Prince William Sound Sea Kayaking - 16 and 17 only
Join a motivated group looking to expand their outdoor skills and deepen their connection with the wilderness.
Duration
21 days
Age
16-17 Only
Overview
About this course
Explore Alaska’s Majestic Fjords: A 21-Day Sea Kayaking Adventure
Spend three weeks sea kayaking over 100 miles through Prince William Sound—fjords, tidewater glaciers, and coastline rich with marine life. You’ll paddle single and double kayaks through some of Alaska’s most stunning and remote marine wilderness, learning both technical paddling skills and leadership along the way.

Photo credit: Devin Duffy
You’ll start with the fundamentals: loading kayaks, paddle strokes, and wet exits. As you progress, you’ll learn to read tide charts, navigate in changing weather, and assess marine hazards. Your instructors will also teach local history and help you understand the natural environment that you’re living in— while observing marine mammals like seals, sea lions and whales, and exploring the tidal zone around camp. You might fish for salmon, rockfish, or halibut depending on your route.

Photo credit: Mara Gans
To maximize time in remote areas, your group and kayaks will be chartered out to a beach via landing craft. From there, you’ll paddle with all your expedition gear stowed in your boat, traveling as a group while instructors gradually shift more responsibility to students for navigation and decision-making.
You’ll travel through black bear country and paddle coastlines where weather, currents, and wind demand constant attention. Weather can change quickly and this area commonly receives rain and colder temperatures.
You’ll leave with sea kayaking skills, leadership experience, and a deep appreciation for Alaska’s coastal wilderness— one of the most beautiful places on earth.Â

Photo credit: Devin Duffy
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Financial aid & Scholarships
NOLS supports a variety of outside financial aid options:
- AmeriCorps
- 529 College Savings Plans
- Veteran's Benefits (only for courses fully in the state of Wyoming)
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