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Ketchikan Coastal Boat and Kayak Tour

4.8
4 reviews

Excursion Overview

Off the shores of the Tongass National Forest, you will find our floating office!

If you have ever dreamed of viewing the wilds of Alaska from the water then this boat & kayak tour is for you! Escape to the uninhabited and picturesque waters that take you to a beautiful place that's only a few nautical miles from the cruise ship docks.

Start the journey at the rain gauge and continue on a short stroll to our warm, dry small craft is harbored at Thomas Basin. There is plenty of storage space in the floating office on the boat for shopping bags and backpacks so that you can comfortably enjoy the best views of Ketchikan from the water. Let our local owners take you on their boat out of town to the kayak location.

The kayaking location will be dependent on the weather, tides, and wildlife. Get geared up in high-quality equipment and expedition-style tandem kayaks. Whether you are a first-time paddler or a seasoned veteran you will be super comfortable and stable. You'll enjoy three full hours on the water as you kayak a route along the shore of a remote Island.

Experience the amazing intertidal ecosystem from a paddle distance away in the tranquility of the Tongass National Forest coastline. There will be a chance to see everything from sea stars, jellyfish, bald eagles to the occasional humpback whale, black bear, and killer whales!

Finish the trip with a snack that consists of Alaskan smoked salmon and beverages.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • Stroll from our meeting location to our floating office
  • Bottled Water
  • Wild Alaskan smoked salmon snack
  • Gear: Rain jackets, rain pants, gloves, life vest
  • Boat tour of Ketchikan
  • Kayak tour in secluded, protected waters

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 required to book
  • Minimum age: 7 years old
  • Maximum weight: 270 lbs
  • Signed liability waiver

Duration: 3 hours (Roundtrip from cruise ship terminal.)

  • 5 minutes - stroll from the meeting location to boat
  • 45 minutes - boat tour**
  • 10 minutes - gear up
  • 5 minutes - kayak safety and instruction briefing
  • 1 hour 20 minutes - kayak tour**
  • 15 minutes - smoked salmon picnic
  • 20 minutes - return to the dock
  • **Times/order of tour operations are subject to change by operators and/or customers' requests.

Meeting Instructions:

  • This tour meets at the cruise ship terminal. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.
  • NOTICE FOR ALL PASSENGERS DOCKING AT WARD COVE:
    Norwegian guests and those docking at Ward Cove, please allow for 1 hour before beginning a tour post-arrival into Ketchikan. You must take a complimentary shuttle to downtown Ketchikan.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is limited mobility accessible. Guests must be able to take 3 to 4 uneven steps from the dock onto the transportation vessel. Guests with limited lower body mobility must have sufficient upper body strength. Required to be able to lower and lift themselves approximately 12 inches from kayak seat to swim step of the boat, on a handlebar at chest height. There is storage for collapsible wheelchairs, collapsible walkers, or crutches. No storage is available for motorized scooters. Please leave a comment during checkout if you need to utilize this storage on the tour.

Refund Policy:

  • You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
  • Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

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Guest Reviews

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Thomas C

On Jul 2024

Great time! Would highly recommend!

Jennifer G

On Jul 2024

Our boating and kayak excursion was terrific! Tim, our guide, led us to some beautiful sites around the islands of Ketchikan. The rain gear was clean and well maintained. The sea kayaks were in great shape and easy to maneuver. It did rain while we were kayaking but the weather was warm enough that it did not hamper the sites of the area. Loved it!

POLIANG L

On Jun 2023

kayaking is fun, the equipment are well maintained and we get to row around couple small islands. Eagle is easy to spot, we do see some whale and sea lion but it's pretty far away and only at a glance.

Margaret H

On May 2019

This was a fantastic tour. Mary and Tim were great. We had such a lovely time and were looked after well. Tim was very knowledgeable and skilled. I was a little nervous about sea kayaking but it was great.

$190.80

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$190.80

Duration: 3 hours

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Duration: 3 hours



Minimum of 2 Required to Book

Passenger (7+): $190.80

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