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Valdez, AK Sea Kayak Rentals & Instruction

Enjoy the Beauty of Prince William Sound

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Water Taxi Services Available from Valdez

 

Valdez, AK Sea Kayak ToursKayak 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, and we do not allow our renters to transport our kayaks by auto or trailer.

 

Please keep in mind the following important points:

-The kayaks are plastic, and do not have a ton of storage space, so you’ll want to pack light!

-We clean our kayaks daily after use, and we expect them to return clean after a rental. There is a hose on the dock you will need to use to spray the inside and outside of the kayaks, and a bilge pump and sponge inside each kayak to clean out excess water and debris. We will charge $20 per kayak that is returned dirty.

-We do also ask that you avoid dragging our kayaks onto the beaches, where rocks and barnacles can shave plastic from the hull of the kayak. The kayaks should be picked up and carried with two people. And then if you could make sure to carry the kayaks up higher than the high tide line on the beach, and tie it off to something that won’t float away, while making sure the paddles are secured under the bungees or in the cockpit, that will ensure they don’t take off in the night (sadly we learned all these lessons the hard way!).

-Please do not let any moisture get into the radio/flare kit bags, and please do not turn on the radio unit without first screwing in the antennae. 

-Paddling in the Port is best done in the mornings. A windy afternoon in the Port of Valdez can get treacherous for a kayaker. Ideally, you’re out of Port Valdez by no later than 2pm. You can usually count on the trip to take about 6 hours, one way. Just make sure you don’t get a late start.

-You won’t be able to paddle from the lower bay into the upper bay (where the Kittiwake Cabin is located) or vice versa until there’s about an 8 foot tide. There is otherwise too great of a current flowing from the upper bay into the lower bay for you to paddle against (even when the tide is incoming!). Once the tide gets to 9.5+ feet, it becomes easy to paddle from the lower bay into the upper bay, and at that point, the current will actually carry you into the upper bay. One can usually get from the upper bay to the lower bay without issue at any tide lower than 9.5ft.

-lastly, please don’t forget about our 48 hour cancellation policy.

Kayak Rental Package Includes:

  • Fully outfitted kayak
  • 1 paddle per person
  • 1 spray skirt per person
  • 1 life jacket per person
  • 1 paddle float per kayak
  • 1 pump per kayak
  • 1 extra paddle per group
  • 1 sponge per kayak
  • 1 dry bag per person

 

Sea Kayak 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 lesson in which you’ll need to prove you can be safe on the water. This is for your safety and required by our insurance.

Self Rescue Lessons: Available for $50 per person (read more below)

 
Sea Kayak Single Day Rental Multiple Day Rental
Single $60 $55 per day
Double $80 $75 per day

Radio / Flare package is $10 day

All Rentals are required to carry a VHF marine radio and flares. If you do not have your own, this kit is 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. 

 

Sea Kayak Instruction in Prince William Sound

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 1.5-2 hours
  • Only $50 per person

 

Guided Sea Kayak Rentals in Prince William Sound

 

Guided Rentals… Sea Kayak 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:

$200 Per Person / Per Day (up to 8 paddlers)

+ 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.

 

Alaska Marine State Park & US Forest Service Cabin Rental Information

The following agencies offer Public Use Cabins in the Valdez area.

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.

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 advance by 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!

 

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Our Clients Tell The Story

Tracy M10/19/2019
5 star rating
Beautiful day on amazing adventure. We went on the Columbia Glacier day kayak tour. Amazing! Beautiful! Once in a lifetime experience. Our guide Chris was amazing. The... read moreWe went on the Columbia Glacier day kayak tour. Amazing! Beautiful! Once in a lifetime experience. Our guide Chris was amazing. The boat captain had great information on the area and made sure we stopped for all the wildlife otters, seals etc. We had a 2 person for my husband and I. read less
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