Ketchikan Zodiac Adventure
Highlights
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Wildlife Viewing
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Intertidal Waters
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Each tour is customized to the interests of the groups and the conditions of tides & weather
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Remote Coves & Bays
Summary
You’re the captain now!
Board our inflatable Zodiac boats in Ketchikan, Alaska. You'll launch from downtown Ketchikan off to explore the Inside Passage of Southeast Alaska. You'll be up close and personal with the Tongass Narrows and the rugged coastlines you've seen aboard ship or ashore.
Board our inflatable Zodiac boats in Ketchikan, Alaska. You'll launch from downtown Ketchikan off to explore the Inside Passage of Southeast Alaska. You'll be up close and personal with the Tongass Narrows and the rugged coastlines you've seen aboard ship or ashore.
Tour info
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location
Why take this tour?
Board our inflatable zodiac boats right in Ketchikan, Alaska. You'll launch from our downtown dock, off to explore the Inside Passage of Southeast Alaska. You'll be up close and personal with the Tongass Narrows and the rugged coastlines you've seen aboard ship and ashore.
We are exploring the Pacific Ocean on Alaskan coastal waters. While the waterways are protected by close knit islands, our adventurers should expect water conditions to vary. We're out for an adventure! We take every opportunity we get to maximize your chances of seeing seals, whales, sea lions, and bald eagles on your voyage.
As such we provide gear to make this a comfortable trip. Waterproof Bibs, rain jackets, gloves and boots are provided. We recommend that you bring a warm hat or scarf and wear clothing that would be appropriate for a walk in the rain. 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!
At least 1 guest must be 21+ to drive the boat. This is a self driven excursion on the water. Up to 4 guests may be in each vessel. If you are a couple you may be paired with another couple on the tour. We provide the opportunity for our groups to have up to 2 guests per boat to have time to drive on the tour if desired.
We are exploring the Pacific Ocean on Alaskan coastal waters. While the waterways are protected by close knit islands, our adventurers should expect water conditions to vary. We're out for an adventure! We take every opportunity we get to maximize your chances of seeing seals, whales, sea lions, and bald eagles on your voyage.
As such we provide gear to make this a comfortable trip. Waterproof Bibs, rain jackets, gloves and boots are provided. We recommend that you bring a warm hat or scarf and wear clothing that would be appropriate for a walk in the rain. 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!
At least 1 guest must be 21+ to drive the boat. This is a self driven excursion on the water. Up to 4 guests may be in each vessel. If you are a couple you may be paired with another couple on the tour. We provide the opportunity for our groups to have up to 2 guests per boat to have time to drive on the tour if desired.
What’s included?
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Waterproof Rain Gear & Dry Bags -
Professional Guide -
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Bring a Warm Hat & Sunglasses
Things to know
Before you book
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Ages 6+ (21+ to drive)
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This is a self driven excursion on the water
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Be sure to contact us if you’d like to inquire about larger private tour bookings.
Before you go
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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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Helmets, gloves, rain pants rain jackets & life vests are provided
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
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#Below are some details about your activity:
**What to prepare for:**
Please dress for the temperatures on the day of your trip. The best advice for gearing up for any excursion along your cruise is to bring layers. Quick dry material is always better than blue jeans.
We provide rain pants and jackets. We recommend you wear clothing that would be appropriate for outdoor hiking, and shoes that will fit comfortably inside the space of a kayak. Dry bags are also provided for cameras and incidental items.
PICKUP FOR DOWNTOWN CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS & OTHER GUESTS: *(Cruisers Docking at Ward Cove see next paragraph!)
After disembarking your cruise ship, please proceed to the shelter at Cruise Berth 3. The green roof 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 map and photos attached make this easy to find. The walk is approximately 2-5 minutes depending on which pier you are docked. Our driver will be present 15 minutes before all departures holding a YELLOW sign that says "KETCHIKAN ZODIAC ADVENTURE."
FOR CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS ARRIVING AT THE MILL AT WARD COVE:
***This excursion DOES NOT provide transportation to and from the new dock in Ward Cove.
You will need to take the shuttle buses provided to/from downtown Ketchikan.
The shuttle will drop you off at cruise berth 4 and it’s about a 5 minute walk along the dock to meet us at berth 3. (See above instructions for berth meeting details).
After disembarking your cruise ship, please proceed to the brick building "The Mill at Ward Cove." Proceed through the building. You will need to go outside the building to find the shuttle buses to take you downtown.
Norwegian Cruise lines almost exclusively dock at Ward Cove. Guests from the Encore and the Bliss have had no issues taking our tour at 0800 or 0900 downtown using the shuttle buses from Ward Cove. Other ships/cruise lines may have longer port calls and more options for departures.
If you need assistance or are unsure about your Ketchikan itinerary please call or text Orca Cove Alaska Outdoor Adventures at 907-225-1258.
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. Some wireless users may need to enable roaming on their phone, but US wireless users should not receive roaming charges in Ketchikan.
WANT TO SPEND THE DAY WITH US?!
Some ships itineraries are in Ketchikan long enough to enjoy both our Zodiac Adventure and our E-Bike & Hiking tours in the same trip. The combo tour total dock-to-dock time is 6.5 hours from departure and allows time between tours for our smoked salmon snack along with other local & vegan options and beverages at our marina.
You can reply to your confirmation email to inquire about this option for your stop in Ketchikan or feel free to text 907-225-1272 with your questions any time.
**Guided Tour Details:**
You must sign a liability release waiver before taking a tour.
Thank you for choosing our tour. We know you’ll love it out here!
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