Ketchikan Alaskan Kayaking and Wildlife Adventure

Howdy!
My name is Tim.

I love to take new people exploring on the ocean to share what I love about where I live.
My tour is designed to see the wilds of Alaska from the water and not from the window of a van. Think salt spray, not gift shops.

With 3 full hours on the water you will see a range of marine and inter-tidal life. Unlike a dock launched kayak tour I don’t have a firmly set route. The Huckleberry (the cabined vessel in the photos) allows us the mobility to find the best water, wind, and wildlife of the day.

After leaving Ketchikan, I will get you geared and lower the tandem kayaks off the boat and into the water. Then we will paddle some beautiful uninhabited, Alaskan coastline together! I strive to make sure that the tour stays accessible regardless of your experience level.

After the paddle we will return to the Huckleberry for a snack. The cruise back into town is fast, comfortable, and guaranteed to get you there in plenty of time to catch your cruise ship!

Meeting Point

Ketchikan Visitors Bureau

131 Front St, Ketchikan, AK 99901, USA

Arriving in the Port of Ketchikan, you will find Tim, at Berth 2, holding an Alaska Kayak Company sign, beside the Liquid Sunshine Gauge.
Folks arriving from the Port of Ward Cove will need to allow time to shuttle into Ketchikan.

What's included:

• Professional local guide
• Premium kayaking gear is supplied
• Contact for groups of 5 or 6
• Wild Alaskan smoked salmon
• Transportation by boat to and from remote kayaking destination
• Weather appropriate outer layer

Not included:

• 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.

What to expect:

131 Front St

Howdy!
My name is Tim.

I love to take new people exploring on the ocean to share what I love about where I live.
My tour is designed to see the wilds of Alaska from the water and not from the window of a van. Think salt spray, not gift shops.

With 3 full hours on the water you will see a range of marine and intertidal life. Unlike a dock launched kayak tour I don’t have a firmly set route. The Huckleberry (the cabined vessel in the photos) allows us the mobility to find the best water, wind, and wildlife of the day.

After leaving Ketchikan, and dropping anchor, I will get you geared up in high quality equipment and lower the tandem kayaks off the boat and into the water. These tandems are made to be friendly to a first time paddler and a seasoned veteran will appreciate their responsiveness. I strive to make sure that the tour stays accessible regardless of your experience level.

After the paddle we will return to the Huckleberry for a snack. The cruise back into town is fast, comfortable, and guaranteed to get you there in plenty of time to catch your cruise ship!