My friend and I booked directly with Seabird Ventures vs using a third party. Highly recommend…read morebooking directly. We had great weather, June 2024. It's a 2-hour tour. Dave was a great, knowledgeable guide. The boat is very basic and it was great not having too any ppl on board so we could easily move around to take photos. We saw an otter, puffins, a sea lion, porpoise, eagles and other birds. Highly recommend taking this tour. 9 30am to 11 30am.

We had a group of four on it tour today. Davey and Lindsey were absolutely great! Personable and…read morewelcoming to everyone on the boat. Davey smoothly guided the boat throughout the tour while giving time to view the wildlife. Lindsey shared a wealth of knowledge about the wildlife, geology and history of the Kachemak Bay, Gull Island and Halibut Cove. Equipped with binoculars to share, Lindsey pointed out many species of birds and ducks including puffins and Eagles and many otters and their babies. We totally recommend this tour and would do it again!!

Awesome day with Captain John and Christy. Booked the simple 2-hr wildlife tour but Captain John…read moregot sidetracked and took us searching for whales after we saw birds (including puffin) and otters. Found a mama and her baby humpback. Captain John kept us in the area for an extra 40-mins to watch them breach repeatedly. What an experience. Even Captain John and Christy were excited.

John and Chris were fun and knowledgeable. The highlight was seeing a pair of humpback whales up…read moreclose. The whales circled our boat! It was an incredible experience. The boat was nice, but there was no bathroom, FYI

We combined a wildlife tour with a self-led hike to Glacier Lake for a fabulous all day outing with…read morethe utmost care provided by Bay Excursion: Gareth and Indigo. We saw dozens of puffins, otters with pups, eaglets, and thousands of nesting birds on Gull Island. It was a private tour and a delightful day all around! Couldn't recommend them more.

Tours of the bay for birders. Reasonable - $75 for a 3 hour trip…read more Captain Karl Stoltzfus is soft spoken, low key & highly knowledgeable. He found us Common Murrelets, a Long-tailed Jager, ayellow-billed loon, marbled murrelets, Glaucous-Winged Gulls, (also commonly seen at the pier); Black-legged Kittiwakes (ditto), Harlequin Ducks, Barrow's Golden-eyes, Brants, Pelagic & Red-faced Cormorants, Tufted & Horned Puffins. He's a great resource for birders.

We (my wife and I) did a full day private tour with Glen on his boat, and it was awesome!! Glen is…read morefriendly, knowledgeable and easy to get along with. He is a former wildlife and marine biologist, and knew a lot about the history of the area, something we were really interested in. We saw bald eagles, puffins, otters, seals and many other types of birds. Also got to visit Halibut cove and Gill Island. Glen also followed COVID-19 protocols, which was extremely important for us. A highlight of the trip was a great salmon dip that Glen had made for us, and also all the his stories. We would definitely recommend Glen if you want to do a wildlife tour in the Kachemak Bay from Homer.

Absolutely loved everything about this Kachemak bay tour! We saw stunning wildlife: otters,…read moredolphins, sea lions, water ducks, and eagles. The captain, who is a prior fish and wild life biologist, is very knowledgeable about Homer and the history of the bay. We even had the opportunity to meet a Oyster farmer and buy fresh from the sea Alaskan grown Oysters! I would highly recommended this tour to anyone visiting the area!

We waited until the last day of our trip and got stuck with this company. They are not only the…read morehighest priced boat tours on the spit, but are also the only company that charges the same price for children, even newborns. They claimed it was due to coast guard restrictions to 6 people, but there were two open spots on our tour, so our newborn in a carrier did not take up a spot from another paying customer. They were late to pick us up because they allegedly had trouble with our boat, so we were downgraded to the cheaper boat and were only able to tour the bay for an hour instead of two. However, it was more likely due to insufficient staffing since they have four boats, and they could have tried to shift the couple remaining tours to accommodate their delay. Luckily, the captain was fantastic and did the best he could with the time that we did get on the tour.

Our afternoon on the water with Captain Chelsea was the highlight of our time on Homer Spit. We…read morespotted all kinds of wildlife and saw the absolute beauty of the mountains frim the water. It was breathtaking and Captain Chelsea made the entire trip enjoyable with her chill vibe and knowledge of the area. The boat is super comfortable - take this opportunity to have the time of your life. You won't regret it!

Be careful if you use this company or plan on using them. if you have ever left them a bad…read morereview-four years old. They may choose to leave you on the side of a mountain in November with a storm approaching. After agreeing to a price and a pick up time and location.

With a group of about 15, it cost about $45 each way for a ~20 minute ride from Homer, AK, across…read morethe bay to Kachemak Bay State Park. If you have a big group, be aware they allow about 6 people at a time on their boats. Coming back, we were scheduled for a 3pm pickup. We ran late due to some issues while rafting and messaged them on our InReach, easily rescheduling for a 7pm pickup. We finished early and with only about 45 minute's notice, they came and got us at 5:45pm instead! The captains have all been friendly. You can sit outside or in their cabin. They're also knowledgeable about the trails in the area; some are not very well maintained and they will give you a head's up on those.

