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Totem Bight State Park & Town Tour
PRICE: ADULT: 45.00 / CHILD: 31.00 USD
DURATION: 2 Hours 30 Minutes Approx.
This excursion takes you sightseeing in and around Ketchikan, viewing
Alaska's busiest waterfront bustling with floatplanes and boats. Tour
the old city and pass infamous Creek Street, Ketchikan's former
red-light district. Travel along North Tongass Highway, passing
salmon canneries and what was, when in operation, the largest pulp
mill of its kind in the world. Your guide will introduce you to Totem Bight
State Park and after walking along a short trail through a forest of
hemlock, you'll come to a former Indian campsite filled with ancient
totem poles. Enter the Ceremonial House and discover the
atmosphere of a primitive Alaskan Indian culture. After exploring the
park, you'll return to the ship.
Rain Forest Canoe & Nature Trail
PRICE: ADULT: 99.00 / CHILD: 66.00 USD
DURATION: 3 Hours 30 Minutes Approx.
Your adventure begins with a motorcoach tour to a secluded mountain
lake, where you will board an Indian-style 37-foot, 20- passenger
canoe that is fast, stable and easy to maneuver. Paddle under the
direction of an experienced guide, scan the shore for wildlife and learn
the natural and Indian history of the area. The lake is located in the
Tongass National Forest, the largest National Forest in the United
States. Stop ashore for a Native style snack that includes smoked
salmon, clam chowder, crackers and beverages. After a short, guided
nature walk highlighting the flora and fauna of the rain forest, paddle
back to the canoe dock and reboard your motorcoach for the return
drive to the cruise ship pier.
Participants must be at least 40 pounds. Warm layered clothing and
sensible walking shoes recommended.
Back Country Jet Boat Adventure
PRICE: ADULT: 129.00 / CHILD: 61.00 USD
DURATION: 3 Hours 45 Minutes Approx.
Step aboard a jet boat for a firsthand look at Alaska's untamed
wilderness. After a narrated motor coach ride to Salmon Falls Resort,
board a high-speed enclosed 44-passenger jet boat for a cruise
through the island-studded waters of Clover Pass and Naha Bay.
Stops are made to view active eagle nests along with a variety of
wildlife indigenous to the area. While traveling in the island-studded
protected waters, view wilderness homes of Alaskans who prefer the
pioneer lifestyle. Pass by an ancient Indian burial island as your guide
shares stories of the area's history. Before returning to Ketchikan,
fresh baked cookies and refreshments are provided in the resort's log
dining room. View the cascading waterfall and the largest private
collection of Native Totem Poles in Southeast Alaska.
Participants must be at least 6 years old.
Tatoosh Islands Sea Kayaking
PRICE: ADULT: 149.00 / CHILD: 115.00 USD
DURATION: 4 Hours 30 Minutes Approx.
Your adventure begins with a narrated drive to Knudson Cove where
you'll gear up for a quick and exhilarating motorized, inflatable boat ride
to the Tatoosh Islands. Your guides will present a kayaking orientation
and safety briefing before launching from the beach in your double sea
kayak. Paddling in and around this unique island environment you will
learn about the natural and cultural history of this area within the
Tongass National Forest. Keep a keen eye out for bald eagles,
seals, sea lions, the occasional whale and other marine life. Back
ashore a cookie and hot beverage are provided before the return drive
to the pier. Dress warmly and bring your camera. Rain gear is provided.
Participants must be at least 6 years old and not more than 275
pounds or 79-inches tall. This excursion involves approximately
1.5 - 2 hours of paddling.
Backcountry Jeep® & Canoe Safari
PRICE: ADULT: 155.00 / CHILD: 102.00 USD
DURATION: 4 Hours Approx.
Take the wheel of a four-wheel drive Jeep Wrangler and wind your way
through the backroads of Revillagigedo Island. Then grab a paddle
and join your companions in an Indian-style canoe to navigate your
way across a mountain lake, where a snack and nature walk await.
