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)

golfgolfgolfdad

Aug 2019

We did enjoy this excursion but we never actually "Paddled with Whales". Unfortunately we caught an unusually windy day and the water was very rough so we couldn't paddle out where the whales normally are. But we still had a good time with an informative guide. We did get some close up views of humpback whales from the boat. The kayaking was fun, almost a surreal experience being miles from any sort of civilization (or probably other people for that matter). Just an FYI for future paddlers, they do provide rain gear including boots, which I never saw mentioned on their website. We had packed additional rain gear which turned out to be unnecessary. They also provided a food bag and water bottle which was plenty of nourishment for our approximately 4 hours on the water.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Awww bummer! We are sorry that the weather and wind didn't cooperate with us on that particular day. That can absolutely happen and can affect the exact plan for the day. But we adapt, roll with it, and make the best of it! In Alaska, that is all we can do sometimes. So glad you still had a great day out there and we appreciate you joining us! For all clients - we can never provide any guarantees that the whales will be in a safe paddling zone. We visit the prime feeding ground within the State Marine Park and actively seek out the whales. But weather, wind, and wildlife locations can all affect our ability to paddle near the whales. This is an eco-adventure tour that we hope to provide an intimate and close up look at wildlife and their environment. But be ready for anything Alaska could throw at us! :)

justintime1017

May 2019

We had an amazing time with Miles, Arie, Chelsea and Captain Wade on our kayaking adventure in Juneau! From the time that Miles picked us up at the cruise ship to the time we were kayaking in the water with wildlife, everyone was so friendly and full of information about Alaska. I’m hard of hearing, and Miles was especially accommodating and made sure that I heard him when he spoke. My husband and I are from Florida and were just amazed at the views and wildlife that we saw. We even saw a black bear walking on the side of the road on our way to the dock. It was still early in the season, so we only saw one whale and didn’t get any good photos of it. We didn’t have any whales close to the kayaks when we were out kayaking, but we did have numerous harbor seals and curious sea lions close by and even had bald eagles flying overhead and on the island that we took off from. Overall, we would absolutely recommend ABAK for this fun excursion! Our only thought was that it should be named “Paddle with Wildlife! Kayak Adventure” since paddling with whales isn’t guaranteed. We know you can’t ever guarantee what wildlife will do, so we were very understanding about this. Thanks for an amazing experience Miles, Arie, Chelsea and Captain Wade! 😃🐾🐻🦅👬

Response from Host

May 2019

Thank you so much for your review and feedback! It is great to hear the staff adapted and helped everyone have a fantastic experience. Even included a bear sighting! That is a special day! The environment we visit is home to the largest concentration of humpback whale feeding grounds in Alaska. So while we never guarantee wildlife on any our tours, we are paddling within the summer home and natural environment of these whales. You get a chance to see, learn, and appreciate the full scope of the difficult but beautiful ecosystem these beloved whales call home. That includes many smaller animal friends, plants, and of course seeing how humans interact with this environment too. Our hope is the tour is not only about seeing whales, but appreciating their full environment and valuing their place in the world. Thank you again for joining us and we are so happy you had this complete experience of the Alaska marine environment! - Caitlin

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