Fox Island Sea Kayaking with Sightseeing Cruise from Seward
Anchorage, Alaska
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Trip Type: Kayaking & Canoeing
Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
This full-day sightseeing kayak and cruise combination tour offers a spectacular way to see Alaska’s Fox Island and Resurrection Bay. Starting in Seward, travel by boat to the lush seaside cliffs of Fox Island, where you’ll meet your informative guides. Suit up for a scenic morning kayak paddle along the stunning coastline, watching for seals, puffins and glaciers. Enjoy a gourmet lunch at the exclusive Fox Island Day Lodge, then board a boat to see Resurrection Bay’s captivating sights from the comfort of an observation deck. The fun-filled day includes hotel pickup and drop-off and is geared to the moderate to active traveler.
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This full-day sightseeing kayak and cruise combination tour offers a spectacular way to see Alaska’s Fox Island and Resurrection Bay. Starting in Seward, travel by boat to the lush seaside cliffs of Fox Island, where you’ll meet your informative guides. Suit up for a scenic morning kayak paddle along the stunning coastline, watching for seals, puffins and glaciers. Enjoy a gourmet lunch at the exclusive Fox Island Day Lodge, then board a boat to see Resurrection Bay’s captivating sights from the comfort of an observation deck. The fun-filled day includes hotel pickup and drop-off and is geared to the moderate to active traveler.Your Alaskan wilderness sightseeing adventure begins with a morning cruise from Seward to Fox Island, approximately 12 miles (20 km) south. Meet your experienced and informative kayak guides at the exclusive Fox Island Day Lodge, where they’ll provide a brief kayaking orientation to make sure you’re comfortable on Alaska’s blue waters (no prior kayaking experience necessary).
Spend the morning on a 3-hour guided sea kayak tour as you trace Fox Island’s coastline, discovering the natural beauty and blue-green waters. Glide past craggy verdant cliffs and remote beaches. Listen as your guides point out marine life and explain the geological history of the archipelago that includes Fox Island. Watch for seals, otters and other ocean creatures while skimming the water.
Return to shore to refuel with a grilled wild Alaska salmon and prime rib lunch at Fox Island Day Lodge. While you enjoy your gourmet lunch a National Park Ranger will offer a presentation about the natural history of the area.
Depart Fox Island after lunch for a boat tour of Resurrection Bay, where you’ll observe more fascinating marine life from a different perspective. Watch for puffins congregating near the cliffs, sea lions somersaulting in the bay, and birds soaring through the pure Alaska air. You’ll see the occasional glacier, making for great photo opportunities, and learn about the nature crossing from narrators. After approximately 2.5 hours on the water, you’ll return to Seward Small Boat Harbor.
Spend the morning on a 3-hour guided sea kayak tour as you trace Fox Island’s coastline, discovering the natural beauty and blue-green waters. Glide past craggy verdant cliffs and remote beaches. Listen as your guides point out marine life and explain the geological history of the archipelago that includes Fox Island. Watch for seals, otters and other ocean creatures while skimming the water.
Return to shore to refuel with a grilled wild Alaska salmon and prime rib lunch at Fox Island Day Lodge. While you enjoy your gourmet lunch a National Park Ranger will offer a presentation about the natural history of the area.
Depart Fox Island after lunch for a boat tour of Resurrection Bay, where you’ll observe more fascinating marine life from a different perspective. Watch for puffins congregating near the cliffs, sea lions somersaulting in the bay, and birds soaring through the pure Alaska air. You’ll see the occasional glacier, making for great photo opportunities, and learn about the nature crossing from narrators. After approximately 2.5 hours on the water, you’ll return to Seward Small Boat Harbor.
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