Mothership Tours - All Types
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Alaska: Icy Strait / Inian Islands (United States)
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Skill Level: Int. - Adv.

Departs: May, Jun, Jul, Aug,

Cost: $2,500

Length: 8 Days

We are quickly getting known for this unique trip that involves a variety of paddling opportunities including the wildlife and the currents surrounding the Inian Islands. Weather permitting we venture further out into Cross Sound and enjoy the ocean swells and pounding surf along George Island. Experience is a must but you do not need to be an expert to have fun. For a complete change of pace we may make a short visit to the unique little Alaskan community of Elfin Cove. As we pass Point Adolphus we never fail to see Humpback whales. Do we sound excited? We love this trip! Flying in and out of Juneau keeps it simple. USFS Permitted.
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More Details: http://www.kayaktransport.com/


Glacier Bay Mothership Tour (United States)
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Skill Level: Beg. - Adv.

Departs: May,

Cost: $2900-$3700

Length: 8 days

On this tour between Sitka and Juneau you will experience an incredible variety of protected paddling environments from the labyrinths of West Chichagof to the icefields and calving tidewater glaciers of pristine Glacier Bay National Park. Paddle huge rock arches, barrier reefs, delta passages near Brady Glacier’s huge face, and pristine inlets with the10,000 foot plus Fairweather Mountains as a backdrop. You will be surrounded by wildlife, including gray and humpback whales, sea otter, puffins, sea lions, and more. Enjoy the flexibility of all our tours;­ no “milk runs” here -­ you set the pace. These fully-guided May tours are sold out for 2008, but space is available in 2009. They are open to couples - ­Reserve Now!
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More Details: http://www.homeshore.com


Great Bear Rainforest (Canada)
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Departs: Aug, Sep,

Cost: $2850-3975 CDN

Length: 7-10 days

Set in the heart of British Columbia's wild central coast, the Great Bear Rainforest offers some of the most stunning sea kayaking in the world. The Columbia III departs Sunday afternoons from the remote First Nations' village of Bella Bella. We then begin our week of exploring the most pristine wilderness on the British Columbian coast. The diversity of landscapes, abundance of wildlife, and unlimited paddling routes makes the Great Bear Rainforest a truly superb sea kayaker's destination.
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More Details: www.mothershipadventures.com/


Gulf Islands w/ Mirage Mothership (United States)
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Departs: Apr,

Cost: $1500, $1275 (dbl)

Length: 6 nights

With our fiberglass sea kayaks by NDK, VCP, or Northwest, practice or learn new skills in our warmer waters or explore miles of beaches and mangrove creeks and bays, getting close-up views of Florida's wildlife: dolphins feeding, manatees lounging, eagle, osprey, great white pelican, and a multitude of water birds soaring and nesting. After daily paddles come back to Mirage for delicious meals, a hot shower and comfortable sleeping quarters! Come join Elke and John aboard Mirage. Trip dates are April 13-19. We also are planning to add a May trip. Please call 863-357-7406 for more information and which May dates you would be interested in.
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More Details: http://www.KayakV.com/


Valentine's Day Sea Kayak Trip (United States)
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Departs: Feb,

Cost: $860, $730 (dbl)

Length: 3 nights

Celebrate with your Valentine! With our fiberglass sea kayaks by NDK, VCP, or Northwest, practice or learn new skills in our warmer waters or explore miles of beaches and mangrove creeks and bays, getting close-up views of Florida's wildlife: dolphins feeding, manatees lounging, eagle, osprey, great white pelican, and a multitude of water birds soaring and nesting. After daily paddles come back to Mirage for delicious meals, a hot shower and comfortable sleeping quarters! You can also choose to take time to relax aboard the mothership. Come join Elke and John aboard Mirage.
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More Details: http://www.KayakV.com/


Everglades Ten Thousand Islands (United States)
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Departs: Mar,

Cost: $1500, $1275 (dbl)

