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Full Day Across Resurrection Bay

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Kayak the unique eastern shores of Resurrection Bay!

From sheer basalt cliffs and caves, to tide pools and waterfalls, this trip has it all.

Begin your adventure with a scenic water taxi ride from Miller’s Landing across the bay, then enjoy a full day of kayaking in calm waters with gentle winds. You’ll have the chance to see different unique geological formations, marine wildlife, waterfalls, and beautiful beaches.

There are two possible routes for your trip:

  • Fox Island to Thumb Cove
  • Thumb Cove to Fox Island

Your guide will choose the best route based on weather, tides, and wildlife activity to ensure the best experience.

Humpy Cove is located near the mouth of Resurrection Bay. Known for its stunning cliffs, crystal-clear water, and rock gardens, this cove is a wildlife haven, with sea jellies and sea urchins among the highlights. If you’re lucky, you may even paddle under a waterfall after a rainstorm.

Fox Island is one of three barrier islands in Resurrection Bay, offering everything from temperate rainforests and sea stacks to pebbled beaches. Watch for otters, sea lions, and oystercatchers, and ask your guide about the island’s fascinating history.

Thumb Cove is sheltered from wind and waves, making it a calm and peaceful spot for paddling. Surrounded by three breathtaking alpine glaciers, this cove is perfect for spotting bald eagles, sea lions, and sea otters. It’s a great place for beginners to enjoy kayaking with scenic views and a relaxing atmosphere.

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TIPS FOR A GREAT TRIP

Clothing and shoes: Be sure to pack comfortable shoes that could get wet, and good layers. It’s never a bad idea to pack extra socks too, and to avoid cotton for longer kayaking trips, especially if it’s raining.

Packing: There is plenty of storage in the boats for spare layers, and other items if packed into small bags around 25 oz. Each guest also gets a dry bag to use during the trip if needed. Reach out if you have questions about gear.

Bringing a Camera? We use sit-in kayaks for this trip, you can have your camera around your neck or in a dry bag. Which can sit in front of you, on the kayak, under bungie cords.

THE WATER TAXI RIDE

The water taxi ride takes 20 to 30 minutes depending on the weather, tides, and if we see any wildlife. While the water is usually calm, it can sometimes get bumpy if the weather comes in. We always do our best to make the ride comfortable, but we can’t control the weather!

We make a couple other stops during the water taxi ride to pick up or drop off other kayak groups, which does not take long. It’s always best when we have a full schedule, you get to see more parts of the bay!

DIFFICULTY

This is a moderately easy kayak trip, expect to see beautiful rock gardens, different geologic formations, wildlife, and views of alpine glaciers. We start kayaking at one location, like Fox Island, then kayak roughly 5 miles to a different location. Then you will get picked up by the water taxi and taken back to Miller’s Landing. This trip takes place in protected coves, and we will often plan the trip, so you are paddling with the wind.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

Our sit-inside tandem kayaks are stable and well maintained. They come with a rudder for steering, spray skirts, life vests and paddles. Your guide is also fitted with necessary safety and first aid equipment.

Let your guide know before the trip if you need:

  • Extra rain gear
  • Pogies to protect your hands (paddling mittens)
  • Neoprene Booties
  • A dry bag
  • A butt pad

Before each trip we provide a short orientation on sea kayaking and safety, so everyone is comfortable before we hit the water!

WHAT TO BRING

It’s important to wear quick drying, warm, synthetic layers or wool depending on the temperature and weather conditions. We ask that you avoid cotton clothing like jeans. Here is a small list of things to bring on your kayak trip in Resurrection Bay.

  • Water bottle
  • Rain gear
  • Synthetic or wool layers
  • Comfortable shoes that could get wet, we pull and launch your kayaks from shore so you should not be stepping into any water.
  • Depending on the weather consider bringing gloves, beanie, sun hat, extra socks, sunglasses, sunscreen.

OUR TRIP SCHEDULE

This trip includes the water taxi rides and 4 hours of kayaking. If you would like a longer version of this paddle, check out the Full Day Across the Bay

6 am Trip: Get back around 11:30 am

Need more flexible timing, or an exclusive guide for your paddle? Ask us about booking the guide and the available time slots below!”

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6 am Trip: Get back around 11:30 am
8 am Trip: Get back around 2:30 am
12 pm Trip: Get back between 5:30 pm
2 pm Trip: Get back between 7:30 pm

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