May 15th - Early September

Half Day Kayaking and wildlife viewing in a Small Group 

A small group wildlife encounter and kayaking excursion near Fox Island and along the most rugged and beautiful side of Resurrection Bay.  

Difficulty Level

This is typically a mild paddle, but it operates outdoors, so you should be prepared to paddle in all types of weather.

Participants should be comfortable spending 1-2 hours actively paddling in a kayak, and with riding in a small boat for several hours. 

Take our well appointed vessel over to the wildlife-rich eastern shore of Resurrection Bay to search for and kayak among marine mammals, puffins and bald eagles

On this trip, we check out the coastline around Fox Island at the head of Resurrection Bay, keeping our eyes open for whales, sea lions, porpoise, and other marine mammals. When we arrive at our paddling destination, we have roughly 2 hours on the water to enjoy some of Alaska's most stunning coastline, our Emerald Coast, from the intimate perspective that only comes from the seat of a kayak.  

Our kayaking trip along the East side of Resurrection Bay, known as the Emerald Coast, offers a breathtaking journey through one of Seward, Alaska's most serene and picturesque areas. The landscape is in this part of the Bay is incredibly stunning, with lush green cliffs, sparkling waters, abundant wildlife, and tidal pools filled with interesting creatures. This less-traveled part of the bay invites adventurers to explore hidden coves and quiet shorelines, providing a peaceful and fun escape from busier routes. The Emerald Coast’s vibrant scenery and unique charm make it a memorable Alaskan experience. This trip is also a great way to get away from the crowds without having to sacrifice an entire day of your itinerary. 

This trip is super cool — we love being able to take advantage of the less-frequented side of the bay to try and facilitate incredibly memorable wildlife encounters, and it's one of the few trips offered in Seward that can offer so much in just a half-day. 

Please Note: We reserve the right to cancel this trip in the event of serious weather or very rough seas. 

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Essential Details

Price

 $249

Meeting Time

9:00am and 11:30am

Don't be late! The water taxi won't wait for us if you're running late. 

Meeting Place

Trip meets at Liquid Adventures' office at 1013 3rd Ave, Seward Ak 99664

Trip Length

 4-5 hours

Group Size

 6

Paddling groups are never larger than 6 people. We'll never have more than 6 clients on the boat at any time.

Minimum Age

 12

Season

Summer (May 15th - Early September)  

This trip is offered for the majority of the summer.

You Bring

 Warm socks
 Warm, waterproof layers
 Water bottle (you can fill this at our shop)
 Camera (phone cameras are ideal)

We Provide

 Paddle shoes and gloves
 Kayak gear
 Drybag for gear
 Snack

Difficulty

Small group paddling in the rugged fjords

This trip is great for those who want to paddle with a small group. 

The area we paddle is well-protected, and the small group allows us to cater to the skill-level of our paddlers on any given day.

Photography

We use sit-in kayaks for this trip. You can have your camera around your neck or in a dry bag — we do have water-tight compartments in all of our sit-in kayaks for you to store your gear, but it can be hard to access these compartments while on the water. 

Due to Park regulations and consideration of other guests, we do not allow drones to be flown on this trip.

Other Details

It's important to bring waterproof and warm clothes to ensure that your experience is as pleasant as possible.

Be sure to ask us for recommendations on specific clothing and gear.  Good rain gear is a must.

The Journey to the Emerald Coast

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Cruise Resurrection Bay on our Private Water Taxi

From our office, we'll take a 2 minute van ride to where the water taxi is moored.

After boarding, it's roughly a 30 minute ride to our paddling spot. However, we take our time on the way out, looking constantly for marine life like whales, otters, puffins, porpoises, and much more. The journey out and/or backcan usually be considered a wildlife tour in and of itself, so expect to spend about 1.5 - 2 hours in the water taxi. 

When we get to our destination, we unload the kayaks and cast off from the vessel, which will return and meet us after paddling.

This is a private vessel used exclusively for our tours that is comfortable and fast, offering a more exclusive experience than some of the larger vessels in service.

Book This Trip

Small Water Taxi

Ride in a small, well-appointed water taxi out to the Emerald Coast. Please note that this ride, while usually calm, can sometimes get bumpy if weather comes in. We always do our best to make the ride comfortable, but we can't control the weather!

Water Taxi Capacity

 6

A maximum of 6 clients are on the boat during a trip. 

Ride Time

 1 hour

The ride in the water taxi is usually about 1 hour in each direction. The exact time is highly dependent on weather, and wildlife sightings. Usually, one direction takes longer than the other because we're searching for whales.