We did the full day blackstone bay trip. We kayaked through icebergs to within less than a mile of the huge Blackstone Bay Glacier. We saw multiple massive chunks of ice falling off and hitting the water like thunder (calving). Although it rained most of the day, the wet gear provided kept us dry. Our guide Brice was very informative and worked with everyone on paddling technique.

Lunch was fully catered with everything from salmon and cold cuts to veggie burgers and hot chocolate. Peter, the owner, was even kind enough to walk our dog mid day (their place is right next to the Inn at Whittier). He probably doesn't do this on a regular basis, but Peter and his team really go out of there way to make sure the trip is perfect.

The paddle back wasn't hard at all, we even had extra time to go climbing on Lawerence glacier. This trip was the top highlight of our Alaska vacation. There is no better way to experience an Alaskan Glacier than with a kayak.

Our family of five, two out of shape parents and three teenage boys, took the full-day Blackstone Bay trip in early June 2014 and cannot recommend it highly enough. Every one of us rated it far and away the highlight of our two-week visit to Alaska. Pete runs a wonderfully friendly and welcoming, but highly professional enterprise. Every aspect was well-prepared and executed, from the highly-trained staff to the safety demonstration, gear preparation, boat excursion, and the outstanding picnic lunch on a beach. We always felt safe and in capable hands, and because of that we could relax and enjoy the wonder of our surroundings. I kayaked with my especially hard-to-impress 13 yr. old, who repeatedly said things like, “OK, this is pretty amazing.” Calving glaciers, waterfalls, astonishingly large roosts of birds on cliffs, touching ancient glacier ice in the water and on the beach, otters, nearly total seclusion, clean and crisp air and water. No shortage of wonders. Made our trip!