My fiancé and I went on the half day trip with KAW and wow- we were blown away! We had a fabulous guide (Chris) who was very knowledgeable about local birds, the landscape, and even let us sample several edible wild plants along the way! The scenery was breathtaking and the whole experience was very high on the list of things we have done while we are here in Alaska. They made sure we had all the right gear to stay warm and dry and thoroughly covered safety and paddling information. We wholeheartedly recommend booking with KAW! read more

Wow! Do the Aialik Glacier trip. Yes I know it's a lot, do it. This was the best excursion I did in Alaska. It includes a 2.5 hour boat trip to the bay you'll kayak in so you can spend your $$ here and skip an additional cruise! The boat trip specifically searches for wildlife and gets closer! We saw puffins, two humpbacks, sea lions, bald eagle, sea otters and beautiful scenery! I saw more on this trip than an actual wildlife lunch cruise. The coffee/tea and muffins added a nice touch. You will have a personal guide--this is what really impressed me about this excursion! It was just me, my husband and my mother, 3 people to a guide! Our guide was Joe and he absolutely made this a memorable experience. He checked in on us the whole time, interested if we were ok. He constantly came by and told us what we were looking at without being prompted. Joe would whip out a map several times throughout the boat trip to show us where we were going, where we were in relation to that, and included many fascinating tidbits along the way. I felt like our guide Joe was a living google search bringing everything to life. The kayak adventure was great! Not too difficult for any of us. Everything was explained clearly and in a timely manner--I felt fully prepared to be out there! We had an amazing day kayaking to the glacier, watching the calving, learning about geologic and ecological history of the region, and had lunch on the water! (Snacks will be provided throughout the day--it's pretty awesome!) No complaints whatsoever, even the price! For what we paid for other excursions--this is completely worth it! Thank you Joe and Kayak Adventures Worldwide for giving me an amazingly Alaskan adventure! read more

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Such a wonderful experience! My husband and I booked a half day kayak adventure tour for the early morning slot. This being our first time kayaking, we were a little bit nervous but our tour guide, Richard, was awesome! He was funny, engaging and knowledgeable. We had an absolute blast! The weather was perfect . Thanks for the awesome memories! read more

Kayak Adventures Worldwide - Launching! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Seward, Alaska

Scarlett and Kyle take on Kayak Adventures Worldwide: We think we should start this review by stating the fact that these kayak adventures do not infact take you worldwide. With that aside don't let that dissuade you from going on a kayak adventure (not worldwide). The kayaking was delightful and the included hors d'oeuvres were truly scrumptious. We kayaked far and wide (though not world wide) and saw many critters including but not limited to Salmon, harbor seals, sea otters and ducks many many ducks. We also saw a fish attempt go worldwide by taking to the skies. Julia our tour guide let us sing many a song and even complimented our gorgeous singing voices. She deserves the largest raise for accommodating our not worldwide adventure. Thank you and have an otterly mer-mazing evening - Scarlett and Kyle read more

Hey all, I hate to be a downer but I want to warn future customers! I do NOT RECOMMEND booking this company. My friend on her wedding/honeymoon trip got stuck in Barrow due to plane issues and KAW refused to give ANY cent of a refund. She splurged $1k on her dream kayaking trip and is bleeding money being stuck in Barrow... and this company coldly and bluntly rejected her. She is crushed and has no energy to fight them, but I find it unbelievable that this company would be so insensitive and inhumane. Do NOT book with this company unless you're okay with losing all your $$$ due to unpredictable Alaskan flight conditions outside your control. read more

The boat/kayaking trip with KAW was the highlight of my recent Alaska trip in early August! We went on the Aialik glacier all day trip. It's about 5 hours on boat and 3 hours of kayaking. Our guide Shauna is great! She checked our outfit before heading out and gave me a water repelling Columbia jacket to put on. It was such a good recommendation! Shauna is also very knowledgeable about glaciers and very passionate about her work! We saw a lot of animals including seals, sea lions, bald eagles, puffin birds and a humpback whale! Highly recommend KAW if you're in Seward! read more

