Kayak Alaska’s coastal waters with glacier views. Spot seals, eagles, and porpoises, and learn local lore before enjoying a snack ashore.

Set out from North Douglas Island on a guided kayak adventure with sweeping views of Mendenhall Glacier and the Juneau Icefield. Paddle stable two-person kayaks along the historic route of the Aleut Indians, watching for seals, porpoises, sea lions, eagles, and more. Glide through the wetlands for an ocean view of the glacier seen only from the water. Afterward, enjoy an Alaska-style snack before returning to the pier. Perfect for all skill levels.

Energy Level

Duration

3.5 Hours

Type

ENERGETIC

Accessible

Shore Thing Highlights

Experience a more personal adventure with fewer Sailors on this Small Group Shore Thing
Take a guided kayak tour to see Mendenhall Glacier & the Juneau Icefield
Enjoy an included refreshment
Keep an eye out for an array of wildlife

Need to know

Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
Sailors are advised to wear warm layers, waterproof jackets, and sturdy waterproof hiking shoes
Two Sailors per double kayak — solo Sailors will be paired together
Approximately 1 hour 30-minutes of kayaking and 30 minutes at the beach
Sailors taller than 6'3" will not be able to steer with foot pedals and must sit in front

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Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.

If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.

If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.

If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.

Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.

Glacier View Sea Kayaking

Kayak Alaska’s coastal waters with glacier views. Spot seals, eagles, and porpoises, and learn local lore before enjoying a snack ashore.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

Experience shores the Virgin way

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