Docking area: Located directly across the street from the main shopping area
Shopping: Jewelry, Alaska souvenirs, and hand-printed art & totems and clothing are some of the more popular buys. Smoked salmon is a very popular gift to send home.
Points of Interest: No trip to Ketchikan is complete without visiting either Saxman Totem Village or Totem Bight. Our Ketchikan Highlights & Saxman Totem Village tour is a "best bet" for your day in port. For fishing enthusiasts, Ketchikan boasts some of the best salmon returns in S. E Alaska and Salmon &/or Halibut fishing charters are available in advance. A short walk form the pier is the famed Creek Street. Known as the former "red light" district, it is home to small shops, boutiques and Dolly,s House. There are two different totem museums in the center of town. A little further up the road is the Deer Creek Salmon Hatchery and Raptor Center. One of the most popular flight experiences, is the Seaplane Adventure out to Misty Fjord National Monument. Kayaking is available for the novice or the experienced and is best arranged in advance.
Best of Alaska ExcursionsDuration: 2 1/2 hours Transport: Van, Mini buses & Double Decker Bus
CITY & SAXMAN TOTEM VILLAGE
$38 per person
Tour Alaska's busiest waterfront highlighting the numerous sights
and attractions.
- Ketchikan's Stair Streets
- Creek Street, the former historical red light district
- Salmon Ladder and Falls Watch as salmon leap and struggle against the current to reach their birthplace and final spawning location
- Saxman Totem Village View 29 authentic totems that make up Alaska's only remaining totem park. Witness native carvers at work.
Tlingit and Haida Indians are considered
some of the top craftsmen and no visit to Alaska would be complete
without an opportunity of witnessing the historic totems of Saxman.
Misty Fjords Seaplane Adventure $200 per person
Duration: 1 1/2 hours S.E. Alaska's 17 million acre Tongass Nat'l Forest has been described as "over-abundantly beautiful" and this flight adventure offers you a unique perspective of this natural National Monument. The forest has been set aside as a fully protected wilderness area encompassing more than 2 million acres of dramatic granite cliffs, lush vegetation and is home to host of land and marine animals. Taking off from the Tongass Narrows alongside the ship, your flight begins as your pilot provides informative narrative, along with completely choreographed music throughout the flight. From the comfort of deluxe seaplanes, view the misty scenery of 1,000 foot waterfalls and remote mountain lakes. The highlight of the trip is when your plane lands on a serene and remote lake or fjord as you recount the spirit of discovery and adventure.
Salmon Fishing Charter $185 per person
Duration: 4 hours Transport: Charter fishing boats
Enjoy fishing in the salmon capital of the world! We are pleased to provide the services of one of the largest fleets of charter boats in the area. Fully guided and all gear and licensing included. App. 4 hours.
Ketchikan Kayaking $79 per person
Duration: 1 1/2 hours Transport: Kayak
Explore Alaska'a first city as you slip up historic Creek Street, before crossing the Tongass Narrows to Penncock Island. Watch for Bald Eagles and inter tidal marine life as you glide along. All instruction and equipment is provided.