Juneau Small Group Sea Kayaking with Mendenhall Glacier Views
Kayak in one of the most unique areas of Juneau with amazing views of the Mendenhall Glacier, opportunities for seeing eagles, sea lions, seals, and whales. Escape the cruise ship crowds. Our tours have a maximum of 8 guests so that you can have a serene Alaskan experience. Unlike other kayaking tours in Juneau, you get to be in your own single kayak. Our experienced guide will help you put on a dry suit so that you’ll be warm and dry in any weather. Our guides will teach you how to kayak. No experience necessary! All equipment, instruction, snacks, and round trip transportation from the Juneau cruise port included. You'll be able to catch sight of native wildlife in their natural environment. ages 12+, some balance required, choice of several departures throughout the day, and all necessary equipment and instruction provided.
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Juneau Small Group Sea Kayaking with Mendenhall Glacier Views
Pickup included
What's included in Juneau Small Group Sea Kayaking with Mendenhall Glacier Views
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Mendenhall Glacier
Our tour takes place in the estuarial region directly in front of the Mendenhall glacier. The view that you get on our tour is one of the most complete views of the glacier in all of Juneau. You will be further away from the glacier than tours that go to or around the visitors center. Fog can affect the view of the Mendenhall Glacier.
Inclusions
- A light snack will be served at some point on the tour. We have options for vegan and gluten free.
- Bottled water
- Kayak, Paddle, PFD (Life Vest), all other Kayaking Equipment
- Roundtrip transportation from the cruise ship docks in Downtown Juneau
- Footwear
- Dry Suit (a waterproof suit that goes over your clothing and keeps you dry while swimming)
- Gratuities for your guide
- Warm layers to wear under your drysuit
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We will pick you up from the cruise ship port and then drive for 20 minutes to the North Douglas boat launch ramp. We will introduce equipment, go over safety protocols, and get everyone suited up and in their kayaks. We will be on the water for 2 hours, including a beach walk and snack break. The entire tour will take 3.5 hours.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We meet on the main cruise ship dock underneath a blue tent next to the Alaskan Public house (Alaskan Brewing Co.). On the other side of the tent there is a large parking garage with a mural painted on the side. Please plan to arrive 10–15 minutes early so we can get everyone geared up and ready to go.
