Introduction

Southeast Sea Kayaks is owned and operated by Greg Thomas his wife, Gillian and their 2 year old twin sons, Clancy and Declan. As a small, independent, local Ketchikan company, we love to share our passion for kayaking and the wilderness and wildlife around our island town. The company is dedicated to offering exceptional sea kayaking for everyone who visits or lives in Ketchikan. Our Orcas Cove and Pennock Paddle trips offer an alternative to the mass marketed cruise ship tours. You don't have to be an expert, or even have paddled a kayak before to come on our guided trips. We love taking people on their first kayaking adventure and we have years of experience at making it fun and comfortable. For more experienced kayakers, our kayak rentals, transport and outfitting services provide the tools for a "trip of a lifetime" in the Misty Fjords National Monument or other great paddling destinations near Ketchikan.

Greg Thomas has spent more of his life on the water than land. As President of the Underwater Research Group in Sydney he dived with Jacques Cousteau and many other pioneers of the diving industry. A chemist by profession, Greg's talent for the chemisty of the metal plating industry brought him to St Louis and life in corporate America. A desire for a new adventure took Greg to Alaska where he settled in Ketchikan to start Southeast Sea Kayaks. Greg's other passion is his guitar and he is often heard singing and story telling around Southeast Alaska. Greg is a USCG licensed 100 ton Master and captains the MV Sea Spree. He is often assisted by his 2 year old twin sons and deckhands in training, Clancy and Declan.

Gillian also came to Ketchikan to escape corporate life. She thought being a sea kayak guide in Alaska sounded like about the best job imaginable. She began her career as a guide paddling big groups for a cruise line company tour but was quickly won over to the Southeast Sea Kayaks way of paddling and has been the company's operations manager ever since. Gillian is a mother of twins and a USCG licensed 50 ton Master. She captains the MV Jessie May for Misty Fjord Day trips, overnights and transports..

To talk directly with us call toll free number 1- 800-287-1607, fax us at 1-907-247-9257, or email paddle@kayakketchikan.com

Southeast Sea Kayaks is a member in
good standing with the following organizations

The Trade Association of Paddlesports
Chamber of Commerce	Ketchikan Visitor's Bureau	Alaska Travel Industry Assoc.