Orca Island Cabins
Remote Cabin Rentals

Location: Humpy Cove, Resurrection Bay
Mailing: P.O. Box 1815
Seward, Alaska 99664

(907) 491-1988
Toll Free: (888) 494-5846
Email: sswiderski@ak.net

• Property Type: Floating cabin and 3 cabins/yurts.
• Accommodations: 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 are heated and have private bathrooms, kitchens, dining and living areas, and private decks.
• Season: May 1 - September 30
• Rates (all inclusive) Rates are all-inclusive and include lodging, 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. Rates are subject to change without notice.

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

• Reservations: Reservations are recommended in advance. Call (907) 491-1988, toll free: (888) 494-5846, or Email: sswiderski@ak.net
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• Minimum Stay: Although one night reservations are accepted, we recommend a minimum stay of 2 nights. A longer stay affords you more opportunity to embrace the beauty and serenity of Orca Island and its surroundings. It should be noted that many guests who have reserved only one night on Orca Island have, upon seeing the island, its surroundings and their accommodations, expressed regret that they did not reserve additional nights.
• Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made 60 days or more prior to reserved date(s) will receive a full refund less $50.00 processing fee per cabin rental. Cancellations made 30 days or more (but less than 60 days) prior to reserved date(s) will receive a refund less one night's rental per cabin. Cancellations made within 30 days of reserved date(s) are non-refundable. Our cancellation policy is based on our operational limitations here in Alaska - reservations are often made well in advance, a very short (90 days) summer tourism season, and extreme difficulty in obtaining substitute reservations on short notice. Recognizing that our guests may encounter unanticipated circumstances that may necessitate a change in their travel plans, sometimes requiring them to cancel their reservations, we suggest that vacation cancellation insurance be purchased.
• Restrictions: No pets. No smoking inside cabins.
• Children: Orca Island Cabins welcomes and encourages younger guests to experience and enjoy the unique wilderness setting we have to offer. However, due to safety issues primarily involving the rugged and steep coastline of Orca Island, slippery rocks, the elevated cabin decks and their proximity to the shoreline, and the cold ocean waters surrounding the island, only children 7 and older are permitted. It has been our experience, during our initial years of operation, that younger children found it difficult to navigate the island safely and the resulting frustration and stress on both the children and parents, who simply could not oversee their younger children throughout their stay, detracted from their overall experience. In addition, the peace and tranquility generally enjoyed by our adult guests on the island can, and has been, undermined in those situations. For these reasons, children must be 7 years of age or older to overnight on the island. In addition, parents are requested to encourage, in children visiting the island, a demeanor consistent with the peaceful and tranquil nature of the island surroundings which is very special and much appreciated by everyone.
• Recreation and 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.
• Kayaking: A 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.
• 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).
• Rent an Island: Exclusive use of Orca Island is an option to any couple or group. Just specify the dates and reserve all four rental units. Ideal for family reunions, weddings, and special occasions.
• Fishing Charters: Arrangements are available with fishing charters (for salmon or halibut) who will pick up and drop off our guests at Orca Island.
• Water-Taxi: 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. Guests are welcome to access Orca Island via their own vessel.

  Departure Time (from Seward Small Boat Harbor):	Pick-up Time (from Orca Island):
  12:30 p.m.	11:00 a.m.
  (Departure and pick-up times are subject to change as circumstances necessitate.)

• Useful Information:

  Guests should bring food and adequate ice for their stay. (Coolers are provided)

  Potable water is provided in each rental unit. No need to bring additional water.

  Firewood is provided for outside campfires.

  Barbecues are provided for each cabin.

  Fishing poles and tackle are available on the island.

  Kayaks and related gear are available at the island.

  A detailed list of items provided in the cabins will be sent via email.

  Instructions for parking and locating our water taxi in the Seward Small Boat Harbor will be emailed.

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