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)

stlbluz814

Aug 2021

Gorgeous scenery and lots of eagles! Captain Jeff and crew, Kyle and Brooke were very attentive and knowledgeable. The combination of history and nature was great. Good snacks, too!

powerskkb

Aug 2021

What a beautiful, breathtaking and above expectations excursion ❤️ Captain Jeff and his crew were knowledgeable, professional and all around pleasant. We were greeted with notably “The Best Hot Chocolate in Ketchikan”. Later delicious Hors d’oeuvres, which included smoked salmon, salmon dip w/crackers and kelp pickles. All of which we had to find to purchase (not all on the ship). I would highly recommend this tour❤️

PatJ213

Jul 2021

The Lighthouse, Totems & Eagle Excursion was great! The crew, Captain Kyle, Brooke and Kyle were wonderful. We saw the totems, lots and lots of eagles, and on the way to the lighthouse we saw a pod of orcas. It was an amazing outing.