They were almost close enough to touch. Of course, no one should ever try to touch any of Alaska s famed wildlife, including the whales. But in Resurrection Bay, anyone can kayak within yards of these summertime celebrities, getting close enough to watch them watch you. The trip doesn't require any kayaking experience, just a tolerance for sogginess and a fascination with cetaceans. Experienced guides lead the kayaking tours in Resurrection Bay, and no one is expected to hit the high seas alone.
Trips can last from a single day or up to a week.
The entire experience is a brief but genuine immersion in Alaska s unfettered wilderness. For information on sea kayaking in Seward, you can visit the Web sites of a few Seward kayaking outfits, including Piscatorial Pursuits , Sunny Cove Sea Kayaking Company , and Alaska Kayak Camping Co . Seward is not the only place on the Alaskan coast to watch whales. If your destination is another Alaskan coastal city, you can learn about whale watching opportunities by starting with that indispensable traveler s guide to Alaska, the Milepost . And don t be surprised when you realize someone s watching you, too.