About 49 North Alaskan Adventures
49 North Alaskan Adventures is a year-round water taxi and tour company operating from Homer's small boat harbor. The company shuttles hikers, campers, and sightseers to destinations throughout Kachemak Bay and Kachemak Bay State Park, using custom-built Alaskan vessels with enclosed heated cabins, comfortable seating, and wide bow ramps for safe beach landings.
Popular runs include drops at the Grewingk Glacier Spit and Saddle trailheads, Grace Ridge, Halibut Cove Lagoon, Bear Cove, Kayak Beach, and Jakolof Bay, giving visitors access to the bay's best hiking and glacier scenery. Beyond transport, 49 North runs scenic bay tours to Gull Island and the surrounding waters, where guests spot sea otters, harbor seals, puffins, and other seabirds, plus specialty outings during the Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival in spring migration.
The company stands out for its purpose-built, weather-ready boats and its flexibility in reaching landings that smaller craft cannot. Whether guests want a glacier-hike drop-off, a wildlife cruise, or a custom backcountry shuttle, 49 North's heated cabins and experienced local captains make it a comfortable, dependable way to explore Kachemak Bay across every season.
