Sitka Boat and Sea Kayaking Adventure

Overview

Once docked at the Sitka port, you won't have to go far to see this area's abundant natural beauty and wildlife! This 3-hour shore excursion starts right at the cruise port dock and includes a sightseeing cruise and then a 1.5-hour kayak tour through the magnificent waters of the Sitka Sound, part of the Gulf of Alaska. During your tour, spot some of the wildlife that Sitka is known for, including bald eagles and harbor seals. From the water, you may even see black-tailed deer and brown bears!

City: Sitka

Wed 16 Apr

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Starting at $219.00

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Wed 16 Apr

Starting at $219.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

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Professional guide

Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee

All necessary equipment, rain gear, life jacket

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
No prior experience necessary, just good health and an adventurous spirit!
Children must weigh at least 40 lbs (18 kg) in order to fit into required life jacket
Children 12 and under 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

What To Expect

Sitka

Embark on a memorable adventure when you climb aboard our motorized, custom-built inflatable vessel for an exciting sightseeing tour en route to our floating base camp. Your knowledgeable captain will scan the sea for wildlife, including whales, and identify points of interest along the way.

Sitka

At our floating base camp, you'll receive instruction on the safe use of ocean-going, two-person kayaks. These stable yet maneuverable crafts let you enjoy the beauty of the protected bays and inlets near Sitka from a serene, natural perspective. An experienced guide, well versed in paddling techniques and the marine environment of the area, will lead groups of up to six kayaks. Each of the waterways traveled holds unique attractions, whether colorful intertidal invertebrates, an eagle swooping from the treetops, or the grandeur of the lush rainforest. You may even see a brown bear, harbor seals, or a Sitka black-tailed deer.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (26)

Addi M

Jul 2018

We lucked out with the weather in Sitka- 55 degrees and just a little misty! The water was super calm in the bay and you don't travel too far away from the boat house, which made for a really casual and relaxed paddle. We didn't see too much wildlife aside from eagles, sea stars, and the occasional jumping fish, but the guides were extremely knowledgeable and had a lot of stories about the history, flora, and fauna of the area (which was nice, as I found I did a lot of looking in Alaska, but not a lot of listening and learning :)). The guides were funny, friendly, and apparently incredible cooks- the highlight of the trip (which is not to discount the kayaking, I'm just saying it was THAT GOOD) was the home made clam chowder served out of a wood fire stove in the boat house at the end of the excursion. Can that stuff and sell it!! Thanks for a great excursion in Sitka :)

Response from Host

Aug 2018

We're so glad you had a wonderful time! I will pass along the canning of the chowder. :-) Dale E Smith Director of Sales & Marketing

Victoria S

Jul 2018

We had a wonderful time! IEven decked out in ridiculous-looking raingear (which was actually quite functional and kept us warm during the boat ride to the kayaks), the paddling was relaxing and easier than we thought it was going to be. Our guide was highly entertaining, regaling us with stories of the area and sharing her knowledge of of the local fauna and flora. Jen, the leader of the expedition, was thorough, efficient, and informative combined with an easy friendliness that made everyone quite comfortable. It was interesting to see the floating houses out in the fiords. This trip definitely made me want to come back and spend more time. I highly recommend it.

Response from Host

Aug 2018

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. So glad you enjoyed Sitka! Dale E Smith Director of Sales & Marketing

George D

Aug 2017

Our excursion started by meeting at the port. We were given heavy jacket to protect from the wind and necessary life vests. There were 28 of us on the yellow zodiac inflatable fast boat which took us to the bay for our instructions. We were split into two groups and given a more comfortable life vest which we could paddle in. Our guide talked about his experiences that brought him to Alaska. Would have liked a little more history of the area we were kayaking in. There was a clearing at the end of the bay where a Momma brown bear and cub were visible. All in all we had great time.