Shore Excursions in Ketchikan

Gain a deeper understanding of Ketchikan and its indigenous Tlingit peoples on a tour of Potlatch Totem Park. Your guide, who navigates for you, provides a rarely"“heard history of the area and information about the art form of carving and restoring totem poles. After free time to explore, enjoy a light snack at the Totem Trading Company as well as take a tour of the historic downtown.

While your ship is docked in Ketchikan, kayak around Eagle Island, part of Tongass National Forest, on this 3.5-hour guided shore excursion. Enter the protected waters of Clover Pass and as you paddle around the island, spot wildlife including bald eagles, seals, salmon, and perhaps even humpbacks and orcas. The tranquil waters provide a perfect opportunity for beginning kayakers and the more experienced alike to enjoy the Alaskan wilderness.

Join this unique experience, our guided tour gives you the once in a lifetime chance to see downtown Ketchikan, the Saxman Native Village, and the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show. This shore excursions is full of history, culture and the frill of the Lumberjack competition during the famous Show.

Leave your cruise ship behind for a few hours and steer a Zodiac boat in the waters of the Alaskan wilderness. This small-group guided shore excursion from Ketchikan is limited to just four people, and everyone takes a turn at the wheel. Cruise through rain-forest islands, into remote bays and inlets, and spot wildlife including eagles, seals, whales and bears. Enjoy a beachside snack and a boatman certificate to take home as a souvenir. Round-trip port transport is included.

Step off your cruise ship and into a floatplane to admire the glassy blue lakes, waterfalls and snowcapped peaks of Misty Fjords National Monument on this 2-hour shore excursion from Ketchikan. Capture bird's-eye views of varied landscapes and spot eagles, bears and plenty of other wildlife. But that's not all - your aerial adventure, limited to just six people per plane, includes landing on a lake or fjord.

On this tour, you'll first get to do an incredible narrated scenic tour on a motor coach up to the Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary. You'll be able to cross on elevated platforms that give you a greater chance the see the wildlife, so be sure to keep your eyes open for black bears, bald eagles, seals, deer and a huge variety of birds. If it's bald eagles you want to see, then you'll continue your excursion at a stop at the Eagle Sanctuary to see the eagles up close and personal. Then, you'll get to stop by the carving shed to meet and interact with a native carver to learn how to carve totem poles, and the traditions behind them. To finish off an incredible experience, you'll get to have some fresh cooked Dungeness crab in an incredibly beautiful lodge setting next to the George Inlet. Please note: Tour could operate in reverse order. Roundtrip transportation from the cruise ship terminal is included in tour price.

After relaxing aboard your ship, this off-road Ketchikan shore excursion will pump up your adrenaline. First, steer or ride in a 4WD Jeep Wrangler® deep in Tongass National Forest. Then, at Lake Harriet Hunt, paddle with your group a Native American"“style, 20-person canoe! Keep watch for deer, moose, eagles and even bears along the way. Reward your outdoor activities with a delicious snack of smoked salmon, clam chowder, fresh bread with local wild-berry jam, and hot chocolate.

Explore Southeast Alaska's Inside Passage while steering your own 14-foot zodiac boat on this shore excursion. After a safety briefing, follow an expert guide into inlets and estuaries and watch for wildlife including whales, seals and sea lions. While out on open water, you might even pass one of the crabbing vessels featured on the Discovery Channel's 'Deadliest Catch!' Port transport is included on this 2.5-hour outing.

Get off your cruise ship and your adrenaline going on this half-day shore excursion to a Ketchikan zipline adventure park. Soar through the Alaskan rain forest on seven ziplines and eight canopy ropes. This natural jungle gym includes suspended logs, rope bridges, a climbing tower and staircase, meaning thrill seekers of all experience levels will share in the excitement. Round-trip port transport included.

Take a 3-hour shore excursion to explore Alaska's Rainforest Sanctuary. See numerous native animals such as black bears, bald eagles, seals, and a number of marine birds in their native habitats. Learn about the area's ecosystem from your informative guide as you walk along the trails of the sanctuary. Enjoy light refreshments and a fresh smoked salmon snack during your tour.

Ketchikan is one of Alaska's most visited cruise ports, renowned for its salmon fishing, wildlife, and indigenous heritage. On this tour, take in all the highlights with a local guide. See the famous salmon ladder, admire the traditional totem poles at the Saxman Native Village, enjoy whale-watching from Rotary Beach, and look out for seals, eagles, and bears at Herring Cove.

This excursion will bring you right to the heart of Southeast Alaska. Feel the pioneer spirit of those who live and work on her coastal waters and experience "a day in the life" of a local Alaskan. If you want to be hands on, make sure to volunteer to pull up crab pots from the abundant waters surrounding Revillagigedo Island, overflowing with delicious Dungeness Crab. Breathe in the fresh air and spectacular scenery as your crew shares stories and the history of this magnificent waterway. No Alaskan crabbing excursion would be complete without a feast of fresh Dungeness Crab! Baby red potatoes, fresh oriental salad, and a scrumptious cheesecake with blueberry topping dessert will round out this hearty meal. Your hosts will lead you through a panorama of local tall tales then demonstrate the easiest way to crack your crabs! The remote location will only add to your dining pleasure at the rustic, yet elegant, George Inlet Lodge. 

Taste & experience what makes Alaska such an awesome place to visit by joining us on this Alaskan style Crab Crackin & Lumberjackin tour!  Enjoy one hour of Alaskan Lumberjacks battling it out in chopping, sawing, tree climbing, axe throwing all wrapped up in history and lore.  Get all your rowdy friends together and join in the Alaskan axe-tion in this amazing competition of skill and strength.  Meet our Jacks after the show for pictures and then loosen your belt and grab your camera as you sightsee your way to the rustic yet elegant George Inlet Lodge for an all-you-can-eat Dungeness crab feast. Rounding out the menu are baby red potatoes, fresh oriental salad and a scrumptious blueberry cheesecake dessert. The return drive showcases charming Ketchikan and its dramatic mountain, forest and coastal scenery.

While in port at Ketchikan, explore the wilderness on this 3.5-hour rain-forest canoe-and-nature-walk shore excursion, suitable for all fitness levels. Along with your group, paddle a large Native American"“style canoe across a tranquil lake in the Tongass National Forest, and gain insight into Ketchikan's Native American history. Learn about the forest's wildlife and lush vegetation on a short walk through the woods. Leave behind the modern luxuries for a peaceful experience in nature.