Best excursion to see the natural beauty of Southeast Alaska through the eyes of locals!

Duration

2.5 hours

About

We'll meet you at The Mill at Ward Cove and escort you to our private dock just a 3-5 minute walk east of the cruise ship pier. Once there, you'll board your tour vessel for a cruise through local waters.

While underway, your captain and crew will share Southeast Alaska’s coastal history, native culture, and natural beauty as you journey into Ketchikan’s wild seascape on a wildlife-viewing cruise.

Inclusions:

• Guaranteed American bald eagle sightings
• Possible sightings of harbor seals, moon jellyfish, pigeon guillemots, blue heron, deer, humpback and orca whales, or other wildlife
• Panoramic views of Totem Bight State Park, home to an Alaskan Native clan house and a collection of 14 towering Tlingit and Haida hand-carved cedar totem poles
• Voyage to Guard Island Lighthouse to photograph one of the first lighthouses to be built in Alaska, completed in 1904 and still in operation today
• Beautiful scenery embodied in the Tongass National Forest, the world's largest temperate rainforest, and the seascape of the Tongass Narrows
• Complimentary hot chocolate, coffee, tea, assorted sodas
• Complimentary tasting of Alaskan delicacies, including our favorite smoked salmon, salmon spread, crackers, bull kelp pickles, and artisan chocolate.
• Waterproof, fog-proof Bushnell binoculars for your use while underway

What to Bring

Please dress in layers to accommodate all weather conditions. We are in a rainforest, so we always recommend bringing a rain jacket or poncho!

*While guests rarely become seasick on our tour, please take the normal precautions (medications, ear patches, wristbands, etc.) if you are prone to seasickness.