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Take a 4-hour guided kayak tour to Clover Pass, (2 -2.5 hours in the kayaks) with scheduling to fit virtually every cruise ship. This is an amazing waterway with several rainforest islands, about 15 miles north of town. Your guides will get you away from the crowds and often to better weather where you'll paddle around 3 scenic islands where dense rainforest meets the sea. The Tongass National Forest is the largest National Forest in the U.S. and surrounds Clover Pass. Most tours encounter the resident Steller sea lions, seals, bald eagles and other birds, an immense array of intertidal life, and sometimes humpback whales, orcas, porpoises and jumping salmon along the route as well. Occasionally we even see Sitka deer or black bears down at the beach.
While specific wildlife viewing cannot be guaranteed, Clover Pass is second to none for wildlife viewing near Ketchikan and our micro climate, north of town, consistently provides dryer weather and calmer waters than downtown.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Children must be at least 6 years old. There are some exceptions, so please call if you feel you qualify
No experience is necessary
Rain pants and jackets are provided
Due to the size of the kayak cockpit openings, your hip/waist size should not exceed 52 inches (137cm) as measured while seated.
Recommended that you wear clothing that would be appropriate for an outdoor hike through the forest, and footwear that will fit inside the space of a kayak. Large bulky boots or high heels are not recommended
There is a minimum of 2 people to run a tour
At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, date.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Local smoked salmon, dip, local vegan options and hot & cold beverages.
Private Transportation from the downtown Cruise Docks & the new dock at Ward Cove.
Our Guides are Locals or Professional Educators/Return Guides / No First Year Guides
Small-group tours. 6:1 guide to guest ratio.
This tour is very educational, and is about much more than just paddling a kayak. We are not in a hurry to get you from point A to B and every tour can be different. An immense amount of inter-tidal life can be on display along the rocky shorelines of Clover Pass andwe usually see plenty of sea stars, urchins, sea cucumbers, limpets, chitons, nudibranchs, etc. living in the ebb and flow of the tide, just waiting for you to pull out your camera. Our guides are incredibly knowledgeable and love taking the time to show you the different critters, what they're doing, and how they're interacting. Our typical paddling route features a small island that is host to a large bald eagles nest whose residents have eaglets every summer. Watching the fledglings grow up and learn to fly is a highlight of our summers here. Depending on the weather and the wildlife we can paddle around as many as 3 small islands per tour. But when the Whales show up or the Sea Lions are feeding they do a pretty good job of dictating the tour route and pace. Private transportation from our downtown office across from the cruise docks is provided and excellent rain gear is provided if needed that day. After gearing up and a quick lesson, you'll board your kayak and your nature viewing will begin.The total tour time is 4 hours dock-to-dock with 2 to 2.5 hours on the water for most groups. Both hot and cold refreshments and a local smoked salmon snack are prepared for when you return from paddling. Our relaxed pace and small groups mean we're not just rushing you into the van as soon as you hit the dock. Eco-tours are limited to 12 guests per departure with a 6:1 guide to guest ratio. Sometimes we are all out on the water watching something fantastic and stay together, other times the group split into two seperate tours on the water. We're flexible. Private party tours for up to 20 guests are sometimes available upon request. You'll be paddling tandem sit-inside kayaks for their roominess and stability. No swimming on this tour.
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Danette J,
28 thg 7, 2025
- Viator
We had a fantastic time. Xack and Chris were excellent tour guides , with great stories. We saw sea lions, bald eagles held starfish and much more. It was fun, interesting and personal. Highly recommend this excursion.
Andrea E,
24 thg 7, 2025
- Viator
Our guides were so helpful and prepared. We had never sea kayaked, and we had no problem keeping up. We saw harbor seals, sea stars, and bald eagles. We loved it. Thanks!
Stacey A,
24 thg 7, 2025
- Viator
Dana, our guide, was phenomenal! She was so knowledgeable and we learned a lot while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Also, Forrest was very responsive during booking. Very well-run tour!
Lori H,
21 thg 7, 2025
- Viator
We had the most amazing day with our guide Sophia! The weather was perfect, and we were the only two on our tour. We saw seals, whales, eagles, a sea lion, and held a starfish. Pick up at the cruise dock was a breeze, and they dropped us off at Creek Street afterwards so we could explore there. This was one of my favorite excursions we did on our cruise. We highly recommend!
Lizbeth M,
21 thg 7, 2025
- Viator
The place where they take you to Kayak is so beautiful, has little islands everywhere and lots of sea life and birds. Scenery is breathtaking. The guides Dana and Sophie were amazing they made the trip so much fun and also know very much about the animals and interesting facts about Alaska. Thank you so much
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