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Version 53 – January 01, 2025 02:59
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Version 52 – January 01, 2025 02:50
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- professional guide, snacks, smoked salmon, salmon dip, vegan options, etc, transportation, waterproof rain gear & dry bags & pogies
professional guide, snacks, smoked salmon, salmon dip, vegan options, etc, transportation, waterproof rain gear & dry bags
Version 51 – January 01, 2025 02:49
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- 1st time kayakers encouraged!, up to 6 guests per guide., wildlife viewing
1st time kayakers welcome, up to 6 guests per guide., wildlife viewing
Version 49 – January 01, 2025 02:48
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- We take you away from the crowds to the Clover Passage featuring a much quieter, more local vibe and most days calmer waters and dryer weather than you'll see where the ships dock. You’ll paddle with us on protected ocean waterways, circumnavigating 2 or 3 small islands featuring an immense array of inter-tidal life such as bright sea stars, a bald eagle’s nest, resident seals and sea lions and the potential to encounter many types of migratory birds, Sitka deer, Pacific porpoises, humpback whales and sometimes even orcas.
- With a 6:1 guide to guest ratio, our kayak tours are very intimate and educational. Taking such small groups allows us the benefit of spending more time on the water than other tours and no need to make you feel rushed through any part of your experience.
- This excursion is perfect for vacation kayakers and new paddlers as we use two person tandem sea kayaks that are very stable and have rudders so most of the steering is done with your feet from the back seat.
We drive north of downtown Ketchikan to the Clover Pass Resort featuring a much quieter, more local vibe and most days calmer waters and dryer weather than you'll see where the ships dock. You’ll paddle with us on the protected ocean waterways of Clover Pass, circumnavigating two to three small islands featuring an immense array of inter-tidal life such as bright sea stars, a bald eagle’s nest, resident seals and sea lions and the potential to encounter many types of migratory birds, Sitka deer, Pacific porpoises, humpback whales and sometimes even orcas.- With a 6:1 guide to guest ratio, our kayak tours are very intimate and educational. Taking such small groups allows us the benefit of spending more time on the water than other tours and no need to make you feel rushed through any part of your experience.
What really sets us apart are our guides. Our crew features mostly local guides and/or professional educators with unique Alaskan experience and various traveled backgrounds and fields of study. The experience and personalities of our guides bring so much more depth to your experience with us than you’ll find on tours led by fresh summer seasonals experiencing Alaska for their first summer
Version 48 – January 01, 2025 02:44
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- We drive north of downtown Ketchikan to the Clover Pass Resort featuring a much quieter, more local vibe and most days calmer waters and dryer weather than you'll see where the ships dock. You’ll paddle with us on the protected ocean waterways of Clover Pass, circumnavigating two to three small islands featuring an immense array of inter-tidal life such as bright sea stars, a bald eagle’s nest, resident seals and sea lions and the potential to encounter many types of migratory birds, Sitka deer, Pacific porpoises, humpback whales and sometimes even orcas.
- With a 6:1 guide to guest ratio, our kayak tours are very intimate and educational. Taking such small groups allows us the benefit of spending more time on the water than other tours and no need to make you feel rushed through any part of your experience.
- What really sets us apart are our guides. Our crew features mostly local guides and/or professional educators with unique Alaskan experience and various traveled backgrounds and fields of study. The experience and personalities of our guides bring so much more depth to your experience with us than you’ll find on tours led by fresh summer seasonals experiencing Alaska for their first summer
- We drive north of downtown Ketchikan to the Clover Pass Resort featuring a much quieter, more local vibe and most days calmer waters and dryer weather than you'll see where the ships dock. You’ll paddle with us on the protected ocean waterways of Clover Pass, circumnavigating two to three small islands featuring an immense array of inter-tidal life such as bright sea stars, a bald eagle’s nest, resident seals and sea lions and the potential to encounter many types of migratory birds, Sitka deer, Pacific porpoises, humpback whales and sometimes even orcas.
With a maximum of six guests to a guide our kayak tours are very intimate and educational. Taking such small groups allows us the benefit of spending more time on the water than other tours and no need to make you feel rushed through any part of your experience.- What really sets us apart are our guides. Our crew features mostly local guides and/or professional educators with unique Alaskan experience and various traveled backgrounds and fields of study. The experience and personalities of our guides bring so much more depth to your experience with us than you’ll find on tours led by fresh summer seasonals experiencing Alaska for their first summer
Version 47 – January 01, 2025 02:44
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- Short Description
- We drive north of downtown Ketchikan to the Clover Pass Resort featuring a much quieter, more local vibe and most days calmer waters and dryer weather than you'll see where the ships dock. You’ll paddle with us on the protected ocean waterways of Clover Pass, circumnavigating two to three small islands featuring an immense array of inter-tidal life such as bright sea stars, a bald eagle’s nest, resident seals and sea lions and the potential to encounter many types of migratory birds, Sitka deer, Pacific porpoises, humpback whales and sometimes even orcas.
