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

Tue 13 May

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Starting at $159.00

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Tue 13 May

Starting at $159.00

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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 (122)

clustig2017

Aug 2024

We did the Glacier View Sea Kayaking tour with Adelheide - she focused on safety and fun. It was our first time kayaking but it was easy to stay with the rest of our group - about six kayaks in all. Adelheide shared interesting tidbits about the area and pointed out bald eagles and where whales tend to be. We highly recommend this tour!

Amy P

Aug 2024

My husband and I loved our kayaking adventure. Our guide Anna was a delight- very personable, friendly, and full of helpful information! By the way, hi Anna’s mom! She misses you- give her a call and tell her Amy and Cameron say hello! The view of the Mendenhall Glacier ~6 miles away was stunning from the water. We were fortunate to have a rather calm ocean, scattered clouds, and a clear view of the glacier and surrounding area. We saw a few sea lions pop up from a distance, and we saw a handful of eagles soaring around and hanging out in trees as well. They had us all wear water skirts and provided waterproof boots, so we stayed nice and dry the whole adventure. My hands did get wet while paddling, so leave your gloves until after. They also provide a safe place to store shoes and backpacks, and a snack and hot cider after. The life jackets had a zip pocket, so that was perfect for holding a phone for photos. Some people wore necklace phone holders- certainly a good idea if you’re concerned about dropping your phone in the water. If you trust your motor skills, the zip pocket was fine for storing my phone when I wasn’t taking photos. This is a very beautiful way to experience the wetlands and see the glacier from the ocean, and a great arm workout too. You feel like you’re kayaking inside a postcard! I highly recommend it!

LMcNally2

Aug 2024

This was such a fun excursion, and not too physically taxing. Lia, our guide, did an excellent job showing us all the beautiful aspects of the glacier area. She was extremely knowledgeable and I would highly recommend this excursion.