Overview
Rating: Easy
This is your opportunity for us to show you first-hand the beauty of Seward, Lowell Point, and Resurrection Bay. While making our way to our kayaking location, learn about life in Seward, both past and present, from your driver guide, who will narrate as we make our way through town.
As we leave the paved streets of Seward, we’ll travel along the shoreline of Resurrection Bay on the gravel surface of Lowell Point Road. We’ll view turquoise blue waters and beautiful mountain vistas while we travel comfortably by van to our private beach.
Upon reaching our launch location, you’ll meet your kayaking guides for a trip briefing before heading out onto the water. We'll paddle the shoreline surrounded by mountains and glacial vistas, gliding through the waters, and looking for the graceful movements of the harbor porpoise or the industrious sea otters diving for their lunch.
We'll go ashore and explore our local temperate rainforest, looking for waterfalls along the way. This excursion includes hot drinks and a hearty snack. Children 8 and up are welcome to kayak with an adult in our two-person kayaks.
Highlights
| Easy, relaxed pace; 3.5 to 4 hours of exploration; 3 to 4 miles of kayaking; up to 0.5 mile of walking; beginner and family friendly; narrated drive; beachcombing; rainforest walk; waterfall visit when conditions allow; sea stacks and coastal rock formations; light snack and beverage; possible wildlife. |
Location
Resurrection Bay
Includes
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What to Bring/Wear
Please arrive to check in dressed and ready for your adventure
- Waterproof jacket and rain pants
- Seward is located in a temperate rainforest, and rain is common. Please plan to be outside, in rain, for an extended period of time.
- Warm, quick-drying wool or synthetic layers
- Please avoid cotton and denim because they become cold when wet
- Warm socks
- Full water bottle
- Sunglasses and/or a ball cap
- Cash or Venmo for guide gratuities
- A general guideline for outdoor professionals is 15 to 20 percent. Guides pool gratuities and divide them fairly.
- Please limit extra belongings
- Each guest may carry one small dry bag while kayaking, and we do not have storage for extra belongings at our launch location.
Itinerary
8:20 AM: Check in at the Adventure Center, 1302 A 4th Avenue
8:30 AM: Begin the narrated drive through Seward to Lowell Point
Approximately 9:00 AM: Arrive at the launch site, meet guides, get outfitted, and complete paddling and safety orientation
9:30 to 9:40 AM: Begin kayaking along the shoreline of Resurrection Bay
Timing varies: Beach exploration, rainforest walking, a waterfall visit when conditions allow, and a light snack and beverage
Approximately 12:45 PM: Complete the water and shore activities
1:00 to 1:15 PM: Return to the Adventure Center
Gratuities
Sunny Cove Kayaking is proud to employ some of the best guides in the industry. If you feel your guides made your time on the water more enjoyable, you're welcome to express your thanks with a tip – this is greatly appreciated by your guide.
The general rule of thumb for the outdoor professional industry is 15-20%. We would appreciate it if you would tip your kayak guide directly through Venmo or with cash. Your guides will pool their tips and split them fairly.
Planning Help?
Are you planning additional adventures in Seward? Check out our sister company, sewardtours.com, where you can find availability and discounts for many tours in and around Seward! Or, post a question in our Facebook Group, Alaska Travel Advice, to get help planning your adventures across all of Alaska.