Best of Ketchikan by Land & Sea

Departing your ship by motor coach, your friendly driver/guide will give lively narrative while pointing out historic Creek Street, where homes and shops are perched over the water on wooden pilings. At Saxman Village, stop to view one of the world's largest gatherings of totem poles. Your guide will interpret the meanings of these giant sentries, which border the park and entrance to the Beaver Clan House. Next, enter the Village Carving Center and watch as these skilled craftsmen practice their trade and answer questions you may have. More about Ketchikan...

Your sightseeing continues to George Inlet, where a relaxing stroll through the rainforest brings you to the historic Libby Cannery. Beginning with a short video, this fascinating tour will take you back to the days when rugged men and women toiled day and night to harvest and process the abundant Alaska salmon. While learning about the adventurous world of fishermen and seine boats you may even have the opportunity to help haul and coil a net!

From the Cannery Dock you'll board a water-jet powered vessel with heated main cabin, comfortable seating, a snack bar and restroom. While exploring the coastline of glacier-carved George Inlet the onboard naturalist will explain the natural history of Southeast Alaska's forests and ocean. Seals, porpoise, eagles and other species of wildlife are often sighted on this cruise; the captain will maneuver the boat to give the best possible view.
Entering Tongass Narrows you will pass by a fascinating variety of working vessels. A mariner's view of Alaska's busiest port, and your cruise ship, will provide this tour's final backdrop for learning how Ketchikan earned its title as "Salmon Capital of the World".

Note
This excursion is not recommended for passengers who have difficulty walking, due to the number of stops requiring embarkation of transfer equipment and walking on inclined pathways. Wildlife sightings are frequent, but not guaranteed. This tour is also conducted in reverse order.

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If you are arriving in Ketchikan by cruise ship, please make your tour reservations through the shore excursion office aboard ship.
You may also pre-book your tour directly through the cruise line agency, some cruise lines allow you to pre-book shore excursions
online. Ask your travel agent or cruise line agency for more information. If you are visiting Ketchikan and not arriving on a cruise ship,
please contact us by email for information on how to join one of our tour groups.