Paddle with Whales! Kayak Adventure

Jump on our small intimate boat and travel up the Inside Passage to the richest Humpback Whale feeding ground in Alaska. See the lush and vibrant temperate rainforest, exquisite snow-capped peaks and flowing glaciers, where your only neighbors are the feeding humpbacks, curious sea lions, playful porpoise, and soaring eagles!

We will launch in the small boat and head up into the State Marine Park, there we will pull up to a remote island where we will gear up and start paddling! We will kayak paddle through the humpback whale feeding ground, looking for signs of wildlife and whales. Once you have completed your kayak exploration, be treated to a high quality delicious snack on the private island beach. Stretch your legs, grab a snack, and explore the island's tide pools! 

Suitable for all experience levels, this eco-adventure is sure to provide a new perspective on what’s possible in the world of remote Alaskan island exploration and is the preeminent paddling and island adventure.  

Itinerary
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Stop At: Juneau Channel Island State Marine Park, Juneau, AK 99801

Jump on our water taxi and travel up the Inside Passage to the richest Humpback Whale feeding ground in Alaska! See the lush and vibrant temperate rainforest, exquisite snow-capped peaks and flowing glaciers, your only neighbors are the feeding humpbacks, curious sea lions, playful porpoise, and soaring eagles!

Having been picked up and transported to a boat harbor north of Juneau, you’ll board our water taxi and be whisked away to the Channel Islands State Marine Park while scanning the seas for marine wildlife. If a whale is spotted, have the option to jump into a kayak straight from the boat and join them in their journey. Once you have completed your kayak exploration, be treated to a high quality delicious hearty, healthy snacks full of Juneau favorites.

From both water and land, you may see humpback whales, harbor seals, steller sea lions, dall’s porpoise, harbor porpoise, orca, numerous bird species including bald eagles and blue heron, and deer or river otters along the shore. Throughout this trip, our expert guides and boat captain will share their local knowledge of the area and interesting information about the wildlife and their behaviors. Be prepared to take in the beauty of glaciers off in the distance and the majestic mountains of the Chilkat and Coast Ranges. After the water taxi cruise back to the harbor, our van will be awaiting your return to drive you back to Juneau.

Suitable for all experience levels, this eco-adventure is sure to provide a new perspective on what’s possible in the world of remote Southeast Alaskan island exploration and is the preeminent paddling and island adventure in Southeast Alaska.


Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Above & Beyond Alaska, 2767 Sherwood Ln # C, Juneau, AK 99801-8546

This is the first stop on the tour where guests will be fitted in their gear and have a chance to use restrooms.

After the tour will return to de-gear and use restrooms before returning to pick up location.

Duration: 1 hour