- With a maximum of six guests to a guide our kayak tours are very intimate and educational. Taking such small groups allows us the benefit of spending more time on the water than other tours and no need to make you feel rushed through any part of your experience.
- What really sets us apart are our guides. Our crew features mostly local guides and/or professional educators with unique Alaskan experience and various traveled backgrounds and fields of study. The experience and personalities of our guides bring so much more depth to your experience with us than you’ll find on tours led by fresh summer seasonals experiencing Alaska for their first summer
Enjoy roundtrip transportation from Downtown Cruise docks & the new Dock at Ward Cove. We drive north of downtown Ketchikan to the Clover Pass Resort featuring a much quieter, more local vibe and most days calmer waters and dryer weather. You’ll paddle with us on the protected ocean waterways of Clover Pass, circumnavigating two to three small islands featuring an immense array of inter-tidal life such as bright sea stars, a bald eagle’s nest, resident seals and sea lions and the potential to encounter many types of migratory birds, Sitka deer, Pacific porpoises, humpback whales and sometimes even orcas.- With a maximum of six guests to a guide our kayak tours are very intimate and educational. Taking such small groups allows us the benefit of spending more time on the water than other tours and no need to make you feel rushed through any part of your experience.
- What really sets us apart are our guides. Our crew features mostly local guides and/or professional educators with unique Alaskan experience and various traveled backgrounds and fields of study. The experience and personalities of our guides bring so much more depth to your experience with us than you’ll find on tours led by fresh summer seasonals experiencing Alaska for their first summer
Version 42 – May 04, 2024 20:06
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Version 41 – April 21, 2024 22:35
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- Voucher info
- DOWNTOWN CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS & Hotel Guests:
- Please proceed to the shelter at Cruise Berth 3. The shelter is on the dock next to the "Visitors Information/Restrooms" building and Sockeye Sam's Store.
- (NOTE: this is not the berth 2 Visitors Center).
- The walk is approximately 2-5 minutes depending at which pier you are docked. The address is 420 Water Street. Our guide will be present 15 minutes before all departures holding a RED sign that says "KETCHIKAN KAYAK CO."
- CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS ARRIVING AT THE MILL AT WARD COVE:
- After disembarking your cruise ship, please proceed to the brick building "The Mill at Ward Cove." Proceed through the building to the right. Tour vendors will be greeting guests for excursions in the corner near the restrooms and the large overhead door. Look for your driver with a RED sign that reads "KETCHIKAN KAYAK CO."
- ***IMPORTANT NOTE!
- The MIll at Ward Cove is halfway between downtown Ketchikan and our Tour, this means departures from Ward Cove will look for our van driver 15 MINUTES AFTER THE SCHEDULED DOWNTOWN DEPARTURE TIME and guests returning to Ward Cove will be back about 15 minutes early. For example, if you schedule a tour from 8:00am to noon, your tour will operate from 8:15 to 11:45.am.
- If you are docking at Ward Cove but would prefer to meet for a downtown departure or if you would prefer to be dropped off downtown after the excursion this may be possible but you will need to contact the Ketchikan Kayak Co. prior to your arrival date to arrange the change.
- Otherwise all guests docking at Ward Cove will be expected to be picked up at Ward Cove.
- If you need assistance, call or text the Ketchikan Kayak Company at 907-225-1272.
- *Remember to turn off airplane mode when you pull into port to aid in communication should there be any delays or should any issues arise the day of your excursion.
- DOWNTOWN CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS & Hotel Guests:
- Please proceed to the shelter at Cruise Berth 3. The shelter is on the dock next to the "Visitors Information/Restrooms" building and Sockeye Sam's Store.
- (NOTE: this is not the berth 2 Visitors Center).
- The walk is approximately 2-5 minutes depending at which pier you are docked. The address is 420 Water Street. Our guide will be present 15 minutes before all departures holding a RED sign that says "KETCHIKAN KAYAK CO."
- CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS ARRIVING AT THE MILL AT WARD COVE:
- After disembarking your cruise ship, please proceed to the brick building "The Mill at Ward Cove." Proceed through the building to the right. Tour vendors will be greeting guests for excursions in the corner near the restrooms and the large overhead door. Look for your driver with a RED sign that reads "KETCHIKAN KAYAK CO."
- ***IMPORTANT NOTE!
- The MIll at Ward Cove is halfway between downtown Ketchikan and our Tour, this means departures from Ward Cove will look for our van driver 15 MINUTES AFTER THE SCHEDULED DOWNTOWN DEPARTURE TIME and guests returning to Ward Cove will be back about 15 minutes early. For example, if you schedule a tour from 8:00am to noon, your tour will operate from 8:15 to 11:45.am.
- If you are docking at Ward Cove but would prefer to meet for a downtown departure or if you would prefer to be dropped off downtown after the excursion this may be possible but you will need to contact the Ketchikan Kayak Co. prior to your arrival date to arrange the change.
- Otherwise all guests docking at Ward Cove will be expected to be picked up at Ward Cove.
- If you need assistance, call or text the Ketchikan Kayak Company at 907-225-1272.
- *Remember to turn off airplane mode when you pull into port to aid in communication should there be any delays or should any issues arise the day of your excursion.
Version 40 – April 21, 2024 22:34
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Version 39 – April 21, 2024 22:33
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- Know Before You Book
- our tour times are designed to accomodate almost all cruise ship itineraries. 7/days a week!
we accomodate cruise ship schedules
Version 38 – April 21, 2024 20:49
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- Cancellation notes
- Cancellations made prior to 7 days of tour date receive a full refund.
- Cancellations made within 7 days of tour are not eligible for a refund unless we are able to resell the seats.
- If you miss your tour due to ship schedule changes (e.g. if your ship is late or skips this port) or we cancel due to weather, you will immediately receive a full refund.
- This is our official policy, but we know things happen in life, so please contact us with any changes and we’ll do our best to work it out.
- Cancellations made prior to 7 days of tour date receive a full refund.
- Cancellations made within 7 days of tour are not eligible for a refund unless we are able to resell the seats.
- If you miss your tour due to ship schedule changes (e.g. if your ship is late or skips this port) or we cancel due to weather, you will immediately receive a full refund.
This is our official policy, but we know things happen in life, so please contact us with any changes and we’ll do our best to work it out. We’ve been Ketchikan’s #1 ranked tour for 5 years in a row now because of our great guides and because we take your limited time here on vacation very seriously.
Version 37 – April 21, 2024 19:24
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- Previous Version
- Short Description
- Enjoy roundtrip transportation from Downtown Cruise docks & the new Dock at Ward Cove. We drive north of downtown Ketchikan to the Clover Pass Resort featuring a much quieter, more local vibe and most days calmer waters and dryer weather. You’ll paddle with us on the protected ocean waterways of Clover Pass, circumnavigating two to three small islands featuring an immense array of inter-tidal life such as bright sea stars, a bald eagle’s nest, resident seals and sea lions and the potential to encounter many types of migratory birds, Sitka deer, Pacific porpoises, humpback whales and sometimes even orcas.
- With a maximum of six guests to a guide our kayak tours are very intimate and educational. Taking such small groups allows us the benefit of spending more time on the water than other tours and no need to make you feel rushed through any part of your experience.
- What really sets us apart are our guides. Our crew features mostly local guides and/or professional educators with unique Alaskan experience and various traveled backgrounds and fields of study. The experience and personalities of our guides bring so much more depth to your experience with us than you’ll find on tours led by fresh summer seasonals experiencing Alaska for their first summer
- Enjoy roundtrip transportation from Downtown Cruise docks & the new Dock at Ward Cove. We drive north of downtown Ketchikan to the Clover Pass Resort featuring a much quieter, more local vibe and most days calmer waters and dryer weather. You’ll paddle with us on the protected ocean waterways of Clover Pass, circumnavigating two to three small islands featuring an immense array of inter-tidal life such as bright sea stars, a bald eagle’s nest, resident seals and sea lions and the potential to encounter many types of migratory birds, Sitka deer, Pacific porpoises, humpback whales and sometimes even orcas.
- With a maximum of six guests to a guide our kayak tours are very intimate and educational. Taking such small groups allows us the benefit of spending more time on the water than other tours and no need to make you feel rushed through any part of your experience.