For the Jeep portion of your tour you will be paired with traveling
companions in groups of four. Begin the adventure into the roads of
the Tongass National Forest, where your group leader will guide you
"caravan-style" to vistas and provide commentary by means of
interactive radio. Learn of the timber industry's reforestation methods
and of the area's natural history as you drive abandoned logging roads
through new growth forests. The Jeep portion of your tour concludes at
Lake Harriet Hunt. Experience a unique ecosystem from the vantage
point of a large, easy to paddle guided canoe. On the other side
of the lake your guide will lead a short nature walk through an
old-growth forest. An Alaskan snack will be provided before
the narrated transfer back the base camp and your ship. Tour order
may be reversed.
Minimum weight to participate is 40 lbs. All guests planning to drive
must be at least 25 years old and bring a valid driver's license. There
are several opportunities along this tour where driving responsibilities
may be rotated. Warm layered clothing and sensible walking shoes
recommended.
Misty Fjords Boat & Floatplane Wilderness Adventure
PRICE: ADULT: 319.00 / CHILD: 279.00 USD
DURATION: 4 Hours Approx.
Tour by boat and plane through Misty Fjords National Monument, one
of the most majestic creations on earth! Cruise aboard a high-speed
catamaran into the heart of the Monument, including a tour through
Behm Canal and Rudyerd Bay, surrounded by cliffs towering
thousands of feet and cascading waterfalls. During your narrated
cruise view many points of interest: the towering volcanic spire New
Eddystone Rock, Punchbowl Cove with its columnar basalt formations,
and the colorful Mossy Wall bird rookery.
Watch for wildlife including bears, seals, and whales from the warm
comfort of enclosed cabins or with the mist on your face on the outside
deck. In a secluded cove you'll transfer to an authentic Alaska
seaplane. From the air you can truly appreciate the magnitude and
majesty of this two-million-acre national treasure. Soar over pristine
wilderness and unspoiled forest, lakes and muskeg bogs. Upon your
return you'll see a wide, panoramic view of the city of Ketchikan before
making a water landing. Approximately 20 minutes flight time.
Saxman Native Totem Village
PRICE: ADULT: 59.00 / CHILD: 32.00 USD
DURATION: 2 Hours 30 Minutes Approx.
Experience the living culture of modern day Southeast Alaskan Natives
and view Saxman Totem Park, boasting the world's largest collection
of authentic totem poles. For generations it has been tradition in Tlingit
villages to welcome guests with elaborate ceremonies. At Saxman
Village, visitors experience the same time honored welcome of years
gone by. See totem carvers working in the Village Carving Center.
Witness young performers demonstrating dances and telling tribal
stories during your exclusive visit to the Beaver Clan House. Listen as
your tour hosts share their history, art and ancestors' way of
life, and help unravel the mysteries that lie beneath the towering,
majestic totem poles that stand as sentries over the present
generation. After your visit, your driver points out historic Creek Street
and the downtown area en route back to the ship.
Please be aware that the village is modern and reflects the lifestyle of
today's Natives, while still upholding the traditions and culture of their
historical past.
Wilderness Cruise & Rainforest Exploration
PRICE: ADULT: 108.00 / CHILD: 69.00 USD
DURATION: 4 Hours Approx.
Join an Alaskan trail guide for a hike through a natural, unspoiled
coastal forest. This trail takes you through an old-growth forest by way
of a secluded beach. After hiking this gently sloped historic trail, a light
snack is provided as you take time to explore the natural beauty around
you. A motorized inflatable boat provides an exhilarating cruise along
the coast. Be sure to bring your camera and binoculars!
Participants must be at least 40 pounds and able to walk
approximately 1.5 miles. Sturdy walking shoes and warm, waterproof
Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show
PRICE: ADULT: 34.00 / CHILD: 18.00 USD
DURATION: 1 Hour 15 Minutes Approx.
Treat yourself to an action-packed rowdy good time at The Great
Alaskan Lumberjack Show! Southeast Alaska's rich logging
history comes to life in this display of woodsmen skills. The world's
best lumberjacks go head to head in more than a dozen exciting
events such as chopping, sawing, relay races, axe throwing, log rolling
and the 50 foot speed climb. Your colorful host will not only introduce
the events, but will also offer a historic view of the Alaskan timber
industry that has shaped this rugged land. Located a short walk from
your cruise ship pier, this celebration of a bygone era is a rip roaring
good time and quality entertainment for all ages.
The show goes on rain or shine with grandstand seating that is
covered and heated. Venue is handicap accessible and located
downtown, just one block from Creek Street.
