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

Mon 24 Feb

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Starting at $115.00

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Mon 24 Feb

Starting at $115.00

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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.
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

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 (73)

Matthew B

May 2022

Captain Jeff was amazing. You can tell he has a passion for the area and having grown up here he knows it and has amazing stories. He kept the stories coming and kept us all entertained for the full trip. There were a ton of eagles and other marine wildlife to be seen. The trip is well worth the time. They also serve some local food(minus the crackers) that is absolutely delicious.

Response from Host

May 2022

Hello and thank you for sharing your thoughts about your experience with us! We certainly do love where we live, and it's great fun for us to share our passion with visitors. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the snack as well!

laurie716

May 2022

Awesome excursion. Captain Jeff was super informative. We saw sea lions and a river otter and tons of eagles. Even saw a whale. The hot chocolate was amazing! I didn't try the salmon dip, but my daughter and her friend did and said it was amazing :)

Response from Host

May 2022

It's always a special treat to see whales! So glad to hear you had a good time with us. Also, I couldn't agree more...the hot chocolate IS amazing :)

sandiablonde

May 2022

We went on several excursions while on this cruise to Alaska and we're disappointed with each one until this one. Wonderful staff. Very friendly and informative. The snack they served was awesome. Captain Jeff was funny and knowledgeable and we saw our first eagle within five minutes. Saw lots of other wildlife after that and a very nice close up view of the lighthouse. Highly recommended.

Response from Host

May 2022

Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your time on the water with us. While there are many wonderful things to do and enjoy in Alaska, we're very proud of our crew for making this experience a memorable one for you.