What really sets us apart are our guides. Our crew features local guides and/or professional educators with experience as commercial Alaskan salmon fishermen, commercial winter dive fisheries in Alaska, experience guiding dog sled tours and working many seasonal guiding positions across the country. The experience and personalities of our guides bring so much more depth to your experience with us than you’ll find on tours led by fresh summer seasonals experiencing Alaska for their first summer. No rookies on this crew.
Version 36 – January 23, 2024 22:38
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- Know Before You Book
- we accomodate cruise ship schedules
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Version 35 – January 23, 2024 22:36
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- Know Before You Go
- we recommend that you wear clothing that would be appropriate for an outdoor hike through the forest with the weather on your given day. the best advice for gearing up for any excursion along your cruise is to bring layers. quick dry clothing is always better than blue jeans!, bring sunglasses, binoculars, cameras, we provide hand covers (pogies), dry bags, rain pants rain jackets & life vests
we recommend that you wear clothing that would be appropriate for an outdoor hike through the forest with the weather on your given day. the best advice for gearing up for any excursion along your cruise is to bring layers. quick dry clothing is always better than blue jeans!, hand covers (pogies), dry bags, rain pants rain jackets & life vests are provided.
Version 34 – January 23, 2024 22:35
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- Highlights
- 1st time kayakers welcome, up to 6 guests per guide., wildlife viewing
first time kayakers welcome, up to 6 guests per guide., wildlife viewing
Version 33 – January 23, 2024 22:32
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- first time kayakers welcome, up to 6 guests per guide., wildlife viewing
up to 6 guests per guide., wildlife viewing
Version 32 – January 23, 2024 22:31
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- up to 6 guests per guide., wildlife viewing
clover passage provided better weather & calmer waters than downtown tours., up to 6 guests per guide., wildlife viewing
Version 31 – January 23, 2024 22:30
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- clover passage provided better weather & calmer waters than downtown tours., up to 6 guests per guide., wildlife viewing
clover passage provided better weather & calmer waters than downtown tours., intimate, small group, guided tours. up to 6 guests per guide., top of the line grundens & helly hansen waterproof gear provided.
Version 30 – January 23, 2024 22:30
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- Highlights
- clover passage provided better weather & calmer waters than downtown tours., intimate, small group, guided tours. up to 6 guests per guide., top of the line grundens & helly hansen waterproof gear provided.
clover passage provided better weather & calmer waters than downtown tours., intimate, small group, guided tours. up to 6 guests per guide., private roundtrip transportation from downtown cruise docks & new dock at ward cove., top of the line grundens & helly hansen waterproof gear provided.
Version 29 – January 23, 2024 22:29
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- Highlights
- clover passage provided better weather & calmer waters than downtown tours., intimate, small group, guided tours. up to 6 guests per guide., private roundtrip transportation from downtown cruise docks & new dock at ward cove., top of the line grundens & helly hansen waterproof gear provided.
clover passage provided better weather & calmer waters than downtown tours., intimate, small group, guided tours. up to 6 guests per guide. , private roundtrip transportation from downtown cruise docks & new dock at ward cove., top of the line grundens & helly hansen waterproof gear provided.
Version 27 – January 11, 2024 20:08
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- bring a warm hat & sunglasses
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Version 26 – January 11, 2024 20:08
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- Included
- professional guide, snacks, smoked salmon, salmon dip, vegan options, etc, transportation, waterproof rain gear & dry bags
professional guide, snacks, smoked salmon, salmon dip, vegan options, etc..., transportation, waterproof rain gear, dry bags,
Version 25 – January 11, 2024 02:42
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Version 24 – January 11, 2024 02:42
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- adult: "$149.00"
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- Tier ages
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- adult:
- from: '5'
- to: '99'
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- adult:
from: '18' to: '64'
Version 22 – January 11, 2024 02:39
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Version 21 – January 11, 2024 02:38
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Version 20 – January 11, 2024 02:36
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- Know Before You Go
- we recommend that you wear clothing that would be appropriate for an outdoor hike through the forest with the weather on your given day. the best advice for gearing up for any excursion along your cruise is to bring layers. quick dry clothing is always better than blue jeans!, hand covers (pogies), dry bags, rain pants rain jackets & life vests are provided.
we recommend that you wear clothing that would be appropriate for an outdoor hike through the forest with the weather on your given day. the best advice for gearing up for any excursion along your cruise is to bring layers. quick dry clothing is always better than blue jeans!, hand covers, gloves, rain pants rain jackets & life vests are provided
Version 17 – January 11, 2024 02:34
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- Highlights
- clover passage provided better weather & calmer waters than downtown tours., intimate, small group, guided tours. up to 6 guests per guide. , private roundtrip transportation from downtown cruise docks & new dock at ward cove., top of the line grundens & helly hansen waterproof gear provided.
intimate, small group, guided tours. up to 6 guests per guide. , top of the line grundens & helly hansen waterproof gear provided.
