Water Taxi
Homer, Alaska

We offer water taxi service . . .

to all points in Kachemak Bay State Park using large, safe boats with enclosed cabins and U.S. Coast Guard licensed operators. Our vessels have the capacity to keep everyone out of the elements in enclosed cabins, and plenty of room to haul back packs, camping gear, mountain bikes and kayaks. This is Homer so, of course, pets are welcome too! Trips start at our office on the Homer Spit and depart from the small boat harbor. We can drop you anywhere in the bay, at hiking trail heads, camping spots, clamming beaches, and fishing areas like the Tutka Bay Lagoon salmon hatchery, and of course at the place you should be going to anyway, Otter Cove Resort.

Service is on demand, we will pick you up at a prearranged location and time. We have single and double kayaks available to rent as well as guided trips. Round trip water taxi service to most points in the bay is $65-$85 pp round trip, plus sales tax. For State Park destinations add an additional State Park fee of $4 per person.
Water taxi service to Otter Cove is $65 pp round trip, plus sales tax. Contact us for more information.

Our new water taxi, is a 28' Bayweld landing craft, the Baylink II. The landing craft design allows us to get you on and off the beach easier and enables us to haul larger loads like camping gear, 4-wheelers, kayaks  and other freight.

Gull Island /Kachemak Bay Cruise
Join us for a narrated cruise to the famous bird rookery at Gull Island. This is a great way to see puffins, cormorants, kittiwakes and other migratory seabirds while you learn about their diets, habits and migratory patterns. Watch for sea otters and an occasional whale as you cruise Kachemak Bay. In addition to Gull Island you will cruise to 60 foot rock and into Eldred Passage and Tutka Bay. The scenery is breath taking.
You will cruise along on the Northern Star, a coast guard inspected vessel, that is enclosed to keep you warm and cozy while providing you a great view through large windows. There is also an opportunity to go outside while at Gull Island so that you can take pictures and see the birds up close. A light snack and bottled water are provided. Boat departs at 1 p.m. and returns by 3:30 p.m. $80 for adults and $30 for children under 12 years old. Family and large group prices available.