Cooking at Orca Island Cabins is all part of the ‘glamping’ experience. Each yurt is equipped with a stove, oven, barbecue and some of the cooking basics (think olive oil, salt and pepper). We also provide coolers, but you’ll need … Read More
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Getting to Orca Island Cabins
Thanks to our unique location, getting to Orca Island Cabins is part of the adventure. The yurts are located nine miles from Seward tucked away inside Humpy Cove in Resurrection Bay and accessible only by boat. After guests arrive in … Read More
PrAna, Chris Burkard visit Orca Island Cabins
This spring we welcomed a few special guests to Orca Island Cabins — photographer Chris Burkard and the prAna crew. As part of their “Stories” series, prAna wanted to explore ‘true wilderness,’ which brought them out to Orca Island Cabins! … Read More
10 reasons to visit Orca Island Cabins
Summer in Alaska is coming to an end, and whether you want to get one more adventure in before the season ends, or a jumpstart on planning for next year, we can think of a million reasons to visit Orca … Read More
Host your end-of-summer celebration at Orca Island Cabins
For Alaskans, the end of the summer season often comes with an air of mourning. We love fall, and we love winter, but we know we’re saying goodbye to the long summer days, the midnight sun, and the carefree feeling … Read More
Back-to-school bucket list: visit Orca Island Cabins
College students across the country are gearing up to head back to campus. While some hit the books mid- to late-August, others have an entire extra month of summer before they start class in late September. With a few extra … Read More
Orca Island Cabins wildlife checklist
One of our favorite things to do while relaxing at Orca Island Cabins is watching for wildlife. Travelers flock to Resurrection Bay from all corners of the world to see its beautiful scenery and catch a glimpse of the local … Read More
Orca Island Cabins: the perfect getaway, even for the odd couple
It’s hard to find the perfect getaway. Maybe one person is looking for a few days of laid-back fishing, while the other wants a wildlife cruise. Perhaps one person’s definition of relaxation is reading all day, sipping wine at night … Read More
Fish on at Orca Island Cabins
From rivers to lakes to ocean, there are plenty of incredible bodies of water in Alaska to fish. A favorite spot to cast for the casual fisherman, no matter what’s running, is from Orca Island Cabins. Guests at the cabins … Read More
Why Orca Island Cabins is the ultimate bachelorette destination
Las Vegas, Nashville, San Francisco, Miami – a destination bachelorette party is a wonderful way to celebrate a momentous life event while exploring the highlights of a new city with some of your closest friends. Sometimes, though, the obvious choices … Read More