Mendenhall Glacier View Sea Kayaking

Overview

Glide into a glorious adventure on a two-person sea kayak to view the mighty Mendenhall Glacier. Learn paddling techniques from an expert, then set out for possible close encounters with wildlife against a spectacular backdrop of forested slopes, nearby peaks and the icy spires of a glacier. Tour Fritz Cove, look for bald eagles and humpback whales, and visit the Mendenhall Wetlands, a protected habitat teeming with birds, mammals and marine life. Onshore, enjoy a snack and reminisce about your adventure. Sure to be a highlight of your Alaskan vacation.

City: Juneau

Mon 13 Jan

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Starting at $130.20

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Mon 13 Jan

Starting at $130.20

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What's Included

All Equipment (including rain gear, boots, spray skirt)

Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee

Professional guide

Snacks

Beverages

Transportation

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children 7-12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Children 13-17 must have a signed parental consent form to participate in the absence of a parent or guardian.
Minimum Weight: 40 pounds to fit into required lifejacket
Maximum Weight: Approx 250lbs dependent on waist size to fit into kayak cockpit
Maximum Height: Guests over 6'3" will not be able to use the rudders to steer and may be uncomfortable in the kayak
Guests should be in good health and will need to paddle for approximately 2 hours
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (79)

Tony G

Aug 2018

My daughter and I, both experienced kayakers, were looking forward to this enormously, but finished the day slightly disappointed because aspects of the tour were badly managed. The main problem was that one pair of passengers clearly had no idea of how to paddle a kayak. That meant our party was constantly stopping and waiting for them to catch up. Our glacier views consequently turned out to be distant glacier glimpses. Another group that left at the same time we did covered at least twice as much distance. The tour company needs to vet its passengers more effectively to avoid incapable paddlers interfering with the experience of others. The company needs to also make sure that the excursion staff on cruise ships are properly informed and/or deliver accurate information. We feel we were misinformed about a number of aspects of this excursion - it was described as strenuous but was't even close to that, and the level of waterproofing gear provided was not what we were told by the on-board excursion staff (far less). Despite all this, the setting is absolutely amazing and it was still a worthwhile experience. An unexpected bonus was our bus driver, who was an absolute hoot with her tales of Alaskan life on the way back to the cruise terminal. Wish I had caught her name.

Response from Host

Aug 2018

Tony, thank you for the feedback. I will address your bullet points with staff, management, and the cruise lines. Thanks for taking the time to share the details. Dale E Smith Director of Sales & Marketing

Tim S

Jul 2018

I went by myself on a Sea Kayak excursion, and have some experience paddling, and I absolutely loved the tour! I was in a nicely sized group led around by a guide named Hanna, who happened to be from Montana. She was able to chat the whole time about the flora and fauna, the magnificent glacier, and Juneau in general. She had facts ready for every part of the trip. Two thumbs up for Hanna Montana. It was a bargain deal due to how inexpensive the tour was which left me some money for tipping. I highly recommend coming out to do sea kayaking while you are in Juneau.

Response from Host

Aug 2018

Thank you for sharing that, I will share your kind words with Hanna. Dale E Smith Director of Sales & Marketing

Anonymous

Jul 2018

We took a family vacation to Alaska and decided to go kayaking for the first time as a family. It was a gorgeous area and a great time! We saw seals and eagles around, and had a very beautiful view of the glacier! Our guide Timmy was wonderful as well. He was a chest of knowledge about the wildlife and ecosystem, and also very fun and funny. Thank you Timmy! I would highly recommend this adventure for anyone stopping in Juneau.

Response from Host

Aug 2018

Thank you for sharing. Glad you had a wonderful experience! Dale E Smith Director of Sales & Marketing