Expedition Guide: Sea Kayaking

To sea kayak is to be part of a small group of people, like minded in their choice, to get closer to the cold water, and to pilot your own vessel. Moving away from the ship, in your own small craft, the noises of engines and people recede behind. There is nothing but the crackling of the glacial ice, the breath of whales, and the cry of sea birds in the cold air. 

Yet comparing the different companies and the many varieties of offerings that get called kayaking can be overwhelming. The choices you need to make, between browsing websites and your first moment afloat in the ocean, can seem impossible to navigate. So, let’s take a moment and learn how to decipher the language of paddling, what options you have, what to bring, and how to best prepare for your expedition.