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Orca Cove Sea Kayaking | 3 hours

277 Reviews | Ketchikan
From $195.00 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Professional guide
  • Waterproof Jackets, spray skirts and pogies
  • Smoked salmon, dip, hummus, crackers veggies, hot & cold beverages
  • Local taxes
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Drybags for guest cameras
  • Gratuities
  • Rain Pants. Please wear quick dry shorts, pants or rain pants.

Overview

This small-group guided wilderness sea kayaking and boat tour is perfect for anyone who has dreamed of kayaking in Alaska. Escape the crowds (Max 6 guests per tour) in town and spend all of your tour time on the water. Roundtrip boat transportation from downtown Ketchikan to Orca Cove. Explore rain forest islands and sheltered coves by sea kayak with fun, knowledgeable guides. Enjoy a spread of local smoked salmon, hummus and other snacks along with hot beverages or a cold Alaskan beer before returning to town by boat.

Meeting points

We meet at the shelter on the dock at Berth 3. Next to the "Visitors Information - Restrooms" building and Sockeye Sam's Store. The walk is approximately 2-6 minutes depending at which pier you are docked. We'll be present 10 minutes before all departures holding a BLUE sign that says "Orca Cove."

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

If you imagine Alaska as a place to get away from it all and enjoy the serenity of the wilderness then Orca Cove sea kayaking is the tour for you! The entire 3 hour experience is on the water. A 20 minute fast boat ride is an excellent way to escape the crowds in Ketchikan and potentially spot marine life before we even get to the kayaks. When we arrive at our 57' catamaran in Orca Cove you'll meet your guide and get geared up to paddle the beautiful islands and coastal coves. The true highlight of the Orca Cove tour is exploring the secluded coves and rainforest islands up close and personal from sea kayaks with your knowledgable guide, although the snack of local smoked salmon and hummus from our favorite local cafe' on board the mothership after paddling is ranked a close second by many of our guests. After paddling and snacking, enjoy another boat ride back to town. Keep your eyes peeled! Tour Highlights: Small boat cruise to and from Orca Cove 1.5 - 1.75 hrs wilderness sea kayaking Explore islands and watch for wildlife Friendly, professional and knowledgeable guides Only 6 guests per group Smoked salmon, dip, hummus, crackers, veggies, hot beverages, Alaskan Beer.

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Sea kayaking requires a moderate level of physical activity. It is not recommended for guests with back problems, limited upper body strength or anyone who is prone to seasickness. In addition to paddling a kayak, guests need to be able to climb short sets of stairs; walk to the departure point; climb on and off the office boat; ascend and descend a short ladder; and sit on the dock or loading platform to get in and out of kayaks.
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Free Cancellation

October 26100% refund
October 27No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.9

277 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 256 reviews with 5 stars

Local guide, excellent views and fantastic service

Published on Jan, 2025

Great photo opportunities! I was taken out by an excellent local guide who is passionate about the area and giving tours as a career, not just a job. I came in off season for work and was accommodated even though I know it was an inconvenience. Don’t miss out on an amazing opportunity!

Small group of 5!

Published on Dec, 2024

Great tour with only 5 of us! Watching Orcas and seals and bald eagles along the coastline with our own guide was amazing! Taking a boat from downtown was fun and our captain spotted a pod of orca on the way to Orca Cove. The baby jumped out of the water a couple of times and totally made our day! Great gear. Nice people. Thanks so much!

Best tour for a short port call.

Published on Nov, 2024

Best quick tour in town! I love kayaking and I could paddle all day, but so many cruise stops in Ketchikan are short. This tour only had 6 people on it and we hopped on their fast boat right there at the same dock as our cruise ship. So easy! Really nice to not have to spend a lot of time waiting for a big group to get geared up and moving. We took a boat ride for about 20 minutes and before we pulled into Orca Cove we were greeted by 3 humpback whales feeding right in front of the boat! So amazing to watch them coming straight up out of the water with their giant mouths open. We kayaked for about 90 minutes and explored the sea stars along the coast and saw seals and bald eagles trying to pull fish out of the water. The smoked salmon dip and Alaskan beer was a great touch on the catamaran before the fast boat returned to take us back to town. I wish we could have spent all day out there but the 3 hours on the water was great and left us just enough time to walk through the little town, see creek street and do a little shopping. Would definitely go back!

Incredible honeymoon highlight

Published on Oct, 2024

Atreyu and the team met us off the cruise ship and brought us straight to the very chilled houseboat where we would get our gear and set off in kayaks around the area. It was so relaxing and the most beautiful scenery. When we got back to the houseboat a lovely snack platter had been prepared and even a few beers. My wife and I were on our honeymoon and had the most amazing time, it encapsulated our whole trip to Alaska and was easily a massive highlight. Highly recommend.

Book it you won’t regret it!

Published on Sep, 2024

Once in a lifetime experience! Saw orcas, humpbacks, and sea lions! Watched a pod of orcas from only a couple hundred of feet away. Adam did a great job of safely getting us the best view!

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