Kachemak Bay Marine Wildlife and Nature Cruise
Homer, USAby Bay Excursions
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 15 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: Japanese, English
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Overview
Explore the rich marine life and unique bird species of Kachemak Bay with seasoned local captains on a variety of guided tours. Enjoy close encounters with adorable sea otters, vibrant puffins, and a bustling seabird nesting colony at Gull Island. Whether you're interested in a 2-hour marine wildlife adventure, or a 3-hour in-depth birding tour, each journey promises a unique view of Alaska's natural beauty. Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts and bird watchers alike, these tours cater to all levels of interest and experience.
What's included
- Light Snacks and Beverages
- Kachemak Bay State Park Fee - $6/person
Itinerary
- 1
Kachemak Bay State Park
Pass by
The Marine Wildlife Tour is by far our most popular tour. A one sentence summary of the tour could be "We look at cute Sea Otters, awesome puffins and other cool stuff in a beautiful place" Our Marine Nature and Wildlife Tour departs Homer Harbor and crosses Kachemak Bay. Your naturalist guide will provide insights into the natural history and ecology of this unique critical habitat area. Every tour is different but tour favorites include glacier views, humpback whales, extended viewing of sea otters and puffins, and a stop at the Gull Island Seabird Rookery with 15,000+ nesting seabirds.
Meeting and pickup
Please arrive 30 minutes before departure to allow time to find parking and get to the meeting point. The boat will meet you in the red loading zone at the base of ramp 2 shortly before departure. Ramp 2 is located just before the Salty Dawg Saloon Lighthouse when heading out the Homer Spit Rd
End point
Please arrive 30 minutes before departure to allow time to find parking and get to the meeting point. The boat will meet you in the red loading zone at the base of ramp 2 shortly before departure. Ramp 2 is located just before the Salty Dawg Saloon Lighthouse when heading out the Homer Spit Rd
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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