Top Alaska Water Sports

Q: What are the best options for Alaska Water Sports?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best Alaska Water Sports are: Juneau Tracy Arm–Fords Terror Wilderness Area & Glacier Explorer Whale Watching With a Peek at the Mendenhall Glacier Juneau Shore Excursion: Mendenhall Glacier Canoe, Paddle and Hike Rafting Adventure on Resurrection River from Seward, Alaska Guided Kayak Tour on Trail Lake

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for Alaska Water Sports Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Alaska Water Sports are: Denali Rafting Wilderness Wave Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Eagle Island Sea Kayaking Kayak Tours Whale Watching Adventure in Juneau Snorkel Alaska View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which Alaska Water Sports have Instant Confirmation?

Alaska Water Sports with Instant Confirmation include: Ketchikan Kayak Eco-Tour Ocean Raft Alaska Kayak Tours Snorkel Alaska Wilderness Zodiac Quest View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: Which Alaska Water Sports have Free Cancellation?

Alaska Water Sports with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include: Ketchikan Kayak Eco-Tour Denali Rafting Wilderness Wave Ocean Raft Alaska Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Eagle Island Sea Kayaking Kayak Tours View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

Q: I need a ride! Which Alaska Water Sports have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Alaska Water Sports include Hotel Pickup: Denali Rafting Wilderness Wave Private Group Eagle Preserve Float Trip in Haines Juneau Shore Excursion: Mendenhall Glacier Canoe, Paddle and Hike Juneau Jetski & Whale Adventure Rafting Adventure on Resurrection River from Seward, Alaska View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more Alaska trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked Alaska Tours. Top 10 Alaska 2026 Senior-friendly tours Alaska The best tours and activities for culture lovers in Alaska Top Day Trips from Alaska Things to do in Alaska this summer View all Alaska Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Alaska?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in Alaska are: Alaska Luxury & Special Occasions Alaska Luxury Tours Alaska Tours & Sightseeing Alaska Outdoor Activities Alaska City Tours View all tour styles in Alaska →

Helicopter and Glacier Paddle Boarding -PRIVATE

PRIVATE W/Trail Snacks Tour Highlights • Birds eye views of the mountains, glacial rivers and water falls • Stand up Paddle Board in massive ancient …More

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Helicopter and Glacier Paddle Boarding -PRIVATE

PRIVATE W/Trail Snacks Tour Highlights • Birds eye views of the mountains, glacial rivers and water falls • Stand up Paddle Board in massive ancient...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (67)

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Juneau Tracy Arm–Fords Terror Wilderness Area & Glacier Explorer

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Juneau, USA

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Juneau Tracy Arm–Fords Terror Wilderness Area & Glacier Explorer

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8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Mornings at Spencer Glacier are the most serene and consistently magnificent time to paddle. Kayak around icebergs as you make your way toward the Spencer …More

Anchorage, USA

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Glacier Blue Kayak & Grandview Tour

Mornings at Spencer Glacier are the most serene and consistently magnificent time to paddle. Kayak around icebergs as you make your way toward the Spencer...

11 hours

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Chilkoot Lake Kayaing - Departing from Haines.

We offer small group guided guided kayak trips on this pristine mountain lake near Haines, Alaska. Our guides all undergo rigorous in house safety training …More

Haines, USA

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Chilkoot Lake Kayaing - Departing from Haines.

We offer small group guided guided kayak trips on this pristine mountain lake near Haines, Alaska. Our guides all undergo rigorous in house safety training...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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Owner Operated, Boat Launched, Kayak Tour

Howdy! My name is Tim. I love to take new people exploring on the ocean to share what I love about where I live. My …More

Ketchikan, USA

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Owner Operated, Boat Launched, Kayak Tour

Howdy! My name is Tim. I love to take new people exploring on the ocean to share what I love about where I live. My...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Half-Day Three Canyon Six Mile Creek Whitewater Rafting

Challenge yourself on Class V rapids on this three canyon rafting adventure on the Six Mile Creek. Paddle through towering canyon walls and cascading waterfalls …More

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Half-Day Three Canyon Six Mile Creek Whitewater Rafting

Challenge yourself on Class V rapids on this three canyon rafting adventure on the Six Mile Creek. Paddle through towering canyon walls and cascading waterfalls...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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FROM HAINES - Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Float Tour

The world-famous Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve boasts the largest gathering of bald eagles anywhere in the world! Your adventure begins with a spectacular drive along …More

Haines, USA

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FROM HAINES - Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Float Tour

The world-famous Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve boasts the largest gathering of bald eagles anywhere in the world! Your adventure begins with a spectacular drive along...

