Pangaea Adventures operates two United States Coast Guard inspected motor vessels in Prince William Sound. We service to both private groups or offer ride sharing opportunities to various destinations throughout the sound. While we are primarily a sea kayak guiding outfit, we often run water taxis for all kinds of parties.
Departing from Valdez
…often to the following destinations and purposes:
- Shoup Bay Marine Sate Park (including the public use cabins)
- Heather Bay (Columbia Glacier Area)
- Sawmill Bay
- Jack Bay (including the public use cabin)
- Glacier Island
- Ellamar
- Meares Glacier
- Whittier – Valdez Charter Service
- Cordova – Valdez Charter Service
- Anywhere in Prince William Sound from Valdez
- Kayaker Drop-off and/or Pick-up
- Remote Camping
- Scientist Support
- Film Crew Support
- Custom Sightseeing
Professional Captains
Our licensed captains work 7 days a week from late May through early September for water taxi transportation of sea kayakers, hikers, bikers, camping groups, work crews, and individuals throughout Prince William Sound, Alaska.
Prices
Prices are based on mileage and number of passengers.
Example Prices: Based on meeting the minimum of 4 guests (ride sharing is common!):
Lower Shoup Bay (for McAllister Cabin or a nearby beach): $80 per person, per way (minimum of 4).
Upper Shoup Bay (for Moraine and Kittiwake Cabins): $90 per person, per way (minimum of 4). It is important to note, that access to the upper bay depends on the tide, and we have to time the pick ups and drop offs around high tide, so maintaining flexibility is key.
Upper Columbia Bay (closest to the glacier): $220 per person, per way.
Heather Bay (terminal moraine): $165 per person, per way.
Glacier Island North: $165 per person, per way.
Glacier Island South: $200 per person, per way.
Meares Glacier: $330 per person, per way.
For all other destinations, please contact us for a quote.
We try to keep competitive with similar services found elsewhere, so please do get in touch!
Email or Call us for a specific price quote:
MV Explorer: 16 Passenger
“Explorer” is a 30 foot long and 10 foot wide motor vessel that has been specially designed and built to fit our specific needs. This high speed, highly efficient, sturdy and very reliable vessel is well suited for the waters of Prince William Sound. We can nose up onto beaches, deploy the bow ladder and use the boat as a landing craft. Also, with elevated seating and 360 degrees of windows lining the cabin, the vision is exceptional. Built by “ACB” (Aluminum Chambered Boats), the hull is considered unsinkable due to it’s multiple hull compartments and aluminum construction.
Along with twin Suzuki 250 outboard motors, Explorer is equipped with a radar, GPS, marine radio, depth sounder, epirb, self-deploying life-raft and all of the other USCG required safety and navigational equipment. Explorer is United States Coast Guard inspected for 14 passengers and cruises at around 24 knots. There is a very basic head (toilet) on board.
Mayflower Star: 25 Passenger
“Mayflower Star” is 36 foot long by 12 foot wide Peregrine Marine aluminum landing craft. It was originally commissioned by Laidlaw as a school bus for the remote communities around Ketchikan. This vessel is comfortable and roomy. The front of the vessel has a drop down gate for easy loading and unloading from the beach.
It is powered by twin Cummins Diesel 350hp engines and Kodiak 403 jet drives, affording a general cruising speed of about 24 knots. Mayflower Star is US Coast Guard inspected for 23 passengers and carries all of the required safety and navigational equipment and more! Yes, there is a very basic head (toilet) on board.
Water Taxi Service to Alaska Marine State Park & Forest Service Public Use Cabins
Each cabin is accessible by water. You can either kayak to the cabins or hire a water taxi for a remote drop-off and pick up.
Alaska Marine State Park Cabins Located in Shoup Bay: 10 miles from Valdez : $70 peak per night per cabin.
Kittiwake and Moraine Cabins are situated in the upper bay (also accessible by a long hike), and McAllister Cabin is located in the lower bay (inaccessible by foot).
More Information at http://www.dnr.state.ak.us/parks/cabins/pws.htm
You can make online reservations with Levitation 49 by clicking here.
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 ($50-$60 per night per party).
Reservations may be made up to 180 days in advanceby calling (877) 444-6777.
Pangaea Adventures offers Water Taxi Services to these cabins from late May through early September.
Ask us about our guided trips to these cabins!
