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Southeast Exposure Outdoor Adventure Center
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Southeast Exposure Ketchikan - Kayaking, Zipline & Zodiac Boat Tours. Welcome to Southeast Exposure. We started taking Kayaking Tours in 1986 from our home in downtown Ketchikan. Kayaks soon took over the yard. In 2005 we moved our operation north to beautiful Clover Pass, three miles from the end of the road. The protected waters here are dotted with evergreen islands. To realize our dream of having a zipline course and move the kayak tours away from the floatplanes, large boats, wind and the noise of the waters of downtown, we purchased an estate and started to renovate and add. We built a zipline course with 8 lines in the big cedars and installed transition elements as well as a zipline that zooms down to an ocean platform. We also installed an optional climbing wall with stairs to climb to the top platform. We support our Tatoosh Islands and Misty Fiords kayak tours with three vessels: Two 24’ Rigid Hulled inflatables (RIBs) and a 24’ landing craft. Our Zodiac Boatman Tour features three custom built 14’ rigid hulled boats. The kayak fleet would never fit anywhere in our two previous locations. What will you see out here in Clover Pass? Islands ringed by protected waters Seals, sea lions, eagles, intertidal life, jumping salmon, deer and possibly orcas on the hunt and transiting humpback whales.
Ketchikan, Alaska
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Boat Tours
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Shea C
1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Family
You must go sign up for a kyaking tour with Benji arounf the Tatoosh Islands.
We headed out on the sunny day never expecting to see whales but oh how were were surprised. Our guide Benji mentioned the whales had moved out of this area and not likely to see any whales this day in early September. We started to head towards the first island to get a closer look at a pair of bald eagles when we quickly realized were in the presence (3-miles across the open water) magnificent humpback whales. It was a family of whales teaching their young to "bubble-net" feed and it was the most beautiful and fascinating to watch it for more than an hour. Our guide was very informative, teaching the group of exactly how the whales bubble-net feed, which is fascinating. Benji always had our safety top of mind as the whales made their way across the open waters, heading directly for our area. We were able to watch the whales for more than an hour. We thought Benji was our lucky charm for sure since we also were able to get up close to a few seals (what I refer to as sea puppies) swimming around a little rock island. It was the most magical thing I think I will ever experience.
We headed out on the sunny day never expecting to see whales but oh how were were surprised. Our guide Benji mentioned the whales had moved out of this area and not likely to see any whales this day in early September. We started to head towards the first island to get a closer look at a pair of bald eagles when we quickly realized were in the presence (3-miles across the open water) magnificent humpback whales. It was a family of whales teaching their young to "bubble-net" feed and it was the most beautiful and fascinating to watch it for more than an hour. Our guide was very informative, teaching the group of exactly how the whales bubble-net feed, which is fascinating. Benji always had our safety top of mind as the whales made their way across the open waters, heading directly for our area. We were able to watch the whales for more than an hour. We thought Benji was our lucky charm for sure since we also were able to get up close to a few seals (what I refer to as sea puppies) swimming around a little rock island. It was the most magical thing I think I will ever experience.
Written September 7, 2023
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Jamie B
Wylie, TX16 contributions
Jul 2021
My husband and I did this tour on 7/19 and it was just the two of us. Jared picked us up at our hotel since we flew in and were not on a cruise. A lot of other companies cancelled our tours since there were no cruise ships and we did not mean their minimum occupancies. I found these guys and booked with them directly and am so glad we did. It was the best excursion/experience we did. Since it was just my husband and I, Jared took us on a different route than normal. We got to zip up the coastline and go see the Oyster Farm, and some pretty magical bays and inlets. Jared made sure we knew what we were doing with our boat and then just let us follow him at speed. He would stop to point out seals, deer, and eagles. Even though we didn't see a bear (he tried his hardest to find them) he did give us a lot of infomation about Ketchikan and the surrounding wilderness. He picked us some wild salmonberries that were very tasty. We were lucky enough to have a sunny day and gorgeous weather. Had we had longer than a week in town we probably would have booked this tour again and asked for Jared specifically.
Written July 25, 2021
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Dawn V
Winter Park, CO6 contributions
Jun 2022
We met Rainy and her husband who geared us up for a fantastic up close and personal encounter with Orcas. We were outfitted in wet gear suits and boarded a 4 person zodiak..think heavy duty blow up boats with motors…sturdy boats ! We were sight seeing along the way until we arrived in a peaceful cove with two pods of orcas. We floated in the peaceful beautiful natural setting until they swam closer and we got to observe them while they fed. We were always safe, completely comfortable and dry. It was one of the most fun things we did on our Alaskan adventure.
I highly recommend it!
Dawn VF
I highly recommend it!
