Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Come explore like the locals do! We get out and away from the crowds of town on our boat with the smallest tour size on the island (4 people in a mixed group of guests maximum)! Our boat & kayak tour is for anyone who ever dreamed of seeing the wilds of Alaska from the water.
With 3 full hours on the water you will see a range of marine and inter-tidal life. With our comfortable, high speed boat we aren't tied to the waters you can reach from a dock departing kayak tour.
We go where the best water and the most wildlife is on every tour. We can’t make any promises on behalf of mother nature but regularly see everything from sea stars, jellyfish, seals, and bald eagles to the occasional humpback whale, black bear, and of course the ever elusive orca!
*Max 6 guests upon group request.
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Professional local guide
Premium kayaking gear is supplied
Snacks
Contact for groups of 5 or 6
Wild Alaskan smoked salmon
Transportation by boat to and from remote kayaking destination
Weather appropriate outer layer
Base layers, please wear something warm and comfortable. At a minimum we suggest 2 layers under our paddle jackets, they are water & windproof but do not provide any insulation. Technical or quick dry materials are best but you’ll have a great time in jeans, sweatshirts, or leggings.
A brimmed hat is great for rain or shine.
Wear active footwear not big heavy boots.
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
About 10 minutes before departure time you will find us in Ketchikan at Berth 2. We will be holding an Alaska Kayak Company sign beside the Liquid Sunshine (rain) Gauge near the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau. This location can be a 1 to 15 minute walk from your cruise ship depending on where it docks in Ketchikan. If you are docking at the port of Ward Cove you will need to allow time to ride the bus to the meeting location in Ketchikan.
Traveler pickup
Ketchikan, AK 99901, USA
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cruise ship passengers, when booking please provide your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and all aboard time
Operates rain or shine
Minimum age is 7 years
Minors must be accompanied by an adult
We are glad to stow a collapsible wheelchair for guests but it cannot be used on-board.
We love to adventure with all levels of paddlers. We teach everything you need to know about having a fun, safe kayaking experience at the start of our trip.
Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions!
We are happy to accommodate groups of 6 traveling together. Please contact us so that we can arrange this for you!
If you are traveling via cruise ship please book a departure at least an hour after your arrival and allow yourself roughly an hour to re-board afterwards.
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
Regular temperature checks for staff
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
We want to keep our guests, ourselves, and the community that supports us safe and healthy. We ask that you monitor your health and to adventure with us only if you are symptom free. We hold ourselves to this same standard.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
navdipg2022
17 Aug 2022
Overall excellent experience with Alaska Kayak Company. Tim & Mary are a great team!
We loved the personal touch with the whole experience. I was able to talk to Tim prior to our arrival. Tim was all smiles when he came to receive us at the designated meeting place. The entire trip was just wonderful after that.
We had a very engaging experience with kayaking and some hiking. Tim explained the local flora and sea life, getting us close to nature.
They delivered beyond our expectation. Thank you for receiving us and then also dropping us close to our cruise ship.
U3667ZVkevint
06 Aug 2022
Mary and Tim provided an exceptional experience. From our time of booking through our meeting on the dock to an outstanding kayaking experience communication was exceptional. Our family group of four adults had what we felt to be a kayaking experience out of Ketchican that could not have been any better. We were lucky to have a rare sunny and warm day in late July. Tim and Mary's knowledge of the local waters, flora and fauna was great. Highly recommend this experience over a more crowded and "corporate" tour.
marymZ7951TL
27 Jul 2022
If you want to have a great water experience with really awesome people then this is the place! Mary and Tim were excellent guides! Very friendly and informative. If we make it back to Ketchikan we would most definitely book with them again!
This tour in
Ketchikan
is organized by
Alaska Kayak Company
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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