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Dawes Glacier Kayak & Fjord Paddle: Intimate Ice Encounter

Sea-kayak among floating icebergs in the shadow of Dawes Glacier, paddling silently through one of Alaska's most dramatic fjords — a once-in-a-lifetime perspective that no motorized vessel can replicate.

What to expect

After a scenic boat transfer into the fjord, you'll launch your sea kayak amid house-sized ice sculptures in shades of cobalt, turquoise, and white. Your guide leads the group at a leisurely explorer's pace, pausing to listen to the living glacier and to observe harbour seals resting mere metres away on private ice platforms. The towering granite walls of Endicott Arm rise on both sides, creating an amphitheatre of wilderness that feels utterly remote. The return boat ride out gives you a chance to warm up, debrief with your guide, and savour the magnitude of what you've just experienced.

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Alaska Shore Excursions
From USD 249–329 per person depending on itinerary
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Good to know

Suitable for paddlers of moderate fitness with no prior kayak experience required. Dry suits and all technical gear are provided. This excursion runs from Juneau-area staging — confirm the ship tender schedule and allow ample buffer before all-aboard. Numbers are strictly limited; reserve as early as possible.

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Luxury cruises that call at Endicott Arm — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Princess · Star Princess
7 nights · calls at Endicott Arm
from $746
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7 nights · calls at Endicott Arm
from $763
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Princess · Emerald Princess
7 nights · calls at Endicott Arm
from $776
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