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

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

Mon 23 Jun

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What's Included

Professional guide

Bottled water

Snacks

Forest Service Permits

All paddling and rain gear

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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.
If you have a private trip booked, you are welcome to bring your own beverages in a small cooler on board the motorboat. However, no alcoholic beverages are permitted on the boat nor during the trip.
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.

Juneau Channel Island State Marine Park

Travel by small boat up the Inside Passage to the Channel Islands State Marine Park, the heart of humpback whale feeding in Southeast Alaska. There we will disembark and jump into kayaks to explore from a new perspective. Join us for the only active whale watching adventure in Juneau!

Goldbelt Tram

De-gear and return van transport downtown

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (8)

Deborah_R

Jul 2024

Our tour guide, Kristine was awesome. She is very knowledgeable and just great!! Matt our captain was also knowledgeable and great!! Even though it was a cloudy, rainy day we had an excellent time both whale watching and kayaking.

Response from Host

Jul 2024

We are so excited to hear you had a wonderful day out on the water with Matt and Kristin! It is so special to experience whales in the way that you did. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your positive experience and feedback. We greatly appreciate it.

L5760PLchristys

Jun 2022

Loved how intimate the tour was. There were 12 people total, divided in to 2 groups of 6 for most of the day. The tour guides were phenomenal and we saw some amazing things! Alaska is stunning. However, overall I was disappointed with this tour. The price was too expensive for the experience we got in my opinion. I expected to primarily be kayaking…and we only kayaked for 45 minutes. If I wanted to pay for a boat tour, I would have paid less than half the price for another tour 😬

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thank you for your review. We appreciate and value all feedback we receive, as it gives us the ability to make adjustments and improve our operations. We are sorry to hear the kayaking portion did not meet your expectations. Total kayaking time is dependent marine conditions, wildlife location, and paddling ability of the whole group. We are happy to hear that the guides were great and you were able to see amazing things. We hope you were able to enjoy the rest of your time in Juneau.

Grumbly

Sep 2021

Unsure what to write as it is possible our adventure simply had the luck of the Irish, as it was amazing. Above and Beyond Alaska is an excellent, organized, high-quality company with skilled guides. Extremely responsive and friendly to my many questions. Had done two tours with them this trip, the other a bear excursion to Admiralty Island (which was fine, though not nearly as memorable). This specific tour (5 guests) was guided by Kris, a personable and knowledgeable gal. Bused to a boat, there is then a fairly lengthy trip to where booted off. The ride offered gorgeous views, manned by a cordial captain. Saw plenty of humpback whales, and a couple of sea lions. The whales did not breach. Also, boats not allowed to get within 100 yards, though the whales could come closer (I tried to entice one with peanut butter). Doubt any got within 300 yards. I believe Kris mentioned guests get closer to whales while in the boat as opposed to kayaking, which was a bit of a bummer. Then we were dropped off for kayaking. Good thing Kris knew where we were as pretty secluded. (Swear I saw Bigfoot.) We get in two person kayaks (suited and layered). Not for the feint of heart as when away from land the currents/wakes had some size. As we are trolling along we see whales in the distance. Far, but still cool. Then...dun Dun DUN!!! Our kayaks a good distance from lan, at one point we were seeing a lot of whales, and they were coming closer and closer. Kris (fear in her voice???) ordered us to bunch our kayaks for safety and stability, a humpback headed our way, apparently in search of peanut butter. It easily got within 60’ .(Got one of those memorable trip videos, the whale fluking after it passed. After a fair amount of time gathering ourselves, Kris said to head in. Then...DUN DUN DUN... Two massive whales appeared right in front of us, easily within 10-20’, from my view appearing to almost knock one kayak over. Unknown how much Kris tipped the whales for this performance, but it was well worth it. After this adrenaline rush, we paddled a looooong distance to land. I don’t want to attempt to convey all will have this experience, as I sense this was very unique. For our tiny lil group, what a memory. If book this trip, I suggest bring some peanut butter as b

Response from Host

Sep 2021

Thank you for your review! Glad to hear you had such a memorable trip with Kris. Wildlife can be very unpredictable and sounds like a great day on the water!

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