Top 10 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Homer, Alaska (AK)

July 15, 2021 Velvet Mowry

Homer is a nature lover's nirvana where common sights can include moose grazing, a black bear crossing the road or porpoises playing in the surf. The charming seaside city, overlooking Kachemak Bay and the Kenai Mountains, can be the starting point for a multitude of exciting adventures, including glacier skiing and viewing and guided kayak tours. Naturally splendid Kachemak State Park offers even more outdoor fun, with miles of excellent backcountry hiking trails. Explore nearby Halibut Cove, a unique fishing and artists' enclave where the roads are made of water. Or head to downtown Homer to sample delicious seafood, art galleries, museums and shops that sell locally made crafts. A trip to Homer would not be complete without casting a rod for salmon or halibut, the area's major catches. Head to the Homer Spit and try your luck from the shore or join a chartered fishing boat excursion. No matter which activities you choose, a weekend in Homer is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
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1. Ashore Water Taxi

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5.0 based on 47 reviews

Ashore Water Taxi

Ashore Water Taxi, now in our tenth year of operation, is a family owned business providing boat tours, kayak tours, SUP rentals and transportation to Kachemak Bay State Park and surrounding communities.We are always ready to book hikers, campers and kayakers to any destination in the park, and the stability of our boat makes it a great platform for wildlife photography. Gull Island Rookery, sea otters, eagles and whales are all popular subjects.Scheduling is determined by the needs of our clients, all departures and pick ups are customized on a first come first served basis.When adventure,safety and dependability are what you need, Ashore Water Taxi is who you want.

2. Manns Charter Service

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5.0 based on 220 reviews

Manns Charter Service

Manns Charter Service is owned and operated by Mike and Nancy Manns. Mike offers a variety of charter options and targets Halibut, Rockfish and Salmon. He is passionate about fishing and showing folks the beauty of Alaska. His motto is " if we can't have fun, the boat won't leave the harbor". Seeing whales, sea lion, otters, eagles etc. is common so bring your camera!

3. St. Augustine's Sea Kayak And Day Tours

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5.0 based on 105 reviews

St. Augustine's Sea Kayak And Day Tours

Our kayaking base camp is located on the south side of Kachemak Bay in outer Peterson Bay. We have day trips and overnight packages available at this location. The site is off the road system and accessible by our water taxi. We located our business site at our house address in Homer as we could not put our real business location on Trip Advisor map without a street address.

4. A Seaside Adventure

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5.0 based on 152 reviews

A Seaside Adventure

Off the beaten path, A Seaside Adventure kayak tour is a truly enriching, memorable experience that goes far beyond a day of paddling. Our guided kayak tour gets you up close to marine wildlife and birds, and lets you explore the diverse intertidal zone We show you sites and artifacts of ancient Alaskan cultures, and serve you a delectable lunch with fresh local seafood and wild herbs. Relax at a leisurely, comfortable pace that allows you to explore and give you wonderful photo opportunities. Rick, local Naturalist and lifelong Alaskan, has guided tours in Kachemak Bay for close to 30 years with a spotless safety record, and shows unmatched knowledge and passion about this natural wonderland. Enjoy an individualized small group tour experience away from the road system, traffic and crowds. Come for the day, or stay a while in our waterfront cabin.

5. Harders Charters

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5.0 based on 44 reviews

Harders Charters

SALMON- HALIBUT- COMBO TRIPS- BOOK YOUR FISHING TRIP NOW! One of the best fishing experiences you will have here in Homer, Alaska is with us here at Harders Charters. Captain Ethan Harders values every angler that comes aboard ready to go fishing! We customize our trips to your liking, whether your a new, laid back, or hard core fisherman, we provide trips to your style of fishing! Book now, We fish harder at Harders Charters!

6. Seaman's Ecotour Adventures

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5.0 based on 35 reviews

Seaman's Ecotour Adventures

Seaman Ecotour Adventures offers guided sightseeing, wildlife, birding, cultural history, tidepooling, hiking, and photography tours in greater Kachemak Bay and the adjoining Kachemak State Park. We specialized in offering customized tours to address the clients interests and needs, from groups from one to six people. Options include half-day (~4 hours) and full-day (~7 hours) trips.

7. Alaska Ocean Pros

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5.0 based on 28 reviews

Alaska Ocean Pros

Specializing in full day, long range fishing trips, departing from Kachemak Bay in Homer, Alaska. We fish for Halibut, Rockfish, Ling Cod and Salmon. Captain Gabe Linegar and crew will work hard to make sure you have a great time and bring home the fish! Our boats, the Casino and the KingPin are well maintained fishing machines, equipped with top of the line fishing gear able to accommodate 10-12 passengers in comfort.

8. Coldwater Alaska

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5.0 based on 121 reviews

Coldwater Alaska

Coldwater Alaska provides Tours and Transportation around Kachemak Bay State Park. It is family owned by long time residents of Homer.

9. Just Add Water Adventures

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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Just Add Water Adventures

Alaska is aptly known as "The Last Frontier." Experience its vast beauty and wonder in a fun and unique way on one of our Homer Alaska kayaking tours or kayak fishing tours in the Tutka Bay area. No experience necessary! Half-day and full-day tours available. We also offer water taxi service to Katchemak Bay.

10. Big Dan's Fishing Charters

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Big Dan's Fishing Charters

Big Dan’s Fishing Charters offers the best salt water fishing for halibut, salmon, rockfish, and lingcod. We have an excellent reputation and customer return rates are high. We offer full day halibut/salmon charters and also long range halibut/salmon/rockfish charters. Starting July 1st we offer long range halibut/salmon/rockfish and lingcod and overnight fishing trips.

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