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(322)
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.
The tour was cancelled due to adverse weather conditions however we found out from staff at an adjacent attraction. No communication received from Viator or the the tour company
This tour was not canceled this day. The customer didnt contact my business for cancelation this day or days after the tour. We waited for them at the pick up area to go into town. My driver and myself called them. The phone service in town could be bad when the ship comes into town. Calls most of the time don't go through. Thats why we stress study your instructions on how to find us. The tour offered through the ship and the main port was canceled. Different business and different tour entirely. None of the local tours in town would say that my kayak tour was cancelled like that was mentioned. The local tours in town dont communicate like that. They would say contact the owner of the business to verify. They do not speak for other business. I would have called and sent an email out if we did cancel. My guess is this group went to the kayak center instead of the excursion hub where we pick up our clients to drive into town. The other kayak tour offered through the ship at the kayak center did cancel that day due to weather. There route is different from ours. We did not cancel and not once did I receive a call or email from this client after the tour was done on June 16th. It is now June 24th of this review.
I had an amazing time on this tour! I was traveling solo and didn’t have much kayaking experience, and I felt comfortable. The views were incredible, and we even saw a mama bear and her cubs while kayaking. Such a memorable experience—I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Hoonah! :)
