Alaska offers a wide array sea kayaking opportunities across Alaska with spectacular kayaking locations such as Kenai Fjords National Park, Prince William Sound, Glacier Bay National Park and Kachemak Bay State Park near Homer, Alaska. Few kayaking destinations in Alaska, or elsewhere in the world for that matter, rival to possibilities from Seward Alaska with kayaking trips to Resurrection Bay, Fox Island and deep into Kenai Fjords National Park. Here you will find an ideal kayak experience with calving glaciers, rugged mountains, calm protected coves and waters teaming with wildlife such as whales, sea otters, puffins, and sea lions. Guided sea kayaking trips are available from Seward for a few hours or a few weeks, and we have listed a few of the best introductory kayak trips below.

Fox Island Wilderness Lodge Kayaking and Wildlife Cruise. This tour combines a Kenai Fjords Tours wildlife cruise with a kayaking trip from Fox Island. Located about 14 ocean miles from Seward, Fox Island is a scenic remote retreat at the entrance to Resurrection Bay. The area features protected coves and wildlife such as sea lions, otters, whales, eagles and puffins are often seen. In addition to the wilderness kayak paddle and wildlife cruise, a salmon bake lunch is also included. Trips are fully guided by an Alaska sea kayaking expert guide. This kayak tour begins and ends at the Seward small boat harbor, where you will transfer to and from Fox Island by boat. The entire kayak tour and wildlife cruise runs about eight hours. Go to Fox Island Wilderness Lodge Kayaking and Wildlife Cruise.

Kenai Fjords National Park Kayaking. A full day grand adventure combining a cruise on a 40 foot vessel out to Kenai Fjords National Park and guided kayaking adventure among the glaciers in Aialik Bay. Along the way enjoy the views and opportunities to see marine wildlife such as whales, seals and puffins. Enjoy lunch on board amidst Kenai fjords National Park, and then launch the kayaks for an afternoon of paddling amidst some of the most spectacular scenery in coastal Alaska. Instruction is provided by experienced guides. Go to Kenai Fjords Kayaking.

Resurrection Bay Kayaking. Experience the beauty of Resurrection Bay and its plentiful marine life on this guided sea kayak excursion from Lowell Point, a short two-mile drive from Seward. On this trip, you'll paddle along the shoreline of Caines Head State Recreation Area where encounters with sea otters, sea lions, bald eagles, numerous sea birds, and leaping salmon are common. Occasionally, orcas or humpback whales are sighted. Instruction is provided by experienced guides. This kayak tour begins and ends at Lowell Point and runs about three hours. Afternoon and evening departures are available. Go to Resurrection Bay Kayaking.

Byers Lake Kayaking in South Denali Park. Enjoy a leisurely paddle on Byers Lake located within Denali State Park. Great views of wildlife and Mt. McKinley are possible. This is a great trip for beginners and experts alike, and is very convienient for those guests staying at the McKinley Princess Lodge. Go to Byers Lake Kayaking.

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