Everything we expected. Saw eagles, otters, and some great other things. Took the 8:00-12:00 tour. Just right for our family. We stayed set the whole time. Paddling back was rough due to choppier conditions. Fun day. read more

I did the Aialik Kayak Tour with my father a couple of Sundays ago. We arrived at the office at right around the checkin time and the process to check in went pretty smoothly for us. We had all of the appropriate waterproof gear and i had on four layers up top for the boat ride including a base layer, thermal layer and waterproof running jacket. However, the team at Kayak Adventures Worldwide didn't think that was enough because the layers looked thin (specialty running clothes will of course be thin and warm) and forced a fleece upon me. This happened even though I would be ok since my dad and I had been out on halibut boats and other fishing boats all week. To make matters even worse, our guide insisted I put it on before we even rode over to the boat. So you can imagine how happy I was to be sitting inside a van sweating in 5 layers of clothes. Personally I don't think that I needed it and I was more than happy to rip it off whenever we landed to grab the kayaks and I wouldn't put it back on the rest of the trip. As you can tell by my little rant there, this part of the trip bothered me. However, I understand why they did this as I was definitely underdressed on our first halibut trip of the vacation. In any case, on to better things. Our guide for the trip was named Tasha and she met everyone outside of the shop, made sure we had the right equipment and got us loaded in the van. After a short ride to the harbor, we boarded our water taxi and started off on the 2+ hour trip through resurrection bay and to the fjord. During the ride our guides were great and made an effort to talk to each and every guest which I thought was awesome. On the way over we saw quite a bit of wildlife (whales) as well as some beautiful scenery and stopped when necessary. Once we landed everyone helped to get the kayaks ready and Tasha taught us about ocean kayaks. In addition to learning about how to use the skirt (and get out if necessary), I also learned how to use the pedals to steer with the rudder. Soon enough we were out on the water and paddling the 3 miles to the Aialik Glacier. It was interesting for me to see and hear how Tasha communicated to all of the Tour boats in the fjord so that they not only saw us but also didn't flip us with a wake. As for the Glacier itself, man was it impressive. Its size is still crazy to me as at a half a mile out from it, it was absolutely massive. We were able to sit facing it while we at our lunch in the kayaks. The coolest part of our trip may have been whenever a good size chunk of ice which I assume had previously calved from the Glacier decided to roll over and break in half fairly close to us. All too soon (time wise, certainly not comfort wise as the kayaks were a bit rough for me) we turned around and headed back to the beach to catch the water taxi back. As we did on the way out we stopped to see some more wildlife (whales and sea lions). The bottom line for me is that I would recommend this tour for anyone who enjoys kayaking and glaciers. Our tour guide Tasha was great and I loved stopping the see the wildlife and beautiful scenery. However it's the kayaking and Glacier which are the showstoppers and so rightfully the main event of this tour. read more

I had a fantastic time kayaking to Aialik Glacier with Kayak Adventures Worldwide. The guide, Kim, was talkative, informative, and friendly. Not to mention strong and robust (I totally needed the pogies for my cold hands, but she didn't!). A lot of the information I already knew (just from the info boards at Exit Glacier the day before), but did learn some new cool things, like birds who swim better than fly, and why Aialik is a stable glacier. The paddling was really fun, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Well, maybe not...someone in our group from DC was really nice and he'd done the trip the year before. Maybe I'll get to go back on a sunny day. But seriously, gray weather aside, it doesn't even factor into what an amazing experience or scenery you're enjoying. I would be weary of high waves, and HEAVY raining. When I say heavy, I mean pissing down rain, not intermittant drops or drizzling. But, put your trust into Wendy and Dave, they'll never put you out into dangerous waters. Just take dramamine if you're not sure about your stomach, wear synthetic layers (it was the 4th of July and I'm so glad I had my regular padded rain jacket), sunglasses and a hat for sure. Side note: yes, for me, this was definitely an expensive trip. But it was also the highlight of my Alaskan vacation. It was also to a fairly remote area of the Fjords National Park that people don't usually go to, unless they take a boat tour. And, FYI, one of those tour boats did try to view Aialik, but they had to stay outside in the bay, several hundred yards away....hardly a viewing for them, while we got up close and personal with it. You really can't put a price on an experience like this....do it once, and you'll be glad you did more than just walk in downtown Seward with a stop off at Exit Glacier. read more

