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Paddle With Whales Kayak Adventure with Alaska Shore Tours
  • Paddle With Whales Kayak Adventure with Alaska Shore Tours
  • Paddle With Whales Kayak Adventure with Alaska Shore Tours
  • Paddle With Whales Kayak Adventure with Alaska Shore Tours
  • Paddle With Whales Kayak Adventure with Alaska Shore Tours
  • Paddle With Whales Kayak Adventure with Alaska Shore Tours
  • Paddle With Whales Kayak Adventure with Alaska Shore Tours
  • Paddle With Whales Kayak Adventure with Alaska Shore Tours
  • Paddle With Whales Kayak Adventure with Alaska Shore Tours
  • Paddle With Whales Kayak Adventure with Alaska Shore Tours
  • Paddle With Whales Kayak Adventure with Alaska Shore Tours
  • Paddle With Whales Kayak Adventure with Alaska Shore Tours
  • Paddle With Whales Kayak Adventure with Alaska Shore Tours

$503.00

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Paddle With Whales Kayak Adventure

Arriving

6 Hours Duration

From pick-up to drop-off


Family Friendly

No kayaking experience required


Possible Whale Sightings

Bald eagles and sea lions also common


Food Provided

Complimentary hearty snacks

An exclusive tour, explore the uninhabited Channel Islands by stunning kayak paddle and private charter boat, quietly taking in the grandeur of the scenery and observing an abundance of wildlife (including whales!) on the Paddle With Whales Kayak Adventure. This is easily one of the best Juneau shore excursions for a true Alaskan eco-adventure. As your knowledgeable guide leads your group on a paddle through the Channel Islands State Marine Park, just a short distance from Juneau, you will experience temperate rainforest and stunning snow-capped peaks, while accompanied by the amazing wildlife that calls this refuge home, including humpback whales, porpoises, orcas, sea lions, harbor seals, and bald eagles soaring overhead. Gliding quietly in a sea kayak with just your small group of six or fewer allows for a remarkable opportunity to experience the wonders of nature up-close in a pristine wilderness environment. To truly experience wild Alaska in a custom, intimate way, the Paddle With Whales Kayak Adventure is among the Juneau shore excursions you surely won’t want to miss.

As with other Juneau shore excursions, your eco-adventure begins with pick-up right at the cruise docks and transportation to the nearby boat harbor. Here you’ll be fitted with kayaking gear and receive safety instructions before boarding a private charter boat for a stunning ride along the Inside Passage out to Channel Islands State Marine Park, with wildlife viewing opportunities beginning right from the start. From here, it’s into the sea kayaks for about 2 hours of paddling in the pristine Marine Park, including time for exploring uninhabited beaches and lush rainforest by foot. After your time in the Kayaks, you will de-gear for your trip back to Juneau, but be sure to keep an eye out for wildlife in the inter-tidal zones! The Paddle With Whales Kayak Adventure is a family-friendly eco-adventure suitable for all guests 8 and older, with no previous kayaking experience required. It’s sure to be an outing you won’t forget! Note: As it’s of the most exclusive Juneau shore excursions, this trip has very limited spaces, so book early to guarantee your spot!

 

For stunning whale watching opportunities that don’t require a paddle, you might consider the Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier Tour. Or, to learn more about why Juneau is perfect for Whale Watching, check out this article on Juneau Whale Watching, part of our Nature & History series.

 

Port

Juneau

Type

Private, Wildlife Viewing

Adult Rate

$503

Length

6 hours

Minimum Age

8 years old. Children must be in good enough physical condition to paddle a tandem kayak with an adult.

Accessibility

Guests must be under 250lbs., Must be fit enough to paddle for 2.5+ hours. No experience necessary on this family-friendly tour., The kayaks can accommodate a maximum torso (waist-chest) diameter of 52 inches (132cm)., 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.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 14-days before your tour for a refund, less any non-refundable fees., If for any reason the tour is canceled (due to unpermitting weather, for example), or if your cruise ship's schedule changes, you will receive a refund minus any non-refundable fees.

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    Do I need previous kayaking experience?

    Answer: Nope! This trip is rated as 'Easy' or 'Moderate' and we can accommodate even beginner kayakers. There is a recommended fitness level with the ability to paddle 4 miles and to be seated in a kayak for about 2 hours.

    Are we guaranteed to see whales?

    Answer: We don't guarantee whale sightings on this tour. Because this is wild Alaska and you will be traveling by kayak, we cannot guarantee sightings.

    How many guests are on this tour?

    Answer: This small-group tour allows for parties of 2-6

    What about restroom facilities along the way?

    Answer: You'll have a chance at the kayak base to use the restroom, but after that we will be entering the great outdoors. We recommend all guests follow 'Leave No Trace Principles' and should the need arise, we request packing all trash from the trip including toilet paper. If this is of concern for you, we recommend bringing toilet paper and a ziploc bag for easy packing.

    Will the trip still operate if it is raining?

    Answer: Because much of SE Alaska is a rainforest, these trips do operate rain or shine. Rain jackets and pants are provided on this trip. If weather conditions are unsafe, the trip will be canceled and we will provide a refund.

    What if our ship is delayed or doesn't make it into port? Refund?

    Answer: It's very rare that a ship is delayed into port, but in those cases we will try our best to work with you to reschedule the tour to a later time. If that is not a possibility or your ship doesn't make it into port, we will refund you.

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