Lowell Point: Seward Alaska Sea Kayaking Day Tours

Experience the beauty of Resurrection Bay and its abundant marine life and beautiful glacial vistas on this Seward kayaking excursion from Lowell Point. On this trip we paddle the shoreline of Caines Head State Recreation Area where encounters with sea otters, seabirds, bald eagles and leaping salmon are common. Paddle your tandem kayak a short way up Tonsina Creek when the tide is high to see thousands of spawning salmon. We invite you to get a taste of Alaska adventure on our guided 3 hour and full day sea kayaking tours.

 

Resurrection Bay 3 Hour Sea Kayaking Tours:

If you want to experience sea kayaking
in this beautiful setting but have limited time while vacationing in Seward, our 3 hour guided tours are a great introduction to sea kayaking. We use stable and efficient tandem (two person) kayaks allowing both novices and aspiring experts to paddle comfortably. We have three times for you to choose from.

The 9AM to 12 noon trip: Start your day with a morning paddle. Mornings are often calm, making this a favorite time for families. Children 8 and up are welcome to paddle with an adult in one of our two person kayaks.

The 1PM to 4PM trip: A delightful way to spend the afternoon. Afternoons in Resurrection Bay tend to be a little windier, making this a more active paddle. Groups will small children are encouraged to paddle the morning and afternoon trips. Children 12 and up are welcome to padddle with an adult in one of our two person kayaks.

The 6PM to 9PM trip: Enjoy the peacefulness of an Alaskan evening while kayaking in the land of the midnight sun. This tour and time slot is another excellent option for a family seeking to share some adventure with their children. Children 8 and up are welcome to paddle with and adult in our two person kayaks.

Price: $65 per person + tax (gratuities not included)
Daily departures: 5.17-9.7 for the morning and afternoon tours, 5.17-8.17 for the evening departure.

Tour includes:
Our Seward kayaking tours include kayaking instruction and equipment, use of rubber boots, and dry bags. You do not need to have prior paddling experience. We paddle in very stable two person kayaks. Sunny Cove guides are excellent instructors who enjoy introducing you to kayaking and the natural wonders of the area. Our three-hour tours usually follow the shoreline to Tonsina Creek, a salmon stream. We often encounter sea otters, sea lions, numerous sea birds and salmon. In late July through August it's possible at high tide to see thousands of spawning salmon by paddling a short way up Tonsina Creek. Check in at our Lowell Point shed 10 minutes before the tour time.

 

Resurrection Bay Sea Kayak Day Trip: 8:00 AM- 4:00PM:

Experience the beauty of Resurrection
Bay and its plentiful marine life on our full day Seward sea kayaking excursion from Lowell Point to Caines Head State Recreation Area. Enjoy a beachside lunch and a hike up to a waterfall or if weather and time permits to a site overlooking Resurrection Bay. We have several lunch choices for you so make sure you let us know your preference when signing up for the tour.

Schedule:
• Check in 7:50 AM at Lowell Point for outfitting and kayaking instruction
• Guided paddle of the shoreline of Caines Head State Recreation Area, viewing the mountain and hanging glacier vistas.
• Enjoy an ocean side lunch prior to hiking to a waterfall or up to Fort McGilvray for an overview of Resurrection Bay
• Paddle back to Lowell Point arriving around 4:00 PM.
• Minimum participation age is 12 years. This is our most active day tour and can require up to 12 miles of paddling and up to 5 miles of hiking.

Price: $125 per person + tax (does not include gratuities)
Daily departures: 5.17-9.7

The above tours leave from Lowell Point, 2 miles south of Seward. This is the gateway to Caines Head State Recreation area. See Trip Information for directions.

 

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