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

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

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
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
All passenger shoe sizes advised at time of booking
All passenger 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.
PLEASE NOTE, we cannot guarantee whale or wildlife sightings. This is Wild Alaska!
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.
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.
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) – please stress to your clients the importance of dressing 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.
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.

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 Mount Roberts Tramway

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)

amycenters

Sep 2019

We went whale watching and then kayaked near them with Auri. It was SO FUN! There were SO MANY WHALE PODS OUT - it was crazy. Auri (and our boat driver - I unfortunately for his name) were great; very friendly, informative, and helpful. The trip was really well-organized (with a much appreciated snack bag) and we would highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to have a magnificient, memorable day outside of Juneau.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Wow; what a truly amazing experience!! Thank you for taking the time to share this. I will pass this along to Auri and Wade (the captain). Thank you for letting us be a part of your Alaskan vacation and come back to see us again!

gilaanma

Sep 2019

the tour " paddle with whales" was less exciting than expected , and too expensive for what it offres . we should have paddled for 2 hours but was not the case . we really paddled very little , moving very little , despite having 4 adults . we than had stop for lunch on the island for 1 hour . a small excursion to the island was also planned . the stop was 15 minutes . no excursion . the lunch consisted of snack and bars . very very poor . to finish , on the way back , we waited more than 30 minutes for the driver because obviously we had arrived too early .

Response from Host

Sep 2019

We are so sorry to hear about your experience! That is the exact opposite of our goal for every customer. We are reviewing this situation as a management team and brainstorming solutions to ensure it does not occur again. I have emailed you directly to gain additional feedback and to discuss reimbursement options. Thank you for sharing about your experience and providing us the opportunity to learn from it and correct it for all future clients. We greatly value you choosing to join us for your vacation and hope you will work with us to find a solution. All the best regards to you and your family!

forego

Aug 2019

We did the tour with Arya our guide and Captain Wade and both were terrific hosts. We first stopped several times to catch views of the humpback whales and then beached with a whale about 50 yards off shore. We proceeded to jump onto the two person kayaks and padded out and observe from a safe but close enough view. Paddling in open water was fun and a nice workout. We had beautiful weather and we saw a bald eagle on the opposite shore. My only wish was that we had more time on kayaks but all in all it was great fun. Plus they give a great snack package. And for those who fear sea sickness, which I’m no stranger to, the boat ride was fine. Granted weather conditions were nice but it was a great day overall with two fun hosts.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Great to hear it! Thank you for sharing your experience and so cool to hear about your up close whale encounter. Everyday is different out there but sounds like it was the perfect day for it!

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