Trip
Info
What
to Wear •
Directions • Contact
Numbers • Deposit/Cancellations •
FAQ
What
to bring
•
Warm layered clothing that is warm even when damp (polar fleece, synthetic
fabrics, wool etc. Cotton/Denim is NOT recommended), cap, hat, gloves.
• Rain gear. Rainy day paddling can be great fun when you are
prepared. We have limited rain gear for those without.
• An extra set of clothing to change into after your paddle (nice
to have along for your wildlife charter tour).
• Binoculars, cameras, film, sunglasses, sunscreen.
• We provide dry bags to store your personal items and rubber
boots to use while paddling.
• An adventurous spirit!
Kayak/Camping
clients can find a gear list with their client information form that
will provide additional information.
What
to Wear
Bring
comfortable outdoor clothing, but avoid cotton. Wearing two synthetic
or wool socks make the provided rubber boots fit more comfortably. 
Breathable
rain pants or nylon overpants are a comfortable addition as well as
being an additional warmth layer for any cruise portion of our day.
Rain gear is necessary for all your Alaskan travels. Remember Sunny
Cove does not cancel tours solely on account of rain. Sea kayaking is
an experience that can be fun rain or shine! Layers are key to being
adaptable to the ever-changing Alaskan weather. In mid-summer plan on
having everything from shorts to a fleece jacket.
Where
to Go - Directions
Seward
is located in coastal southcentral Alaska about 130 miles south of Anchorage.
The following directions should help you find us. For those traveling
from Anchorage please allow a bare minimum of 2 1/2 hours to drive to Seward.
It's a beautiful drive with lots of viewing and hiking opportunities
so give yourself more time if possible. Railroad, bus and van transportation
is also easily available between Anchorage and Seward. There are a number
of options from which you may choose. A list of contact numbers follows
this section.
Directions
to Sunny Cove Adventure Center in the Small Boat Harbor Seward (meeting
place for Fox Island and Grand Day Tours)
From
Anchorage: To reach the town of Seward, take the Seward Highway south,
(130 miles). Don't take the turn offs to Girdwood, Portage Glacier,
Hope or Homer.
Once you reach Seward, you'll pass a Safeway grocery store on your right (west). After that, look for North Harbor Street on your left (east). Turn left onto North Harbor Street and follow it one block to 4th Avenue. Turn right. About 100 yards down 4th Ave you will see a large building with a blue roof, the Kenai Fjords Tours offices. We are adjacent to this building in the log cabin.
Directions
to Sunny Cove, Lowell Point launch site for Resurrection Bay Day trip
and all 3-Hour trip paddlers
Resurrection Bay paddles begin at our Lowell Point location at the Alaska Saltwater Lodge on Beach Road (waterfront) Lowell Point, the end of the road. Just look for the sun! Meet your guide approximately 10 minutes prior to your kayak adventure for outfitting and greetings. Travel south along the Seward Highway which becomes 3rd Avenue once you reach town. When you reach the end of 3rd Avenue, you will be facing the SeaLife Center. Turn right onto Railway Avenue which then turns into a dirt road called Lowell Point Road. Continue south along this near waterline road until you reach the end of the road, take a right on Beach Road -- Sunny Cove Sea Kayaking Lowell Point location is at the third small building on the left in the Alaska Saltwater Lodge parking area.
Contact
numbers
Alaska
Rail Road
1-800-208-0200
Alaska
Tour and Travel Park Connection
1-800-208-0200
Seward
Bus Line
1 907 224 3608
Hertz
Car Rental
1 907 224 4378
PJ's
Taxi
1 907 224-5555
Deposit
and Cancellation Policies
Deposit
and Cancellation Policies
Kayak/Camping
Tours require full payment within 7 calendar days of booking. All trip
cancellations are subject to a $100 per person administrative fee. The
remainder of the deposit is refundable up to 30 days prior to the departure
date. Although we rarely cancel trips we reserve the right to cancel
a trip for any reason which may make operation of the trip inadvisable.
