Bay Tours

Humboldt Waterkeeper’s Bay Tours program offers free motor boat and kayak tours for community groups, as well as docent-led walking and bird-watching tours. For info, contact our Bay Tours Coordinator, Jasmin Segura, at (707) 616-7261.

La programa de Humboldt Waterkeeper’s Exploraciones de la Bahía ofrece gratis, visita de guiada, así como tours de la bahía por barco de motor, kayac, o conoa. Para inscribirse en esta visita guiada gratuita, llame a Jasmin Segura, (707) 616-7261. Comunicarse conmigo directamente por correo electrónico: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Explore the Bay / Explora la Bahía 2025 Tour Season

From April to October, Humboldt Waterkeeper offers tours of Humboldt Bay and nearby coastal areas with a wide range of partner organizations, including Centro del Pueblo; Community Access Program for Eureka; CUMBRE Humboldt, which provides educational and enrichment opportunities for Latinx families and individuals; English Express, the non-profit English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) school; Queer Humboldt; the Canvas + Clay Studio, an art program for adults with varying abilities; Two Feathers Native American Family Services; and the County Library's Summer Reading Program.

In September, we held a kayak-based cleanup of Tuluwat Island in partnership with the Wiyot Tribe, the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, Hog Island Oyster Company, and Explore North Coast. Photo by Sylvia van Royen.

This year’s tours were funded by the State Coastal Conservancy’s Explore the Coast grant program as well as support from individual donors. If you know of a community organization interested in coordinated Bay tours for their members, please contact Jasmin Segura, Bay Tours Coordinator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Introducing the Digital Humboldt Bay Water Trail Map!

We are excited to announce the first digital version of the Humboldt Bay Water Trail map! The original Water Trail Map was developed by Redwood Community Action Agency in 2004.

Humboldt Waterkeeper has breathed new life into the map, updating it with more accurate data on tidal mudflats and channel depths from NOAA’s navigational charts, and crowd-sourcing updates on the best boat launches.

You can download our georeferenced PDF for mobile apps like Avenza, or access the interactive webmap directly in any browser.

Explore the Bay / Explora la Bahía 2024 Tour Season

From April to October, we offer free group tours for our partner organizations aboard the Madaket, in kayaks, or on docent-led coastal nature walks.

Partner Spotlight: Centro del Pueblo empowers Indigenous Migrant and Latinx Communities and promotes awareness of immigrant rights while celebrating cultural and artistic revitalization. Centro’s projects include youth empowerment, the Sanctuary Garden in Arcata, and radio programs that make a statement in defense of Indigenous women, families, Dreamers, and all members of this community that respect and appreciate the richness of diversity. To learn more or to make a contribution, visit Centro del Pueblo's website or on Facebook.

Explore the Bay / Explora la Bahía 2023 Tour Season

From April to October, Humboldt Waterkeeper offers tours of Humboldt Bay and nearby coastal areas with a wide range of partner organizations, including Centro del Pueblo; English Express, the non-profit English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) school; Community Access Program for Eureka; the Indian Natural Resources, Science and Engineering (INRESP+) at Cal Poly Humboldt; The Studio/Canvas + Clay, an art program for adults with varying abilities; Humboldt Asian & Pacific Islanders; the County Library summer reading program, and the Humboldt County Transition-Aged Youth Collaboration.

This year’s tours were funded by the California Coastal Commission's WHALE TAIL® Grants Program, the State Coastal Conservancy’s Explore the Coast grant program, and Humboldt Area Foundation. If you know of a community organization interested in Humboldt Bay tours, please contact Jasmin Segura, Bay Tours Coordinator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

About Our Humboldt Bay Tours Program

Since 2005, Humboldt Waterkeeper has offered free bay tours for the general public. Over the years, more than 10,000 people have enjoyed our docent-led tours of the bay and coastal areas.

In 2018, our Bay Tours Program restructured to focus on community organizations serving youth, ESL students, and others. During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, we launched monthly small-group birdwatching tours for the general public. To reserve a spot, contact Jasmin Segura at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (707) 616-7261.

Staff Spotlight: Jasmin Segura, Humboldt Bay Tour Coordinator

Destacado del personal: Jasmin Segura, coordinadora del tour por la bahía con Humboldt Waterkeeper

Jasmin Segura does a lot more than coordinate our Bay Tours: she works with diverse communities to create a new era of stewardship where people feel compelled to be informed and protect Humboldt Bay. Thanks to EcoNews for interviewing Jasmin on her thoughtful, caring approach to people and the planet!