Truly a beautiful place to visit. We came in and went out on a water taxi. Enjoyed hiking the…read moreGrewingk Glacier trail too

I took a 20-minute boat ride from downtown Homer Spit, AK over to here at Kachemak Bay State Park…read morefor a few hours of exploring. Well, the most popular activity at Kachemak Bay is to hike the Glacier Lake Trail to spend time looking at Grewingk Glacier! Yes, lol, I spelled that right - Grew-Ink...and the "g" is left silent. Let me tell ya...I had a lot of trouble pronouncing this name, it must have taken me quite a number of times for it to finally stick in my head! Grewingk = "GrewInk" I departed downtown Homer with 49North Alaskan Adventures. The roundtrip cost was $92 with taxes. I guess that price was okay for ultimately just riding with a water taxi. But, if I wanted to spend some time at Kachemak Bay and see Grewingk Glacier, this was the price I had to pay. A family and I of 5 for a total of 6 of us left Homer at 1pm and arrived at the shores of Kachemak Bay at 1:30pm. We then had 4 hours' worth of hiking at our own accord, getting to visit the glacier and lake and then return to the shores for a 5:30pm departure with arrival back in downtown Homer Spit at 6pm. And btw, the Spit of Homer is the 5-mile extension for where the "land meets the ocean." That's what Homer is famous for, this Spit of land, if anyone's interested in knowing, lol. For the 4 hours at Kachemak Bay, you start out by hiking on the Glacier Lake Trail, which goes for 3.2-miles along flat land with no elevation. On this 3.2 miles, I must say...I really ventured through some charming and picturesque settings. The hike had a pleasant essence about it. It felt as if I was casually walking through some rain forest aspects with plush trees and bushes, all while the dirt path trail was clear and defined. I was simply enjoying strolling about. The 3.2-miles went by extremely fast. The 3.2-miles took me about 1.5-hours. I then connected for just a 1/2-mile walk to Grewingk Glacier. It's that easy. Grewingk Glacier is set in the backdrop of a quiet and pristine lake. For me being very particular...I wish the glacier could have been closer and within reach because I did have to zoom in on my phone a lot. When that happens, the closer I zoom in, the fuzzier the appearances are. Still, the lake had glacial icebergs floating in the waters which made for photogenic aspects. The tourists/hikers there were sitting down relaxing and having lunch. I walked the edge of the lake doing my usual thing, trying to capture the best perspectives of Grewingk Glacier. I took a bunch of pictures before leaving after roughly 1-hour. But 1-hour is more than enough time to view the glacier and get a real feel for the surroundings of the lake and glacier. Then I walked back the 1/2-mile to the posted sign where I connected with the Saddle Trail for the remaining 1.5-miles to a different part of Kachemak Bay shore to eventually be picked up by the boat. In total, the trail was an efficient 5.7-mile path and along the way I got to appreciate the calming setting of the outdoors with time at "The Toe" of another Alaskan Glacier. It took me 1-hour to hike the Saddle Trail back to the beach shores which left me with a casual 30-minutes before the return boat arrived. I used this time to just wander the sandy beach and take some last remaining photos. In the end, spending a half day/5 hours' time getting to discover Kachemak Bay State Park and Grewingk Glacier was as worthwhile of an experience as I could have asked for. I just could have used closer access to the glacier for more prominent views. But...if you are interested in going on a little adventure taking a short boat ride from Homer Spit for hiking and exploring, then this Kachemak Bay is for you.

My wife and I took a three-day, two-night trip on the Lady of the Sea. This was the first…read moreovernight boat trip my wife and I had taken. The name of the boat is perfect: she is a lady from stem to stern: lots of wood and space, all maintained beautifully. Though the boat only has three guest quarters, our room was comfortable and quiet, and we appreciated having a private shower. And the crew: Captain Rand fostered complete confidence in his seamanship. It was obvious he had grown up in Kachemak Bay. Both Rand and his assistant captain Mike showed their background as schoolteachers, always ready to tell us about what we were seeing without ever being intrusive. The food was magnificent as well. One night Rand's wife Lauren, a former culinary teacher, cooked and the other night a chef who Rand had taught in school cooked. Both prepared inventive and well-executed dishes. And Mike made sure we all had plenty of snacks on our excursions! We hiked and kayaked from the boat and that was well organized and we enjoyed the outings very much. We hiked to a glacial lake, and kayaked around small islands, and ate lunch on the beach. We also saw a lot of terrific sea life throughout the trip - a humpback whale that breached twice! Seals, sea lions, sea otters, eagles, puffins, and more! We would highly recommend a booking on Lady of the Sea!

From the owner: We offer private, personalized overnight tours of Kachemak Bay State Park and the surrounding…read morewaters. The 70' yacht Lady of the Sea is built to guarantee a luxurious trip as you experience the best Alaska has to offer. Our experienced crew will craft the trip of a lifetime built just for you. Hike through boreal forests, kayak around secluded coves, or ride the tide out of peaceful lagoons on a paddle board if you're looking for adventure. Photograph whales breaching, bears feeding, and eagles soaring on thermals if you're an animal lover. Relax in our spacious salon, lounge on the deck couch, or enjoy the fine cuisine of our personal chef in the dining room. Whatever your preference, Lady of the Sea Adventures will make your trip magical.

I did the Long Range Multi Species charter for halibut (plus whatever else you can hook) with my…read morewife and we loved it. Austin (our captain) was super knowledgeable and helped teach how to fish for specific fish as we went along. We ended up (between the both of us) 3 halibut, 4 black rockfish, and a nice lingcod! They also work with a local fish processor, which helps with us getting to fish home. We can't recommend this company enough for your Alaskan fishing dreams!

We went out for unlimited cod on a Tuesday. We had poor luck (~12 cod for 20 people). The captain…read moreand crew were nice and stayed out fishing extra to try to catch some more. It was clear jigging was the productive method that day and I wish they'd have switched more rods over to this, but they're somewhat handcuffed due to the large number of people on board which is the main reason I gave a 4 and not 5. The crew were great at trying to keep spirits up despite the poor luck. We still had fun thanks to good weather and that we got to see a few whales.