Kayak Tours
Description
Please look at our Departure and Return instructions before your trip with us. If you have any questions please reach out before you dock in town. We will pick you up at the excursion hub which is by the bottom of the zipline by the green gondola. Also do not go the kayak center. There are two kayak business in town. Fairweather Kayaks is based in one of the most beautiful areas in southeast Alaska. A little town called Hoonah, Alaska. Not only do you feel like its home when you get here. The people here make it feel like home. It's a hard place to leave after you visit. Fairweather Kayaks main goal is to show you an experience that when your outing is done. Not only will you walk away happy and relaxed from being out on the water. Our goal is to show you such a good time you'll be thinking about your next visit before you even leave. Fairweather Kayaks takes you into calm waters where the kayaking experience isnt too difficult and theres always a chance to see wildlife.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We'll leave the town of Hoonah and exit the harbor. We'll travel along the shore line and paddle toward an old logging camp.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR TOUR IS SCHEDULED TO DEPART, OUT OF COURTESY TO OTHERS WE LEAVE ON TIME. If your ship is docked at the Adventure Dock, proceed ashore to the Adventure Center. Once inside the Adventure Center walk through the building and exit through door number “2”. (This is clearly marked). Follow the signs on the gravel path to the Excursion Hub. The total walking time is 6-8 minutes, please allow extra time if you are not a fast walker. We ask that you check in for your tour 15 minutes early and we leave on time. If your ship is docked at the Wilderness Dock, walk up the ramp and to the right. Ride the FREE Green Transporter Gondola(4 minute ride) to the Adventure Landing. Exit the Gondola to the Left and follow the signs to the Excursion Hub, a 3 minute walk. Please check in with the Hoonah Travel Representative in the Blue Shirt/Jacket when you arrive at the Hub!
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(325)
Cody and his family were amazing . Set us up well , felt very safe . Great at teaching . Very personable we mostly saw bears today and it was epic.
Cody and his team were fantastic. Excellent guided tour of the area and got to see a Brown bear mother with cubs, though the cubs were hiding in the grass. Cody provided great information on the region, the people, the wildlife... Check them out, you won't be disappointed!
The staff were extremely helpful and knowledgable and the equipment was excellent. Everyone in the family had a truly memorable experience.
Great experience - at the time of your tour start time you'll need to go to the 'Excursion Hub' at the touristy 'Adventure Hub' to free shuttle into Hoonah where Fairweather Kayaks operated our kayak tour. They had a small boat following our kayaks taking photos of our experience, and had real locals' knowledge of where various animals might be. They went to different places from the other 'straight from the cruise ship' tours - don't hesitate to book this one instead!
An excellent experience with a professional and friendly team. They shared their local knowledge, kayaking expertise, and passion for nature. Quality kit and instruction. They know where to go to find the local wildlife too.
We had a wonderful time. The instructor was very clear and helpful. He encouraged us along the way and shared information about the locals. We saw a momma bear and her cubs, eagles, and a pod of whales in the distance. It was just so peaceful and beautiful. I would definitely do it again and with Cody and his crew. They also took pictures of us along the way for our memories. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable experience!
Guides were awesome and it’s a great area to kayak. Saw bears and other cool stuff. My 12 year old did great with it.
Beautiful scenery, tour was very well put together, staff were knowledgeable and extremely friendly. Would highly recommend.
Incredible! Beautiful scenery. We saw a few whale spouts from far away, nothing close, but we did get to see a Momma Brown Bear and her two cubs from really close (but a safe distance!). Spotted lots of eagles too. Cody and his team took great care of us and also taught us a lot about the local area and culture. We paddled a lot, so this is not for someone who wants to sit in a kayak and go nowhere (this is what we saw the cruise excursion kayak trips doing!). Highly recommend Fairweather Kayaks.
No need to worry about wet feet or spare clothes. They haul you into the water, and even provided snacks 2/3 of the way through. We saw 2 bears on the shore, several bald eagles. Pretty calm part of the body of water, paddled under a few bridges. All kayaks were tandem to be faster.
