We offer mother ship supported kayaking tours to remote and spectacular parts of Prince William Sound. As our guests, you have the choice of staying on board one of our comfortable sailing or motor yachts. You have the choice of kayaking, walking, hiking, sailing, wildlife viewing, beachcombing, fishing, or simply relaxing on board and enjoying the scenery. The vessel will cross all open waters taking you from spot to spot in the morning or evening allowing you to set your own pace with more time for activities and relaxation.
Tour Itinerary:
2 Day Tour:
Spend the day paddling along the spectacular coastline of Galena Bay and the night in Emerald Cove. In this protected cove, you will enjoy the serenity and beauty of your surroundings, take an evening hike, a sunset paddle or help us catch a salmon for a delicious fresh seafood dinner. Spend the next day paddling in front of majestic Columbia Glacier among enormous icebergs, seals and sea otters. Hike in the ancient rain forest and on the glacier moraine. Observe the effect of this rapidly retreating glacier, the newly uncovered landscape and its emerging vegetation.
6 Day Trips:
Travel to Unakwik Inlet and Meares Glacier for a view of the only advancing tidewater glacier in Prince William Sound then cruise to the western side of the Sound where you may kayak scenic College and Harriman Fjord with their breathtaking tidewater glaciers. The water here is teeming with sea otters and harbor seals. Paddle through narrow Ester and Culross Passages where eagles nest above your head and salmon swims below your kayak. Explore the hidden bays and coves of Dangerous Passage and Knight Island. Cruise Jackpot and Whale Bay for the best viewing of orca and humpback whales.
Be prepared for both intense periods of sunshine and for cold rainy days. Prince William Sound has a warm and wet coastal climate, typical of temperate rain forests. Temperatures range between 50 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit, but abnormally cold spells can happen when night time temperatures drop to the below 40s. You should come prepared for wet or dry weather. Sea kayaking fortunately is a sport that can easily be pursued while raining provided you are adequately dressed, seas tend to be calmer and wildlife is more easily approached.
We recommend you to bring minimum of 2 sets of warm clothes:
First Set:
- Pants/Long Johns: preferably wool, fleece, or polypropylene - they are excellent sources of warmth even when wet. I recommend fleece clothing because it dries very quickly and retains its warmth when wet. Synthetics do dry faster than wool.
- Upper body: 3 layers of wool/polypropylene /or fleece, (i.e., long john top, shirt, jacket) and a windbreaker.
- Feet: Warm socks, one pair per day and 2 additional pairs. We recommend polypro and wool blend socks with standard high top rubber boots (called break-up boots in Alaska) for getting in and out of the boat, for hiking and tide pooling. I strongly recommend that you bring your own boots, so as to assure proper fit. However we do have a supply of boots available for you to use. Please let me know the sizes you need in ample time so that we can have them available.
- Hands: We provide pogies for fully guided clients. Polypro or wool gloves are also very good with rubberized dish washing gloves to put over them on rainy days Please bring at least 2 pairs of gloves
- Head: A ski cap and baseball cap.
- Rain Gear: Good rain gear is essential for protection from both rain and wind. It should fit well and be sturdy if you have a dry suit, paddling pants, jacket and/ or booties- bring them along.
Additional Set:
- This can be additional warm clothes in case you get too cold or wet & should include: a wool sweater, wool or fleece pants (or light weight wind pants), a wool gloves and/or mittens, wool or fleece hat.
Additional items:
- T-shirt, shorts, thin loose pants;
- Thin loose long sleeve shirt to prevent sunburns, sun glasses;
- Comfortable camp shoes (ex. Tennis shoe, sandals, camp moccasins);
- Sun screen 15-25 rating;
- Insect repellent and or mosquito headnet, small day pack for hiking;
- Croakies for sun glasses or glasses, water bottle;
- Pocket knife, watch;
- Waterproof flashlight or head lamp, extra batteries.
Your personal toilet items should include:
- Towel Toothbrush/paste;
- Biodegradable soap, hand towel for tent.
Camping Equipment: Note: We will provide these items for fully guided clients (if necessary)
- Sleeping pad;
- Sleeping bag –3 season. Down is not recommended;
- Tent – a full cover rainfly is recommended.
Optional Items:
- Camera, film and replacement batteries, binoculars;
- Books, umbrella;
- Fishing license: can be purchased anywhere in Alaska. Licenses can be purchased for a day, week, month, or year. Out of state license cost $25.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
2 Days - $780/person;
6 Days - $2,700/person;
Daily rate - $465/person/day;
Prices are based on groups of 6 participants;
Adjustment in rates will be made for groups with less than 4 guests.
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