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Join us kayaking this fall to find baby sea otters, young harbor seals and whales offshore.
Get a group of friends or co-workers together and book a Private Trip
Our Next Multi-Day Adventure For Women!
Big Sur Seals, Tidepools and Morro Bay By Kayak
Women's Winter Getaway
January 30th-31st, 2021
November 22nd ~Whales and Wildlife by Kayak More Info
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November 28th and 29th~Sunset, Sea Otters and Full Moon Rise Over Elkhorn Slough~ More Info
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December 12th~Holiday Kayak~Tidepools & Lighted Boats More Info
(Pillar Point Harbor near Half Moon Bay)
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January 23rd & April 4th~ Whales and Wildlife Private Cruise for Women aboard Sanctuary Cruises More info
Women's Kayaking trip on January 24th to compliment whale watching on 23rd.
A December 20th~ Special Holiday Wildlife Cruise will be offered to the LGBTQQ Community & Friends More Info
Fall cruises are known for typically lots of whale activity including Humpbacks, possibly Orcas and Blues!
In January, we hope to find migrating Gray Whales during the height of their southbound migration. April brings humpback whales and Orcas into the Bay
To maintain social distancing, we are taking 50% customers than past trips so check in with us soon!
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December 27th ~ Women's Sunset~Moon Rise Kayaking & Tidepool Exploration with Betty's List More Info
(Pillar Point Harbor near Half Moon Bay)
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January 17th~Marine Mammals of Cannery Row during Gray Whale Migration More Info
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January 24th~Women's Baby Sea Otters, Seals and Migratory Birds of Elkhorn Slough By Kayak More Info
(the day after our women's private whale charter
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Seal and Sea Otter Watch By Kayak~Elkhorn Slough More Info
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Book a private local trip with friends, family members or co-workers and your trip is complimentary!
Email Kim Powell at:
for details on any trip or summer camp.
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We are offering a series of outdoor adventures for women
Baja Whale Camp~Sea of Cortez Kayak/Snorkel
(including our incredible whale camp and nursery area for baby gray whales)
February 21st-March 2nd, 2020
(Blue Whale~Loreto Extension)
March 1st-4th,2021
Join our 2022 Roster
Warm Water Hotel Based Baja Adventure for Women
Hotel Based~In Search of Whale Sharks and Baby Sea Turtles
November 2021 TBA~Join Our Roster
Springs and Manatees of Florida Snorkeling Adventure for Women
An Extraordinary Wildlife Encounter for Women
January 2022 ~Join Our Roster
Get a group of friends or co-workers together and book a Private Trip
Teachers, bring your students on a naturalist-led School Field Trip
Summer Camps 2021
Marine Extreme Exploration Camp
Kayaking, Tidepooling, Kelp Beds and Rivers
Designed for Youth Ages 10-13
TBA 2021
Imagine 4 days of extreme fun exploring our coastal marine world from rivers to sea!
Our camp is action packed, 100 % outdoors and well supervised. Kim Powell, owner of Blue Water Ventures has designed this unique combination of activities.
Kim has been the Director of Summer Camp programs for over 30 years from the Caribbean Sea to the Sierras.
She's excited to share the wonders of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary with adventurous youth eager to learn and explore.
(Space is limited to 12 campers; reserve early!)
TBA 2021 $750
Designed for Youth Ages 11-14
Our Sierra Wilderness Kayak Camp is based at Loon Lake near the western edge of Desolation Wilderness
(between Placerville and Tahoe). At 6500' elevation
Loon Lake has a beautiful granite shoreline, clear water and
many islands to explore. It offers great day hiking and fabulous
swimming. As always, Blue Water Ventures emphasizes team work, a sense
of adventure and an appreciation of the natural world. Packing up your
own kayak and heading out to a wilderness site is exciting!
(Space is limited to 16 campers; reserve early!)
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Trip Descriptions
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-1:30pm $70; 9:30-3:30pm $80
Full moon and Bioluminescence excursions in the Slough are also available: $75
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; $20 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.
$58 with wetsuit; $50 if you bring your own wetsuit 5 hours; time varies with tides Watch Our Go Extreme! Video
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 $75
Watch our Video: Santa Cruz Whale Watching By Margo Dean Productions
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
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 $85
Watch: Boats Away! Kayaking Pillar Point By Margo Dean Productions
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
Kayak Skills and Safety Clinic, 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 $100
Family 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 $95
Reminder: Book a private local kayaking event with friends,
family or coworkers
and your trip is complimentary!
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