Shearwater Cove is the perfect place to social distance and enjoy the outdoors. Each of our self-contained yurts has a private deck, private kitchen, and private bathroom facilities. Once guests arrive at the Cove there is no need to come in contact with other guests groups, and by the nature of being remote and surrounded by nature there is ample room for social distancing! The following is our Covid-19 Mitigation Plan to ensure that our boat and the yurts remain a safe, sanitary space for guests to enjoy.
One of our self-contained yurts, an ideal space for social distancing! Photo credit: Christian Hollums
Shearwater Cove Covid-19 Mitigation Plan
M/V Shearwater
Shearwater Cove is accessible only by boat, and round trip water taxi transportation for each guest is included in our nightly rate. Our boat, the M/V Shearwater, meets guests in the Seward harbor for the 45-minute boat ride out to the yurts. Guests and staff are required to wear face coverings while sitting inside the boat cabin. The boat cabin is well ventilated with 2 windows in the front and 1 window in the back. With the excellent ventilation, relatively short boat ride, and all persons wearing masks we believe it remains safe for us to operate.
Guests are also welcome to sit on the boat’s outside deck. While sitting on deck guests have the option of removing their masks. With a small boat capacity of 6 passengers maximum, our guests can be assured that their exposure to people outside of their household is kept to a minimum. The boat cabin is sanitized daily.
M/V Shearwater has both indoor and outdoor seating. Once at the Cove, guests have wide open spaces to explore.
Yurts
Cleaning and disinfecting of the yurts between guests groups will be conducted in compliance with CDC protocols. Our guests can be assured of the following cleaning procedures:
Change of duvet, pillow protectors, blankets, throw pillow covers, and of course sheets and towels
Wash and sanitizing of all dishes and utensils
Sanitizing of toilets and shower
All yurt surfaces and bathroom facilities will be disinfected between guest groups, per our usual cleaning routine. Every precaution will be taken to ensure that the yurts are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between guest groups.
Cleanliness and space. Simplicity and quiet in a yurt in the woods. Photo Credit: Tessa Tillet Photography
Shearwater Cove Common Areas and Kayak Gear
We ask that guest groups maintain a safe distance of at least 6 feet from other guest groups on all walkways, hiking trails, and when preparing to go kayaking. The Covid-19 virus cannot survive in a salt water environment, so by nature of kayaking on the ocean our kayaks and associated equipment are continually, naturally sanitized.
Please let us know if you have any concerns about your stay. Given the remote nature of Shearwater Cove, our small capacity, the self-contained units, and our Mitigation Plan we are confident that Shearwater Cove can continue to operate safely this season.