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Myself, my wife, and our friend had an amazing day on the Aialik glacier kayaking trip this past August with Claire! Although this was our most expensive excursion on our trip to Alaska, we all agree that it was totally worth the money and most likely our favorite. The long boat ride and from Aialik bay was an amazing opportunity to see puffins, jellyfish, sea lions, and bald eagles, not to mention the stunning mountains, glaciers, and icefields surrounding us. Claire was was an excellent guide, always checking in to make sure everyone was having a great time, and answering any and all questions we had. The fact that we were able to see orcas on the boat ride home was an amazing end to an unforgettable trip. read more

Kayak Adventures Worldwide - Sea lions on the Chiswell islands - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Seward, Alaska

Wife and I decided we wanted to go kayaking, she picked Kayak Adventures Worldwide out of Seward, AK. Our guide was Sol, a local to Seward. He was extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife and enviornment. A little over halfway through our short trip we took a break and saw salmon spawing, the local rain forest and bald eagles. It was impressive how clean the area was and Sol's love of the area. This company also donates a few dollars of the trip you paid to one of three charities, your choice in the end. If your an avid kayaker this may be too slow of a pace for you, unless you want to just enjoy the outdoors and see things from a different perspective. Thanks Sol for the great time. The Kellers read more

Wonderful boat/kayak trip to Aeliek Bay. Tons of wildlife & a fabulous guide for our family of 6. It's a long day & a lot of money, but we would do it again in a heartbeat! Nice that it wasn't a super crowded boat too! Our guide, Murphy was informative and made the day enjoyable. read more

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Had a wonderful first time kayaking with 2 adults and 3 kids! Our guide gave us our own tour, taught is how to kayak and gave us excellent history lessons of Alaska. We had a great stop and the kids all had a wonderful time. Would definitely recommend for a family! read more

My husband and I traveled to Alaska in July and we booked the full day sea kayaking adventure with Kayak Adventures worldwide. It was expensive, but so worth it. We started in the morning around 7am and took the water taxi out. On our way we stopped multiple times. We saw bald eagles, puffins, sea otters, sea lions, seals and hump back whales on our way in and out. The kayaking itself was so much fun, and was so beautiful especially when we got closer to the glacier. Our guide, Sid was knowledgeable and passionate about what he did. Everything was so well planned and organized, food and snacks were provided at the appropriate times. While on the kayak, I have never felt safer, it was a stable kayak with multiple safety gear provided. Overall Highly recommend this tour for those who are up for a little bit of adventure and wish to see a glacier in all it's glory! read more

Just returned from a stellar "sunset" kayak trip with KAW. I put "sunset" in quotes because as we all know, the sun barely sets in Alaska in the summer. We unfortunately had gray weather, but the scenery was beautiful nonetheless. The staff was really easy to work with and accommodating. Our guide, Fran, was excellent. Despite this being her first year with the company, she had answers to all of our kayak questions, as well as our questions about Seward. She told us lots of stories as we paddled around and I have been spewing facts about wildlife to my friends ever since. My only "complaint" (and this isn't a complaint really) is that we were followed by a group of about 8 sea lions on our way back. Talk about getting up close and personal with those animals- they were barely five feet away and it was a little too close for comfort. This, of course, is not a critique of KAW or Fran- it was simply an unexpected rush of adrenaline and a close encounter with Alaskan wildlife! I would highly recommend using KAW for your adventure travels in Seward. Pair this with a fishing trip, and you'll truly experience the beauty of AK. 1/2 day trip was about $70- and you can rent rain coats and pants and "pogies" (things that keep your hands warm) for $5 each, if you don't already have them. I suggest also bringing a hat. read more

