Ketchikan Highlights Sightseeing Boat Tour

Overview

Your Alaskan captain & their crew provide a view of our community through the eyes of locals! We love sharing the beauty of our home with visitors from all over the world. Our tour provides a grab bag of Ketchikan highlights, including wildlife viewing, local culture, and history, all backdropped by the breathtaking scenery of our seascape. Special attractions include American bald eagles and their nests, Totem Bight State Park, and Guard Island Lighthouse.

City: Ketchikan

Mon 09 Jun

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Starting at $115.00

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Mon 09 Jun

Starting at $115.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Waterproof, fogproof Bushnell binoculars

Alder smoked salmon, salmon dip, crackers, bull kelp pickles, and artisan chocolate.

Restroom on board

Coke, Pepsi, Diet Coke, Diet Pepsi, Sprite, Ginger Ale

Freshly brewed (locally roasted) coffee, hot chocolate supreme, or hot tea.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff

What To Expect

Ward Cove

Once home to North America's largest pulp mill, this rustic site is home to our mooring dock. As you view the remnants of the site both as you board the vessel and as we cruise past by water, we'll share some of its history.

Totem Bight State Historical Park

Guests will view the collection of CCC era 14 hand-carved Tlingit & Haida totem poles & Alaska Native clan house in full panorama from the water. Our crew members are happy to snap a photo of you & your traveling companions in front of this beautiful cultural site.

Guard Island Lighthouse

Built in 1904 and still in operation today, Guard Island Lighthouse is perched on and island on the entrance to Clarence Straits. We'll pause in front of the lighthouse, so you can enjoy panoramic views of this landmark and the seascape beyond. If you have a USLHS passport, don't forget to ask for a stamp!

Tongass National Forest

Throughout the tour, views the Tongass National Forest, the world's largest temperate rainforest, will be available to you from the water. On the return trip from the lighthouse, we'll follow the shoreline of the neighboring island of Gravina, where you'll have a chance to view old growth forest, or trees that have never been harvested.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (8)

Stephanie_W

Jun 2021

AMAZING TOUR!!! The entire set up was great. They picked us up promptly bringing 2 vans for social distancing. Arrived at dock after informative ride out. Crew members escorted us to sitting area for inside viewing and where to leave bags. Up on upper deck hot chocolate was brought to us while we watched eagles, deer, seals, whales and jellyfish all around. Back to cabin for a snack that will beat any snack ever provided by a tour company!! This was a great experience.

FarAway46335897901

May 2021

My wife and I throughly enjoyed the tour. We live here in Ketchikan and we were looking for a relaxing activity on the water. This was a great choice! We saw eagles and seals and some of the most extraordinary scenery. The Captain provided excellent information and narration on the local community, history, and native culture. And some really punny dad-jokes as well! Crew was extremely friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable throughout the trip. The local snack plate of smoked salmon and kelp pickles was delicious. Make sure you try the hot chocolate! A really great way to spend a few hours on the water and to learn more about this beautiful community. We will do it again!