If we cancel a trip we will refund all payments made to us less the
per person administrative fee of $100. All client cancellations on payments made by credit card are subject to a 5% processing fee or a check for the full amount of the refund due will me mailed. This refund will be the limit
of our liability. Cancellations made due to weather may be rescheduled
or refunded less the adminisrative fee. Trips may be delayed or altered by weather without any
price adjustment or refund. Sunny Cove does not cancel tours solely
on account of rain. Weather cancellations will be left to our discretion
based upon field experience.
Cancellation
Policy
Grand Day Tours require full payment at time of booking. All
trip cancellations are subject to a $50 per person administrative fee.
The remainder of the deposit is refundable up to 30 days prior to the
departure date. Although we rarely cancel trips we reserve the right
to cancel a trip for any reason which may make operation of the trip
inadvisable. If we cancel a trip we will refund all payments made to
us less the per person administrative fee of $50. This refund will be
the limit of our liability. Cancellations made due to weather may be
rescheduled or refunded less the administrative fee. Trips may be delayed or altered by weather
without any price adjustment or refund. Sunny Cove does not cancel tours
solely on account of rain. Weather cancellations will be left to our
discretion based upon field experience.
Cancellation
Policy - Day Tours
Our cancellation policy for standard Fox Island and Lowell Point Day
Tours is as follows: This policy does not apply to custom or private
day tours. Please see Group Policy. 15 days before departure full
refund, 14 days before departure no refund
Although
we rarely cancel trips we reserve the right to cancel any trip for any
reason which would make the operation of the trip inadvisable. If we
cancel a trip we will refund all payments made to us less administrative fees. This refund will
be the limit of our liability. Sunny Cove will cancel a tour if weather
makes paddling unsafe. Sunny Cove does not cancel tours solely on account
of rain. Sea kayaking is an activity that remains fun rain or shine.
Cancellations due to weather may be rescheduled or refunded less the administrative fee. Weather
cancellations will be left to our discretion based on field experience.
Cancellation
Policy/Group and Custom Day Tours
Group tours require a 50% deposit within 7 calendar days of booking
with the balance due 30 days prior to departure. All trip cancellations
are subject to a $100 administrative fee. The remainder of the deposit
is refundable up to 30 days prior to the departure date. Although we
rarely cancel trips we reserve the right to cancel a trip for any reason
which may make operation of the trip inadvisable. If we cancel a trip
we will refund all payments made to us less the administrative fee of
$100. This refund will be the limit of our liability. Cancellations
made due to weather may be rescheduled or refunded. Trips may be delayed
or altered by weather without any price adjustment or refund. Sunny
Cove does not cancel tours solely on account of rain. Weather cancellations
will be left to our discretion based upon field experience.
Credit
Card Cancellation Fee
All client cancellations on payments made by credit card are subject
to a 5% processing fee. This fee will be charged to your card at time
of cancellation.
Sunny
Cove highly recommends the purchase of travel insurance for all your
Alaskan travels. Please note that personal belongings and items such
as cameras are carried at the owner's risk. Sunny Cove accepts no responsibility
for personal property.
Frequently
Asked Questions
Q:
Do I need to have prior kayaking experience?
No! We paddle with first time kayakers every day. Sunny Cove provides kayaking instruction as part of all of our tours.
Our attention to safety and knowledge of local waters allows even first
time paddlers a comfortable, rewarding experience. The first part of
our outing is spent learning about the kayak, how to efficiently get
in and out, how to use the rudder, basic paddle strokes, and safety
procedures. Our guides are expert instructors who know how to make learning
a fun and rewarding experience. So come join us and learn a new skill!
Q:
What kind of shape do I need to be in?
