ZODIAC to ORCA'S COVE

[hogwildcruzers]

Been looking at this excursion in Ketchikan and it looks like a really cool adventure..has anybody done this and can tell me a little about it? thanks!

[gazingm42]

We looked at this as well. It concern me that we could find now reviews on it. We googled it and not hits on review or comments.

[Budget Queen]

I have kayaked here, very scenic area. But do not expect orcas, not sure why the name, in fact, overall very little wildlife other than birds.

[truthandkeidy]

I have kayaked here, very scenic area. But do not expect orcas, not sure why the name, in fact, overall very little wildlife other than birds.

 

BQ...we are booked with Southeast Sea Kayaking to go to Orca Cove on May 9th. What is the scenery like? Will we get close to any glaciers? How about seeing sea otters? Also, what are the chances for newbie kayakers, like us, to tip over?

Thanks for your response.

 

Trudy

[whale-watcher]

BQ...we are booked with Southeast Sea Kayaking to go to Orca Cove on May 9th. What is the scenery like? Will we get close to any glaciers? How about seeing sea otters? Also, what are the chances for newbie kayakers, like us, to tip over?

Thanks for your response.

 

Trudy

No glaciers here that I am aware of. We did not see otters, but were delighted to encounter a group of sealions that played around the kayaks...spyhopping and posing for pictures:) Also a nice variety of birds (eagles, loons, interesting sea ducks). The scenery is lovely. They use large and stable kayaks....you are not at all likely to tip.

[whale-watcher]

Here is a preview of the scenerey, as viewed by kayak:

[Budget Queen]

BQ...we are booked with Southeast Sea Kayaking to go to Orca Cove on May 9th. What is the scenery like? Will we get close to any glaciers? How about seeing sea otters? Also, what are the chances for newbie kayakers, like us, to tip over?

Thanks for your response.

 

Trudy

 

No glaciers, no sea otters. As already mentioned, usual sightings are some birds. It is "green" scenery, frankly, not anything real special in overall Alaska.

 

You will be given instructions on kayaking, which are easy and should prevent tipping over.