Totem Bight State Park & Town Tour
PRICE: ADULT: 45.00 / CHILD: 31.00 USD
DURATION: 2 Hours 30 Minutes Approx.
This excursion takes you sightseeing in and around Ketchikan, viewing
Alaska's busiest waterfront bustling with floatplanes and boats. Tour
the old city and pass infamous Creek Street, Ketchikan's former
red-light district. Travel along North Tongass Highway, passing
salmon canneries and what was, when in operation, the largest pulp
mill of its kind in the world. Your guide will introduce you to Totem Bight
State Park and after walking along a short trail through a forest of
hemlock, you'll come to a former Indian campsite filled with ancient
totem poles. Enter the Ceremonial House and discover the
atmosphere of a primitive Alaskan Indian culture. After exploring the
park, you'll return to the ship.
Rain Forest Canoe & Nature Trail
PRICE: ADULT: 99.00 / CHILD: 66.00 USD
DURATION: 3 Hours 30 Minutes Approx.
Your adventure begins with a motorcoach tour to a secluded mountain
lake, where you will board an Indian-style 37-foot, 20- passenger
canoe that is fast, stable and easy to maneuver. Paddle under the
direction of an experienced guide, scan the shore for wildlife and learn
the natural and Indian history of the area. The lake is located in the
Tongass National Forest, the largest National Forest in the United
States. Stop ashore for a Native style snack that includes smoked
salmon, clam chowder, crackers and beverages. After a short, guided
nature walk highlighting the flora and fauna of the rain forest, paddle
back to the canoe dock and reboard your motorcoach for the return
drive to the cruise ship pier.
Participants must be at least 40 pounds. Warm layered clothing and
sensible walking shoes recommended.
Back Country Jet Boat Adventure
PRICE: ADULT: 129.00 / CHILD: 61.00 USD
DURATION: 3 Hours 45 Minutes Approx.
Step aboard a jet boat for a firsthand look at Alaska's untamed
wilderness. After a narrated motor coach ride to Salmon Falls Resort,
board a high-speed enclosed 44-passenger jet boat for a cruise
through the island-studded waters of Clover Pass and Naha Bay.
Stops are made to view active eagle nests along with a variety of
wildlife indigenous to the area. While traveling in the island-studded
protected waters, view wilderness homes of Alaskans who prefer the
pioneer lifestyle. Pass by an ancient Indian burial island as your guide
shares stories of the area's history. Before returning to Ketchikan,
fresh baked cookies and refreshments are provided in the resort's log
dining room. View the cascading waterfall and the largest private
collection of Native Totem Poles in Southeast Alaska.
Participants must be at least 6 years old.
Tatoosh Islands Sea Kayaking
PRICE: ADULT: 149.00 / CHILD: 115.00 USD
DURATION: 4 Hours 30 Minutes Approx.
Your adventure begins with a narrated drive to Knudson Cove where
you'll gear up for a quick and exhilarating motorized, inflatable boat ride
to the Tatoosh Islands. Your guides will present a kayaking orientation
and safety briefing before launching from the beach in your double sea
kayak. Paddling in and around this unique island environment you will
learn about the natural and cultural history of this area within the
Tongass National Forest. Keep a keen eye out for bald eagles,
seals, sea lions, the occasional whale and other marine life. Back
ashore a cookie and hot beverage are provided before the return drive
to the pier. Dress warmly and bring your camera. Rain gear is provided.
Participants must be at least 6 years old and not more than 275
pounds or 79-inches tall. This excursion involves approximately
1.5 - 2 hours of paddling.
Backcountry Jeep® & Canoe Safari
PRICE: ADULT: 155.00 / CHILD: 102.00 USD
DURATION: 4 Hours Approx.
Take the wheel of a four-wheel drive Jeep Wrangler and wind your way
through the backroads of Revillagigedo Island. Then grab a paddle
and join your companions in an Indian-style canoe to navigate your
way across a mountain lake, where a snack and nature walk await.
