passage

Travel by small boat up the Inside Passage to the Channel Islands State Marine Park, the heart of humpback whale feeding grounds in Southeast Alaska. There we will disembark and jump into kayaks to explore from a new perspective. Actual Kayak Time dependent on marine conditions, wildlife location, and client ability.

Goldbelt Mount Roberts Tramway

De-gear and return transport back downtown

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (9)

mekd2015

Aug 2022

We were a small group of five...all family. Never expected this excursion/adventure to be so intimate, fun, informative, gorgeous beyond my words and imagination. Yet, no doubt, it was our kayak guide, and boat captain, Kristen, and Lauren, which truly made our experience so very extraordinary. Both Kristen and Lauren were so full of knowledge, & more importantly, wonder, and joy to share what they know, and invite us to experience the magnificent waters, the magnificent sea animals, i.e., mother & baby humbacks...togerher! Sea lions...gorgeous birds...beautiful rough stone beaches. What a gift & joy to experience this part of Alaska, through the eyes, & experience of our guides, Kristen & Lauren.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you for your review! Sounds like an amazing time with Kristen and Lauren and wildlife viewing. We will share this with Kristen and Lauren. Thank you for making us a part of your Alaskan adventure!

lexmiller

Jul 2022

We loved this excursion, even though the weather was not very cooperative, intermittent rain, windy, cold! We booked the outing through Celebrity Cruises. There were three ship passengers (including us) and the two other guests on the adventure happened to be local guides from other Alaskan tour companies, doing this kayak trip as part of a reciprocity agreement the guides from the various companies have with each other - making for a total of 5 guests, plus our actual guide, the amazing Brooke, comprising a total of 3 kayaks in the water, 2 passengers in each. We had an amazing time as we essentially had 4 guides! The captain of the whale watching boat, Wade, which also carried our kayaks to a far off beach where the kayaking portion of the trip began, our actual guide, Brooke, and the two “extra” guides who were here as guests but couldn’t help their nature and guided on this trip as well - so we had loads of information and stories throughout the entire trip! Brooke and Wade were both so enthusiastic and clearly love what they do. We saw many humpback whales exhibiting many different behaviors, lots of sea lions, eagles, wow! Loads of snacks are provided including a light lunch, and water in complimentary steel branded beverage bottles for us to keep. Before the adventure begins, we were taken to company headquarters to be outfitted with serious gear - Bogs boots, rubber pants and jacket and a kayak skirt. We were given an overview of the map, showing exactly where we were going, etc. Most of the whales and wildlife were seen on our sailing to our destination where we were put out with the kayaks. While kayaking, we didn’t actually observe much wildlife but haha, for us personally, that’s because it was a bit wavy and cold, so we were focused on paddling and keeping water out! We had such a memorable adventure, and we are so grateful to the official and unofficial guides, for all that they shared with us! Highly recommend ABAK Wilderness Trips!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you for you review! Sounds like an amazing wildlife viewing day with Brooke and Wade. Thank you for making us a part of your Alaskan adventure.

Karlasue2179

Jun 2022

What a great time! We saw lots of whales from our boat and had a great time paddling down the coastline. Brooke was our guide and wow- she really knows her stuff. Best guide ever! Wade was our captain and he very carefully chose the best spot for us to disembark and jump into our kayaks. Such a fun adventure!

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thank you for your review! Sounds like an amazing day on the water! I will definitely pass this along to Wade and Brooked. Thank you for making us a part of your Alaskan vacation.

Juneau Shore Excursion: Paddle with Whales! Kayak Adventure

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