Tours

Welcomed to our Adventure Paddle and Exploration of the Kelp Forest  $75 Adults, $55 Kids 10-17 years   September 18th is an adult trip What makes this trip unique? For those who are interested,  we will slide …

A Warm Water  Adventure for Families to Baja  Exploring Deserted Islands of the Sea of Cortez &  Body~Boogie Boarding the Pacific!  (all meals, 2 nights of lodging, 5 nights of island camping with boat support and all planned …

 Baja Sea Safari ~Magdalena Bay~Sea of Cortez An Extreme Snorkeling Adventure   bluewaterventuressc@gmail.com Blue Water Ventures 127 Mason Street, Santa Cruz CA 95060 We dedicate this adventure to Clarrisa Flores ~ Live Claro's Way  

BAJA WHALE CAMP AND SEA OF CORTEZ KAYAK/SNORKEL A Desert to Sea Adventure Extraordinare February 17th-27th 2024   Our Baja program often sells out early,  contact Kim at:  bluewaterventuressc@gmail.com to check availability  Whales, Dolphins and Missions of Loreto ~February 26th-29th  3 nights based …

13 Day Belize Field Trip for Students: Rain Forest, Reefs and Cave Exploration A Natural History and Cultural Adventure    Trip Highlights * Sea Kayaking and snorkeling along the spectacular Barrier Reef of Belize * 6 nights on a …

Belugas, Bears, History and Culture of Churchill A Multi-Sport Adventure to the Sub-Arctic Zone of Churchill, Canada  DATES: July 14th-July 20th, 2023, sold out August 12th-18th, 2024 (please email Kim at bluewaterventuressc@gmail.com if interested  in joining our wait list …

Big Sur Seals, Beaches & Morro Bay By Kayak: Women's Winter Getaway 14-15 women: $200   16-20 women: $175 Pierdas Blancas elephant seal overlook Weekend Highlights * Incredible viewing and photographing of Elephant Seals along the dramatic …

A Sparkling Night on the Water~ Bioluminescence Kayak in Elkhorn Slough   $85 Adults/$65 Children 14-17 years of age 4 1/2- 5  hours from beginning to end Evening in the slough is always so magical and when conditions …

Welcome to the British Virgin Islands Sailing/Snorkeling for Students, 8 Days THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLAND SAILING ADVENTURE * The following is a sample itinerary which outlines some of the daily activities we'll do and areas we'll be …

Welcome to the British Virgin Islands A Sailing/Snorkeling Multi-Sport Adventure in the Caribbean (please email Kim at bluewaterventuressc@gmail.com if interested  in joining our wait list)  

Coastal Exploration Hike for Families~Tidepool Snorkel or Hike, Fishing and Crabbing   $58 adults, $50 Kids $10 to rent a wetsuit (optional)  Locations vary and include:  Waddel Creek Beach Across from Big Basin Coastal Entrance,  Greyhound Rock and …

Cuba Adventure  Supporting the Cuban People Culture, Caves, Reefs and Waterfalls Dates: TBA (Interested in a Private trip-ask us how!) Photo by Kim Powell

August 7th-20th, 2023 (please email Kim at bluewaterventuressc@gmail.com if interested  in joining our wait list or  roster for 2024)   Highlights Of Our South Pacific Adventure * Snorkeling with Humpback Whales and their offspring in the tropical clear waters …

        Extreme Tidepooling & Seafood Forage: 3-4 hours, time varies with tides   $58 per person,   $10 to rent a farmer john/jane style wetsuit  Hope you can join us for a day of exploring the …

Historic Cannery Row By Kayak During Gray Whale Migration From Cannery Row, enter scenic Montery Bay National Marine Sanctuary. We'll search the flourishing kelp beds for marine mammals such as sea otters, harbor seals and sea …

Historic Cannery Row By Kayak~Snorkel or Stroll From Cannery Row, enter scenic Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. We'll search the flourishing kelp beds for marine mammals such as sea otters, harbor seals and sea lions. The …

HOTEL BASED   WHALES, WILDLIFE AND CULTURE OF BAJA A Whale of an Adventure~ February 8th-15th, 2024 Our roster is building so please  contact Kim Powell, Owner at: bluewaterventuressc@gmail.com Blue Water Ventures 127 Mason Street, Santa Cruz CA …

A full day of formal instruction  is essential for anyone who wishes to develop the kayaking skills necessary to explore our vast marine and lake resources. Kayaking skills, safety, assisted and self rescues are taught during …

Welcome to our Kayaking Adventure along the Sausalito Waterfront. $90  4-5  hours, time varies Our plan is to meet in Dunphy Park in Sausalito and get oriented to kayaking before sunset. We will paddle along the scenic …

 Marine Extreme Exploration Camp Kayaking, Elephant Seals,  Kelp Beds and Rivers  Designed for youth ages 10-13 4 Day Session~ June 27th-June 30th, 2023~ 4-6 campers: $400    7-11 campers $350 Imagine 4 days of extreme fun exploring our …

