Kodiak Sightseeing & Wildlife Cruise
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Port
Kodiak, Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Easy Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$380
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 2½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Integral to the island's economic viability, the fishing fleet and wider fishing industry take center stage in Kodiak.
Today, you'll set out on an active fishing boat with a local skipper who has had years of experience navigating these waters. The comfortable, high-speed boat offers great visibility and the ability to get very close to wildlife for amazing photo opportunities. An unstructured itinerary allows for flexibility, and the skipper will choose the locations that best suit your interests and the conditions of the day.
Leaving the harbor, watch for the famous king crab fleet from the Deadliest Catch show, moored here over the summer before heading out to the Bering Sea for the crabbing season. You'll get close to some beautiful bird rookeries nearby in search of kittiwakes and both tufted and horned puffins. These seabirds nest on the sheer, windswept cliffs of the Kodiak archipelago. Look up, and you may see majestic bald eagles nesting in the tops of the Sitka spruce.
Passing some smaller islands, watch for historic sites and abundant marine mammals -- sea lions, otters and hopefully various whales, including humpback and orcas.
You will also learn about Kodiak's early Native inhabitants, the days of the Russian colony and the fur trade, and World War II.
Please note: It is essential that you wear warm, layered clothing to fully enjoy and participate in this excursion. Outer layer should be windproof and waterproof. Bring gloves, a warm hat, and a scarf. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Minimum age is 5 years. Wildlife sightings are likely but are not guaranteed.