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Glide across Fritz Cove toward a distant wall of ice on a guided two-person sea kayak. This Juneau outing combines paddling instruction, wildlife viewing, and a rare ocean vantage point on Mendenhall Glacier.
Glide across Fritz Cove toward a distant wall of ice on a guided two-person sea kayak. This Juneau outing combines paddling instruction, wildlife viewing, and a rare ocean vantage point on Mendenhall Glacier.
You push off from a quiet cove and the water closes behind you in soft ripples; ahead, the glacier holds court — a distant wall of blue-white that frames the shoreline and the peaks above. The kayak responds to your stroke, the guide's voice steady as they point to a bald eagle perched like a weathered flag and a spout far out that might be a humpback.
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Operated by Alaska Travel Adventures Inc. · Juneau, Alaska
You push off from a quiet cove and the water closes behind you in soft ripples; ahead, the glacier holds court — a distant wall of blue-white that frames the shoreline and the peaks above. The kayak responds to your stroke, the guide's voice steady as they point to a bald eagle perched like a weathered flag and a spout far out that might be a humpback.
This tour threads Fritz Cove and the Mendenhall Wetlands, offering a marine perspective on the Juneau icefield carved by millennia of movement. The area sits on glacial outwash and fjord geology: hard bedrock rising into alpine ridges, with peat and sediment forming the wetlands below. The Tlingit people have lived in the region for generations; guides often share local place names and stories tied to the shoreline and salmon runs.
Expect close wildlife encounters — seals, porpoises, shorebirds — and a view of the glacier from roughly six miles out, where light and weather reveal its spires and moraines. Fog and low clouds can hide the ice; when the sky clears, the scene sharpens.
Practical side: meet downtown Juneau under the Mt. Roberts Tram 15 minutes early. Guides provide life jackets, rain gear and instruction, then you paddle for about two hours in stable two-person kayaks. Trails back to the pier are short once ashore and a snack awaits. Dress in layered, waterproof clothing, secure a dry bag for cameras, and be prepared for wind and sudden showers. This is a moderate, sea-kayak outing best suited to those comfortable paddling and ready to read the water as the tide and weather change.
The tour views the glacier from the ocean at roughly six miles away — close enough for a strong visual perspective of its tongue and ice features, but not an up-close landing.
Common sightings include harbor seals, porpoises, bald eagles, and shorebirds; humpback whales are possible but not guaranteed.
No — guides provide basic paddling instruction and stable two-person kayaks are used, but participants should be comfortable with moderate physical activity and being on open water.
The operator runs in most weather but reserves the right to cancel for safety; if canceled you'll be offered an alternative date or full refund per their policy.
Alaska Travel Adventures Inc. operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You push off from a quiet cove and the water closes behind you in soft ripples; ahead, the glacier holds court — a distant wall of blue-white that frames the shoreline and the peaks above. The kayak responds to your stroke, the guide's voice steady as they point to a bald eagle perched like a weathered flag and a spout far out that might be a humpback.
You push off from a quiet cove and the water closes behind you in soft ripples; ahead, the glacier holds court — a distant wall of blue-white that frames the shoreline and the peaks above. The kayak responds to your stroke, the guide's voice steady as they point to a bald eagle perched like a weathered flag and a spout far out that might be a humpback.
This tour threads Fritz Cove and the Mendenhall Wetlands, offering a marine perspective on the Juneau icefield carved by millennia of movement. The area sits on glacial outwash and fjord geology: hard bedrock rising into alpine ridges, with peat and sediment forming the wetlands below. The Tlingit people have lived in the region for generations; guides often share local place names and stories tied to the shoreline and salmon runs.
Expect close wildlife encounters — seals, porpoises, shorebirds — and a view of the glacier from roughly six miles out, where light and weather reveal its spires and moraines. Fog and low clouds can hide the ice; when the sky clears, the scene sharpens.
Practical side: meet downtown Juneau under the Mt. Roberts Tram 15 minutes early. Guides provide life jackets, rain gear and instruction, then you paddle for about two hours in stable two-person kayaks. Trails back to the pier are short once ashore and a snack awaits. Dress in layered, waterproof clothing, secure a dry bag for cameras, and be prepared for wind and sudden showers. This is a moderate, sea-kayak outing best suited to those comfortable paddling and ready to read the water as the tide and weather change.