Kayak Rentals
Ketchikan and Misty Fjords are a kayakers' paradise. If you want to visit the Misty Fjords National Monument, please check out our Misty Fjords Trip Recommendations for ideas then explore our trip planning page and download the PDF form of the Misty Fjords Planner.
Southeast
Sea Kayaks rents single and double kayaks. Our kayaks are top quality and in excellent condition - we rent the kayaks that we love to paddle! Kayak rentals include paddles, spray skirts,
life vests, paddle floats, bilge pumps. Rental price includes put-in at our downtown dock. We also offer water taxi service and road transport for kayaks and kayakers. Our kayak rentals are ideal for day trips, overnight camping trips and taking into the Misty Fjords. We do not rent kayaks by the hour or half day.
Renters must be have sea kayaking experience and competent self-rescue skills. |
|
2010
Rental Rates $US per day
|
Rental Per Day (+ 6% City Sales Tax)
|
1
- 5 Days |
6+
Days |
| Fiberglass/Thermoform
Double Kayak |
$59 |
$50 |
| Fiberglass/Thermoform
Single Kayak |
$49 |
$40 |
| Plastic Single
Kayak |
$45 |
$35 |
| Drysuits |
$15 |
$10 |
| Bear Proof
Food Boxes |
$3 |
$3 |
| Dry Bags |
$1 |
$1 |
| Rubber Boots |
$3 |
$3 |
Where to Start Planning
Check out our trip recommendations and trip planning pages. A PDF version of our Misty Fjords Planner is available online but most people will also need the USFS Map of Revillagigedo and Misty Fjords which is available as part of the Misty Fjords Planning Package which includes the map, tide tables and a 30 page booklet about sea kayaking Misty Fjords.
Reservations and Deposits for Kayak Rentals
We keep a credit card number on file as a damage deposit for rental kayaks. All damaged or lost equipment is the responsibility of the renter and will be charged at replacement cost. Reservations require a 50% deposit at the time of booking. The other 50% will be charged 14 days prior to the rental. The 50% deposit is non refundable for cancellations inside of 30 days. Cancellations outside of 30 days are refundable less a 3% cancellation fee. Renters must sign a waiver and file a float plan with us. No refunds are given for early returns of rental equipment.
Rental Kayaks and Gear
We rent quality boats from Current Designs, Necky, Delta Kayaks and Pacific Watersports. Some examples of our kayaks and their specifications are listed below. Our single fiberglass and Thermoform kayaks are Current Designs' Solstices, Solstice GTS, Solstice GTXL; Pacific Watersports' Ospreys and Delta 17 and 18.5 Expedition. Our double fiberglass kayaks are Current Designs Libra XTs. Our single plastic kayaks are Current Designs Storms, Squalls, Sirroccos, Squamishes and Necky Eskias. We try to match paddlers to the best kayak for their size and ability. Renters may request a particular kayak and we will do our very best to honor the request. We also have 2 Nigel Dennis Romany Explorers available by request. Our paddles are are by Werner and Current Designs.
Plastic
Single Kayaks
Storm from Current Designs
Fibreglass
Single Kayak
Solstice GTH and Solstice GT XL from Current Designs
Fibreglass
Double Kayak
Libra from Current Designs
Kayak |
Length |
Width |
Weight |
Cockpit |
Volume |
| Storm |
17' |
24" |
64 lbs. |
32.5"
x 17.5" |
104 US gals. |
| Solstice GT |
17'7" |
24.25" |
53 lbs. |
31" x
16" |
120 US gals. |
| Solstice GT
XL |
17'7" |
24.25" |
55 lbs. |
31" x 16" |
135 US gals. |
| Libra
XT |
21'8" |
31.75" |
96 lbs. |
31.5"
x 17.5" |
222 US gals. |
Bear
Proof Boxes
Bear proof boxes will protect your food and easily fit inside the kayak.
These are same boxes that are used by the National Park Service in Denali,
Glacier Bay and Yosemite. Boxes are very useful also to divide your
food into breakfast, lunch and supper. They also protect food from mice
and other critters. Each box holds about six days of food for one person.
Misty
Fjords Guided Trips
Misty Fjords Trip Suggestions
Kayak/Hike
- The Best of Southeast Alaska
Kayak
Lessons
Southeast Sea Kayaks provides basic lessons in kayaking skills
and open water rescues. Lessons run $119 per person for a full day class.
The cost includes use of a drysuit and all paddling equipment and kayaks. Should you provide your own drysuit we will reduce the cost by $20. Lessons are taught to American Canoe Association standards and include solo and assisted rescue techniques, paddling strokes, basic safety and launching techniques. Paddlers should come with a packed lunch, warm fleece clothing, thick wool socks and if you wear glasses, with eye glass retainers. Classes are 4 hours long and can be scheduled almost any time. Please call to arrange a suitable time.
