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: Owner Operated, Boat Launched, Kayak Tour Sitka Coastal Experience Juneau Alaska Island Dining at Orca Point Lodge and Whale Quest Private ~ Spencer Glacier Jetboating Half Day Two Canyon Six Mile Creek Whitewater Rafting

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: Fishing Package Rental in Anchorage: Chestwader & Spinning Rod/Reel Combo Homer Harbor Paddle Skagway Shore Excursion: Scenic River Float Tour Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Eagle Island Sea Kayaking Bear Lake Scenic Paddle View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which Alaska Water Sports have Instant Confirmation?

Alaska Water Sports with Instant Confirmation include: Anchorage Rain Gear Rental Jacket, Pants & Boots Full-Day Kayak Rental Fishing Package Rental in Anchorage: Chestwader & Spinning Rod/Reel Combo Homer Harbor Paddle Ketchikan Kayak Eco-Tour 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: Anchorage Rain Gear Rental Jacket, Pants & Boots Full-Day Kayak Rental Fishing Package Rental in Anchorage: Chestwader & Spinning Rod/Reel Combo Ketchikan Kayak Eco-Tour Skagway Shore Excursion: Scenic River Float Tour 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: Bear Lake Scenic Paddle River Rafting in Alaska Wilderness Denali Rafting Wilderness Wave 4 Hr Kennicott Glacial Lake & River Raft River Raft Excursion in Fairbanks AK 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 →

Mendenhall Glacier White-Water Rafting & Scenic Float Adventure

A must-see sight while in port in Juneau is the Mendenhall Glacier and on this exciting 3.5-hour white-water rafting tour, you'll get up close to …More

Juneau, USA

4.6 (341)

Mendenhall Glacier White-Water Rafting & Scenic Float Adventure

A must-see sight while in port in Juneau is the Mendenhall Glacier and on this exciting 3.5-hour white-water rafting tour, you'll get up close to...

3 hours 30 minutes

4.6 (341)

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$209

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

5.0 (33)

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

5.0 (33)

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$212

Float through the great Alaska wilderness. A once-lifetime experience for the whole family or the outdoor enthusiast. On your 5-hour outdoor adventure, you have the …More

Fairbanks, USA

5.0 (1)

River Raft Excursion in Fairbanks AK

Float through the great Alaska wilderness. A once-lifetime experience for the whole family or the outdoor enthusiast. On your 5-hour outdoor adventure, you have the...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$215

Moose Pass Hiking and Kayak Guided Tour Experience

Discover an unforgettable adventure near Seward, Alaska, with the Moose Pass Kayak & Hike Express to Grant Lake. In just 4 hours, enjoy a 1-mile …More

5.0 (5)

Moose Pass Hiking and Kayak Guided Tour Experience

Discover an unforgettable adventure near Seward, Alaska, with the Moose Pass Kayak & Hike Express to Grant Lake. In just 4 hours, enjoy a 1-mile...

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$216

Launch from our downtown Ketchikan dock aboard your own Zodiac Boat, just a couple minutes away from the cruise docks. Follow your guide and explore …More

Ketchikan, USA

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Ketchikan Zodiac Boat Adventure

Launch from our downtown Ketchikan dock aboard your own Zodiac Boat, just a couple minutes away from the cruise docks. Follow your guide and explore...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (135)

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$219

Experience a seldom seen view of underwater Alaska. Snorkel Alaska's Mountain Point Snorkeling Adventure is an all inclusive and fully guided Shore Excursion. We are …More

Ketchikan, USA

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Snorkel Alaska

Experience a seldom seen view of underwater Alaska. Snorkel Alaska's Mountain Point Snorkeling Adventure is an all inclusive and fully guided Shore Excursion. We are...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (318)

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$220

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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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...

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (12)

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$220

We don’t just guide—we grew up exploring these waters. I take you beyond the typical routes to the hidden beaches and quiet coves only locals …More

Sitka, USA

5.0 (2)

Sitka Coastal Experience

We don’t just guide—we grew up exploring these waters. I take you beyond the typical routes to the hidden beaches and quiet coves only locals...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$225

Hope, Alaska: Six Mile Creek 3 Canyon Whitewater Rafting

Experience the rush of SIX MILE CREEK 3-CANYON! This exciting run features 4 hours of pool-drop style Class V rapids through the lush terrain of …More

Seward, USA

5.0 (2)

Hope, Alaska: Six Mile Creek 3 Canyon Whitewater Rafting

Experience the rush of SIX MILE CREEK 3-CANYON! This exciting run features 4 hours of pool-drop style Class V rapids through the lush terrain of...

