Lighthouse, Totems and Eagles Cruise from Ward Cove

Excursion Highlights:
  • Embark on the exclusive tour of Ketchikan, boasting guaranteed eagle sightings and unique views of Totem Bight State Park.
  • Set sail from a private dock, relaxing in a heated cabin or enjoying the view from the open-air observation deck.
  • Learn about the rich Tlingit, Haida & Tsimshian cultures, local industries, and lifestyles from knowledgeable Alaskan crew members.
  • Feast on complimentary artisanal hot chocolate, coffee, tea, and local delicacies like alder-smoked salmon and bull kelp pickles.
  • View 12 islands - including the famous Danger Island - from your excursion boat outfitted with onboard restrooms and souvenirs for sale.
Price: $214.32
Children under 24 months are free but need to be accounted for at the time of booking.
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Standard
Shore Excursion Type Eco, Nature
Shore Excursion Duration 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? An approximately 5 to 10-minute walk from the cruise ship pier. Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket upon confirmation.
Food/Beverage Provided An Alaskan snack plate including traditional, alder-smoked salmon will be provided along with your choice of hot chocolate, coffee, hot tea, soft drinks, or water.
Recommended Dress On all tours in Alaska, we recommend wearing layers for the changing weather and temperature. Top layer should be water proof. Closed toed sensible walking shoes are also suggested.
Restrictions Guests must be able to navigate at least three steps when boarding and disembarking the transportation and tour vessel. Walking surfaces are paved and gravel. Wheelchair assistance is available on the boat ramp if needed. Wheelchairs and strollers can be transported between the cruise ship pier and the private dock with advanced notice.

Ketchikan Lighthouse, Totems & Eagles Excursion

Keep your camera close at hand because this relaxed coastal cruise from Ward Cove is full of incredible photo moments and a true taste of Alaska's wild beauty. Departing from a private dock just minutes from the Ward Cove Welcome Center, you'll meet your friendly Alaskan captain and crew before setting out through the wildlife-rich waters of the Tongass Narrows.

As you travel along the shoreline, watch for numerous active eagle nests and soaring bald eagles overhead, guaranteed sightings on every trip. With the binoculars provided, you may also spot harbor seals, sea lions, seabirds, and moon jellyfish, and if you're lucky, humpback or orca whales.

Enjoy sweeping water views of Totem Bight State Park, home to 14 impressive Tlingit and Haida totem poles and a traditional clan house, before continuing toward the historic Guard Island Lighthouse, built in 1901 on its own small island. Along the route, your captain and crew share fascinating stories about Alaska's maritime heritage, Indigenous cultures, and the timber and fishing traditions that have shaped life in this coastal community.

You'll pass colorful homes and cabins tucked along the forested shoreline, travel by the former Ward Cove Cannery, and glimpse the islands that dot the Narrows, including the storied "Bridge to Nowhere" island.

During your cruise, enjoy complimentary hot chocolate, coffee, tea, or soft drinks, along with local specialties such as alder-smoked salmon, bull kelp pickles, crackers, and artisan chocolate.

The 36-passenger vessel features a heated cabin, an open-air observation deck, restrooms, and a small gift shop. Crew members are always happy to capture a photo for you in front of Totem Bight, Guard Island Lighthouse, or in the wheelhouse with the captain.

This one-of-a-kind excursion blends wildlife, culture, and scenic splendor into an authentic Alaskan adventure found only in Ketchikan.