Are There Any Height or Weight Restrictions?

The maximum height to operate in the kayaks is 6-feet 6-inches. The maximum weight is 275 lbs anyone over that weight and possibly some under may not be able to safely fit into the kayaks, participants must also be able to fit into our 3XL PFD’s (life vests). Young participants must weigh at least 40 pounds to properly fit our child-size PFDs.

I’ve never been sea kayaking before, is that a problem?

We offer sea kayaking tours to suit every experience level. Our 2 hour Sitka Sound Kayak Adventure is especially well-suited for those who want to try sea kayaking for the first time. We begin every tour with an equipment orientation and paddle lesson to ensure you’ll be comfortable, safe and have a great time.

What kind of shape do I have to be in?

Our Sea Kayaking tours are designed for anyone in reasonably good health. If you can roam the length of a Mall, you can enjoy sea kayaking. We generally paddle at a very leisurely pace. With a little advance notice we can even accommodate folks who have limited mobility. If you still have any concerns and would like to get in touch, you can find our “Contact Us” button at the bottom of the page!

Is sea kayaking kid friendly?

Sea kayaking is a great family activity, however, we do recommend that participants should be at least 6 years old for our tours. Still have questions? You can find our “Contact Us” button at the bottom of the page!

Will my kayak trip be cancelled due to poor weather conditions?

It does rain fairly often in Southeast Alaska (almost all the places that are not covered with glacier ice or ocean are blanketed in our thick rainforest). Fortunately, rain does not diminish the fun or safety of sea kayaking. We will outfit you with the proper rainproof gear if it looks certain to be a wet day.

Am I likely to see any wildlife?

Actually, it would be highly unlikely to not spot wildlife on one of our kayak trips. Sitka Sound is an amazingly rich marine environment that supports an abundance of wildlife including: humpback, gray, minke & orca whales, coastal brown bear, sea lions, porpoise, harbor seals, sea otters, and more. Even in our picturesque boat harbors it is common to sight sea lions, seals and bald eagles. And the intertidal zone and kelp forests are chock-full of colorful marine life.