4 hours

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After 10 years of high adventure tours from Seattle to Juneau we are now offering a tour of the Juneau waters from a new perspective, …More

Juneau, USA

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Juneau Jetski & Whale Adventure

After 10 years of high adventure tours from Seattle to Juneau we are now offering a tour of the Juneau waters from a new perspective,...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Island Discovery Kayak Paddle in Sitka, Alaska

Local Expertise: Your guide is a Sitka local and certified kayaking instructor, sharing insider knowledge of the region’s wildlife, history, and unique coastal landscapes. Small …More

Sitka, USA

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Island Discovery Kayak Paddle in Sitka, Alaska

Local Expertise: Your guide is a Sitka local and certified kayaking instructor, sharing insider knowledge of the region’s wildlife, history, and unique coastal landscapes. Small...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Rafting Adventure on Resurrection River from Seward, Alaska

The Best Way to Discover Seward’s Hidden Wilderness... On the water is where memories are made… Whether it’s the exhilarating rush as you come up …More

Seward, USA

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Rafting Adventure on Resurrection River from Seward, Alaska

The Best Way to Discover Seward’s Hidden Wilderness... On the water is where memories are made… Whether it’s the exhilarating rush as you come up...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Kayak and Hike to Deep Blue, Glacially Carved Grant Lake, Alaska

Kayak on TWO amazing glacial lakes! This adventure begins with a paddle across Trail Lake in Historic Moose Pass. Our guides bring this small Alaskan …More

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Kayak and Hike to Deep Blue, Glacially Carved Grant Lake, Alaska

Kayak on TWO amazing glacial lakes! This adventure begins with a paddle across Trail Lake in Historic Moose Pass. Our guides bring this small Alaskan...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

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Knik Glacier Kayaking Tour from Anchorage: 4x4 Off-Road Adventure

Unlike standard tours, this trip combines two immersive experiences—off-roading and glacier kayaking—in one full day. You’ll travel deep into terrain that’s only accessible by 4x4, …More

Anchorage, USA

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Knik Glacier Kayaking Tour from Anchorage: 4x4 Off-Road Adventure

Unlike standard tours, this trip combines two immersive experiences—off-roading and glacier kayaking—in one full day. You’ll travel deep into terrain that’s only accessible by 4x4,...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Our guides bring this small Alaskan town’s history to life and the stories of locals like Alaska Nellie, Gold Miner Joe, Mad Sally and the …More

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Guided Kayak Tour on Trail Lake

Our guides bring this small Alaskan town’s history to life and the stories of locals like Alaska Nellie, Gold Miner Joe, Mad Sally and the...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

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Half Day Two Canyon Six Mile Creek Whitewater Rafting

Paddle through towering canyon walls and cascading waterfalls on this guided, 4-hour rafting trip. Challenge yourself on Class IV rapids as you descend the scenic …More

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Half Day Two Canyon Six Mile Creek Whitewater Rafting

Paddle through towering canyon walls and cascading waterfalls on this guided, 4-hour rafting trip. Challenge yourself on Class IV rapids as you descend the scenic...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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Mendenhall Lake Kayak and Salmon Bake Adventure

Paddle across Mendenhall Lake, navigating past icebergs, surrounded by Alaskan wildlife, towering mountain cliffs and the breathtaking Mendenhall Glacier. Venture within a safe distance of …More

Juneau, USA

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Mendenhall Lake Kayak and Salmon Bake Adventure

Paddle across Mendenhall Lake, navigating past icebergs, surrounded by Alaskan wildlife, towering mountain cliffs and the breathtaking Mendenhall Glacier. Venture within a safe distance of...

5 hours

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Whale Watching With a Peek at the Mendenhall Glacier

This tour includes two hours on the water following the whales, and a quick 15 minute peek at the Mendenhall Glacier. It is just enough …More

Juneau, USA

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Whale Watching With a Peek at the Mendenhall Glacier

This tour includes two hours on the water following the whales, and a quick 15 minute peek at the Mendenhall Glacier. It is just enough...

3 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation

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Private Group SUP tour in Juneau with Mendenhall Glacier Views

Paddleboard in one of the most unique areas of Juneau with amazing views of the Mendenhall Glacier, opportunities for seeing eagles, sea lions, seals, and …More

Juneau, USA

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Private Group SUP tour in Juneau with Mendenhall Glacier Views

Paddleboard in one of the most unique areas of Juneau with amazing views of the Mendenhall Glacier, opportunities for seeing eagles, sea lions, seals, and...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (14)

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Alaska is full of amazing wildlife and scenery. Only a small portion of this amazing state can be seen from a road. Alaska however has …More

Anchorage, USA

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3 hour Lazy River Kayak Float

Alaska is full of amazing wildlife and scenery. Only a small portion of this amazing state can be seen from a road. Alaska however has...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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War Bunkers and Wildlife Kayak Tour in Sitka, Alaska

Explore Hidden WWII History: Discover towering concrete bunkers, secret passages, dark rooms, and artillery emplacements that bring Alaska’s wartime history to life. Exclusive Exploration Opportunities: …More

Sitka, USA

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War Bunkers and Wildlife Kayak Tour in Sitka, Alaska

4 hours Free Cancellation

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Half-Day Guided Kayak Tour on Knik River

New in 2023! Experience Alaska on the original roads and routes aka its rivers and lakes. This tour transverses one of the most sublime landscapes …More

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