Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Eagle Island Sea Kayaking

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Itinerary

1. Your adventure starts with a van ride to the north end of Ketchikan to beautiful Clover Pass. You will be welcomed and led down to our waterfront facility and introduced to your tandem kayak and get a safety briefing from your guide.

2. You'll quickly gain confidence as you paddle to Eagle Island. The protected waters of Clover Pass provide us with the opportunity to really enjoy the tranquil setting of the Tongass National Forest.

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 450 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5We were fortunate to have...

  We were fortunate to have scheduled this in September, despite coming from a 4,000 passenger ship. Our kayak journey consisted of the four of us and a guide. We traversed a seaway, circled an island, saw eagles, seals, and tidal creatures. We had learned and continuous information from our very amenable guide, Lucy. It was a morning well-spent.

  David_MSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Perfect kayak tour in and around Eagle Island

  Our original tour was scheduled through the cruise line but it was cancelled. Then we found it on Viator. The morning of, we called at 6:45 for the tour starting at 7:30. They informed us that it was changed to 10, but, they were willing to pick us up still at Ward Cove. The bus driver was vert friendly. Brendon was an amazingly knowledgeable guide. He pointed out the ea urchants, star fish, eagles, sea lions, sea cucumbers, harbor seals and mink. It was Sept. In Ketchikan, 60 deg and sunny, low tide, clear, and calm. What a fantastic experience.

  Douglas_RSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5An Outstanding Excursion - A+ Experience

  We booked this excursion in Ketchikan because it seemed to offer the best value for money and was exactly what we were looking for—and it did not disappoint! We had a beautiful, unseasonably warm day for our kayaking experience on Saturday, September 5. After disembarking from the Disney Wonder, a small bus picked our group of seven up and took us to Ward Cove, where we transferred to a RIB for the trip to the Tatoosh Islands. Our guide, Liam, was outstanding. Before setting out in our kayaks, he asked about everyone's experience level and went over safety procedures and familiarization with the kayaks. He was engaging, knowledgeable and very informative about the area, sharing lots of interesting facts along the way. We kayaked around the islands for approximately two hours in wonderfully calm water. This was definitely one of the highlights of our cruise. I highly recommend this excursion!

  countdown6September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Jess and Jessica were...

  Jess and Jessica were very helpful and knowledgeable. They helped us get in our kayaks and we just had a great time. We did paddle across the bay and went along the coast and around an island. We saw lots of sea life starfish and sea lions. Then it was really cool getting up close to the eagles. We are active 65 + people and it was just right for us. We met near the visitor center on the pier at Ketchikan Jess was great.

  Scott_BSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Wonderful kayaking experience

  We had fabulous guides…Summer and Rusty. They gave excellent guidance about the kayaks, and provided us with interesting information about the area and the eagles. Both were warm, engaging, and entertaining…the best.

  PMC813September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Excellent guided kayaking adventure around Eagle Island

  My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our kayaking adventure while in Ketchican during an Alaskan cruise. The admission was $139 per person and included transportation to and from the pier to the Southeast Exposure Outdoor Adventure Center. The bus driver gave a cheerful and informative commentary about the area, pointing out historical tid bits and local sites. At the center, which is a locally owned and operated business with multiple generations working there, we were met by Jesse, who geared us up and provided clear safety instructions. We all had tandem plastic kayaks and Jesse led us around the inlet where we saw sea lions, eagles, sea stars, various trees, and enjoyed the incredible beauty of the area. We kayaked over to and around Eagle Island before heading back to the dock. The kayak portion of the trip was approximately an hour. A bus was waiting to drive us back afterwards to meet our cruise ship. The outing was well organized and our guide, as well as bus drivers were friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this excursion!

  N596KCsarahsSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Ketchikan

• Its from-price is 70% below the median of the 135 experiences we list in Ketchikan.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 11 of 135.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Ketchikan

Ketchikan, in the Alaska Panhandle, is a rainy fishing town of stilted boardwalks and totem poles, set among the forests and fjords of the Inside Passage.

Ketchikan clings to the shore of Revillagigedo Island in Southeast Alaska, squeezed between steep forested hills and the water of the Inside Passage. Houses and boardwalks stand on stilts above Ketchikan Creek, where Creek Street, a lane of old buildings on pilings, once formed the red-light district. The town calls itself the salmon capital of the world, and the creek fills with spawning salmon in late summer.

Top-ranked sights in Ketchikan: Tongass National Forest, Creek Street, Saxman Native Village.

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