Island Discovery Kayak Paddle in Sitka, Alaska

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Sitka, USA

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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover Alaska’s natural beauty from the water—and find scenic spots you’d otherwise miss—on this small-group kayak tour. Glide past rugged landscapes, paddle around the Rockwell Lighthouse landmark, and look out for wildlife including sea lions. Along the way, learn about history and culture and hear stories about the region from a local guide. For your convenience, snacks and bottled water are also included.

Explore Sitka without the crowds on a small-group kayak tour
Discover the landscape in a more active way than many other experiences
Visit the historic Rockwell Lighthouse, which is only possible from the water
Go beyond the guidebook with stories and insights from a local instructor

What's Included

Snacks
Bottled water
Kayaking Equipment (Kayak, Paddle, PFD, Spray deck)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Harrigan Centennial Hall
Visitors Dock at Crescent Harbor, 330 Harbor Dr, Sitka, AK 99835, USA
Free shuttles will take you downtown and drop you at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Facing the building, look left for a line of vans. Ours is grey with the SEAK Adventure logo. A guide will be there holding a whiteboard with your last name.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Jacqui_N

Family enjoyed this trip. Beautiful area, no rain for us, did not get wet. Saw lots of sea life and sea lions and eagles. Beautiful lighthouse. Loved getting to see the real Sitka, not just cruise port!

Reviews

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based on 28 reviews

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Great communication and safety awareness!

Colby_C, Aug 2025

While our trip was canceled due to weather advisory and we didn't get to experience the excursion, the communication and transparency were greatly appreciated! Our full refund was issued quickly.

Sea Lions, Otters, and a WHALE! Oh my!

Heather_N, Aug 2025

This tour, led by Charlie and Liz, was the absolute highlight of our 10 day Alaska adventure! Our group included my husband and I and our 3 adult kids, 27, 18, and 16. We were all novice kayakers, but had no trouble at all keeping up. Charlie and Liz made sure we were safe, knew how to paddle properly, and had a great time! We saw Salmon (up close when Charlie caught one with his bare hands!), starfish, sea urchins, abalone, eagles, and river otters. A large sea lion we affectionately named “Frank” followed us closely for half the trip! The weather was amazing, even when it rained in the middle, it was great! Just when we thought it couldn’t get better, a humpback whale appeared in front of us! He was a long way off but we could hear him, see him, and even smell his breath!! Charlie and Liz took great pictures and videos of our trip and shared them with us. I can’t recommend this tour enough! It was worth every penny. Be prepared to get wet! The skirt provided helped a lot, but we were still pretty wet at the end. I was glad we wore quick dry pants and water resistant shoes. Even on a very warm day for Sitka, having a rain jacket or hat is a good idea!

Family enjoyed this trip....

Jacqui_N, Jul 2025

Good communication & service

Jessica_S, Jul 2025

Unfortunately, we don’t get to take this excursion as planned, as the guide let us know it was too windy on the water. Communication was direct and very easy. He offered a couple options - a tour around town including raptor center and Fortress of the Bears or a full refund. Appreciated him giving us those options. Our refund was processed very quickly and we made the best of the gorgeous day in Sitka exploring on e-bikes instead.

Good kayaking trip- lots of eagles up close.

Daniel_S, Jul 2025

It was a good kayak trip. I could have given a 4 because driver went to wrong pickup location, but they were quick to fix that accidental mistake, and guide was friendly and helpful. A little more nature/biological information would have been good, but it was not advertised as being led by naturalist, so won't hold that against them. Saw sea lions on buoy, star fish, jumping salmon, and lots of eagles, some within 20 feet.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much for the feedback. I am definitely working on incorporating more information on what you suggested. There's so much to learn about here and it is easy to get really focused on one thing. Thanks again for paddling with us.

Very nice family...

colino1, Jul 2025

Very nice family operation. Was great even seeing little wildlife. All aspects were professional. Would recommend to anyone

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much for the review! We had a blast with you!

Safe kayak experience for beginners with highly-qualified guide

Gail_S, Jul 2023

Charlie, the owner/guide, was engaged, friendly, enthusiastic, genuine, and knowledgable. His experience in kayak instruction and his qualifications as an EMT reassured me of our safety. His equipment was new and well maintained. His assistant was welcoming and most helpful driving us to the cruise ship. Two hours was just the right length. The route was in calm water, suitable for beginners. I would highly recommend this tour with Charlie.

Memorable Great Excursion

JENNIFER_R, Jul 2023

What an amazing time! Charlie is a dynamite host. Equipment perfect and tour excellent. He took us through the waters smoothly. Weather was great and kayaking was the best. His mom was a great addition to a memorable time. Highly recommend!