Inside Passage Sea Kayaking from Skagway
Overview
Explore the beautiful waters of southeast Alaska on a kayaking trip of a lifetime. Board a high-speed catamaran for short 17-mile trip to Haines down the Lynn Fjord. Once in Haines, your expert guides will outfit you with all of the necessary gear and provide instruction for all ability levels. From there, experience the astonishing scenery of the Inside Passage by water as you paddle in your two-person kayak. Your adventure will wrap up with a beach-side lunch with spectacular mountain and ocean views in the background.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Kayaking instruction
- All activities (catamaran ride to/from Haines and kayaking)
- Kayak paddles, PFD's, spray skirt, and rubber boots
- Rain gear (if necessary)
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Your guide will meet you at the end of the pier where your ship is in port. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time to fill out required paperwork.
What To Expect
Your 2 person kayaks will be set up on the beach & will be short 5-minute walk from the ferry pier. We’ll choose from a variety of beautiful ocean paddles depending on sea conditions and weather on the day of the tour.
Your tour guides will outfit you with a PFD, spray skirt & ponchos, if needed. After a safety briefing and equipment introduction/fitting, you are off and paddling.
You will be on the water for about 2 hours. We have seen eagles, sea lions, seals, dall porpoise, humpback whales or other marine wildlife along our way. Your tour guide is an expert naturalist and will share their extensive knowledge about the fjord, marine wildlife and local geography.
We will likely stop off at a remote beach midway through the excursion to stretch your legs and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Southeast Alaska. Once off the water, stay on the beach to enjoy a waterside picnic-style lunch.
*In an instance where ocean conditions are not suitable, we will move to Chilkoot Lake. This backup location is surrounded by mountains with waterfalls and salmon spawning beds.
**Wildlife sightings are not a guarantee**
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 2 is required to book this tour
- Minimum age is 8 years
- It is recommended to dress in layers
- This is a physical activity and it is the guest's responsibility to determine that they are physically and mentally able to participate in the activity
- Guests over 275 pounds or 6’8” in height may not fit comfortably in kayaks
- The primary tour location is on the ocean; if the weather prevents the tour from operating on the ocean, our backup location is on Chilkoot Lake, a scenic freshwater lake
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(11)Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?
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Activity code: C-41951P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (11)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Alaska customers.
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The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg.
Nov 2021No experience is necessary! Beginners are welcome on all of our kayak tours. Most of our guests have never been in a sea kayak before. Anyone in average physical condition may join a kayak tour. If you can hike or bike, you can paddle our sea kayaks. You do not need any swimming skills either.
The only prerequisite is a healthy spirit of curiosity and adventure.
Regardless of age or skill level you will find that our expeditions offer enough flexibility to make your experience with us safe and rewarding. We will show you proper sea kayaking technique and water safety before leaving the beach. And your expert guides will be with you throughout the adventure to give you pointers and improve your skills.
Sep 2022Your safety is Cool Alaska’s number one concern. In general, sea kayaking is safer than most other outdoor pursuits, even bicycling.
Jan 2023If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch.
- Kayaking instruction.
- All activities (catamaran ride to/from Haines and kayaking).
- Kayak paddles, PFD's, spray skirt, and rubber boots.
- Rain gear (if necessary).
- Professional guide.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Inside Passage Sea Kayaking from Skagway is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Inside Passage Sea Kayaking from Skagway will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Alaska. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Lunch
- Kayaking instruction
- All activities (catamaran ride to/from Haines and kayaking)
- Kayak paddles, PFD's, spray skirt, and rubber boots
- Rain gear (if necessary)
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 2 is required to book this tour
- Minimum age is 8 years
- It is recommended to dress in layers
- This is a physical activity and it is the guest's responsibility to determine that they are physically and mentally able to participate in the activity
- Guests over 275 pounds or 6’8” in height may not fit comfortably in kayaks
- The primary tour location is on the ocean; if the weather prevents the tour from operating on the ocean, our backup location is on Chilkoot Lake, a scenic freshwater lake
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
