These are not the only places you can sea kayak. These top destinations for sea kayaking include the polar Arctic, South Pacific, and Central America.
KENAI NATIONAL PARKS
You can explore Kenai Fjords National Park by sea kayak, which offers more than 700 miles of rugged shoreline. In wild Alaska, adventurers can paddle to remote wildernesses where glaciers meet the sea and the remnants of the ice age remain. Seek out hidden coves, caves, and icebergs that aren’t easily accessible. Perhaps you will even get to see a sea lion, orca, and humpback whale.
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COAST CRETE’S SOUTHERN
The Greek Island Crete boasts 650 miles of paddling area with crystal clear waters. But the best part about the south coast is its unspoiled beauty. The region’s rugged terrain and jagged coastline provide ample opportunities for paddling. These coves are hidden along the coast and offer a variety of beaches with pink-sand sand that will lure you from one small village to another. It is a beautiful area for kayaking.
THE DALMATIAN BOAST
It is just one of the many attractions of kayaking along the Dalmatian Coast. The beautiful turquoise waters that run between Croatia & Montenegro and are arguably the bluest on the planet, as well as more than 1200 islands and islets make kayaking along the Dalmatian Coast an endless adventure of discovery to hidden coves grottoes, or incredible reefs.
THE BELIZE CARRIER REEF
Belize’s Caribbean paradise is comprised of over 450 Cayes, or palm-dotted, sandy islands. Their barrier reef is the magical underwater world that ties them together. It is home to about 100 types of corals and 500 species, and it’s second on the planet. It’s the ideal spot for snorkeling and island hopping, as well as paddling.
GALAPAGOS NATIONAL PARK
Although there are restrictions on tour boats accessing the Galapagos National Park islands chain, Charles Darwin’s paradise is open to all. A professional outfitter will take you to remote spots and beaches so that you have close encounters with blue-footed babies, giant tortoises, and sea lions.
FIJIAN LANDS
Fiji is home to more than 300 islands, and the shallow waters, coral-rich waters, and expansive coral gardens make for a paddling paradise. The calm waters of the South Pacific, combined with the tropical climate, invite sea kayakers out to explore this paradise filled with colorful fish and coral.
BAJA – “MEXICAN GALAPAGOS”
Baja, Mexico’s remote, scenic coastline, and its surrounding island, Isla Espiritu Santo weren’t chosen by chance to be the “Mexican Galapagos”. Baja’s stunning turquoise waters are home to a number of rare species that cannot be found anywhere else on the planet. After exploring this evolutionary treasure chest, relax on sandy beaches to enjoy spectacular sunsets by night.
SERMILIK FEORD GREENLAND
You can kayak on the Arctic Sea. It sounds strange, but it is possible to paddle the permalink Fjord in Southeast Greenland during high summer. Here hundreds of icebergs make their way from the region’s vast ice sheet. Explore this beautiful fjord through a maze filled with floating ice chunks.
HALONG BAY, VIETNAM
Although this may be Vietnam’s most famous tourist attraction, paddlers are able to enjoy Halong Bay at its mystical best. Sea kayakers will enjoy the dream-like bay with its limestone islets, which rise from the turquoise waters. They can also visit hidden caves and lagoons as well as floating fishing villages.
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK
OK, Grand Teton National Park might not make the list of top 10 sea kayaking destinations. The park is relatively remote and can be difficult to reach.
