- Sea Kayak Rentals
- Instruction
- Guided Rental
- Other Equipment Rentals
- Remote Cabins Rentals
Kayak rentals in Prince William Sound, without guides, are available for experienced paddlers who have both cold water and self rescue experience. Valdez offers great kayaking opportunities for either day trips or extended tours. You can choose to start a trip right from the harbor, or we can help arrange a water taxi for remote drop off and pick up. Rentals are only available from our shop in Valdez, Alaska.
Kayak Package Includes These Items:
- Fully outfitted Kayak
1 paddle person
1 spray skirt per person
1 life jacket per person
1 paddle float per kayak
All dry bags necessary
1 pump per boat
sponge
1 pair rubber boots per person
1 extra paddle per group.
Rental Requirements:
SELF RESCUE...Renters must be able to demonstrate, on land, the proper techniques for a self rescue. If you cannot demonstrate a self rescue properly you will be required to take a one hour lesson or as long as it takes to prove you can be safe on the water. This is for your safety and required by our insurance.
Self Rescue Lessons: Available for $35 (More Information)
| Sea Kayak | 1/2 Day | Single Day Rental | Multiple Day Rental | 8 Days or Longer |
| Single | $25 3 Hours | $45 | $40 per day | $30 per day |
| Double | $40 3 Hours | $65 | $60 per day | $50 per day |
| Triple | $60 3 Hours | $85 | $80 per day | $70 per day |
Radio / Flare package is $10 day.*
All Rentals are required to carry a VHF marine radio and flares. Radios and flares are available for rent.
You are also required to carry a chart or map of the area. This is for your safety. Before departing for any rental you will be required to write down your planned itinerary. We will give you assistance and information for this task. We sell maps of the area for $10.
Kayak Only Rental (No other package items) 20% Discount
Basic Self Rescue Instruction
We teach basic techniques to be able get back into your kayak if you tip over. We show you how to use a "Paddle Float" to assist in the self rescue.
We start with an on-land demonstration, then put on dry suits to practice in the water. We have each student paddle out to demonstrate the technique and practice with our instructor supervision.
Lesson takes about 1 to 1.5 hours
Only $35 per person
Advanced Kayak and Navigational Instruction
Pangaea Adventures offers customized clinics based on individual interests and goals. Clinic can last from 1/2 day to multiple day outings. Each coarse is set up on an individual basis.
Full Day Private Clinics:
1:1 Client:Guide Ratio - $350 per person
2:1 Client:Guide Ratio - $250 per person
3:1 Client:Guide Ratio - $200 per person
4:1 Client:Guide Ratio - $175 per person
Half Day Private Clinics:
1:1 Client:Guide Ratio - $200 per person
2:1 Client:Guide Ratio - $150 per person
3:1 Client:Guide Ratio - $125 per person
4:1 Client:Guide Ratio - $95 per person
Overnight Camping Clinics:
1:1 Client:Guide Ratio - $350 per person + $40 food kitty per day
2:1 Client:Guide Ratio - $250 per person + $40 food kitty per day
3:1 Client:Guide Ratio - $200 per person + $40 food kitty per day
4:1 Client:Guide Ratio - $175 per person + $40 food kitty per day
Guided Rentals... Sea Kayak Prince William Sound
At your pace, with our Kayaks & Guides
If you are interested in exploring Prince William Sound and would like to take care of your own meals and you have all of your own camping equipment, then you might be interested in a Guided Rental.
A guided rental is when you rent kayaks from Pangaea Adventures and then hire a guide to show you the way and act as a safety net. You set your own itinerary, bring your own camping equipment, and prepare your own meals.
Guided Rental Price
$350 Per Guide / Per Day (up to 8 paddlers or 4 Kayaks)
+ Kayak Rental Package Cost ($40 single or $60 Double)
+ Water Taxi Cost (If you use an optional water taxi)
NOTE:
Guided Rentals are not suggested for groups with minimal camping experience. If you are new to camping, we suggest a fully outfitted tour. Guided rentals are available in Prince William Sound from Valdez only.
Call for details:
The following agencies offer Public Use Cabins in the Valdez area.
Each cabin is accessible by water only. You can either kayak to the cabins or hire a water taxi for a remote drop-off.
State Park Cabins Located in Shoup Bay: 10 miles from Valdez : $65 peak per night per cabin.
More Information at http://www.dnr.state.ak.us/parks/cabins/pws.htm
Online Reservations Available or by contacting the Kenai Area Office
Kenai Area Office, Alaska State Parks at (907) 262-5581
National Forest Service Cabin in Jack Bay: About 20 Miles from Valdez
More information at http://www.fs.fed.us/r10/Chugach/cordova/pages/cabins/jackbay.html
Occupancy of Forest Service cabins is by permit only ($35 per night per party).
Reservations may be made up to 180 days in advance by calling (877)444-6777 toll free or (518)885-3639
Pangaea Adventures offers Water Taxi Services to these cabins on a daily Basis from may through September.