Orcas Unlimited is an

award-winning

guiding service based

in Kodiak, Alaska. 

We feature kayak tours,

expeditions, sea-life

viewing and photography

throughout the rugged

islands of the Kodiak

archipelago and Katmai

coast of Alaska. 

What makes us unique? 

We make a difference.   At Orcas Unlimited, being environmentally conscious means more than just using green font.  We are involved in marine debris clean-up activities, oil spill response, and scientific research.  Ask us about them. 

We are carbon neutral.   Beginning in 2008, we purchase carbon offsets for every trip we guide, year-round.  Our entire business operation, from fuel burned onboard the Celeste to electricity in our facility, is carbon neutral.  Your trip with Orcas Unlimited substantially reduced the carbon footprint of your vacation as well.  Find out more...

We mimize our impact on the oceans and earth.   In the field, we leave little or no evidence of our presence, or of our discoveries.    We achieve this through zero effluent waste discharge through waste treatment, minimizing water and air pollution through careful engine maintenance and fueling, recycling our business waste, using biodegradable products and cleaning agents, and employing voyage plans and navigation practices conducive to fuel efficiency.  In turn, we ask clients attempt to leave no trace while in the frontier and help them them to achieve this.    

OU is only for the strong of body and mind.  Southwest Alaska is a vast frontier of mountains, oceans, and wildlife, each presenting unique inherent dangers.  Many adventurers are drawn here to stand in awe of this collision of mountains and sea, and to feel the challenge of life outside their comfort zone.  To navigate safely through this wilderness requires good judgment, caution, and teamwork! 

We are open to new ideas. It was an open mind that first conceived of Orcas Unlimited, and the support of more open minds to make it a reality.  We offer new, exciting itineraries every year.  If you have ideas for OU adventures, please share them with us

Orcas Unlimited 2009 Staff is:

Guide:  Andy Schroeder
Owner & Founder

Experience: 7 yrs kayaking AK
6 years Captain of Celeste

Credentials:  5 years USCG Officer, 
3rd Mate of Oceans, All Tonnages,

Founder & Executive Director, Island Trails Network

Education:  B.S. Government, US Coast Guard Academy

Activities: Sea Kayaking,  Backpacking, Biking, Hiking, Birding

         

Guide:  Casey Hale

Experience:  Kayak guide & naturalist, Kiawah Island Resort, SC

Outward Bound Ocean Kayaking, Exuma Bahamas

Credentials:  Environmental Consultant, Earthworks Group Inc.  Expert on wetlands ecology & delineation.

Education:  B.S. Biology, Coastal Carolina University

Activities:  Backpacking, Rock Climbing, Horseback Riding, Photography

© 2004-2009 Orcas Unlimited Charters of Kodiak, all rights reserved

Orcas Unlimited Charters of Kodiak, LLC - PO Box 301 - Kodiak, Alaska - 99615 - 907.539.1979 -  info@orcasunlimited.com