Length: 6 nights

With our fiberglass sea kayaks by NDK, VCP, or Northwest, practice or learn new skills in our warmer waters or explore beaches and mangrove creeks and bays, and ancient Indian shell mounds. Get close-up views of Florida's wildlife in their natural habitat: dolphins, eagle, osprey, great white pelican, and a multitude of water birds soaring and nesting. Find alligators on a paddle up a fresh water river. After daily kayaking come back to Mirage for delicious meals, a hot shower and comfortable sleeping quarters! Take time off from paddling to relax aboard the mothership. Come join Elke and John aboard Mirage.
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More Details: http://www.KayakV.com/


Everglades 3 Day Trip (United States)
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Departs: Mar,

Cost: $575; $490 (dbl)

Length: 3 day/2 night

With our fiberglass sea kayaks by NDK, VCP, or Northwest, practice or learn new skills in our warmer waters or explore beaches and mangrove creeks and bays, and ancient Indian shell mounds of the 10,000 Islands in the Everglades. Get close-up views of Florida's wildlife in their natural habitat: dolphins, sharks, eagle, osprey, great white pelican, and a multitude of water birds soaring and nesting. Find alligators on a paddle up a fresh water river. After daily kayaking come back to Mirage for delicious meals, a hot shower and comfortable sleeping quarters away from the bugs! Take time off from paddling to relax aboard the mothership. Come join Elke and John aboard Mirage for the 3 day - 2 night Everglades trip, March 25-27.
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More Details: http://www.KayakV.com/


Spitsbergen - The High Arctic (Norway)
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Skill Level: Moderate

Departs: Jun, Jul,

Cost: from $6780 AUD

Length: 11 days

The High Arctic in mid summer is a place of wonder and beauty. Life explodes during the brief summer and sea kayaks are a superb way to view walrus, seals, reindeer and millions of migratory birds. The island of Spitsbergen provides a stunning backdrop to our day paddles, from the fossil-rich polar desert in the east, towering mountains in the west and awe inspiring panoramic glacial vistas. Using our ship, the Polar Pioneer, as a floating base camp, we paddle at every opportunity, returning for the comfort of meals and our cozy cabins. You'll be a member of a select group, accompanied by a Southern Sea Ventures' dedicated kayak guide ready to share with fellow paddlers the splendor of the Arctic. You may even find yourself kayaking in the middle of the night in the land of the midnight sun!
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More Details: http://www.southernseaventures.com/


Broughton Archipelago (Canada)
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Departs: Jul, Aug,

Cost: $1900-2850 CDN

Length: 5 - 7 days

Set in the home of British Columbia's resident orca population, this trip provides the ideal combination of coastal wilderness kayaking and spectacular wildlife viewing. With the Columbia III's onboard accommodation, we can easily travel to the untouched corners of the Broughton Archipelago (usually inaccessible by expedition kayakers) and position ourselves in 'the right place at the right time' for the most unforgettable wildlife encounters.
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More Details: www.mothershipadventures.com/


Turkey - Paddle the Turquoise Coast (Turkey)
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Skill Level: Moderate

Departs: Apr, May, Jun, Sep,

Cost: From $1795 AUD

Length: 8-13 days

Southern Sea Ventures operates a number of amazing adventures along Turkey's stunning Mediterranean coast. The "Turquoise Coast Kayak trip" is a self contained 7 day expedition between Koycegiz Lake and Gocek Bay. Join us as we camp on remote beaches, paddle beneath Lycian tombs carved into sheer rock faces, swim in the beautifully clear water and explore ancient ruins. For those with a little more time and energy, combine the Turquoise Coast 7 day paddle with 4 days of walking along the Lycian Way on our Active Turkey trip. The walk combines rugged mountain scenery with stunning coastal views, traditional villages and little visited ruins. Private departures and custom made itineraries are available, contact Southern Sea Ventures for details.
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More Details: http://www.southernseaventures.com/


