Juneau Shore Excursion: Paddle with Whales! Kayak Adventure in Juneau booking from $494.32

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

Sat 21 Jun

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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
Please note, this tour requires a minimum of 4 to operate. If minimum requirement is not met, reservation is subject to change or cancellation.
Minimum age 8 years old
We do not guarantee whale or wildlife sightings: This is wild Alaska!
Federal regulations require us to maintain a distance of 100 yards from any marine mammals
All Clients will be outfitted in double kayaks and must know how to swim. Clients should be able to confidently paddle for up to 2 hours.
Clients must disclose information regarding pertinent medical conditions/history, allergies and any type of restriction or limitation that might introduce a higher degree of challenge on this trip. Clients need to disclose any dietary restrictions.
Due to the inherent risks involved in this type of tour, pregnant guests are not permitted to participate.
This trip operates in all weather conditions (barring unsafe conditions, to be determined by ABAK) – We can’t stress enough how important it is to dress appropriately.
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. Alterations and/or deletions to the waiver are not permitted
NOTE ON KAYAKING SIZE/WEIGHT LIMITATIONS: Our kayaks can accommodate a maximum torso (waist-chest) diameter of 52 inches (132cm). Maximum weight limits including gear are 300lbs (660kg) for single kayaks and 600lbs (1320kg) for double kayaks. People taller than 6’2″ (198cm) have a hard time operating the rudder because the pedals only adjust to a certain maximum distance. However, people as tall as 6’6″ have been able to paddle in our kayaks.

What To Expect

Goldbelt Tram

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 Tram

De-gear and return transport back downtown

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (15)

alexlE2324GE

Jul 2023

Julia was so kind and positive, she made the experience so memorable. The little lunch provided was also just the right amount. Overall we would definitely go back and we saw the rare sight of two humpback whales jumping synchronously too!

Response from Host

Aug 2023

Thank you for the positive feedback. Julia is a wonderful guide! We would love to see you again in the future!

suzanneg951

Jul 2023

I am so impressed by this tour company. Matt, our captain, was friendly and expertly put us in position to get the best views of the whales. I also felt safe and well cared for by both Matt and Julia. Julia was knowledgeable and fun. We saw lots of whales and learned about bubble net feeding which we witnessed. The following day we learned about bears from Mateus. The weather canceled our excursion but Mateus made the time we waited to see if the cloud cover dissipated was well spent. I can’t wait to come back and do more adventures with this company

Response from Host

Jul 2023

Thank you, Suzanne, for your lovely review! We had so much fun adventuring with you and we hope to see you again in the future!

H4721NWjohnk

May 2023

We had an extremely good time on our Tour. We were picked up on time and equipped with everything that we needed. We boarded the boat and were taken to the Channel Island Marine Park. We spent a couple of hours looking for and viewing many humpback whales. They took us to a small island where we launched the kayaks. We paddled to Douglas Island. We were very fortunate to have a mother and baby humpback whale come up very close to use while we were kayaking. We then landed on a small beach up boarded the boat for the return trip. Our guides Julia and Miles were very knowledgeable, professional, and fun to spend time with. We highly recommend this excursion.

Response from Host

May 2023

Thank you so much for this positive feedback! We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful time. Our paddle with whales tour is definitely a magical experience. It's one of the best ways to intimately view Juneau's marine life!

Juneau Shore Excursion: Paddle with Whales! Kayak Adventure

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