Its important not to confuse a great time delived by the sheer beauty of the area with a great time delivered by an outfitter. Its also important not to blame an outfitter for problems outside their control. Luckily, both Kenai Fjords NP and Kayak Adventures Worldwide both deliver. KAW is professional and as accomodating as you can ask for. The owners Dave and Wendy are very knowledgible and safety oriented and vet their guides to insure you have a good and safe adventure. The area is absolutely stunning. No other place I've paddled can you get so close to caving glaciers and see so much wildlife. That said you need to be realistic about the weather, the beautiful but hostile environment, and your own abilities. The glossy brochure photos of smiling paddlers in tee shirts in front of sunlit glaciers on glassy water happens all of about 3 days per year. The reality of paddling in/around Resurection and Aialik bays are rain, rain and more rain. Plus the often rough seas and high winds. And lest you forget your're in Alaska, frigid water. If you're in the area I highly reccomend you try to get on the water and explore Kanai Fjords. And I recommend KAW to guide you for a safe, fun and educational time. read more

Just incredible all around. From the moment we walked in, right before closing looking for a trip he next morning (typical tourists from the lower 48), Trent and the guides were welcoming, enthusiastic and positive. No condescension from these folks, genuinely warm and engaging people who love what they do. The guides were all awesome, making sure to connect with everyone on the trip, the gear was great and in like new condition, and the taxi boat was top notch with an awesome captain and crew. Been on a lot of guided trips, and this is one of the best. You will not be disappointed! read more

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We spent three days in Seward this past June and our trip out to Aialik Bay with KAW was the highlight of our time there. Our tour guides Fran and Buddy (and everyone else at the office) were awesome - friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and fun. During the 2-hour boat ride out to the beach where we picked up our kayaks, we saw sea otters, humpback whales, orcas, porpoises, puffins, seals, sea lions and bald eagles - it was amazing! Even the boat captains were great - they stopped plenty of times to give people a chance to check out the wildlife. I would highly recommend KAW for sea kayaking in Seward. It's not the cheapest thing to do in the area, but it's worth every penny for the experience you get. If we ever make it back to Seward we'll definitely sign up for another adventure! Thanks KAW!!! read more

It was our first kayaking experience and it was amazing! Our guide was "Buddy" and he was awesome. We are both totally out of shape and not really into sports. At first, I got scared and almost wanted to go back, but our guide Buddy patiently helped us through. It was kind of windy day and we were going against the current so it was little rough but when we got to the shore it felt really good. We also got to see the salmon going up the river that was connected to the ocean. Buddy also knew different type of salmon and was very informative about Seward. View was also amazing. When we were coming back it was really easy. read more

The owner was very responsive in getting back to me to schedule a same day sunset trip. It was a little windy paddling across the bay but we were a solid crew and made it over to Waterfall Beach pretty handily. Our guide was very informative of the local fauna. My kayak was in the front a bit and as we approached the beach I saw a porpoise briefly :) I think it was a harbor porpoise because it was solid black. Beautiful and incredible sights combined with friendly guides made this kayak trip amazing. Would do it again. read more

We went on a full-day kayak trip on Resurrection Bay in Seward with Johnny from KAW in late July. Our Royal Caribbean cruise ended here, and we were looking for something fun and athletic to do until we caught the 6pm Alaskan Rail Road train to Anchorage that evening to catch our flight home. KAW was very quick to respond to all our booking questions and made the reservation easy. KAW offices are a quick $5 taxi ride from the cruse ship dock, and we walked to the train station at the end of the day. KAW will let you store your luggage there is you need, and there are bathroom/shower/changing facilities in the office, plus dry bags for what you take with you on the kayak. Everything was very well organized, friendly staff, and all the equipment was in good shape. We lucked out and had beautiful weather, mild temperatures and no rain. We saw, in no particular order: glaciers spilling into the bay, salmon jumping out of the water, a mother and baby whale that swam under our kayaks (!), a bald eagle fly off from the beach with a salmon in its talons, a baby eagle, and a stream full of spawning salmon. I don't think a more quintessential Alaska day could have been better choreographed. Johnny entertained us with his extensive knowledge of the history, plants and animals of the region during the whole day, plus had great tips on coaching novice kayakers. We were a little apprehensive about surviving a whole day of kayaking, but it turned out to be the perfect amount, with a nice steep hike to Fort McGilvey in the middle of the day for lunch. The hike through the rainforest and the views from the for of the bay were breathtaking, with fog rolling in and out to reveal a spectacular view. I highly recommend KAW and the full-day kayak in Resurrection Bay! read more