Patagonian Fjords & Lake District (Chile)
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Departs: Jan, Feb,

Cost: US$1650

Length: 8 days

From the beautiful lakeside town of Puerto Varas we will start our Patagonian adventure, experiencing two different Andean landscapes: the snow-capped volcanoes, pristine lakes and emerald colored rivers of Chile’s Lake Region and the magnificent fjords of Pumalin Park, where wild mountains plunge into the sea. We will visit the famousVolcan Osorno for stunning views of the Andean range, Lake Llanquihue and Petrohue River. Then it’s on to the majestic fjords, natural hot springs, crystal rivers and primeval rain forest of Pumalin Reserve. We will paddle into protected waters with time to hike, take hot baths or fish, while our cook prepare gourmet meals in the galley of our picturesque support vessel. Certainly a unique experience you will remember and treasure for a lifetime.
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More Details: http://www.seakayakchile.com/


Alaska: Tracy Arm (United States)
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Skill Level: Int. - Adv.

Departs: May, Jun, Jul, Aug,

Cost: $2,500

Length: 8 Days

All trips with Kayak Transport Company are fully customizable, but may we suggest starting in Petersburg, visiting Tracy Arm and ending in Juneau? North of Petersburg you will encounter icebergs and, in breathtaking Tracy Arm, calving glaciers. There are many, many choices for scenic paddling and wilderness adventure in the route between Petersburg and Juneau. We will provide the kayaks and, as always, Abyssinia will serve as base camp for communications, gear staging, meals, showers and comfortable sleeping accommodations. Whales, eagles, bears or all of the above – no extra charge! Kayak Transport Company is the affordable alternative for adventurous kayakers. USFS Permitted.
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More Details: http://www.kayaktransport.com/


Desolation Sound (Canada)
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Departs: Jun,

Cost: $2850.00 CDN

Length: 7 days

Surrounded by the towering snow-capped Coast Mountains and the lush evergreen slopes of East Redonda Island, Desolation Sound is situated in a truly spectacular setting. With its exceptionally warm waters and numerous islands, bays, and lagoons, it provides a perfect sea kayak experience. A visit to the unique sea bird nesting colony of Mitlenatch Island, with it's carpets of wild flowers, is an additional highlight of this tour.
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More Details: www.mothershipadventures.com/


Mothership Outer Penobscot Bay (United States)
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Departs: Aug,

Cost: $999

Length: 5 days

We're going in style on this trip aboard Wanderbird, a beautifully customized vessel that will bring us and our kayaks to amazing paddling locations that can't be reached easily otherwise! Captains Rick and Karen will take care of all of our meals and amenities while we plan our adventures! Each morning after a hearty and delicious breakfast we will launch our kayaks to explore remote and beautiful areas of the coast and islands that are not usually accessible from shore-based launching sites. We'll explore the nooks and crannies of the islands, picnic on beaches and in the late afternoon we'll meet back aboard the Wanderbird for hot showers, refreshment, a comfortable place to relax and unwind.
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More Details: http://www.castinekayak.com/


Alaska: Chichagof Mothership Tour (United States)
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Skill Level: Beg. - Adv.

Departs: Jun, Jul, Aug,

Cost: $2900-$3700

Length: 8 days

Join us in West Chichagof to maximize your paddling time in a sheltered Alaskan wilderness labyrinth, with the wild Pacific just beyond the outer reef. Experience whales, brown bear, ancient rainforests, and hotsprings. Paddle into isolated lagoons and through sea arches. Visit, if you choose, the incomparably beautiful and hard-to-reach Lituya Bay. We have intimate working knowledge of these waters. Home Shore is your personal sea kayak mothership, offering truly customized itineraries for only six guests. Paddle for an hour or all day, you set the pace. Enjoy double occupancy staterooms, wonderful meals, and the traditions of a classic wooden vessel. Based in spectacular Sitka. Openings filling up fast! Contact us soon!
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More Details: http://www.homeshore.com/


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