Kayak Rental Package Includes These Items:
- 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 $45 (read more below)
| Sea Kayak |
Single Day Rental |
Multiple Day Rental |
| Single |
$55 |
$50 per day |
| Double |
$75 |
$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.
Sea Kayak Instruction in Prince William Sound – Valdez, Alaska
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 $45 per person
Advanced Kayak and Navigational Instruction
Pangaea Adventures offers customized clinics based on individual interests and goals. Clinics can last from 1/2 day to multiple day outings. Each course 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 Sea Kayak Rentals in Prince William Sound
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
$185 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!
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.
