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April 14th: Elephant Seal Pups and Tidepools with Betty's List   More Info

Seals and Sea Otter Watch By Kayak: Elkhorn Slough

We are offering a series of Slough trips open to everyone ages 8 and older:

For 2012 Dates and Details Go To: More Info

(Our Most Popular Kayaking Tour! )

          

Humpback Whales lunge feeding with Santa Cruz boardwalk in view, photo by Kim Powell

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Scroll down for our Adventures for Women to:   

Baja Whales & Wildlife       Belize Rain Forest, Reefs & Ruins   

The Florida Manatees!

For all trip details, email Kim Powell at bluewaterventures@sbcglobal.net .


Book a private local trip with 8 or more friends, family members or co-workers and you go free!
Gift Certificates are also available.

Watch our YouTube Videos: The Whales of Baja   Sea Lions    Whale Sharks  

 

                                                    Manatees     Go Extreme Tidepooling!

Big Sur Seals, Tidepools & Morro Bay By Kayak:
Women's Winter Getaway

January 14th-15th, 2012

(extend your stay over the holiday weekend)

 

BAJA WHALE CAMP/SEA OF CORTEZ KAYAK

A Desert to Sea Adventure Extraordinare!

January 28th-February 6th, 2012 $1775

(Whale Shark Extension February 6th-8th)

 

 Belize Adventure for Women: Rain Forest,

Reefs, Caves and Ruins

June 20th-July 1st, 2012 $2475

British Virgin Islands Sail/Snorkel/Kayak

TBA

Springs and Manatees of Florida Snorkel/Canoe
An Extraordinary Adventure for Women

February 14th-19th, 2012

Loon Lake     

         Women's Weekend, Loon Lake                 Mendocino Sea Caves by Kayak     

        August 23rd-26th,2012                 September 13th-16th, 2012

                                                                                                                                   

Scroll down to learn more about our Local Naturalist-Led Trips


     

Trip Descriptions

 

Winged Migration and Moon Rise By Kayak, Elkhorn Slough  
Come ride the tide from Kirby Park to the Coast!   A steady ebb flow will carry us past slumbering seals and sea otters as we make our way
to  North Moss Landing Harbor. This is another great trip for beginners and/or those who enjoy wildlife sightings. We'll stop for an early
dinner  at the Sea Harvest Restaurant as a full moon rises over the
Slough (Full day;  timing varies with tides and  option to join us at  
restaurant; $15 van shuttle included; dinner on  own). 
6-7 hours; $80 time varies with tides

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Extreme Tidepooling, Forage and Beachcomb
Hope you can join us for a day of exploring the rocky intertidal coast. We'll gather for coffee at the Whale City Bakery in Davenport Landing

(10 minutes north of Santa Cruz). From there, we'll caravan to Davenport Landing to join your Blue Water naturalist as we explore the tidepools.

Wetsuits are recommended to really "experience" the coast. We'll harvest some mussels to cook right on the beach .

Group size is limited to 14.

$48 with wetsuit; $40 if you bring your own wetsuit

5 hours; time varies with tides

Watch Our Go Extreme! Video

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Seals and Sea Otter Watch By Kayak: Elkhorn Slough
Sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions and an array of migratory birds makes the protected
water of Elkhorn Slough our most popular sea kayaking destination.
We'll explore the Slough's tidal creeks learning about it's unique ecology
and stop for a picnic on shore. During whale migration, we'll include a hike out to the beach in search of whales.

This is an ideal trip for wildlife enthusiast and those new to the sport of kayaking.
9:30am-2:00pm $65;  9:30-3:30pm $80

Full moon excursions in the Slough are also available: $60

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Whale Watch Sail and Tidepools
Join us for a sail on the beautiful Chardonnay II, a 70' sailing yacht located at at the Santa Cruz Harbor. We'll set sail in search of

California Gray whales which are migrating through our waters en route to or from their calving grounds in Baja, Mexico.

Complimentary snacks, wine, beer and sodas will be provided by the Chardonnay crew. Before or after our sail we'll caravan to Davenport Landing

where our naturalists will explore the intertidal rocky shore at a minus low tide with you. Bring a lunch to enjoy on the beach.

We are anticipating lots of fun exploring our incredible Marine Sanctuary, from land to sea!  
9:00am-4:00pm


Photo by Chris Loose


Whales and Wildlife Kayak to Brunch
Join us for a morning paddle in search of mama Gray Whales with their plump babies in tow. During their spring migration to Alaska,

mother and calf pairs travel close to shore through our coastal waters. Leaving from Santa Cruz harbor we'll search for whales and other marine mammals.

After our morning paddle let's gather at Aldos for brunch on their outdoor patio above the harbor (brunch on own).

9:00am-2:30pm $60

Watch our Video: Santa Cruz Whale Watching By Margo Dean Productions

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Adventure Paddle and Exploration of the Kelp Forest

Join our naturalist for an an eye level experience with Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary!

Using sit on top kayaks slide into our amazing bay and take a look at the kelp forest using goggles or a mask and snorkel.

If you prefer to stay dry simply glide above the forest canopy on the

maneuverable sit on top kayaks searching for sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions and sea birds.

Destinations include Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary via Santa Cruz Harbor and Cannery Row.

We'll gather for brunch afterwards to reflect on our adventure (brunch is on your own)

9:00am-2:30pm $75

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Full Moon Paddle, Picnic and Tide Pools: Pillar Point Harbor

Spend a leisurely evening with a naturalist, kayaking in the protected harbor of
Pillar Point, Half Moon Bay. Cormorants, pelicans, terns and harbor
seals join us for our evening paddle. Across the harbor we can beach comb, explore
tidepools at a minus tide and have a shore picnic before paddling back as a full moon rises over the harbor.
Great trip for beginners and those interested in coastal ecology

4-5 hours; time varies with tides $75

Watch:  Boats Away! Kayaking Pillar Point By Margo Dean Productions

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Tomales Bay by Kayak
Nestled in Point Reyes National Seashore, Tomales Bay is an amazing wetland to explore by kayak.

Bat rays, leopard sharks, white pelicans and harbor seals live in this protected waterway. We'll have a leisurely paddle and stop along one

of the pristine coves that were once used by the Coast Miwok, The Native Americans of this region.

10:30am-4:00pm $95

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Kayak Skills and Safety Clinic for Women, Pillar Point Harbor: Half Moon Bay or Elkhorn Slough
Sea Kayaking skills, safety, assisted and self rescues are taught during this fun and
wet day! Class size limited to six women. Certificate cards issued upon completion of course

10:00am-4:00pm $95     

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Coast Redwood Kayak and Barbecue for Women
Tucked away in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Loch Lomond Reservoir offers a refreshing summer retreat to explore by sea kayak.

Join us as we paddle below towering redwoods and search for Osprey, Kingfishers, Great Blue Herons, Deer and other mountain residents.

After kayaking, we'll set up the barbecue near the lake's shore so bring something to grill and drink. We'll supply snacks and salads.

10:00am-4:00pm $75

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Women's Social Paddle In Sausalito
Join us for a relaxing day on the water!  We'll kayak along Sausalito's scenic
waterfront and through historic Richardson Bay with sweeping views of San Francisco,
The Golden Gate Bridge,  Alcatraz and Angel Island.  Our destination is the Paradise Bay
Restaurant in Sausalito where we'll have a meal before paddling back
(guided kayaking trip included; dinner on own).

10:30am-3:30pm $85

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Reminder: Book a private local kayaking event with friends,
family or coworkers and your trip is complimentary!
Gift Certificates are always available
.