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Whale Watching and KayakingThis trip is run from a small private water taxi. The early season timeframe allows us
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Wildlife ViewingWe take time on the water taxi ride to watch whales, sea lions, pelagic birds, and more -
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Enjoy the RideWe use our custom jetboats to access the Emerald Coast. These are fast and small, which makes for great whale-watching -
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May 15th - Early May
Early Season Kayaking and Whale Watching in a Small Group
A small group whale encounter and kayaking excursion near Fox Island and along the most rugged and beautiful side of Resurrection Bay.
This Trip Qualifies for Optional Travel Insurance
In consideration of the uncertainty surrounding travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, we've found a 3rd party travel insurance that covers many COVID related concerns. At checkout, you can choose a Refundable Booking to be covered by this insurance for a fee. Non-Refundable bookings are still covered under our standard cancellation policy.
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 jet boat 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.
We offer this trip early in the season to take advantage of the close proximity of whales typical of this time of year. In early May, the bait fish and plankton that make up the whale's diet are schooling in Resurrection Bay, and that usually means we see these beautiful giants very frequently. As the summer ripens and June comes along, the food sources move further out to sea, and with them go the whales, requiring a longer boat ride and a larger search area.
This trip is super cool — we love being able to take advantage of the seasonal conditions to try and facilitate incredibly memorable wildlife encounters, and it's one of the few trips we offer that explores the Eastern side of the Bay.
Please Note: This is an early-season trip, so be prepared for chilly weather and misty days! We reserve the right to cancel this trip in the event of serious weather or very rough seas.
Explore
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Meet at the Shop
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Board our water taxi
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Wildlife Cruise to the Emerald Coast
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Paddle the Coast
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Essential Details
Price
Meeting Time
8:00am
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
Group Size
Paddling groups are never larger than 6 people. We'll never have more than 6 clients on the boat at any time.
Minimum Age
Season
Summer (May 15th - Early May)
This trip will run in 2021 for the majority of the summer.
You Bring
We Provide
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.
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
Adventure Packages
Package a tour with our partners and save some serious cash!
We've worked over the last several years to set up partnerships with locally owned adventure companies Exit Glacier Guides and Major Marine Tours. These companies are leaders in their fields, and we're proud to offer discounts on select trips.
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