For the Jeep portion of your tour you will be paired with traveling
companions in groups of four. Begin the adventure into the roads of
the Tongass National Forest, where your group leader will guide you
"caravan-style" to vistas and provide commentary by means of
interactive radio. Learn of the timber industry's reforestation methods
and of the area's natural history as you drive abandoned logging roads
through new growth forests. The Jeep portion of your tour concludes at
Lake Harriet Hunt. Experience a unique ecosystem from the vantage
point of a large, easy to paddle guided canoe. On the other side
of the lake your guide will lead a short nature walk through an
old-growth forest. An Alaskan snack will be provided before
the narrated transfer back the base camp and your ship. Tour order
may be reversed.
Minimum weight to participate is 40 lbs. All guests planning to drive
must be at least 25 years old and bring a valid driver's license. There
are several opportunities along this tour where driving responsibilities
may be rotated. Warm layered clothing and sensible walking shoes
recommended.
Misty Fjords Boat & Floatplane Wilderness Adventure
PRICE: ADULT: 319.00 / CHILD: 279.00 USD
DURATION: 4 Hours Approx.
Tour by boat and plane through Misty Fjords National Monument, one
of the most majestic creations on earth! Cruise aboard a high-speed
catamaran into the heart of the Monument, including a tour through
Behm Canal and Rudyerd Bay, surrounded by cliffs towering
thousands of feet and cascading waterfalls. During your narrated
cruise view many points of interest: the towering volcanic spire New
Eddystone Rock, Punchbowl Cove with its columnar basalt formations,
and the colorful Mossy Wall bird rookery.
Watch for wildlife including bears, seals, and whales from the warm
comfort of enclosed cabins or with the mist on your face on the outside
deck. In a secluded cove you'll transfer to an authentic Alaska
seaplane. From the air you can truly appreciate the magnitude and
majesty of this two-million-acre national treasure. Soar over pristine
wilderness and unspoiled forest, lakes and muskeg bogs. Upon your
return you'll see a wide, panoramic view of the city of Ketchikan before
making a water landing. Approximately 20 minutes flight time.
Saxman Native Totem Village
PRICE: ADULT: 59.00 / CHILD: 32.00 USD
DURATION: 2 Hours 30 Minutes Approx.
Experience the living culture of modern day Southeast Alaskan Natives
and view Saxman Totem Park, boasting the world's largest collection
of authentic totem poles. For generations it has been tradition in Tlingit
villages to welcome guests with elaborate ceremonies. At Saxman
Village, visitors experience the same time honored welcome of years
gone by. See totem carvers working in the Village Carving Center.
Witness young performers demonstrating dances and telling tribal
stories during your exclusive visit to the Beaver Clan House. Listen as
your tour hosts share their history, art and ancestors' way of
life, and help unravel the mysteries that lie beneath the towering,
majestic totem poles that stand as sentries over the present
generation. After your visit, your driver points out historic Creek Street
and the downtown area en route back to the ship.
Please be aware that the village is modern and reflects the lifestyle of
today's Natives, while still upholding the traditions and culture of their
historical past.
Wilderness Cruise & Rainforest Exploration
PRICE: ADULT: 108.00 / CHILD: 69.00 USD
DURATION: 4 Hours Approx.
Join an Alaskan trail guide for a hike through a natural, unspoiled
coastal forest. This trail takes you through an old-growth forest by way
of a secluded beach. After hiking this gently sloped historic trail, a light
snack is provided as you take time to explore the natural beauty around
you. A motorized inflatable boat provides an exhilarating cruise along
the coast. Be sure to bring your camera and binoculars!
Participants must be at least 40 pounds and able to walk
approximately 1.5 miles. Sturdy walking shoes and warm, waterproof
Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show
PRICE: ADULT: 34.00 / CHILD: 18.00 USD
DURATION: 1 Hour 15 Minutes Approx.
Treat yourself to an action-packed rowdy good time at The Great
Alaskan Lumberjack Show! Southeast Alaska's rich logging
history comes to life in this display of woodsmen skills. The world's
best lumberjacks go head to head in more than a dozen exciting
events such as chopping, sawing, relay races, axe throwing, log rolling
and the 50 foot speed climb. Your colorful host will not only introduce
the events, but will also offer a historic view of the Alaskan timber
industry that has shaped this rugged land. Located a short walk from
your cruise ship pier, this celebration of a bygone era is a rip roaring
good time and quality entertainment for all ages.
The show goes on rain or shine with grandstand seating that is
covered and heated. Venue is handicap accessible and located
downtown, just one block from Creek Street.
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