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.

We went on the Marine Wildlife Tour and saw otters, puffins, and lots of eagles, and a seal!…read moreGarrett and Isabella were our captain and crew and were on time and great drivers. We took a water taxi with them the next day and pickup/drop off were on time and it was super easy to coordinate. Boat was clean and well maintained. Would recommend!

I wouldn't support this business due to the owners disregard for the safety of pilots and…read morepassengers. They think they own the water and put others in harms way for their personal gain. NTSB or Costal needs to step in.

Exclusive passenger ferry service between Homer and Halibut Cove, this experienced, friendly mostly…read moreall woman crew will get you there safely and comfortably, in the best looking small fishing craft in the harbor. All this while being surrounded by one of the most beautiful places on earth, with much of the beauty, nature, and wildlife explained to you by your intelligent and entertaining crew and skipper. We made a day of it, driving to Homer from Kenai, making our way through beautiful country, till the vista opens up and you see the breathtaking 180 degree view of the Kenai Mountains - jagged iron black mountains covered with snow and glaciers over the blue Kachemak Bay. A short drive through town and you end up on the Homer Spit, reaching far out into the Bay. With tours and artisan stores abounding, we opted for our reservation on the Danny J. The staff, many of whom are talented artists in their own right, were friendly, talented, and knowledgeable. In addition to skillful ocean navigation, one of the deck crew navigated around a full fledged two-year-old tantrum by carefully working her through wearing a life vest. The one hour ride across the bay to Halibut Cove included a full circle of Bird Rock, where Murres, Cormerants, Gulls, and even Puffins abound. We also saw sea otters playing. Hike and picnics in Halibut Cove if your budget is tight, or go ahead and eat at the Saltry - the food is fresh, home grown, home baked, with a big focus on sea food - but a bit spendy. Many artist studios and stores are within walking distance - all on the multi-level board walk - so enjoy and buy a few things. Get back on the boat at 4 pm for a quick half hour trip back to Homer (sans bird tour). This adventure as up there as one of our most memorable, most perfect travel days ever. Can't recommend them more!

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 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!

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!

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.

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.

We took their boat across to Peterson Bay and had an Amazing low tide walk. During the walk we saw…read moreSeastars, Chiton, Jellyfish, Sea Anemone, Crabs, Flatworms, and Mussels. After a small water and snack break we went on a 2mi walk thru State Park and Native owned land, filling ourselves with Blueberries! For an extra fee we stayed overnight at their research station allowing us to have more time on the beach with insightful explanations by the Naturalist that accompanies all excursions. The research center also had touch tanks that the kids spent hours using. Will definitely come back again!

You MUST do a guided tour with a naturalist and see and touch the tide pool creatures by the dock…read moreon the spit! They have a small yurt location (see photo I posted) behind Mako Water Taxi on the spit. Tours at 1:30 and 4:30pm. We saw many mollusks and echinoderms and a crustacean, including LEOPARD NUDIBRANCH, Christmas Anemone, Sea Star with its stomach sticking outside its body, green sea urchin, limpet, barnacle, feathered tube worm, bulb kelp, rock kelp, and many of them have tiny suckers that grab your finger! Jonah was an awesome guide!

Wow what a great bay tour. Never seen so many otters in my life. Pretty reasonably priced given the…read moreother options and the crew was great.

Loved the tour to Seldovia with Rainbow Tours and Victoria as the captain/guide! She was so…read moreknowledgeable about the history of the islands, the birds, everything! We saw puffins, sea otters, a ton of birds! Highly, highly recommend!!

We always stop here when we are in Homer, we just didnt know it had a name. Its a must see for…read morevisitors- tucked down in the old town center. Stop by when you pop by the 2 Sisters Bakery and bring your binoculars and camera. You won't regret it. Lots of cool birds, flowers and view of the mountains and ocean.

This trail takes you along lower Beluga Slough, a salt marsh where the freshwater of Beluga Lake…read moremixes with Kachemak Bay's saltwater tides via shallow channels of flowing water. The tides of Kachemak Bay can reach 25 foot, though salt water fills the slough only when the tide rises above 18 feet. The bay is rimmed with Active volcanoes. The trail starts at Bishop's Beach parking area and goes 0.6-miles to the Alaska Islands and Oceans Visitor Center. The scenery transitions from the gray gravel and sand of Bishop's Beach through a grassy meadow of sedges and succulent plants. Then you ascend a hillside to pass through a spruce forest and finally reach the Alaska Islands and Oceans Visitor Center Visitor's Center. It is interesting to check out the Visitor Center to learn about the plants and birds here, and then go directly out and see them! Lots of plants and some trees on this walk. Also birds, birds, birds. Many of the birds are migrating shorebirds and waterfowl. You might see Canadian Geese, nesting cranes, swans, merlins, wigeons, swallows, sandpipers and others. You have a good chance of seeing a bald eagle or two flying around, or just hanging out in the trees near the Visitors Center. The Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival takes place here in May during peak migration. You can also start this walk at the Visitor's Center, of course, because it has its own parking area. It's located at 95 Sterling Highway in Homer. The trail is now a galvanized-steel grate deck (ADA accessible) to protect the wetland area.