Sitka Boat and Sea Kayaking Adventure
Sitka, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See parts of the Sitka Sound that you’d be hard pressed to reach on your own with this shore excursion. Spot eagles and maybe even whales from the comfort of a custom-built vessel, and pay attention to the shoreline for sightings of brown bears and black-tailed deer. Then, paddle a kayak and enjoy even closer views of the water and its marine wildlife like harbor seals.
- Choose from a range of departure times to suit your schedule
- All necessary equipment, including jackets, is provided
- Learn about the region’s ecology from your guide
- Small group sizes ensure personal attention from your guide
What's Included
- All necessary equipment, rain gear, life jacket
- Professional guide
- Snack
- Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs (available for purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Crescent HarborSitka, AK 99835, USA
Sitka Meeting Place: Meet us by the awning at Crescent Harbor by Centennial Hall. Please be at this location 15 minutes prior to departure time. When you get to the meeting area, look for the Alaska Travel Adventures guide. They will be wearing red. Have your voucher ready.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Your shore excursion begins right at the Sitka port. Meet your guide dockside, and after slipping on the provided rain gear and life vest, step aboard a custom-built, fast-moving vessel. As your captain navigates the boat through Sitka Sound, watch for whales, eagles and harbor seals.
Arrive at the kayaking base camp and receive a safety briefing on maneuvering a tandem kayak. No prior experience is required and kayakers of all ages will enjoy this tour. Practice paddling techniques and then follow your guide’s lead into the water.
During the kayaking journey, admire the lush mountain scenery and see if you can spot bears and black-tailed deer along the shoreline.
Back at base camp, refuel with a delicious snack of clam chowder, crackers and hot apple cider, before enjoying transport back to Sitka port.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to the Sitka port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
Arrive at the kayaking base camp and receive a safety briefing on maneuvering a tandem kayak. No prior experience is required and kayakers of all ages will enjoy this tour. Practice paddling techniques and then follow your guide’s lead into the water.
During the kayaking journey, admire the lush mountain scenery and see if you can spot bears and black-tailed deer along the shoreline.
Back at base camp, refuel with a delicious snack of clam chowder, crackers and hot apple cider, before enjoying transport back to Sitka port.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to the Sitka port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
1
Sitka
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Sitka
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Reviews
4.0
based on 35 reviews
Sheena_O, Jan 2026
It was so relaxing and peaceful Thank you all. We seen a well on the way there and they stopped the boat so that we were able to see the well. What was Cool? Who was we were able to smell the well before we seen it that’s what they taught us and the area they took us was so extremely pristine quiet I wish I lived out there my whole life
Linda_H, Sep 2025
We had a great adventure, Saw whales, sea lions, salmon, and starfish, Guides were knowledgable and friendly and great to have with hus
Ernest_M, Aug 2025
Great tour. Saw humpback whales, loons and sea lions on the way to base camp. Kayaking was amazing…smooth, crystal clear water with killer views everywhere. Saw bald eagles, seals, salmon, ravens, and 2 different kinds of starfish. Guides were fun and informative.
DennisC_W, Aug 2025
Great staff, beautiful location. The zodiac boat trip to the kayak livery was a big bonus. We saw sea lions right next to the boat. The kayak trip was serene!
Gina_M, Jul 2025
Wonderful trip. I liked that they gave us rain skirts so we didn't get wet. Good narration that gave us lots of information on the nature around us. Easy paddling too
Ivy_C, Jun 2025
Nolan and his team were so kind and prepared to make our trip a great time! Marianne was our kayak guide and was very knowledgeable about the local animals, sites and history. The chowder and apple cider was such a great touch.
Jeanna_J, Sep 2024
Stood in a long hour long line in the rain to get on the bus to travel to the pick up spot then waited around for the tour to finally get a phone call saying that they canceled the tour. They could have called us before we spent all that time waiting in the rain
Alyson_C, Sep 2024
Great time. The guides were polite, professional and friendly which definitely made the tour enjoyable. The clam chowder was delicious
JoyS, Aug 2024
We had an awesome experience…..the guides were knowledgeable and experienced. The actual kayaking was a breeze and not overly difficult. Even though it was raining it was still a ton of fun
Hailey_W, Jul 2024
Kayaking in Alaska was neat! Our guide struggled to help my tall partner into the kayak. Saw some salmon, star fish, and sea urchins. We were very concerned with missing our cruise.
Mary_P, Jul 2023
Beautiful scenery! Our guide was Stevie and by the end our the tour I felt like we were besties! She was awesome. Super fun atmosphere and great experience.
natalie_g, Jul 2022
Nice people but not worth the money. Should be half the price
Need more time on the kayaks and probably a better area to see.
diane_j, Jul 2019
Easy to find tour, and had a very enjoyable ride to the kayaks. Spotted a sea lion and they doubled back to show us closer. Very personal people on the boat. Got to the place and Tony was very informative and gave us instructions. Didn't see much wild-life and that was disappointing. Tony found sea creatures but going to everyone's kayak to show us, took took much time. The snack was small but good.
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.
Mann Z, Aug 2016
This is really a good trip, hope the time can be longer. This is my first time kayaking and there is really no experiences needed. If you really have trouble with it, the guide will lead your way. Our guide Roy is really professional and HOT! The only disappointment is that we didn't see wildlife, but it is not there fault!
AJ, May 2015
Long story short - apparently there were 10 people ready to go and my ship got into port later so they left me behind! sad tale and very disappointing way to start my Alaska trip...company offered a whale watching trip in Juneau but the one trip offered didn't guarantee I'd be back in time to make my ship's departure so sadly I had to pass on that adventure. Too bad they couldn't have adjusted their departure time in Juneau in view of my Sitka problem, but oh well...
Jonathan_L, Jul 2022
Communication très difficile avec l’agence. Excursion annulée pour cause de vent alors qu’il faisait très beau. Avions réservé depuis plus d’un an, et en partance de très loin (Montréal). Amère déception. D’autant que d’autres excursions se kayak avaient lieu par le biais de d’autres compagnies. Journée perdue. Extrêmement décevant. Aucunement recommandé. Allez booker ailleurs !
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