Orcas Cove Sea Kayaking

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.

City: Ketchikan

Mon 26 May

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Starting at $195.00

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Mon 26 May

Starting at $195.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Drybags for guest cameras etc.

Professional guide

Alcoholic Beverages

Life Jackets, Waterproof Jackets, waterproof Bibs and Pogies

Smoked salmon, dip, hummus, crackers veggies, hot & cold beverages

Local taxes

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (278)

J4304RYhaileym

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!

Z7275HCtonyaw

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!

TheFun1

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!