Seward Kayaking Adventures
Whether you’re new to the sport, or you’re an active participant, Seward is a kayaking mecca. Plying the turquoise waters of the fjords is a once in a lifetime, up close and personal experience to remember.
Resurrection Bay
Most Resurrection Bay adventures depart from the small bedroom community of Lowell Point, located just two miles south of Seward, via a beautiful oceanside gravel road. Short half-day adventures to Tonsina Point are popular, and family-friendly rainforest walk & kayak combos offer a mix of land and bay adventuring.
More active adventurers may want to consider an exploration of Caines Head State Recreation Area, to visit Fort McGilvray, a relic of WWII, the largest of many installations scattered around Resurrection Bay.
Fox Island
Getting to (and from) Fox Island requires a one-hour wildlife cruise through beautiful Resurrection Bay. As you cruise to the island, watch for sea otters, eagles, sea lions, orca and humpback whales.
If you opt to join Sunny Cove Kayaking and their partners, Kenai Fjords Tours for their Fox Island Combos, you’ll find yourself docked at the Fox Island Day Lodge, for a tour which includes a wild alike salmon and prime rib buffet. Tour options include morning, afternoon and full-day adventures. For a real treat, opt to spend a few days on Fox Island at the Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge!
Kenai Fjords National Park
The most popular kayaking destination is Kenai Fjords National Park. Most of Kenai Fjords can only be accessed by boat, and kayaking near the face of a tidewater glacier is a truly magical experience. Options for plying the waters of Kenai Fjords include full-day kayak cruise combos or multi-day kayak camping adventures into Aialik Bay or Northwestern Fjord.
Unless you’re a very seasoned backcountry kayaker traveling by kayak is always best with a fully-guided tour. For those wishing to break free from a guide, finding rental kayaks in Seward can be a tough challenge. Most outfitters only offer fully-guided options.
That being said, don’t be afraid to get out there and explore! All outfitters use very stable two-person kayaks, and begin their tours with basic paddling and safety instruction. And, most outfitter require a very high training standard for their guides. Get out there and try a new adventure! You won’t regret it!