Tours

Welcomed to our Adventure Paddle and Exploration of the Kelp Forest  $100 per person, kids ages 12-17 with an adult \What makes this trip unique? For those who are interested,  we will slide off our sit …

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 A  Snorkeling Adventure to Baja  A Private Scouting Tour     bluewaterventuressc@gmail.com Blue Water Ventures 127 Mason Street, Santa Cruz CA 95060 We dedicate this adventure to Clarrisa Flores ~ Live Claro's Way  

  Women's Adventure to Belize Rain Forest, Reefs, Caves and Ruins Air Conditioned Cabanas with Private Bathrooms throughout! Our Belize women's trip 2026 sold out early April 20th-30th, 2026 March 29th-April 8th, 2027 Highlights of a Belize Blue Water~Adventure * Sea …

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 …

Beluga Wlales, Polar Bears, History and Culture of Churchill A  Multi-Sport Adventure to the Sub-Arctic Zone of Churchill, Canada DATES:  July 17th-23rd,  2026~ONE SPACE July 16th-22nd, 2027   Our Churchill programs sell  out early,  contact Kim at:  bluewaterventuressc@gmail.com to get …

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   $90 Adults/$75 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 …

BLUE WHALES OF LORETO~GRAY WHALE LAGOONS & SEA OF CORTEZ KAYAK/SNORKEL THE ULTIMATE BAJA ADVENTURE A Fully Catered Journey From Desert to Sea beginning in Loreto and ending in La Paz (6 nights  Luxury Camping+ 5 …

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)  

Complimentary Pride Paddle~Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary  By Kayak , A visit to the Sanctuary Exploration Center and Lunch included. July 14th 2:00pm 8:30pm  2:00pm-4:00pm Lunch and Guided Tour of the Sanctuary Exploration Center ~~  5:00pm-8:30pm …

Cuba  Reefs, Waterfalls, Sailing  and Culture  An Educational Adventure Providing Support to the Cuban People Dates: TBA Photo by Kim Powell

Cuba Adventure  Supporting the Cuban People Culture, Caves, Reefs and Waterfalls Dates: TBA   12-14 Guests: TBA    9-11 Guests: TBA   Photo by Kim Powell

   August 7th-21st, 2026 An Adventure for Women~August 7th-21st, 2027   (please email Kim at bluewaterventuressc@gmail.com to see if there is space on our 2026-2027  rosters)   Highlights Of Our South Pacific Adventure * Snorkeling with Humpback Whales and their offspring …

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  BLUE WHALES, GRAY WHALES,  CULTURE & CUISINE OF BAJA  A Whale of an Adventure~  February 28th-March 8th, 2027  12-16 guest:$3125    9-11 guest: $3295 Our Baja Hotel program  may sell  out quickly  contact Kim at: …

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. $100  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 Day Camp~ One Overnight Tidepooling, Kayaking, Kelp Beds and Rivers  Designed for youth ages 9-12 June 15th-19th, 2026 4-6 campers: $575   7-10 campers: $525 Imagine 5 days of  learning and fun exploring our coastal marine …

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 …

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 …

Pride Paddle, Kayaking, Tidepools and the Love Life of Sea Creatures~A Special Event In Celebration of Pride Month  Pillar Point Harbor (near Half Moon Bay) July 11th, 2026 10:00am -2:30pm $95 Visit our  Local Tours  to register Join …

Historic Cannery Row By Kayak~Snorkel For Students 10:00am-3:00pm $70  per student or adult  weekdays or $75 weekends Discounted student rate is based on a minimum of 12 students.  Please email Kim to discuss rates for smaller school groups …

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 …

Evening  Kayaking in Elkhorn Slough Sunsets in Elkhorn Slough are  always so magical! Leaving from Moss Landing, we'll have a leisurely paddle through Elkhorn Slough as the sunsets or possibly an early moon rises. Our trip will begin …

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 Pups 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 explore …

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 and  Full Moon Kayaking ~Santa Cruz $80 adult June 8th, 2025   5:00pm-9:00pm   all adults welcomed and children 11 years old and older join us for $60 Dear Sea Kayakers Encompassing more than  5,322 square miles …

Sunset, Sea Otters and Low Tide Kayaking ~ Elkhorn Slough $85 adults $55 kids ages 8-17 years of age ~ 3 1/2  hour tour from beginning to end   Book a private tour or  review our   Local …

Galapagos Islands Adventure From Land to Sea 11 Day Adventure ~Quito to The Galapagos Islands, Ecuador Trip Dates: November 3rd-13th, 2026  Trip Cost: $6375 Highlights of Our Galapagos Islands Adventure * Visiting “Mitad del Mundo” the “Middle of the World” …

         Tidepooling  3-4 hours, time varies with tides   $70  per person,   $8 to rent a farmer john/jane style wetsuit  June 29th 8:30am GreyHound Rock Tidepooling and Snorkeling Hope you can join us for a day …

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 $90   Book a private tour or  review our   Local Tour Dates Here Book a private tour with 4 or more of your friends, email Kim for details at: …

  Whales and Wildlife Kayak to Brunch: 9:00am-2:30pm $90 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 …