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Inside Passage Sea Kayaking

Inside Passage Sea Kayaking

Cruise to Haines, then kayak Lynn Canal in two-person kayaks, spotting wildlife before enjoying a picnic on a remote beach.

Sail the longest fjord in North America to Haines, where expert guides outfit you for a 2-hour kayak trip on Lynn Canal. Paddle past waterfalls and mountains as eagles, seals, porpoises, and maybe whales appear. Stop at a quiet beach to stretch, explore, and enjoy a picnic lunch. If conditions require, paddle on scenic Chilkoot Lake instead. With naturalist narration and unforgettable scenery, this ocean kayak adventure is a highlight of Southeast Alaska.

Shore Thing Highlights

  • Experience a more personal adventure with fewer Sailors on this Small Group Shore Thing

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch on a secluded beach

  • Keep an eye out for an array of wildlife

  • Kayak for two hours on Lynn Canal

Need to know

  • Two Sailors per double kayak — solo Sailors will be paired together

  • This Shore Thing is weather dependent and may be subject to last-minute cancellations due to changing conditions

  • Sailors are advised to wear warm layers, waterproof jackets, and sturdy water-proof hiking shoes

  • Wildlife sightings are likely but not guaranteed

  • If ocean conditions aren’t suitable, Chilkoot Lake will be substituted, surrounded by mountains and alpine waterfalls

  • Sailors should advise of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance of the experience

  • Approximately 2-3 hours of kayaking and 45 minute fast ferry from/to Skagway

  • Sailors over 6'6" or 275 lbs may not fit comfortably in the kayaks

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