I cannot say enough good things about Kayak Adventures Worldwide and our experience with them. My husband and I went to Alaska last summer for two weeks. A trip with this company was our "splurge" and it was worth EVERY penny. We really wanted to explore some of Kenai Fjords National Park and trust me when I say the only way to truly do this is on the water. We chose the full day Aialik Glacier Kayaking Tour and it was INCREDIBLE. The day started with us meeting up at their little office location, and then taking a quick van ride over to grab the boat. There were a couple different groups on the boat and that ALONE was worth the price of admission. It was absolutely gorgeous and I was glued to the rail the whole time. Our captain stopped whenever he saw wildlife and slowed down occasionally so we could get a good look at things. We then got to an island where the kayaks were stashed and off we went! The groups are VERY small - there were just four of us to one guide. I was pleasantly surprised at how small they are - this company really emphasizes safety and their guides absolutely know what they are doing. We had Allison who was the sweetest, most attentive guide ever. She was funny and kind and had SO much knowledge about the area. When we were in our kayaks, she took pictures of us and the other couple - I thought that was SO nice, she volunteered without us even having to ask and then sent us the pictures on our phones. We literally ate our lunches (that come with your tour!) floating in the kayaks and gazing at the majestic glacier. I cannot even put into words what it was like seeing the Aialik Glacier. It was calving while we were there and I'll never forget the sound of that white thunder as the chunks of ice fell into the water, it gives me chills just to remember it. On the boat ride back, we ran into a whole pod of orca whales. Our captain just had a sixth sense for where they were going to be and let us squeal at these beautiful whales for what had to be a half hour. Absolutely incredible. Do this tour. We lucked out and booked it on the most beautiful blue-sky day, with the calmest water ever, but it would've been amazing no matter what the weather. I will never forget this experience! (Oh - and it's proper etiquette to tip your guides, they work SO hard!) read more

The guides were great as was the office staff. Very personable and funny. They took the time to tell me what I needed to bring and I'm glad they did- otherwise I would have been uncomfortably cold. I thought that I'd be too out of shape to do this but it was no problem at all! It's much easier than it looks and I had only been kayaking once before, my husband had never been. I was fortunate enough to be part of a group that saw whales crest the surface and actually jump out of the water for food! I had a blast and would do it again with this particular company! read more

Great 1/2 day kayak tour. Guide (Bobby) was super knowledgeable and patient with our family. He calibrated the trip to our speed and energy level. Water was smooth and the rain didn't bother us at all. Got to see a bald eagle from 50 feet, which was certainly a highlight. read more

We took a 3 hour water taxi near Aialik Glacier and then took the kayaks to approximately 0.5 miles away from the glacier. Don't worry if this sounds far, it's very close! The day ended with another 3 hour water taxi ride back to shore where we saw whales, seals, eagles, puffins and more! We had a perfect day which made everything great and well worth the price tag. I would, however, note that your experience will depend on the weather. If the day is rough it probably won't be as enjoyable. That being said, the guides are really cool and good at what they do! I would definitely recommend this as a great way to explore the fjords, see a glacier, see wildlife, and have fun! read more

I cannot recommend these guys and gals enough. My wife and I went on the all day Aialik Glacier kayak tour, and our guide Sol was amazing. The water taxi ride was worth it in itself! Got to see all sorts of wildlife on the ride out to the glacier, and the taxi driver was awesome about slowing down and letting the patrons get a good view of the wildlife. Sol was super knowledgeable about the wildlife, glaciers, and the ecosystem in general. Both he and the other guide, Garrett, were friendly, professional, and genuinely wanted to make sure that you had a great time. KAW's mission also resonates deeply with me. Thanks again to all the folks at KAW for making our honeymoon that much more special! read more

