Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier Kayaking Cruise
Paddle Aialik Bay after a Kenai Fjords wildlife-viewing cruise
Duration
10–11 hours
Includes
Water taxi, lunch, kayak gear
Highlights
Travel by scenic water taxi into Kenai Fjords National Park, then paddle a tandem sea kayak in Aialik Bay near the glacier. Learn about the rugged coastline from your guide while watching for marine and coastal wildlife.
- Explore Aialik Bay in a tandem sea kayak with paddling instruction and a safety demonstration
- Watch for whales, sea lions, porpoises, sea otters, puffins, eagles and bears
- Listen for glacier calving while paddling about three-quarters of a mile from Aialik Glacier
- Enjoy a sandwich lunch from your kayak with views of the tidewater glacier
- Discover the coastline and wildlife through guide-led interpretation
Itinerary
20 minutes - check-in and get gear up 10 minutes - shuttle to the Seward Boat Harbor 2.5 hours - water taxi scenic ride to Aialik Bay 15 minutes - safety briefing at Slate Beach 3-4 hours - kayaking in the lagoon & lunch, snacks and hot drinks 2.5 hours - water taxi scenic ride back to the Seward Boat Harbor 10 minutes - shuttle back to our office
What's Included
- Scenic water taxi
- Sandwich lunch
- Hot drinks and snacks
- Tandem sea kayak and kayaking gear
- Dry bag
- Rain boots, rain jacket and pants
Important details
- Arrive by 7:10am for check-in
- Ages 12+ only; children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Limited-mobility accessibility is not available
- Requires loading and unloading kayaks and walking on gravel beaches
- Maximum waist diameter is 44 inches due to the kayak cockpit size
- Accurate clothed weight is required
- Sign an assumption-of-risk acknowledgment before participating
- A valid credit card is required
- Trips operate rain or shine
- Wear layered synthetic, water-wicking clothing; cotton and denim are not permitted
Cancellation Policy
Cancel 8+ days before departure for a full refund; cancel 3–7 days before for a 50% refund. No refunds within 48 hours, for no-shows, or after the trip starts. If the operator cancels due to weather, choose a reschedule or full refund.
Product ID: GKA23W
FAQs
Arrive on time for check-in at 7:10am.
No. Most trips are designed for first-timers. You start with paddling instruction and a basic kayak safety demonstration.
Dress in layers. Bring water-resistant or waterproof shoes with warm socks, synthetic activewear (no cotton or denim), a fleece jacket, and a hat, gloves, sunglasses, a water bottle, and a camera. Bring rain gear if you prefer to use your own.
Meeting details
31872 Herman Leirer Road, Seward, Alaska