Sea Caves and Rivers of the Mendocino Coast: Kayak/Campout TBA Trip starts  at 1pm on  Thursday and ends at 3:00pm on  Saturday  (in order to join us, the kayak instruction provided on Thursday is considered mandatory) The …

Historic Cannery Row By Kayak~Snorkel For Students 10:00am-3:00pm $52 per student weekdays or $55 weekends  A completed waiver is required by all. Discounted student rate is based on a minimum of 12 students.  Please email Kim to …

Sea Kayaking in Elkhorn Slough The abundant wildlife and protective water of Elkhorn Slough makes it our most popular sea kayaking destination. Educational topics include: wetlands ecology, endangered species, human history and adaptations of sea otters, …

Kayaking to Kelp Beds Above and Below Join our naturalist for an an eye level experience with Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary! Using a combination of sit on top kayaks  and closed deck boats we will …

Sea Kayaking & Tidepooling: Pillar Point/Half Moon Bay Pillar Point Harbor just north of Half Moon Bay is a wonderful coastal resource especially for San Francisco and East Bay Schools. Our field trip will include kayaking among …

Hiking Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve Pescadero Marsh is a wonderful resource for students. Fronted by Pescadero Beach, our day will include studying a variety of habitats including the sandy shore, riparian and marsh. Excellent tidepools are …

Ano Nuevo is rich in cultural and natural history. Students learn about the behavior of elephant seals and other marine animals. This area was once a large settlement site for the Ohlone Indians. Our day …

Night Kayaking in Elkhorn Slough Evening in the slough is always so magical and when conditions are favorable, we may witness the extraordinary light show produced by bioluminescent plankton. During the summer and through mid October, bioluminescent …

Tidepools of Coastal California Learn about the ecology of tidepools and ocean awareness. Discover how tides work, beaches form and about the survival strategies of intertidal inhabitants. Activities may include collecting data from designated study sites, …

Whales & Wildlife Private Charter For Schools Teachers, we hope you will consider a Whales and Wildlife Private Cruise on Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary for your students. We hope to encounter a variety of whales, dolphins, pinnipeds and …

  For more trip details email Kim Powell at bluewaterventuressc@gmail.com   Sea Caves of Mendocino: Kayak/Campout for Families $350 The sea caves and rock gardens of the Mendocino Coast are spectacular places to explore by kayak. Using Sit-On-Top kayaks, we'll …

PALAU'S ROCK ISLAND SEA KAYAKING & SNORKELING GLAMPING ADVENTURE We are excited to announce that a New Adventure to Micronesia  may be our next  international program launched! We led our first trip to Palau a few years ago and …

                 Seals, Sea Birds  and Sea Otter Pupping Season  By Kayak: Elkhorn Slough Sea otters, harbor seals and an array of seabirds makes the protected water of Elkhorn Slough our most popular sea kayaking destination. We'll …

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 …

Sunset, Baby Sea Otters and Low Tide Kayak ~ Elkhorn Slough $75 adults $50 kids ages 8-17 years of age ~ 4 hour tour from beginning to end Book a private tour or  review our   Local Tour …

Tonga Whales, Reefs, Beaches and Culture Highlights Of Our Tongan Adventure * Snorkeling with Humpback Whales and their offspring in the tropical clear waters of Tonga. * Learning about whale behavior from personal observations and guided …

Whales and Wildlife By Kayak~ Moss Landing $85   Book a private tour or  review our   Local Tour Date Here Upcoming~   May 11th,  May 20th & July 8th,  2023 Book a private tour with 4 or …

  Whales and Wildlife Kayak to Brunch: 9:00am-2:30pm $75 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 …

  Whales & Wildlife ~ Private Cruise For Women $100.  To improve viewing wildlife viewing,  we are taking 50% fewer customers on our upcoming trips to give everyone plenty of room on our vessel, just 20 women …

A Warm Water Baja Adventure For Women Exploring Deserted Islands of the Sea of Cortez &  Assisting Baby Sea Turtles of the Pacific!  (all meals, 3 nights of lodging, 5 nights of island camping with boat …

Women's Ano Nuevo Elephant Seals & Tidepool Hike To register follow this Link and scroll down to this special event on May 27th:  Local Tour Date Here  Dear Women Welcome to our naturalist-led day together on May 27th, …

  13 Day Belize Adventure for Women Rain Forest, Reefs, Caves and Ruins A Natural History and Cultural Adventure June 6th-18th, 2023 Highlights of a Belize Blue Water~Adventure * Sea Kayaking and snorkeling along the spectacular Barrier Reef …

SPRINGS AND MANATEES OF FLORIDA A naturalist-led snorkeling and kayaking adventure for women January  21st-27th, 2024 Our Florida program often sells out early, so please email to join our 2024 roster, we only take 10 women and the roster …

Women's Gray Whales and Tidepools of Davenport Landing   Local Tour Date Here  Dear Women Welcome to our naturalist-led day together.  The Gray Whales  and Tidepools of  Davenport Landing.  After exploring the biologically rich tidepools of Davenport Landing, we can …