Seward Alaska - Kayaking FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about kayaking trips,
kayaking/camping overnight trips, supplies to take/pack
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What to Wear:
When traveling around Alaska is best to layer your clothing. Synthetic
fabrics or wool are best as they retain warmth when damp and are also
breathable. A warm jacket is recommended. If you are traveling with rain
gear, bring it along, as well as a cap and sunglasses. You might want to
wear water proof hiking boots or rubber boots. An extra pair of socks
always comes in handy. Dry bags are available for storing an extra
layer, your camera, and binoculars while you are kayaking for a small
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How Soon Should I Make Reservations for A Guided Trip?
Expeditions and local accommodations fill fast so reserve now to avoid
disappointment! Our adventures can fill up many months in advance,
however it is frequently possible to join a trip with just a couple of
days notice. Call us at 866-541-5739 or email us at
millerslanding@alaska.com
to check on space. |
Are Gift Certificates Available?
Gift certificates are the perfect gift for the adventurer in your life!
If you know a kayaker, outdoor enthusiast, or whale lover, you can give
them a gift certificate for any of our expeditions or a specific dollar
amount. You can reserve their space, or allow them to call us and make
their own choice of dates later.
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What About Discounts?
Discounts are often offered for those making reservations online. We do
offer discounts to larger groups this can be quoted on a case by case
basis. Please send us an email for more information to millerslanding@alaska.com. |
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What About Payment?
You can pay with a Visa, MasterCard,
Discover, or American Express. |
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Where Can I Find the Kayak Reservation Form?
A secure reservation form is on our website
HERE .
We will send you a written confirmation either by email or US Postal
Service once we have successfully processed your reservation request. |
What Are the Age Limitations?
Kayaking trips are generally for ages 11 to 70 years and no experience
is necessary. On custom or private trips we often allow younger aged
children. To paddle in a tandem (two-person) kayak a child must be
physically fit and weigh about 100 pounds. Smaller children will need to
paddle with a parent or much older sibling. Parties that desire to
include young children are encouraged to schedule custom trips or to
participate in expeditions designed especially with families in mind.
Call us and we can help match your group with another of similar
interests and ages! |
Tell Me About the Release of Liability:
Each participant is required to sign a Release of Liability before being
allowed to participate in any trip. This document releases Miller’s
Landing from liability in the case of accident or injury for any reason.
Minors must sign the Release of Liability and have their parents sign
the document as well.
 In regards to your travel arrangements, we are pleased to provide a
water taxi service (included in the cost of your guided trip) to get you
get to remote kayaking destinations. Miller’s Landing is not responsible
for expenses arising from the delay, extension, or cancellation of a
trip due to weather, breakdowns, or other causes beyond our control.
Miller’s Landing strongly recommends trip insurance when taking multi
day trips.
Fortunately for everyone, cancellations of a scheduled trip are an
extremely rare occurrence. Nevertheless, we must reserve the right to
cancel any trip prior to departure for any reason whatsoever, including
insufficient sign-up or logistical problems. The refund of all payments
received shall release Miller’s Landing from any further liability,
including expenses incurred by participants in preparation and travel
for the trip.
Does Miller’s Landing provide Medical Insurance?
Miller’s Landing does not provide medical insurance. We advise you to
examine your present insurance policy to make certain you possess
adequate medical and personal injury coverage for travel in remote
areas. All trips are led by guides with first-aid qualifications and
communication equipment. However, Miller’s Landing assumes no
responsibility regarding provision of medical care or evacuation. You
will receive a medical questionnaire that must be completed and returned
before being allowed to participate in any multi day trip. |
What Is the Cancellation /Refund Policy?
The Miller’s Landing refund policy must be adhered to as a sizable
portion of trip expenses are committed well in advance of scheduled
departures. All cancellations must be received in writing, and the
refund rates are based on the date of receipt. Please call when you send
us your cancellation notice in case it is lost in the mail.
Full Refund: For reservations canceled prior to May 1st (providing those
reservations are not less than 30 days prior to arrival).
Partial Refunds are Provided: If canceling less than 30 days prior to
departure: A 25% cancellation fee is charged.
Full Amount is Retained: For those canceling within 14 days of trip.
If the lesson, rental or kayak trip is cancelled by Miller’s Landing due
to weather, the guest has the choice of a full refund or raincheck for
another day.
We recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance, available
through any travel agent, to protect your vacation investment. |
What is provided on a Miller’s Landing Guided Kayaking Trip?
Miller’s Landing will provide friendly and informative, trained kayak
guides and all necessary sea kayak equipment, safety gear, cooking gear,
dry bags, utensils, and tents (on multi-day trips). On most multi-day
trips we include expertly prepared delicious food for the duration of
the tour (except breakfast on the first day) unless you opt to bring
your own food and camp gear (for a discounted rate) and do your own
cooking. |
General Information
Best Kayaking Prices in Seward!
