Lighthouse, Totems & Eagles Excursion

Overview

Lighthouse Excursions is a locally owned & operated Ketchikan tour company, and we pride ourselves on providing guests with an experience of Southeast Alaska through local eyes. Our Lighthouse, Totems & Eagles Excursion is a grab-bag of some of Ketchikan's top attractions, with a little something for everyone. Whether you're a lighthouse enthusiast, a history and culture buff, or love seeing wildlife in their natural environment, this tour is for you! We're passionate about where we live, and we love showing it off to guests from all over the world.

City: Ketchikan

Fri 06 Jun

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Starting at $118.00

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Fri 06 Jun

Starting at $118.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Our famous hot chocolate supreme, freshly brewed coffee, and an assortment of hot teas are available on our tour.

Assorted Coke & Pepsi products

Waterproof, fogproof Bushnell binoculars for your use while on tour

Restroom on board

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

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guests must be able to minimally navigate 3-4 steps on and off our tour vessel and transportation. Wheelchair service to and from the tour vessel is provided for those with limited mobility.

What To Expect

Ward Cove

Our boats are docked inside Ward Cove, which was once of the site of the largest pulp mill in the United States. Remnants of the old pulp mill can be seen on arrival to our dock, as well as from the water. You'll learn about the industries that once fueled Ketchikan as we leave our dock behind and head out into wilder waters.

Totem Bight State Historical Park

View the beautiful Alaska native clan house & totem poles from the water. Our guides will tell you a legend of one of the poles, and discuss Ketchikan's vibrant Alaska native cultures.

Ketchikan

Along the first part of our journey, you'll see many local homes dotting our shoreline, some of them even on their own island! We'll tell you about the unique lifestyle of living remote in Alaska.

Guard Island Lighthouse

View the historic Guard Island Lighthouse from the water, complete with panoramic views of the seascape beyond. Our captain will discuss it's unique architecture, and share with you some of its history.

Tongass National Forest

View the world's largest temperate rainforest from the water. We cruise along the wild shoreline of our remote islands, which are densely populated by Sitka spruce, Western Hemlock, Red & Yellow Cedar, and Red Alder. You'll have plenty of opportunities to observe the beauty of the forest from our tour vessel!

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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 (257)

600larryb55

Mar 2025

Wonderful family run tour operation. We were on the cruise and pick this great tour. We saw whales, eagles and the Lighthouse. And of course Totem poles. The guide was very good. Great food. We were given a Salmon Spread Recipe. So good

Road15918537691

Dec 2024

We loved this excursion! Views were amazing and the snacks were delicious!l We enjoyed the entire experience from beginning to end and I would definitely recommend!

michellekE4833ZR

Oct 2024

I meant to write this review upon our return from our cruise but things got away from us! This excursion was wonderful. The team were so nice and accommodating and being on the boat was a fun experience. We saw several eagles and eagles nests and totems along the coast line. Unfortunately, we were not able to see the lighthouse due to inclement weather, but the team were concerned more so about our safety. We still have an enjoyable time and would do it again!