Extraordinary Alaska Adventures

Getting there:
Orca Island Cabins provides its own water-taxi service for its overnight guests. The nine mile cruise from the Seward Small Boat Harbor to Orca Island is itself a scenic wildlife cruise with many photo opportunities. Standard departure time (from Seward Small Boart Harbor) is at 12:30pm and return time (pick-up from Orca Island) is at 11:00am. Please note that departure and pick-up times are subject to change as circumstances necessitate.

About your accommodations:
Cabin/Yurt:
Twenty feet in diameter, these three self-contained, eco-friendly cabin structures on Orca Island have solar power and each feature a private bathroom with compost toilet, propane range and cabin heater, kitchen with dishes and basic cookware, dining area, living room, private deck and barbecue grill. Each cabin sleeps 2 to 4 persons with a queen bed and a futon. Linens are provided, including pillows, blankets and comforters.

Floating Cabin: 

A 10' x 30' custom-built floating cabin dockside at Orca Island has solar power and offers a kitchen with dishes and basic cookware, dining area, bathroom, living room, lounging deck, propane range and cabin heater, and barbecue grill. The cabin sleeps two to four people with a double bed and loft with two single beds. Linens, including pillows, blankets and comforters, are provided.

Activities:

Situated in a protected cove, guests can enjoy kayaking, birdwatching, tidepool watching, fishing, exploring or just relaxing as wildlife comes into view both by land and sea. Observe black bears and mountain goats on the mountainside; bald eagles overhead; and Orcas (killer whales), humpback whales, Dall's porpoise, Harbor porpoise, Steller sea lions and sea otters, both in Humpy Cove and Resurrection Bay.

Another highlight for many visiting Orca Island is a kayak paddle to a stream in Humpy Cove where thousands of pink (humpy) salmon spawn each summer. A short hike along the stream takes you to a spectacular waterfall that cascades into an elevated pond. Humpy Cove is a popular kayaking venue due to its protected waters, scenic coastline and abundant wildlife. Single and double kayaks are available for use at Orca Island.

Optional add-ons:

Evening Scenic Wildlife Cruise:

Orca Island Cabins offers a 2 hour evening cruise to the bird rookery at Cape Resurrection and Barwell Island. See a sea lion haul-out, puffins, bald eagles, mountain goats, glaciers, rugged coastline, the outer waters of the Gulf of Alaska and we always look for whales - gray, killer (Orca), and humpback. Cost: $60.00 per person (minimum 4 guests although trip may be allowed for fewer with buy-out).

Fishing Charters:

Arrangements are available with fishing charters (for salmon or halibut) who will pick up and drop off our guests at Orca Island.

2010 Season Operating Dates:
May 1 through September 30, 2010

2010 Season Rates:

Guests (Double Occupancy): $190.00 per person, per night plus tax
Additional Guests (3-4 in cabin): $125.00 per adult, per night plus tax
$75.00 per child (age 7 - 18), per night plus tax

Overnight accomodations in floating cabin or yurt. All units sleep 2 to 4 guests with queen bed and futon in yurts and double bed and 2 loft beds in floating cabin. All units share heated and have private bathrooms, kitchens, dining and living areas, and private decks. Daily Rates (all inclusive) Rates also include round-trip water taxi to Orca Island from Seward (9 mile cruise), use of kayaks and rowing skiff, fishing gear, binoculars and firewood for outdoor fire pits. Potable water is provided in each rental unit. No need to bring additional water. Barbecues are provided for each cabin. Fishing poles and tackle are available on the island for guests to use.

Not included:
Guests should bring food and adequate ice for their stay. (Coolers are provided)