Dawn VF
Written July 4, 2022
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Margaret M
2 contributions
Aug 2022
We had are great time on our zip line adventure. The guides were very knowledge and entertaining. We zip to 6-7 platforms, 2 which were over water. They also had an obstacle coarse between one the platforms that was great fun even though it was challenging. We'd highly recommend it for those people who are adventurous and enjoy the outdoors.
Written August 15, 2022
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Neil
Hudson, NH1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Family
We took the motor boat tour with Rainy. It was a great way to see the area, we had a lot of fun and Rainy did a great job coaching us on driving the boats and giving very interesting information at several stops we made along the way. On a scale of 1 to 5 I rate both Rainy and the excursion as 10s.
Written July 31, 2022
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archie59
Colbert, WA73 contributions
Sep 2022
We have been here two times and had a wonderful time. In 2015 we choose the sea kayaking with Billy as our guide. We had such an amazing time. Whales, sealions, eagles, and loads of starfish and sea cucumbers. In 2022 we choose the ziplining adventure. Our group all said they had a great time. Our guides made such a difference. Fun, informative, and kept us all safe. We highly recommend Southeast Exposure Outdoor Adventure Center for a great experience in Alaska.
Written September 27, 2022
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plusk2021
Port Townsend, WA1 contribution
Jul 2021
This was a nice kayck adventure for two relatively inexperienced paddlers. It was safe and fun to be on the water, and my wife and I had an excellent guide to ensure we saw the wildlife and the abundant natural beauty of Alaska. I appreciated the excellent customer service as well.
Written July 13, 2021
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denisK4365KR
Ontario, Canada1 contribution
Jun 2023
Excellent and as advertised tour with a guide capable of helping beginners. We appreciated the wildlife expertise and beautiful weather during our tour of Eagle Island. Would greatly recommend this tour to experience the Alaskan ocean by kayak.
Written June 11, 2023
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423patg
Cincinnati, OH14 contributions
Jul 2023
We signed up for this tour on the recoomendation of friends. They said it was a blast. Upon arriving they were short a boat so we were not able to drive our own boat. Next, we were stopped by the USCG because they did an inspection on two of the boats. This took approximately 20 minutes limiting our time touring on the water. Not what I signed up and paid for. Disaapointed in this excursion.
Written August 6, 2023
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Stan E
Matthews, NC14 contributions
Jul 2022
Our group was searching for an activity to do in Ketchikan, and boy did we find it!
Eight of us, that ranged in age from 45 - 75, took the challenge and went zip-lining with Southeast Exposure. It didn't take long for us to overcome our nervousness because we had 2 GREAT Guides in Rainy & Keenan. They are wonderful and patient young ladies who not only made it fun, but kept us safe as well. It was a fun activity and a great way to start winding down our Alaskan Cruise. YES, we would definitely do again! Who says zipping is only for the youngsters!
Eight of us, that ranged in age from 45 - 75, took the challenge and went zip-lining with Southeast Exposure. It didn't take long for us to overcome our nervousness because we had 2 GREAT Guides in Rainy & Keenan. They are wonderful and patient young ladies who not only made it fun, but kept us safe as well. It was a fun activity and a great way to start winding down our Alaskan Cruise. YES, we would definitely do again! Who says zipping is only for the youngsters!
Written July 19, 2022
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Cruise ship docks at 2pm, could I make a 2:30pm departure? (I cannot book through ship as it doesn't offer zipline my under 90lb child can do.)
SoutheastExposure
Ketchikan, AK1 contribution
Yes! you can book a tour 30 minutes after your Ships arrival in town!
Julie_Gerard
Oakville, Canada15 contributions
Hello, do any of your rooms have showers? It sounds like they all have tubs but no showers.
caramello51
Alaska282 contributions
I don't think this operation has rooms, tubs, or showers. It is strictly kayaking, biking, and zipllining tours. I'm not sure where you got the idea it was a "hotel" type of operation?
eggbert43
1 contribution
Do you allow the use of video cameras during the zipline?
kiwikelvin
New Zealand35 contributions
Yes. They have GoPros for hire, or you can use your own
Ashleigh A
Grand Haven, Michigan, United States
Which is the most popular kayak excursion to take? My fiance and I will be going on our honeymoon and would like to see as much wildlife as possible.
Jennifer H
Cambridge17 contributions
We did the Tatoosh Islands kayak tour. The 20 minute zodiac trip took us to the island where the second guide was waiting with the kayaks. It was very quiet and serene, with beautiful views, old growth forest, sea life, and a bald eagle. We were in the national forest, so there was no development and very few boats. The Eagle Island tour doesn't appear to include the zodiac portion, so maybe you don't go so far out of the harbour. i haven't done that, so I wouldn't know for sure.
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