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$235

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

5.0 (12)

War Bunkers and Wildlife Kayak Tour in Sitka, Alaska

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (12)

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$239

Juneau Alaska Island Dining at Orca Point Lodge and Whale Quest

Following your meal, enjoy the views of the remote island landscape. Use the spotting scopes on the outside deck to search for wildlife on nearby …More

Juneau, USA

5.0 (1)

Juneau Alaska Island Dining at Orca Point Lodge and Whale Quest

Following your meal, enjoy the views of the remote island landscape. Use the spotting scopes on the outside deck to search for wildlife on nearby...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$247

Your adrenalin will be pumping when you captain a four- or six-passenger Zodiac, a rigid-hulled inflatable boat offering speed and agility. The adventure begins with …More

Ketchikan, USA

5.0 (281)

Wilderness Zodiac Quest

Your adrenalin will be pumping when you captain a four- or six-passenger Zodiac, a rigid-hulled inflatable boat offering speed and agility. The adventure begins with...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (281)

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$255

Paddle across Mendenhall Lake, navigating past icebergs, surrounded by Alaskan wildlife on an exceptionally stable, 28-foot, traditional Tlingit-style canoe, with all modern safety gear supplied. …More

Juneau, USA

4.7 (203)

Mendenhall Lake Canoe Adventure

Paddle across Mendenhall Lake, navigating past icebergs, surrounded by Alaskan wildlife on an exceptionally stable, 28-foot, traditional Tlingit-style canoe, with all modern safety gear supplied....

4 hours

4.7 (203)

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$259

Siginaka Islands Cruise and Kayak Adventure

Board a specialized vessel for a sightseeing cruise en route to our private island paddle base. Launch in a 2-person sea kayak on a fully …More

Sitka, USA

4.8 (6)

Siginaka Islands Cruise and Kayak Adventure

Board a specialized vessel for a sightseeing cruise en route to our private island paddle base. Launch in a 2-person sea kayak on a fully...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (6)

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$259

Healy Express Run Whitewater Rafting Adventure

Set against the stunning backdrop of Denali National Park, the Healy Express Run offers an exhilarating journey along the Nenana River. This 5-hour adventure combines …More

Healy, USA

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Healy Express Run Whitewater Rafting Adventure

Set against the stunning backdrop of Denali National Park, the Healy Express Run offers an exhilarating journey along the Nenana River. This 5-hour adventure combines...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$269

Chilkat River Jet-Boat Adventure in Haines

Board bus for a 30 minute ride on the Haines Scenic Byway into the heart of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve to the river dock. …More

Haines, USA

4.6 (8)

Chilkat River Jet-Boat Adventure in Haines

Board bus for a 30 minute ride on the Haines Scenic Byway into the heart of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve to the river dock....

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (8)

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$273

Be one of the lucky few to experience the majestic Mendenhall Glacier up close, as you travel by kayak, under a very limited U.S. Forest …More

Juneau, USA

4.5 (51)

Mendenhall Lake Kayak Tour

Be one of the lucky few to experience the majestic Mendenhall Glacier up close, as you travel by kayak, under a very limited U.S. Forest...

3 hours 30 minutes

4.5 (51)

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$279

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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$282

FROM SKAGWAY - Wilderness Kayak Adventure

This spectacular kayaking tour immerses you in the incredible beauty of wild Alaska! You will have the opportunity to see amazing blue glaciers, breathtaking waterfalls, …More

Skagway, USA

5.0 (2)

FROM SKAGWAY - Wilderness Kayak Adventure

This spectacular kayaking tour immerses you in the incredible beauty of wild Alaska! You will have the opportunity to see amazing blue glaciers, breathtaking waterfalls,...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$283

FROM SKAGWAY - Inside Passage Sea Kayaking

Explore the beautiful waters of southeast Alaska on a kayaking trip of a lifetime. Board a high-speed catamaran for short 17-mile trip to Haines down …More

Skagway, USA

4.6 (10)

FROM SKAGWAY - Inside Passage Sea Kayaking

Explore the beautiful waters of southeast Alaska on a kayaking trip of a lifetime. Board a high-speed catamaran for short 17-mile trip to Haines down...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (10)

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$295