Amazing kayak tour. Small personal and fun. We killed time before our train ride to Anchorage and did a half day tour in was amazing. The fog made it all the better. Picked blueberries on the island and the guide was so eco oriented he picked up any stay trash he found. A highlight of the trip. read more

Amazing! Guides were super friendly, both boat and kayak trips were great! Beautiful scenery, worth every penny! read more

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Can't say enough good things about the group of folks at this company. Chill, smart, funny, conscientious (think globally, act locally). Guests get a chance to vote with a wood coin for the environmental cause that speaks to you. The guides are really good at what the do, know a lot about the area, and so, so courteous. They are prepared, trained and very organized. Small group size with lots of personal attention. Great if you're an expert paddler, or it's you're first time. My NPS score is a big fat 10 (highly recommended to family & friends) read more

We took a family vacation to the area and Kayak Adventures Worldwide was one of our planned adventure outings for our Alaska summer vacation. We took the advice and made our reservations early for a custom family day trip for a family of 6, 4 adults and 2 children. I was watching the weather the week before our vacation began and noticed that the weather was going to be cold, rainy and very windy the entire week of our visit. I called to try to cancel our trip 6 days ahead of our planned kayaking day. I was told no refunds within a week of the scheduled tour. Since we couldn't cancel, we showed up on our scheduled day and, sure enough, the weather was terrible. Extremely windy, cold and fairly heavy and steady rain. I couldn't believe what we were about to do, nobody else dared venture out on a day like this in small kayaks. My youngest daughter (6 at the time) was so cold and terrified of the high waves, she was crying uncontrollably like we just lost our family dog. I again pleaded to the tour guide for our money back, this wasn't going to be possible for us to do, it was too dangerous for my daughter and she was scared to death of getting out in the cold rain with the high winds and waves. They refused to listen to our concerns and stated that they are the ones to make the decision on whether or not the weather was safe. I will let you make the decision for yourself, but for me, I will never go back and could never recommend a place like this to anyone. They are completely unprofessional. Please, find a reputable company to do business with, steer clear of Kayak Adventures Worldwide! We lost roughly $700 that day to this company because they refused to refund our money and were trying to persuade us into what was clearly an unsafe situation. Had the weather between good or at least better it may have been a decent trip, but it was horrendous that day which is what made it unsafe for anyone except perhaps the most experienced of kayakers. read more

We signed up for their half-day resurrection bay trip in late August. They close in Labor Day. Our guide Ryan was great. He gave us a Kayak 101 lesson and was very thoughtful. It's only like a 3 hour trip and he prepared us hot drinks and snacks. We arrived at their office then they drove us to the loading beach in their van. The trip was really really short though. We saw a little sea otter and some giant jelly fish. But that's it. It fit into our schedule and good for kayak beginners to go to the wilderness. read more

We just did a 3-day Mothership trip on the Starr with Captain Mike and it was awesome! The trip is very well orchestrated, meaning you will be at the prime viewing locations before any of the day-cruise ship passengers arrive. You'll have the glacier and the seals to yourself. The accommodations are spartan but sufficient, and as Captain Mike says the toilet is interactive. Think of this as "glamping" on the sea. It's really wonderful and an experience not to be missed! The food was great but often dinner came late at night, so bring good snacks and cocktails. This really was a tremendous experience. If you are thinking about kayaking on the Fjords go with KAW!!!! read more

My half day kayaking trip was the highlight of my awesome vacation in Alaska. I chose kayak adventures because I wanted to kayak with my 8yo stepdaughter who is an experienced kayaker. We went out for a 4 hour trip with Chelsea who was a fantastic guide--great with my stepdaughter, super knowledgeable and really fun. The trip was amazing and I'm already wishing I could start planning another trip with Chelsea. Cannot recommend this any more highly. read more

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