Creatures of the Dock Tour
The docks of the Homer Harbor float on top of the water, so their undersides are always underwater no matter the tide. This makes it the perfect environment for all sorts of marine creatures to make their homes.
On this one hour walking tour, a trained naturalist will guide you through an immersive exploration of marine invertebrate life living on and around the Homer Harbor docks.
Price
Adults (age 12+): $15
Children: $5
Senior (65+): $10
Family (3-6): $35
Dates
June 10 - September 2, 2025
Tours depart twice daily at 1pm and 3pm.
Program length: 1 hour
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This is a walking tour at the docks of the Homer Harbor. The docks may be slippery and wet, and there may be obstacles or debris consistent with the other businesses operations in the vicinity. The Homer Harbor is a working harbor, and a main port for Alaskan fishing industries. There might be an abundance of noise, smells, and other activities during the tour.
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies has a two-person minimum for all guided tours. If you are the only person booked on a tour, we will reach out to you the day before your booking to inform you. You will have the option to rebook your tour or receive a refund. If multiple people are booked for the same tour, and you are the only person that shows up, the tour will not run. You will have the option to rebook your tour or receive a refund.
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Where do we meet for the tour?
You’ll meet at our Yurt on the Spit, which is located at the Harbor at the top of Ramp 2. There is ample parking in the vicinity. The Yurt is tucked behind Mako’s Water Taxi and True North Kayak Adventures, right next to Spit Licks Ice Cream.
Where does the tour go?
The tour will explore the docks of the Homer Harbor. You’ll be walking around different boats and slips, while a naturalist provides information about the sea life in the Harbor. The distance a tour travels is roughly a 1/2 mile.
Will the tour still run if the weather is bad?
It is highly unlikely that Homer’s typical summer weather would prevent us from hiking. We likely will encounter some rain and mud, but we will still go out in the rain. As the old saying goes: there’s no such thing as bad weather, just ill-suited clothing! We recommend you bring rain gear and waterproof boots.
Do we need boots?
If it’s raining, we recommend them. The docks might be slippery or a little wet, but generally closed-toed shoes will be fine.