Adventures
Rainforest Canoe Adventure & Nature Trail
$90 Per Person (Flat Rate)3.5 hours
3.5 Hours • Must Be 40lbs or More
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Protected Coastal Waters · Tandem Sea Kayaks
Ketchikan kayaking and sea canoe tours
Ketchikan's protected waterways and temperate rainforest coastline offer premier sea kayaking. Compare guided excursions at Clover Pass (Ketchikan Kayak Co style), Orca Cove, and Tatoosh Islands featuring stable tandem kayaks, waterproof paddling gear, and eagle viewing.
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Is sea kayaking in Ketchikan suitable for beginners during a cruise stop?
Yes. Ketchikan sea kayaking tours take place in protected coastal waters, such as Clover Pass, Orca Cove, or the Pennock Island channels. Stable tandem sea kayaks with spray skirts are provided. Excursions run 3 to 3.5 hours ($145–$185/person) and include round-trip transfers from the cruise docks, rain gear, safety briefings, and frequent bald eagle and harbor seal sightings.
Kayak Rate$145–$185 / person (Tandem kayak + full gear)
Total Time3–3.5 hours (~2 hours on water paddling)
Pier Meeting PointKetchikan downtown dock pick-up directly outside gangway
All-Aboard Cushion60+ minute buffer before ship departure
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Sea kayaking in the Tongass rainforest
Protected island channels make Ketchikan kayaking calm and suitable for beginners.
Clover Pass & coastal islands ($145–$185)
3 to 3.5 hours total (approx. 2 hours paddling). Explore kelp beds, marine wildlife, and bald eagle nesting sites.
Wilderness canoe paddles
Team paddling in large stable voyageur canoes along secluded mountain lakes and rainforest bays.
Beginner-friendly gear & transfers
Includes full spray skirts, waterproof paddle jackets, life vests, and van transfers from the cruise docks.
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Adventures
Backcountry Jeep & Canoe Safari
$120 Per Person (Flat Rate)4 hours
4 Hours • Driver's Must Be 25+ • All Individuals Must Be 5+ and 50lbs or More
Adventures
Totem Bight Park & Rainforest Canoe Adventure
$124 Per Person (Flat Rate)4 hours
4 Hours • Must Be 40lbs or More
Adventures
Wilderness Sea Kayaking Adventure
$137 Per Person (Flat Rate)3 hours
3 Hours • Must Be 40lbs or More
Adventures
Orca Cove Fast Boat & Sea Kayaking Tour
$149 Per Person (Flat Rate)3 hours
$179 per Person | Ages 5+ | 3 Hours | Includes Smoked Salmon snacks/vegan snacks.
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Questions cruise passengers ask
Do I need sea kayaking experience for Ketchikan tours?+
No experience is needed. Tours use wide, ultra-stable tandem kayaks with professional safety guides providing full paddling instruction.
What wildlife can you see while kayaking in Ketchikan?+
Paddlers frequently encounter bald eagles, Pigeon Guillemots, Great Blue Herons, harbor seals, sea lions, starfish, sea anemones, and occasional humpback whales or porpoises.