RESURRECTION BAY FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Water-taxi into Thumb Cove: Miller’s Landing’s family-run shuttle across Resurrection Bay
A straight-forward guide to Miller’s Landing’s water-taxi service from their homestead base to Thumb Cove, covering rates, fleet reliability, and what to expect when you go ashore.
Water-taxi into Thumb Cove: Miller’s Landing’s family-run shuttle across Resurrection Bay.
Since 1982 Miller’s Landing has run a family-operated water-taxi service across Resurrection Bay, ferrying visitors to pristine kayaking, hiking, and camping sites. The operation emphasizes flexible timing, group discounts and a small fleet of custom-built landing craft crewed by captains with more than a century of combined experience.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Purpose-built craft and redundancy for reliability
Miller’s Landing operates four custom-built water-taxi vessels designed for the local shoreline; redundancy in the fleet means they can keep services running if one boat is out of service.
Thumb Cove: access to kayaking, hiking and camping
The service delivers guests to Thumb Cove and other pristine sites in Resurrection Bay that are used for kayaking, hiking and camping, places described by the operator as filled with wildlife and scenery.
A family-run operation with experienced captains
A family business based on their homestead, Miller’s Landing highlights over 100 years of combined captain experience, flexible timing, group discounts, and the option of custom tours.
What the day feels like
What the trip feels like
You arrange pickup at Miller’s Landing and are carried by a purpose-built water taxi across Resurrection Bay to Thumb Cove or similar landing spots. The service is positioned as a practical marine shuttle into remote recreational sites, offering flexible timing and the ability to accommodate kayakers, hikers and campers.
THE FLEET
Purpose-built craft and redundancy for reliability
Miller’s Landing operates four custom-built water-taxi vessels designed for the local shoreline; redundancy in the fleet means they can keep services running if one boat is out of service.
THE DESTINATION
Thumb Cove: access to kayaking, hiking and camping
The service delivers guests to Thumb Cove and other pristine sites in Resurrection Bay that are used for kayaking, hiking and camping, places described by the operator as filled with wildlife and scenery.
THE SERVICE
A family-run operation with experienced captains
A family business based on their homestead, Miller’s Landing highlights over 100 years of combined captain experience, flexible timing, group discounts, and the option of custom tours.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this water-taxi and landing experience best serves.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Standard round-trip fare is $65 per person. Winter round-trip pricing requires a four-person minimum at $125 for the group, with $100 for each additional person over four. Confirm any seasonal minimums and available discounts when booking.
Be prepared to pay State Park Fees where required and a 3% sales tax; the operator states there are no hidden water-taxi charges beyond these when applicable.
Miller’s Landing is a family-run homestead base that offers free parking for guests while they are ashore; confirm pickup/drop-off details with the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How much does the round-trip water taxi cost?
Standard round-trip fare is $65 per person; winter round-trip pricing has a four-person minimum priced at $125, with $100 for each additional person over four.
Where do I meet the boat and is parking available?
Boarding is at Miller’s Landing, the operator’s family homestead base; free parking is provided for guests while they are out.
Are there any extra fees I should expect?
State Park Fees are charged where required and a 3% sales tax is applied; the operator states there are no other hidden water-taxi charges.
How experienced are the captains?
The family of captains collectively has over 100 years of combined boating experience and have been operating the business since 1982.
Do you offer group discounts or custom tours?
Yes—Miller’s Landing offers custom tours and discounts for groups or events, and they state they can often price match comparable tours.
What happens if a vessel has mechanical problems?
The operator maintains redundancy in its four-vessel fleet so other boats are available if one is out of service, which the company cites as enhancing reliability.