Choose your own adventure! The private charter nature of this trip allows us to tailor the adventure specifically for your group. Kayak, SUP in front of a glacier, or spend more time wildlife viewing, it's up to you!

Difficulty Level

This is an adventurous trip. It is very fun, but it operates outdoors, so if you want your trip to include paddling, you should be prepared to be outside in all types of weather.

However, because this is a private boat, the amount of time you spend on the water or inside the boat is up to you. It's your day!

As a private charter for up to 6 guests, this is our most exclusive and customizable trip

Welcome to our all-day private charter operating out of Seward, Alaska! This guided tour takes your group of up to 6 guests on an exciting journey through Kenai Fjords National Park and into the Holgate Arm, where you'll have the opportunity to view an abundance of wildlife before exploring the outdoors with an activity of your group's choosing.

Our experienced guides will lead you on a customized tour, allowing you to choose the activities that interest you most. Whether you prefer the thrill of kayaking, the peacefulness of stand up paddle boarding, or the exhileration of hiking in a remote area, we've got you covered. If you want to focus more of your time looking for wildlife on the boat or hanging out on a beach; that's up to you! No matter how you choose to explore these breathtaking fjords, you'll have the chance to get up close and personal with some of Alaska's most majestic creatures, which may include whales, bears, seals, goats, eagles, sea lions and sea otters, as well as the myriad of sea birds that live here in the summer (think puffins!).

One of the highlights of this tour is the opportunity to kayak or paddleboard in front of Holgate glacier. This massive wall of ice is an awe-inspiring sight to behold, and paddling in its shadow and breathing the icy air that comes off of it is a truly moving experience.

This trip can also be the perfect way for families with kids to safely explore the fjords together. Because this is a private charter for single groups, we can tailor where we go and the distance we paddle on each trip which allows us to lower our age limits for this adventure. If you're interested in bringing kids younger than 12, we'd love to discuss the options for an unforgettable day!

Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure - book your tour with us today!

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Essential Details

Price


$2500

This price reserves the boat as a private charter for up to 6ppl

Meeting Time

7:30am

Don't be late! We want you to be able to enjoy the entire day without feeling rushed.

Meeting Place

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

Trip Length


8.5 hours

Group Size

 6

This private charter holds a maximum of 6ppl

Minimum Age

 8

Certain activities on this customizeable trip may not be appropriate for kids that have not reached a certain weight or height. If you have children under the age of 12, please let us know and we can plan our activities accordingly and make sure we have the right equipment!

All paddlers must be at least 90lbs to participate

Season

Summer 
5/15 to 9/10

Actual start date could vary every season, depending on environmental factors.

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 or SUP gear
 Drybag for gear
 Homemade lunch

Difficulty

Private group paddling in the rugged fjords

This trip is great for those who want to customize their trip. 

The area we paddle is well-protected, and the private 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 Glacial Fjords

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Cruise to the fjords on your private vessel, The Gus Marmot

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

After boarding, it's roughly a 2 hour ride to Holgate Arm. We take our time on the way out, looking constantly for marine life like whales, otters, puffins, porpoises, and much more. The journey out can usually be considered a wildlife tour in and of itself.

When we get to our destination, we unload the kayaks or SUPs and cast off from the vessel, which will hang out and meet us at the end of the day.

This is a private vessel used exclusively for our tours that is comfortable and fast, offering a very exclusive experience.


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Small Water Taxi

Ride in a small, well-appointed water taxi out to the Glacial Fjords.

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

It's just your group on this trip!

Ride Time

 2-3hrs

The ride in the water taxi is roughly 2-3 hours in each direction. The exact time is highly dependant on weather, and wildlife sightings. Usually, one direction takes longer than the other because we're searching for whales.