Orca's Cove Kayaking

Excellent Tour
October 20, 2018
Would do this tour again and again. Beautiful warm weather and so many animals, whales, seals, eagles. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.
Reviewer: bb
5 Stars
Lovely Orca's Cove Kayaking
September 18, 2018
My husband and I loved this excursion. We really enjoyed being one of only three kayaks, The guide was amazing and friendly and it was absolutely beautiful. We did not see any wildlife unfortunately, but the guide made it clear there was no guarantee. I would definitely recommend this excursion.
Reviewer: Debra Captain
5 Stars
Lovely kayaking
September 17, 2018
This was the best excursion of my Alaska trip. From the pilot of the motor boat that took us to the cove, to the crew of the cabin cruiser that kept the kayaks, to the delicious snack of locally smoked salmon (Orcas Cove Select), and especially to our guide, everything was professional, friendly, and fun. The kayaking was good exercise but not overly strenuous, the coastline was beautiful, and the eagles plentiful. Our guide pointed out an ancient pictograph, and he explained it well.
Reviewer: Katherine C King
5 Stars
Fun day excursion
August 13, 2018
We had a wonderful excursion at Orca's Cove kayaking. Everything was very smooth from meeting at the visitor's center to transporting out to the cove. Amber was our guide - she was very knowledgeable and friendly. Bella was the floating 'home base' captain and she made us feel right at home. The both had amazing local knowledge and were happy to answer questions. The scenery was beautiful. This is a great excursion for those wanting a bit of adventure!
Reviewer: Michele
5 Stars
kayaking
August 29, 2017
Loved the kayaking. Rebecca was the guide great gal. I could have stayed out all day and then some. Saw lots of bald eagles, sea stars, and sea lions. What a great morning.
Reviewer: robin franco
5 Stars
Orca's Cove Kayaking
August 22, 2017
I thoroughly enjoyed this excursion. Orca's Cove is beautiful, and the staff was great.
Reviewer: Kelly
5 Stars
Kayaking
August 03, 2017
Loved the kayak experience on Orca's cove. The guide was fantastic, and the beauty of the area was in abundance.
Reviewer: Tom Antram
5 Stars
Orca's Cove Kayaking
July 22, 2017
The tour guide was nice and knowledgeable. It is cool that we saw some special sea creatures during this activity.
Reviewer: Yao-Chi Chen
5 Stars
Outstanding Excursion!
July 05, 2017
Loved this excursion! Jack did an awesome job showing us around Orca's Cove in kayaks. Loved that our tour was just our family of 4. We saw a ton of wildlife-- several humpbacks, starfish, seal, deer, mink, eagles....the list goes on. We have done many excursions of this type in the Caribbean, but this tour goes down as our favorite. Would highly recommend!
Reviewer: Sharon
5 Stars
Amazing....and small group
November 27, 2016
My favorite excursion of our Alaska trip!! Maximum group size is 6 and the most amazing scenery. Calm water, up close to the shore where we saw sea urchins, sea stars of all colors, eagles, sea cucumbers and more. Seals popped up to check us out multiple times, fish jumped out of the water, even saw a hump back whale on the boat ride over to the cove. Absolutely amazing scenery and you feel like your group is the only one out there. Love love the smoked salmon snack at the end. Ordered a case once I got home. Thank you for a great time Rebekka!!!
Reviewer: Theresa Bergman
5 Stars
Orca's Cove
November 23, 2016
We were met right on time in front of our ship and taken to the dock. The guides were very friendly and informative and the scenery was awesome! The kayaks were two-person kayaks and were very easy to maneuver. Afterwards, we enjoyed some smoked salmon (best I've ever had!) before heading back. I would definitely recommend this trip.
Reviewer: Sue
5 Stars
Peace & Tranquility
November 20, 2016
This was our first shore excursion of the cruise and we were blessed with beautiful sunny weather. Not only that, but it was just the two of us with our guide, Angela. She was so patient and informative. During the transfer from Ketchikan to Orca's Cove we saw a mother and calf whale make their dive. Other than that the wildlife was not exactly abundant, apart from a seal and a couple of sea-lions, but the scenery was gorgeous and the clear waters made viewing of starfish, sea cucumbers, etc, a pleasure. The exercise was not too strenuous but a light snack of smoked salmon at the end was welcome. A very pleasant few hours - over all too soon.
Reviewer: Nigel Espley
5 Stars
Excellent time
November 14, 2016
This was the best excursion we had on our cruise. Our guide was friendly and helpful, very knowledgeable and genuinely interested in his guests. The scenery was beautiful and we were able to see a lot of wildlife up close & personal. And the salmon treat at the end was the perfect way to end.
Reviewer: Barbara B. Johnson
5 Stars
Kayaking in ketchaken
November 01, 2016
What fun! My family enjoyed our time on this excursion. We held all sorts of sea creatures including sea cucumbers and moon jellyfish. My 9 yrs. old couldn't get enough.
Reviewer: Serena Nyikes
5 Stars
Wish I could give 6 stars
November 01, 2016
Beautiful landscape and our guide Clay, made it extra special!
