Kayaking Alaska

Homer is the premier destination for sea kayaking in Kachemak Bay.  Surrounded by picturesque mountain peaks, remote fjords and abundant wildlife this is as good as it gets.  Homer Ocean Charters offers guided day trips for beginning and experienced sea kayakers.  Paddling among the sea otter, porpoises and even whales at times, tidepooling and learning about the local area adds to your exceptional experience while paddling with us.  Our guides are experienced, knowledgeable and helpful.  Many of our paddlers have stated that kayaking with Homer Ocean Charters has been the highlight of their Alaskan vacation.  We use single and double Necky kayaks that are very stable for beginners and also provide the experienced paddler with a fun boat. 

Sea Kayaking Adventures:  All of the options offered below can be modified to meet our client’s needs.

Guided Full Day Paddle:  Cruise across Kachemak Bay.  Paddle among the sea otters in the pristine waters of Otter Cove, Sadie Cove, Tutka Bay and Yukon Island.  Keep your eyes open for sea birds, porpoises and other sea life.  Stop along the way to observe the colorful invertebrates in the clear water tidepools.  Bring along your lunch and drinks, camera, binoculars, warm clothes and light rain gear.  Guide, kayak, spray skirt, paddle and round trip water taxi provided.  Departs 10 a.m. daily for Otter Cove.  Returns to Homer 5 p.m.  Two-person minimum.  $135 pp plus tax and gratuity.

Guided Half-Day Paddle:  Departs 10 a.m. daily for Otter Cove.  Returns at 3 p.m. See above for details.  Three-person minimum.  $105 pp plus tax and gratuity.

Midnight Sun Paddle: Cruise across Kachemak Bay.  Experience the mystery and beauty of Alaska’s midnight sun while you paddle the pristine waters of Eldred Passage, Sadie Cove, Yukon Island and Tutka Bay.  Paddle among the sea otters and keep your eyes open for sea birds, porpoises and other sea life that frequent the area. Stop along the way to observe the colorful invertebrates in the clear water tidepools. Departs at 4:30 p.m. for Otter Cove.  Returns at  9 p.m.  Three-person minimum.  $105 pp plus tax and gratuity.

Overnight Paddle and Trek: Join us for the ultimate outdoor adventure. Two days and one night of guided paddling, hiking, camping, warm meals and beautiful scenery are included in this trip. Paddle in the waters of Eldred Passage, Sadie Cove, Tutka Bay and the nearby islands. These waters are teeming with sea otters, sea birds and other marine wildlife. Enjoy tide pools, walks on the beach and a hike into Kachemak Bay State Park on the Grace Ridge Trail. Bring your own sleeping bag, pillow, towels, bug repellant, personal items, light rain gear, comfortable shoes for paddling, shoes for hiking, extra socks, a change of clothes, camera, binoculars. Bring a bag lunch and drinks for the first day. We provide round trip water taxi service, kayak, life jacket, spray skirt, tents, meals, and an experienced guide. This is a true outdoor experience and you will be expected to help pitch tents, set up camp, meal preparation, loading and unloading gear and cleaning up and breaking camp. This trip can be customized to include cabins rather than tent camping.

Trips starting at $395pp/minimum of 3, plus tax and gratuity.

Kayak rentals: You may rent kayaks on a daily basis from the Otter Cove base camp. We will water taxi you from Homer to Otter Cove where you can pick up kayaks, spray skirts and paddles for your single or multi-day paddle. Water taxi: $50 round trip Single kayaks: $40 Double kayaks $70 All prices plus tax

Single paddlers or those who do not make the minimum number may be accommodated if we already have a group going. Discounts are available for large groups. Before departing on any kayak trips you will be asked to sign a liability waiver and leave a credit card number as a deposit for loss or damage to equipment.