Glacier View Sea Kayaking

OVERVIEW

Kayak through the crystal-clear waterways surrounding North Douglas Island while enjoying the scenic backdrop of Mendenhall Glacier. Once you arrive at the island, the guide will share paddling tips to maximize your experience on the water. You will then ease into a two-person kayak and paddle into pristine areas full of wildlife such as the Mendenhall Wetlands. The experience will give you a sense of how the indigenous Aleut people once traveled these same coastal waterways in search of pelts for Russian fur trading companies. Mendenhall Glacier will loom in the distance and will look especially majestic if the weather is clear. As you paddle along, the guide will elaborate on the historical significance of places such as Smugglers Cove and point out the local flora and fauna. Keep an eye out for marine life such as porpoise, seals, sea lions and even whales. Don’t forget to look overhead for bald eagles. Enjoy a light snack before transferring back to the cruise ship pier.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Kayak the pristine waters around North Douglas Island.
• Behold majestic Mendenhall Glacier in the distance.
• Watch for marine life, which is abundant in the area.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress warmly in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.