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.
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.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Endicott Arm — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Endicott Arm
- Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier: Private Small-Boat Expedition
- Endicott Arm Fjord Floatplane: Aerial Glacier & Icefield Survey
- Wildlife & Waterfall Cruise: Endicott Arm's Hidden Side Channels
- Glacier Ice Trekking: Walk on the Surface of Dawes Glacier
- Endicott Arm Fjord & Glacier Photography Masterclass Cruise