I am a novice so to was my son aged 12. After being warmly welcomed by our enthusiastic guide and given safety instructions we set off on the adventure of a lifetime.
The "Resurrection Bay" tour and some time walking through a rain forest. 4 hours.
The weather being slightly misty and rainy honestly added to the experience the water was calm and having the freedom to float and paddle along the coastline away from the tourist sights in the city was a well sought after break.
Our guide pointed out the natural formations along the coastline, some birds and an encounter with a dolphin( I think ).
About 1.5 hours into the trip we headed towards the shore. Our next mission was to explore the rain forest. On route we followed the estuary inland. Searching for salmon who were returning to their birth place. Ah Ha said the guide look down here just 3 meters away. 4-5 salmon headed inland hovering over a shallow ditch in the sea bed. Suddenly there flowed the eggs from the female a soft pink color right over the ditch. Within micro seconds one male released his sperm to cover those precious eggs. Their life's mission now accomplished.
My jaw still open wide I exclaimed aloud LOOK AT THAT, I just saw salmon spawning. I travelled half way across the world, paddled in the sea trekked inland towards a rain forest only to witness a split second of unbelievable nature. Till today it's a thrilling memory.
Walking through the rain forest with rain tumbling down having seen nature up close all blends together in a wonderful memory of our Sunny Cove Kayaking trip.
The guide patiently showed us the caring trees and their bark, he taught us what a rain forest is, along with the fresh air, wow it was intoxicating.
The paddle back no less thrilling a small whale/dolphin ( please forgive me I can't remember exactly which one) swam not so far from us and, what with the rain still gently coming down those rain drops were so nice, just part of the atmosphere, we were truly sad to have to end the 4.5 hour adventure. Wow how lucky we were. Thanks SCK for showing the beauty of Seward and Alaska. One day maybe I'll go back. Being 57 years old at the time I hope to stay fit enough to do it in the near future, You don't have to be young to enjoy this fantastic trip. If there had been enough places for us on the Fox Island trip that day I would have gone on that, more time in the water, not to be missed.