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7 Best Canoes & Kayaks

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The 7 most popular canoes & kayaks for cruise passengers. The trips that get you to the sights and back to the ship on time, with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.

7 Best Canoes & Kayaks

Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Eagle Island Sea Kayaking - Price and value: $115 for a 3.5-hour ship-day adventure
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Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Eagle Island Sea Kayaking

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1.Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Eagle Island Sea Kayaking

Kayak Eagle Island from Ketchikan’s Clover Pass. Beginner-friendly tandem paddling, expert safety coaching, and wildlife in Tongass.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“This was my first time kayaking. Sara and Erin were amazing guides! They were friendly, pleasant and helpful. As first time kayakers they gave clear and understandable instructions. They were patient with me my nephew always bringing up the rear ;) I would definitely recommend this excursion to anyone (beginner to expert) looking for something…”

359 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $115.00by Southeast Exposure Zipline & Kayaks

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St Thomas Shore Excursion: Mangrove Lagoon Kayak and Snorkel Tour - Getting to the Mangrove Lagoon from Cruz Bay (and not losing time)
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St Thomas Shore Excursion: Mangrove Lagoon Kayak and Snorkel Tour

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2.St Thomas Shore Excursion: Mangrove Lagoon Kayak and Snorkel Tour

Kayak calm mangrove channels and snorkel the St Thomas Marine Preserve from Cruz Bay with pickup, lockers, and a guide-led wildlife hunt.

★ 5.0

“Crew was not helpful in assisting my parents on the tour after I spoke with the manager about their needs. Also got many insect bites by the mangroves. The kayak I was in did not track correctly this made the trip difficult.”

195 reviewsFrom $119.00by Virgin Islands Ecotours

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Shore Excursion Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve - Price and what $83.78 buys you on a port day
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Shore Excursion Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve

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3.Shore Excursion Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve

Guided sea kayaking in Akaroa Marine Reserve from near the harbor, gear provided, small groups, and wildlife spotting chances for $83.78.

★ 5.0

“Loved this kayaking tour! The guides were excellent and very knowledeable about the history and wild life of Akaroa. We even had a hector dolphin float under our kayak. Akaroa is a beautiful place and this was an amazing way to experience it.”

160 reviewsFrom $83.78by Akaroa Guided Kayaks

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Juneau Shore Excursion: Mendenhall Glacier Canoe, Paddle and Hike - Getting ready at the Above & Beyond Alaska gear warehouse
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Juneau Shore Excursion: Mendenhall Glacier Canoe, Paddle and Hike

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4.Juneau Shore Excursion: Mendenhall Glacier Canoe, Paddle and Hike

Canoe Mendenhall Lake and hike for close glacier views in a small group, with pickup, rain gear, boots, snacks, and park fees included.

★ 5.0

“Really great experience. Canoeing was fun a little strenuous going toward the glacier against the wind. Got up very close to the glacier. Good narration by the guide of the flora and fauna around the glacier. Organized, had all of our equipment out and ready to go when we arrived at the shop. Just really…”

75 reviews5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $402.09by Above and Beyond Alaska

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Roatan Shore Excursion: Kayak Harbor Adventure and Reef Snorkel - The switch to snorkeling: gear, timing, and reef realism
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Roatan Shore Excursion: Kayak Harbor Adventure and Reef Snorkel

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5.Roatan Shore Excursion: Kayak Harbor Adventure and Reef Snorkel

Kayak through French Caye harbor mangroves, then snorkel the reef for marine life and birds on a small group Roatan shore excursion.

★ 5.0

“Super great experience!!! Our pickup was so smooth and our driver Jacob was so kind ans knowledgeable!! He was always make sure we were comfortable and had everything we need. 100% recommend this excursion”

49 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $55.00by Roatan Getaway Tours

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Shore Excursion: La Bufadora Blowhole, Kayak Adventure & Markets - Pickup, timing, and the port-to-launch rhythm in Ensenada
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Shore Excursion: La Bufadora Blowhole, Kayak Adventure & Markets

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6.Shore Excursion: La Bufadora Blowhole, Kayak Adventure & Markets

Kayak to La Bufadora blowhole from Ensenada with a private guide, 90 minutes on the water, plus optional tacos and markets.

★ 5.0

“Disorganized. Found them easy enough but drove to La Bufadora in their rented taxis and they made us wait for two hours while another group went. Told us to go shop. The time we wasted cost us the ability to do anything else back in Ensenada.”

28 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $139.00by Ensenada Excursions and Tours

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Juneau Shore Excursion: Paddle with Whales Kayak Adventure - Inside Passage by Small Boat: Setting Up a Whale Day
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Juneau Shore Excursion: Paddle with Whales Kayak Adventure

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7.Juneau Shore Excursion: Paddle with Whales Kayak Adventure

Kayak with humpback whales in Juneau. Ride the Inside Passage by boat, paddle a feeding ground, and get full gear plus expert guidance.

★ 4.5

“Amazing employees and excursions. I’ve never kayaked before but was given excellent instructions. My kayak mate and I were given the ultimate experience of having a humpback whale surface right in front of our kayak. A once in a life time experience!!!!”

20 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $494.32by Above and Beyond Alaska

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