**If you find a better kayaking rate than ours we will match it**
Miller’s Landing offers you the sea kayak as an exciting way to discover
Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park with its abundant marine
wildlife, glaciers and breathtaking beauty.
Our single and double plastic expedition sea kayaks are very stable,
comfortable and easy to paddle for beginners and experienced paddlers
alike. We will begin tours with basic paddling and safety instruction as
needed.
We offer a number of stimulating tours of varying duration and interests
from our oceanfront Lowell Point base and other points of departure
along the Kenai Fjords coast. Our selection of trips and tours can
accommodate nearly any skill level, schedule, and budget. For trip
descriptions follow our various links.
Miller’s Landing kayak guides pride themselves in providing you with a
safe, educational and stimulating trip. In addition to promoting safety,
our guides respect our fragile coastal environment by teaching our
guests about the area’s wildlife with minimal disturbance and by using
low impact camping techniques. Our priorities are to keep you safe on
the water, to teach you about local and natural history of the area, and
to ensure that you have a fantastic experience on your sea kayak tour.
No matter what your skill level or interests, we will be glad to direct
you to the tour that suits your needs. Miller’s Landing specializes in
educational and fun wildlife and glacier tours in a more remote area
than other kayak companies can provide. We use our 32 foot 14-passenger
5-star safety rated water taxi to take you to the destinations that the
other companies only go occasionally. We will design adventure learning
trips for groups, camps, schools, and families interested in the marine
environments of the Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords areas. Custom
trips can be tailored to a group’s specific interests and length of time
available for the trip.
Safety Policy
As experienced paddlers and a fully insure sea kayaking outfitter
with trained licensed guides, we have first hand experience with the
risks associated with paddling in the cold waters of Alaska.
Together, the water temperature and quickly changing weather
patterns create the greatest risk for paddling here, hypothermia. As
a result, we are constantly monitoring the weather and sea
conditions and changing our trip itinerary as needed to ensure your
safety.
Miller’s Landing uses only top quality equipment, including plastic
single and double expedition sea kayaks with sealed bulkheads and
rudders. Equipment for every guided trip includes a wilderness first
aid kit, flare/signal kit, VHF/weather radio, tow ropes, extra
paddle and clothing, and a bilge pump and paddle float for each
boat. Our goal is to be prepared with the proper equipment and a
skilled guide with the concern and professionalism to provide you
with a safe, informative, and enjoyable sea kayak adventure. |
Wilderness Ethics
In addition to safety, we have the added
responsibility of taking care of the fragile coastal environment in
the mid-coast area. To this end, we teach and emulate the best low
impact camping techniques available. We keep our group size small
(eight person maximum on multi-day trips) and multiple sites (both
public and private) to minimize the impact on the natural
environments of our area.
Many of the Miller’s Landing kayaking staff have active volunteer
roles in land trusts and local environmental organization, which
help to educate the public and protect and preserve this special
part of the Maine coast. One of our goals is that the fun of a sea
kayak tour creates an awareness of the beauty and fragility of our
marine environments.
We hope to educate you about the local history and culture and the
diversity of the wildlife living here. In addition, we want to help
you slow down and reconnect to nature in an environmentally friendly
manner through healthy exercise in a beautiful place.
Please treat yourself, and come join Miller’s Landing on a rewarding
sea kayak adventure in Resurrection Bay and the Kenai Fjords
National Park soon! |
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Sea Kayaking Overnight Trips Forms and Information
Overnight Trip
Forms (MS Word format for printing)
• Health Form
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Customer Contact Form
Overnight Trip Information (MS Word format for printing)
• Bear Safety
• Leave No Trace Procedures/Practices
• Hypothermia
• Wind-Weather-Waves |
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What should you bring? Day Trips & Guided Kayak
Overnight Trips
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Recommended Day Trip
Check List
Miller’s Landing recommends that you bring/wear clothing
appropriate to the activity and weather. |
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For Day Trips |
Clothing:
 Dress - 2
or 3 Under-Layers & an Over-Layer
Sneakers
are ok, but rain boots or crocs are better
Hat for sun cover
Wind shell
Fleece top or equivalent (wool sweater)
Rain gear (hat, jacket, pants) |
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Personal:
Water bottle (full!)
Waterproof sunscreen
Chap stick with sunscreen
Sunglasses with strap
Favorite high energy snack
For full day trips, please bring a hearty lunch |
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Recommended Kayak Day Trips & Guided Overnight
Check List
AVOID COTTON. We suggest the following
clothing and other items so that you can be safe and comfortable and
thoroughly enjoy your sea kayak adventure with us. Anything you need can
be rented from nearby outfitters. |
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For all Kayak Day Trips |
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Additional items for multi-day trips |
Clothing:
Rain boots
or crocs
Hat for sun cover
Wind shell
Fleece top or equivalent (wool sweater)
Rain gear (hat, jacket, pants)
Paddling jacket or windbreaker
Quick drying shorts
T-shirt (synthetic material)
Bathing suit
Hat for warmth (fleece or wool)
Fleece pants
Polypro long underwear (top and bottom)
Lightweight polypro/fleece gloves
Personal:
Water bottle (full!)
