Best Of Ketchikan By Land & Sea

Experience Ketchikan’s rich maritime history, Native culture and breathtaking wilderness surroundings, by land and sea. Your driver/guide will fill you in on historic Creek Street, where homes and shops are perched over the water on wooden pilings. At Saxman Village, you’ll stop to view one of the world’s largest gatherings of totem poles, as your guide interprets the meanings of these giant sentries, which border the park and entrance to the Beaver Clan House. Continue 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. From the cannery dock, you’ll board a water jet-powered vessel to explore the coastline of glacier-carved George Inlet, while the onboard naturalist explains the natural history of southeast Alaska. Eagles, seals, porpoises, and other species of wildlife are often sighted; the Captain will maneuver the boat to give the best possible views. Entering Tongass Narrows you'll 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: Order of tour may vary. 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 gravel pathways.