Happy Holidays to our kayak family!

Hey all! Happy Holidays from our Kayak Kodiak team here in Alaska! We hope your season is full of laugher, good friends and delicious food throughout this darker time of the year! That’s right. The sun is down before 5pm these days and the sun is sleeping in later and later. No complaints here though! We’ve had excellent weather so far this winter- warmer days, calm waters for paddling and have helped a few Kodiak islanders get set up with kayaks for the coming season!

 

That’s one of the awesome parts of this job as we get to know our local paddle community and help it grow- introducing new adventurers young and old to the beauty, peace, adventure and exhilaration that all come from sea kayaking around our amazing little island here. We are truly lucky to call this island home and while we’re taking a break from the tour side of the business through the winter- we’re trying out some new gear so we can stock the local shop with our favorite finds through the spring and summer paddle seasons. I don’t think I can help but snag a couple of these amazing close-out deals on top-of-the-line inflatable standup paddleboards! Some of these are marked off nearly $500 from asking price! If you want to talk about an awesome present to put under the tree, look no further 🙂

 

Over the next few weeks, we will shine the spotlight on a few of our favorite things in case you were stumped for the paddler in your life! Or just looking for an opinion on the best kayak paddle, paddle gloves for colder days, and more.

 

We just got this new website up and running thanks to our incredible Fareharbor team, so here’s a big shout-out to all those who helped get us live again! We’d be lost without you. Send us out in a storm on the sea without a compass and we’ll navigate back home just fine, but navigating the world of webpage coding and internet languages is a whole different realm way outside our comfort zone. So thanks again, thrilled to have you as part of our team!

 

Happy holidays all!

Jennifer Gardner (Founder)

Jennifer Gardner is the founder of Kayak Kodiak, a business born from her passion for marine biology and outdoor adventure. With a background as a fisheries biologist for both the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and NOAA Fisheries, Jennifer...

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Duration
3 hours
Group Size
2 to 8

Sea Islands Expedition

The Sea Islands Expedition is Kayak Kodiak's signature tour — and the one guests talk about for years. Three hours paddling through clear, shallow water along the remote side of the island, with unobstructed views of the mountains and the kind of wildlife access you simply can't get from shore.

Puffins nesting on rocky outcroppings. Sea otters floating in the kelp. Seals watching you from a curious distance. Your guide brings a naturalist's eye to everything you encounter — this isn't just a paddle, it's an education in one of the most productive marine ecosystems on the planet.

Suitable for all experience levels. No kayaking background required — just a willingness to get out on the water and see what shows up.

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$154
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
2 to 8

Kodiak Classic Kayak Tour

The best introduction to Kodiak from the water. Two and a half hours paddling through the island's coastal waters with an expert local guide, surrounded by mountain views that make you understand immediately why people fall in love with this place.

Sea otters, bald eagles, harbor seals, and sea lions are regular companions on this route. Your guide knows these waters intimately — where the wildlife congregates, what the tides are doing, and the stories behind the coastline you're paddling through. First-timers leave wondering why they waited so long to get on the water. Seasoned paddlers leave wanting to come back.

Perfect for families, beginners, and anyone visiting Kodiak who wants to experience the island the way locals do.

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$109
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
1 to 8

Kodiak Harbor tours by kayak

You have a few hours in Kodiak. Don't spend them in a gift shop.

This 2.5 hour harbor tour is built specifically for cruise ship passengers who want a real Alaskan experience before the ship calls. Paddle through Kodiak's working harbor — one of the most productive fishing ports in the world — with a local guide who knows every corner of it. Bald eagles overhead, sea otters in the kelp, fishing vessels coming and going. This is Kodiak as it actually is, not as it's packaged for tourists.

We time the tour to get you back to the dock with room to grab a local bite before you sail. Easy, unforgettable, and nothing like anything else on offer at the port.

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