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Orca Cove Sea Kayaking: Small-Group Wilderness Tour with Local Snacks
4.9
309 Ratings
Ketchikan
Escape the crowds and kayak in the wilderness of Alaska with Orca Cove Sea Kayaking. Enjoy local snacks and beverages on this small-group guided tour.
Escape the crowds and kayak in the wilderness of Alaska with Orca Cove Sea Kayaking. Enjoy local snacks and beverages on this small-group guided tour.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 8G3G+JF Mountain Point - 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…
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8G3G+JF Mountain Point - 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.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Life Jackets, Waterproof Jackets, waterproof Bibs and Pogies
- Drybags for guest cameras etc.
- Smoked salmon, dip, hummus, crackers veggies, hot & cold beverages
- Alcoholic beverages
- Local taxes
- Professional guide
- Life Jackets, Waterproof Jackets, waterproof Bibs and Pogies
- Drybags for guest cameras etc.
- Smoked salmon, dip, hummus, crackers veggies, hot & cold beverages
- Alcoholic beverages
- Local taxes
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Bring a cap, warm hat, scarf or neck buff.
- Gratuities
- Bring a cap, warm hat, scarf or neck buff.
Additional Information
This intimate, guided sea kayaking and boat tour through Alaskan wilderness is ideal for anyone with ambitions of kayaking in Alaska. Stay away from the city’s hustle and bustle (with a maximum of 6 guests per tour) and dedicate the duration of your tour to the ocean. We provide roundtrip boat transfer from downtown Ketchikan to Orca Cove. Journey…
This intimate, guided sea kayaking and boat tour through Alaskan wilderness is ideal for anyone with ambitions of kayaking in Alaska. Stay away from the city’s hustle and bustle (with a maximum of 6 guests per tour) and dedicate the duration of your tour to the ocean. We provide roundtrip boat transfer from downtown Ketchikan to Orca Cove. Journey through forest-drenched islands and guarded coves via sea kayak, with entertaining and well-informed guides. Satiate your hunger with a range of local smoked salmon, hummus, and other bite-sized snacks accompanied by warm refreshments or a chilled Alaskan beer prior to your boat ride back to town.
- 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
Location
420 Water St
Water Street
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."
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(309 Ratings)
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E1512ndrachelt
Aug 10, 2025
Beyond wonderful time! - First, we cannot thank Devin (the owner) enough for making our booking process work so well with a complicated time change request right out the gate. Also, we were celebrating my son’s 10th birthday, and we could not have had a more magical time. Our guide was David, who was so fun to be with and great with my kids. We saw awesome wildlife and had a great time. Words can’t describe how touched we were that Devin had a cake waiting for us on the boat when we returned, and the whole team sang happy birthday and celebrated with my son. We were so touched, and my son was thrilled. There are good people in this world - thank you so much for making this so special, Devin!
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Shelleykaye
Aug 5, 2025
It was a very beautiful wet and rainy day in the cove. - It was a beautiful wet and rainy day in the cove. The water was calm and beautiful with minimal wind. My Mom and I ended up with a private guide. We enjoyed the peaceful surroundings and good conversation. We were able to stay mostly dry and warm with the great equipment they supplied us. We had a slow and calm paddle for about 1.5 hours about 2 miles. I highly recommend this tour if you want to see a beautiful cove and enjoy a peaceful paddle no matter the weather.
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P8224wgmaureenm
Jul 30, 2025
Fun Day on the water! - We had a really nice time! The fast boat and the Kayaks were super fun! The water was calm and beautiful, perfect for a paddle! And the little snack was great! Fun Day!
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A9525yxbriang
Jul 26, 2025
Unforgettable Alaskan Experience - We had a fantastic time on the fast boat and kayaking tour at Orca Cove! Lucas, our guide, was friendly and knowledgeable, sharing great insights about Ketchikan and the surrounding area.
A major highlight was when our boat captain, Devon, spotted a whale and got us close enough to watch it feed—absolutely incredible! The entire experience was peaceful and beautiful, exactly what we were looking for in Alaska.
We were also impressed by how the staff handled our tight cruise schedule, even making calls to ensure we got back on time. Highly recommend this tour!!!
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Natalie
Jul 25, 2025
Orca Cove Sea Kayaking Has It Dialed In! - We had a great time sea kayaking with Lukas! Beautiful setting in a remote cove. We especially enjoyed being in such a small group. Highly recommend!
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Ryan
Jul 19, 2025
Amazing value - Such an amazing experience! I own a kayak company, and this tour is such an amazing value! They need to be charging more. The entire experience was 5 star.
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Bonniebh4129gb
Jul 19, 2025
If you don't do anything else in Alaska...do this! - We had the best time! We were blessed with great weather, but also had amazing guides that were super knowledgeable and organized. From the moment we checked in to the moment we were dropped off, we felt safe and taken care of.
This was my favorite excursion on our 7-day Alaskan cruise.
I could not recommend this enough!
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Amanda_b
Jul 14, 2025
Perfect excursion! - The absolute best thing we did on our Alaska cruise. Our tour guide David was amazing with our kids and super patient, we kayaked no less than 30 feet from a pod of orcas and it was a once in a lifetime experience. He pointed out awesome sights and got starfish for the kids to hold, it was so well run and every part of the trip was enjoyable! The snacks at the end were just perfect.
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Kiley_b
Jul 14, 2025
Highlight of our Vacation - The owner was very accommodating when weather got bad but we were able to go to another area to kayak. The guides (Lukas and David) were amazing. Knowledgeable, fun, took us to see various places, etc. We saw a waterfall up and close, eagles, whales, sea lions. They had a great snack after which was great, as we ended up kayaking a little longer than typical of the excursion. Overall, highly recommend!
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Jessie_l
Jul 18, 2025
Not worth the price - In a 3 hour excursion, only ~1 hour was actually spent on the kayaks and we felt rushed the whole time. We were paddling 95% of the time and didn't have any real time to stop and enjoy the scenery. Our guide was nice but net loud and talked the entire time, often about his personal life and past. The goal for us was to get out into nature and enjoy the sounds and relax. That's not what this tour was. Everyone else in our group loved it, though so it just depends on what you're looking for. We came back 5 mins late apparently and were rushed onto the boat to leave without any real time for the salmon snacks and beer everyone raves about. No whales as of mid July 2025 but I understand they can't control that.
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