Itineraries

Chiniak Bay Kayak Trip  

A full day exploring Kodiak's wildlife, sealife, landscapes and seascapes from the cockpit of your kayak.   Watch nesting puffins on a grassy cliff, cormorants  comfortably perched on an impossibly steep rock face, see a humpback whale in full breach, watch salmon leap from the water as they near spawning time, photograph a sea otter eating shellfish. Legendary whale encounters that have become OU's trademark have occurred in these waters.  No sightings are guaranteed, but our chances of encountering an array of wildlife are very good. Catered lunch included.    Rates   What to Bring (.pdf)

Anton Larsen Bay Kayak Trip  

Let's take a day to explore of one of Kodiak's most unique locations--Anton Larsen Bay.  A forty-five-minute drive through a mountain pass from Kodiak city to the kayak launch, ALB offers pristine wilderness, distinctive geology, sheltered waters, and frequent sightings of Arctic Terns and Parakeet Auklets (through mid July) in addition to Kodiak's more abundant sea birds.  Though fin whales occasionally venture close to ALB, they are commonly observed from a distance across Kizhuyak bay.  Frequent sightings of harbor seals & sea otters round out the possibilities for this six-hour trip.  Catered lunch included.   Rates   What to Bring (.pdf)

2 Day Kayak Expedition - Kodiak to Ouzinkie to Anton Larsen Bay

A breathtaking 20-mile paddle from Kodiak westward through Narrow Strait and near the native village of Ouzinkie, rounding Kizhuyak point and descending into the protected waters and rookeries of Anton Larsen Bay.  This expedition, as well as the longer ones below, typically involve sightings of one or more species of whales (humpback, fin, orca, minke, or gray), harbor seals, sea otters, and dozens of bird species.  Certain tidal conditions permit exploring a series of small lagoons near Neva Cove.  Does not include mothership support. Kayaking experience and camping equipment required.    Rates      What to Bring (.pdf)
 

3-day Kayak Expedition - Rounding Spruce Island

This adventure take us around the north tip of Spruce Island in Marmot Bay, through 35 miles of spectacular scenery,  Steep, rocky cliffs and towering shorelines mark the seaward shore, and extensive kelp forests harbor an abundance of sea otters and seals.  Fin and humpback whales are frequently sighted near a barren outcrop of islets known as The Triplets, which is also home to thousands of horned and tufted puffins.  Does not include mothership support.  Kayaking experience and camping equipment required.     Rates     What to Bring (.pdf)

5-day Kayak Expedition - Raspberry Island Circumnavigation

A challenging 5-day round trip  departing from and returning to Anton Larsen Bay.  Kayakers will navigate the difficult Whale Passage, and catch favorable currents as the expedition follows the westering sun towards the Shelikof Strait.  Good weather will allow us to round the cape to the north and return via Raspberry strait, past Russian Orthodox settlements and the village site of Afognak, abandoned after the 1964 Tsunami.  Does not include mothership support.  Kayaking experience and camping equipment required.  Rates    What to Bring (.pdf)

Large Groups 

Although we specialize in small, unobtrusive group sizes, we realize sometimes large groups travel together for efficiency.  Find yourself stuck planning the big one?  Let us help.  We offer group rates for parties as large as 12 for as little as $140/day.  Groups typically combine at the beginning and end of the day, and may arrange to be all together for lunch.  Otherwise operate as two smaller groups of up to 6 apiece, each with their own guide.  Contact us for rates.  Catered lunch included. 

2009 Rates:

* All rates are per person.  By request, OU will pair you with another party to find you the best rate.  Please provide a range of dates. 

Deposits & Delays

Deposit rates are 50% payable by check, credit card (Visa/MC) or bank transfer, fully refundable up to 30 days in advance of the charter, after which it becomes nonrefundable. 

For charters and guided trips originating from the city of Kodiak, severe weather may cause  cancellation with full refund of deposit on the day of the trip.  Cancellations result as a result of unsafe, not simply uncomfortable weather.  The captain alone reserves the right to cancel an outing.

In case of cancellation:  Guests may have the option of rescheduling their trip, or in certain cases, relocating a Marmot Bay Mothership Kayak Trip to Anton Larsen Bay if conditions there permit paddling.  Guests may otherwise request a refund.

Multi-day charters extended due to severe weather incur an additional fee of 50% of the daily rate per person. 

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