Kayak Eco-Tour

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Highlights

  • Up to 6 guests per guide.

  • Wildlife Viewing

  • 1st time kayakers welcome

Summary

Paddle with us on the protected, Inside Passage, waterways of Ketchikan, Alaska.  We Kayak for up to 2.5 hours but include our transportation from the Cruise Ship Docks out of the city unto the majestic coastline of the Tongass National Rainforest.  

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
12
Pricing (From)
$149.00: (5-99 years)
$163.90
Commentary
Meeting Point

Why take this tour?

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

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What’s included?

  • Snacks, Smoked salmon, Salmon Dip, Vegan options, etc

  • Waterproof Rain Gear & Dry Bags

  • Professional Guide

  • Transportation

  • Bring a Warm Hat & Sunglasses

Things to know

Before you book

  • Our tour times are designed to accomodate almost all cruise ship itineraries. 7/days a week!

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!

  • We provide hand covers (pogies), dry bags, rain pants rain jackets & life vests

  • Bring Sunglasses, binoculars, cameras

Covid Policy

  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    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.

Redemption information

    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.


    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
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Ketchikan Kayak Company

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