Canoes & Kayaks


SHORE EXCURSIONS · USA

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

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

“Had so much fun! Great exercise/excursion to go to. Our guide, Mallory (guessing that’s how it’s spelled?) was awesome! She took us to certain places on the island and showed us some cool marine life.”

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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

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

“Our 3 L or superb. Very knowledgeable and patient with all of us. We had a very large group. The hike was informative. Definitely bring sunscreen and wear a hat and a rash guard. You’re out in the sun for a long period of time. They do offer rentals of lockers because everything inside your…”

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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

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

“The guide was wonderful. The weather was horrible. It rained the entire time and the winds blew so hard we were unable to leave the shelter of the cove. It was grey and visibility was limited. So... just be warned this trip is NOT cancelled for foul weather. Bring rain gear and smile for the…”

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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

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

“Fantastic and wonderful experience! The guide was excellent, very enthusiastic and with knowledge of the area. It can be done perfectly, the most complicated part was that we rowed all at once.”

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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

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”

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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

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.”

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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

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!!!!”

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