You do not have to be an athlete to be a sea kayaker; paddling is a
low level aerobic exercise that relies more on technique than brute
strength. Sunny Cove's day tours are designed to accommodate a wide
variety of people and skill levels. We let you know which tours are
more family friendly and which are geared to the traveler seeking an
active adventure. Our kayaks and gear will accomdate a paddler up to 6'4", 250 lbs or up to a 48" waist.
Q:
Will I tip over? Do I need to be a swimmer?
Sunny Cove Sea Kayaking Company uses a fleet of very stable and comfortable
double (2 person) sea kayaks. In fact, we pride ourselves on having the
best boats and safety equipment available. While it is possible to capsize
any boat, it is extremely unlikely that you would tip over this very
seaworthy craft, especially while under the supervision of our experienced
guides. You will of course be fitted with one of our quality life vests,
a spray skirt, and other gear to provide a safe and fun experience.
We aim to stay high and dry! And no, you do not need to be a swimmer.
Q:
What about gratuities?
Tips are always appreciated and are not included in your purchase price. Please give your tips directly
to your guides. All tips are shared among your personal guides and assistants. Professionally guided tours usually warrant a gratuity of 15%-20% per kayaker.
Q;
What is the weather like?
Coastal Alaska's summer season brings a wide variety of weather and
seems to change year to year. Temperatures in the upper 50's to lower
60's are typical in the Seward area during the summer paddling season,
with the occasional "heat wave" into the 70's. Sunny days, rainy days,
overcast days are all part of our mix of weather. Sometimes morning
fog hangs over the cooler ocean water, creating an eerily beautiful
scene that usually burns off by early afternoon. We are a couple miles
within 60 deg. N (the line runs right through the middle of Resurrection
Bay), which means that we enjoy the long summer days of northern latitudes;
in other words, the Midnight Sun.
Q:
What should I wear?
The word for the day, and for most of your Alaskan trip, should be LAYERING.
Synthetic fabrics or wool are best as they retain warmth when damp and
are also breathable. Cotton or denim clothing is not recommended. A warm jacket is recommended if you will be taking
advantage of the Kenai Fjords Tours cruise through Resurrection Bay.
Sunny Cove has a limited number of raincoats available for day use. If
you are travelling with rain gear, bring it along, as well as a cap and
sunglasses. We provide you with rubber boots to help keep your feet
dry, but an extra pair of socks always comes in handy. Dry bags are
available for storing an extra layer, your camera, and binoculars while
you are kayaking. A complete clothing and gear list is sent to all of
our camping clients.
Q:
Will I see wildlife?
Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park are home to abundant
wildlife on land, sea, and air. Sea otters, sea lions, dall's porpoise, harbor porpoise, harbor seals, humpback
and orca whales, bald eagles and many different species of sea birds
(some as entertaining as unusual looking) are commonly seen in the areas
that we paddle. Our quiet kayaks afford a wonderful opportunity to
have intimate wildlife encounters without disrupting the animals, and
can provide you with once in a lifetime chance to photograph these animals
in their natural habitat - so have your cameras loaded!. Wild animals
are unpredictable however, and we never chase or harangue these residents.
Q:
What if I want to book a reservation for a large group?
Sunny cove can accomodate large groups (12 or more kayakers), just give us a call! We will set up a custom adventure from our Lowell Point location that can accomodate your needs. Options available may include a paddle to Tonsina Creek or a paddle/hike combination. We love to paddle with large groups of family and friends, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and church groups. Your custom adventure costs will include an additional 10% charge to cover guide gratuities.
Q: What kind of kayaks do you use? Can I paddle a single kayak?
Sunny Cove outfits clients with a tandem (two person) kayak. Single kayaks are not available to clients on any of our trips. Sunny Cove's main concern is client safety and comfort. Our tandem kayaks are stable, efficient and easy to paddle!
Q: Can I send my child on a trip unaccompanied?
Children (anyone under the age of 18) must be accompanied by an adult on all of Sunny Cove's excursions. All paddlers are required to sign a standard adventure liability waiver. Those under 18 will need the signature of an adult.
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