Version 16 – January 11, 2024 02:33
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- professional guide, snacks, smoked salmon, salmon dip, vegan options, etc..., transportation, waterproof rain gear, dry bags,
professional guide, rain gear, snacks, transportation
Version 15 – January 11, 2024 02:31
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- intimate, small group, guided tours. up to 6 guests per guide. , top of the line grundens & helly hansen waterproof gear provided.
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Version 14 – January 11, 2024 02:29
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- Tier ages
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- adult:
- from: '18'
- to: '64'
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- adult:
- from: '18'
- to: '64'
child: from: '5' to: '11'
Version 13 – January 10, 2024 19:24
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Version 12 – January 10, 2024 19:23
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Version 11 – January 10, 2024 19:22
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- Cruises & Water Tours
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Version 9 – January 10, 2024 19:06
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Version 8 – January 10, 2024 19:05
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- Know Before You Go
- we recommend that you wear clothing that would be appropriate for an outdoor hike through the forest with the weather on your given day. the best advice for gearing up for any excursion along your cruise is to bring layers. quick dry clothing is always better than blue jeans!, hand covers, gloves, rain pants rain jackets & life vests are provided
we recommend that you wear clothing that would be appropriate for an outdoor hike through the forest with the weather on your given day. the best advice for gearing up for any excursion along your cruise is to bring layers. quick dry clothing is always better than blue jeans!
- Cancellation notes
- Cancellations made prior to 7 days of tour date receive a full refund.
- Cancellations made within 7 days of tour are not eligible for a refund unless we are able to resell the seats.
- If you miss your tour due to ship schedule changes (e.g. if your ship is late or skips this port) or we cancel due to weather, you will immediately receive a full refund.
- This is our official policy, but we know things happen in life, so please contact us with any changes and we’ll do our best to work it out. We’ve been Ketchikan’s #1 ranked tour for 5 years in a row now because of our great guides and because we take your limited time here on vacation very seriously.
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refundLess than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
- Voucher info
- DOWNTOWN CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS & Hotel Guests:
- Please proceed to the shelter at Cruise Berth 3. The shelter is on the dock next to the "Visitors Information/Restrooms" building and Sockeye Sam's Store.
- (NOTE: this is not the berth 2 Visitors Center).
- The walk is approximately 2-5 minutes depending at which pier you are docked. The address is 420 Water Street. Our guide will be present 15 minutes before all departures holding a RED sign that says "KETCHIKAN KAYAK CO."
- CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS ARRIVING AT THE MILL AT WARD COVE:
- After disembarking your cruise ship, please proceed to the brick building "The Mill at Ward Cove." Proceed through the building to the right. Tour vendors will be greeting guests for excursions in the corner near the restrooms and the large overhead door. Look for your driver with a RED sign that reads "KETCHIKAN KAYAK CO."
- ***IMPORTANT NOTE!
- The MIll at Ward Cove is halfway between downtown Ketchikan and our Tour, this means departures from Ward Cove will look for our van driver 15 MINUTES AFTER THE SCHEDULED DOWNTOWN DEPARTURE TIME and guests returning to Ward Cove will be back about 15 minutes early. For example, if you schedule a tour from 8:00am to noon, your tour will operate from 8:15 to 11:45.am.
- If you are docking at Ward Cove but would prefer to meet for a downtown departure or if you would prefer to be dropped off downtown after the excursion this may be possible but you will need to contact the Ketchikan Kayak Co. prior to your arrival date to arrange the change.
- Otherwise all guests docking at Ward Cove will be expected to be picked up at Ward Cove.
- If you need assistance, call or text the Ketchikan Kayak Company at 907-225-1272.
- *Remember to turn off airplane mode when you pull into port to aid in communication should there be any delays or should any issues arise the day of your excursion.
-
Version 7 – January 10, 2024 19:04
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- Know Before You Go
- we recommend that you wear clothing that would be appropriate for an outdoor hike through the forest with the weather on your given day. the best advice for gearing up for any excursion along your cruise is to bring layers. quick dry clothing is always better than blue jeans!
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Version 6 – January 10, 2024 17:38
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Version 4 – January 04, 2024 20:48
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Version 2 – January 04, 2024 20:44
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