Reviewer: Anonymous
5 Stars
Kayaking
August 09, 2016
This was awesome! My husband is an experienced kayaker, I am not. But, it was a great experience for us both. The small group (4 people) was really a bonus. The staff, from meeting point to return delivery, was organized, attentive and knowledgeable. We would highly recommend this company.
Reviewer: Robbie & Elliott Levine
5 Stars
Breathtaking!!
May 31, 2016
Such an enjoyable experience!
Reviewer: Mtnmover&law8904
5 Stars
Great trip out
July 30, 2015
This was a lovely way to spend a day in complete contrast to the large cruise ship we were on. There was not too much wildlife out on the day, but the scenery and weather was lovely. Anna, our guide new her stuff, and the salmon at the end was really tasty. A great day out.
Reviewer: Helen & Jim
4 Stars
Outstanding !!!
September 20, 2014
This was the highlight of our Alaskan cruise. We were the only people on the tour. We went to a cove and were all alone in the the amazing alaskan landscape. Low tide let us see many starfish, mink, eagles, and sea lion. The guide and owner of the company were so friendly and welcoming. I would do this tour again and again.
Reviewer: Button
5 Stars
Fabulous Kayaking Adventure!
July 14, 2014
This was a fantastic kayaking tour! Part of the reason I chose this tour is that they said they kept their groups small...in fact, ours was private. It was just our family of 3 and our guide!! We greally got to experience the beauty of Ketchikan close-up. Everyone connected with this tour, was knowledgable and experienced. We especially loved our tour guide Megan. Her knowledge of the ecology of the area and Alaska history, made the trip most memorable. Enjoyable for both parents and teen!!
Reviewer: CodyQH
5 Stars
Stunning break away from the crowd!
September 22, 2013
The staff were so helpful and kind, they made this adventure very pleasant and added to the breathtaking experience. They were welcoming and gracious. We saw starfish, eagles, salmon, mink and seals! Great fun!
Reviewer: Gma Diane
5 Stars
Excellent adventure
September 08, 2013
This was a wonderful excursion. I felt safe at all times, and never once worried about any danger. Our tour guide, Megan, was interesting, knowledgeable, and a pure delight. I recommend this adventure.
Reviewer: Courtney
4 Stars
BEST OF THE TRIP
August 08, 2013
This was by far one of the highlights of the trip!! This was a small group and a great chance to get away from the crowds. The guide was great and knew the area well. The guide took photos of us and showed us some great ""off the path"" locations. We saw Eagles, Star Fish and Jelly Fish. We may have seen a seal but I was not fast enough to turn and see it. After the trip was done we went back to have Salmon, crackers and cheese. This was set up GREAT and the food was delicious, heads and shoulders above some of the bigger more expensive things we did later on the trip. In short this is a must! And this company was awesome!
Reviewer: 3dog life
5 Stars
It's amazing to hear a sea lion exhale!!
June 13, 2013
James, our guide, added humor and knowledge to enhance our experience. After our kayak tour they provided a wonderful snack of smoked salmon and warm drinks. No detail was left to chance. I'd go again if I had the opportunity!
Reviewer: Grandmadeux
5 Stars
Best of Ketchikan
July 01, 2012
Everything about this excursion was perfect. We had a beautiful morning, perfect weather for kayaking. Our guide Maria and Captain Gillian Edwards were very personable and knowledgeable about the local sea life and culture of Ketchikan. With just 3 couples on the tour it made the experience very enjoyable and relaxing....like we had our own personal guide. This excursion was the highlight of our Alaska experience. Would love to return to Ketchikan to see more.
Reviewer: Karen B
5 Stars
Paddled our way into our hearts
September 04, 2011
The family had fun on this excursion. That said, the experience wasn't quite what we expected (though at no fault of the operator). The conditions on the water were great, and the equipment and care were top-notch. We greatly appreciated the intimate tour group size and had a ball paddling on the water. For 3 of our crew, this was their first sea kayak experience. Have no doubt - this is sea kayaking, not lake or lagoon kayaking, but the water was calm and the operator was very accommodating. Our guide shared her love of the water and of the land openly. The one disappointment we had was the relative lack of wildlife we encountered on the excursion - we entered into it expecting to encounter whales, dolphins, and such. They stayed away that day, though we did see a mink, an eagle, sea stars (a COMPLETE surprise), and plenty of salmon. The lack of marine encounters isn't the fault of the tour operator, though - they have no control over Ma Nature. In spite of that, we all had a great and memorable once-in-a-lifetime experience. The salmon served to us after paddling was some of the BEST we've ever had! Thanks for a fun time.
Reviewer: The Mickey Moosers
4 Stars
Great Paddle
July 05, 2011
Great for beginners. Paddle was not too stenuous and a lot of fun. Off the beaten path from the rest of the cruise folks.
Reviewer: Scuba Steve
5 Stars
best excursion af the best vacation
September 10, 2010
I have been kayaking for several years but my neices and nephews that went with me were newbees. We all had a very good time. Our guide showed us and taught us about the area wildlife. The pictures that we got kayaking were the best of all the places that we went.
Reviewer: zenson
4 Stars
Low Tide Beauty
June 09, 2010
Low tide showed the beauty of the sea life hanging on the rocks. Very easy and relaxing with some of the best smoked salmon we ever tasted. Staff was very friendly and informative.
Reviewer: Mitch
4 Stars