TIPS FOR YOUR TOUR WITH ALASKA KAYAK COMPANY
What to Wear?
You don’t need any special gear or clothing to enjoy your adventure with Alaska Kayak Company! We provide wind/rain proof equipment of all sizes should you need it.
Please wear something warm and comfortable. At a minimum we suggest 2 layers under your jacket, our paddle jackets are water & wind proof but do not provide any insulation. A brimmed hat is great for rain or shine. Technical or quick dry materials are best but you’ll have a great time in jeans, sweatshirts, or leggings. We are exploring. so please wear active footwear. If you are hiking be sure your foot gear is something you are comfortable getting muddy/wet.
What to Bring
Bring your camera! A water proof digital camera is perfect for your trip but don’t be afraid to bring your big SLR and favorite lens or smartphone. We provide dry bags for every person on the trip. Think of these dry bags as your Alaska purse, they are water proof, they float, and should be able to hold your camera and any other small items you would like to bring with you on tour. Anything you don’t need on the water can be stored on our floating office while you enjoy your adventure.
Turn on Your Cell Phones & Check Your Clocks
Please turn on you cell phone. We have your number and we will call you if you have not arrived at our departure location on time. We may also try to contact you in the unlikely event your cruise ships schedule changes or if there are weather concerns. We also ask that you check your phone or watch time against the ship clock/local time zone. If Ketchikan is your first stop, we are an hour behind your last port of call.
Allow Time to Find Our Meeting Location in the Port of Ketchikan
Arriving in the Port of Ketchikan, you will find Tim at Berth 2 holding an Alaska Kayak Company sign beside the Liquid Sunshine Gauge. This is between the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau and a beautiful bronze sculpture called “The Rock”. This location can be a 1 to 15 minute walk from your cruise ship depending on which berth it docks at. Please allow time to find the meeting site before the tour departure. I run our trips on schedule and usually cannot hold the trip for late arrivals. If you are running behind, please give me a call at (907) 204-0402.
Ward Cove Shuttle Operations
If you are docking in the Port of Ward Cove you will need to allow a longer period of time to find us. Complimentary shuttle service starts as soon as the ship arrives and provides service between Ward Cove and Berth 4 in downtown Ketchikan, the drive takes approximately 20 minutes each direction. The last departure from Downtown Ketchikan, Berth 4 (DT) is usually 1.5 hours before your ships listed departure.
To visit downtown Ketchikan, go ashore early to catch the shuttle so that you can maximize your time in port. Buses run continuously throughout the day. Please allow at least 30 minutes to reach downtown if you have a scheduled appointment. The shuttle service departs from the far end of the Welcome Center.
Upon arrival at Berth 4, please allow 15 minutes to walk to the Berth 2 meeting location at “The Rock” sculpture.
OUR MEETING LOCATION
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