Waterproof sunscreen
Chap stick with sunscreen
Sunglasses with strap
Favorite high energy snack
For full day trips, please bring a hearty lunch (*unless going on our
Ultimate Aialik Day Trip, where we will provide the lunch
and snacks).
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Clothing:
2 pairs polypro or wool socks
2 pairs polypro long underwear
(tops and bottoms)
Quick dry pants and top
Personal:
Small flashlight/headlamp (with extra batteries)
Personal toiletry items
Bug repellent
Dry
bags if you have some
Camping Gear:
Sleeping bag - down or fiberfill, not cotton
Sleeping pad - 3/4 Thermarest® recommended
Other/Optional:
Binoculars with waterproof storage
Camera with waterproof storage/batteries
(or disposable waterproof camera)
Paddling gloves
Fanny pack
Journal, book, pens/pencils
(in reclosable plastic storage bags)
Extra reclosable plastic storage bags
to keep things dry |
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*NOTE: All gear for
day or overnight trips should fit into circular kayak
hatches so bulky gear or backpacks should be avoided as they
will not fit into a kayak. |
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Medicine:
Required prescription medications and their uses must be noted on the
enclosed Registration, Release, and Assumption of Risk Form. Bring
double the amount needed with directions/doses written on an
unbreakable, waterproof container.
Cash/Valuables:
You will not need much, if any, money during your trip. We suggest you
bring $40-$50 to cover incidental expenses. Tipping guides is customary. Leave excess cash and valuables at home. |
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What should you bring? Self Guided Kayak/Camping/Boating/Fishing Overnight
Trips |
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Recommended for Self Guided
kayaking/camping/boating/fishing Overnight Trip
Check List |
The items in the below list will be helpful in
making your camping trip more enjoyable.
For those taking the water taxi: Please have your day pack ready to go,
all of your gear packed into dry bags
Please do not pack your gear
into your kayak |
Camping Gear
Sleeping bag
Tent
Foam pad
Stove & fuel
Tarp
Cook set
Saw
Grill
Fry pan, spatula, spoons
Plate, cup
Knife, fork, spoon
Rope
Food
Clothing
Sneakers or
other light shoes for
dry land/island exploration
Footwear that can get wet
Hiking shoes/boots
Wool socks
Cotton socks
Shorts
Long pants: cotton/poly or light weight wool
(no 100% cotton)
T-shirt
Long underwear
Bandana
Hat with brim/visor for sun & rain
Wool hat
Light weight wool gloves
Rain gear: preferably 2-piece jacket & pants
Wind shell
Long sleeve shirt
Wool shirt or sweater
Swim wear
Sport sandals/wet shoes
Towel
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Biodegradable soap
Comb or brush
Toilet paper |
Canoe & Repair Gear
Paddles & spare
PFD
Waterproof box/bag
Bailer/sponge
Duct tape
Pliers/screwdriver
Repair materials (canoe, stove, packs)
Canoe or kayak
Pocket Items & Optional Accessories
Matches
Jackknife
Flashlight/batteries
Water bottles/canteen
Insect repellant
Sunscreen/lip salve
Camera film/batteries
(if appropriate)
Binoculars with waterproof storage
Camera with waterproof storage
(or disposable waterproof camera)
Sunglasses/strap
Binoculars
Field guide
Fishing gear/license
First aid kit
Whistle
Compass
Candles
Permits (where necessary)
Medical needs
Water filter/purification
Maps/guidebooks (See Mail Order)
Candles
Kayak Accessories
Spray skirt
Portage wheels or strap
Extra foot brace pins
Paddle keeper
Optional Items
Pack Towel
(Wet Wipes Work Well)
Sewing Kit
Fold Out
Camp Chair
Rubber
Boots/Neoprene Booties
Pogies/Rubber or Neoprene Gloves
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*NOTE: All gear for
day or overnight trips should fit into circular kayak
hatches so bulky gear or backpacks should be avoided as they
will not fit into a kayak. |
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Medicine:
Required prescription medications and their uses must be noted on the
enclosed Registration, Release, and Assumption of Risk Form. Bring
double the amount needed with directions/doses written on an
unbreakable, waterproof container.
Cash/Valuables:
You will not need much, if any, money during your trip. We suggest you
bring $40-$50 to cover incidental expenses. Tipping guides is customary. Leave excess cash and valuables at home. |
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