Explore the waters of Southeast Alaska aboard the Aleutian Ballad, an authentic commercial crabbing vessel, made famous by the show “Deadliest Catch”. Learn about the vessel and its colorful history while you cruise to the fishing grounds. Once there, watch the crew as they haul out Bering Sea king crab pots, each weighing over 700 pounds. Dungeness crab, box crab, octopus and prawns, will be carefully retrieved and placed in a live tank for you to see, touch and photograph; you may even get to hold a King Crab! Enjoy snacks and beverages on the way back to port.  

Required at time of booking:  Cruise ship or hotel information in Ketchikan.  Children must be at least 5 years old in order to participate in this tour.

Season: Daily departures April 29 - September 27, 2013
Departure Time: Various times available. Usually accommodates cruise ship schedules
Duration: 3.5 hours

Price: USD 169 per adult / USD 106 per child (5-12 years)

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Take in the majesty of Misty Fjords National Monument from the best viewpoint - from the air in a floatplane! See towering cliffs, saw-tooth ridges blanketed in trademark mists, sky-blue lakes, endless waterfalls, icy saltwater fjords, and miles of glacier-carved gorges during this flight seeing tour. During the flight, your pilot will point out the natural wonders of the area and local wildlife, such as brown bears, mountain goats, harbor seals, and humpback whales. (Tour departs from the main Visitor Center near the cruise ship docks)

Required at time of booking: Cruise ship or hotel information in Ketchikan.

Season: Daily departures May 1 - September 30, 2013
Departure Time: Various times available. Usually accommodates cruise ship schedules.
Duration: 1.5 hours

Price: USD 239 per person

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This boat cruise to the heart of the 3,570-square-mile Monument provides an opportunity to view Misty Fjords from a dramatic perspective. A naturalist will provide in-depth commentary on the area as you cruise past a mysterious Native pictograph, Punchbowl Cove with its columnar basalt formations and the colorful Mossy Wall bird rookery. Enjoy the dramatic landmark New Eddystone Rock, an ancient volcanic plug that juts up 237 feet from the water. Watch for mountain goats, bears, eagles, Guillemots and other seabirds. You will be surrounded by cliffs towering thousands of feet and view waterfalls cascading into emerald waters. Tour includes: round trip cruise, narration, and snack. (Tour departs from the Main Visitor Center near the cruise ship dock)

Required at time of booking: Cruise ship or hotel information in Ketchikan.

Season: May 10 - September 27, 2013 (tour might not operate on a daily basis)
Departure Time: Various times available. Usually accommodates cruise ship schedules.
Duration: approx. 5.5 hours including transfers

Price: USD 186 per adult / USD 133 per child (2-12 years)

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Start this tour with an exciting cruise along the shoreline in a motorized inflatable boat. Various sea mammals, bald eagles, and migrating seabirds may be spotted so don't forget your camera and binoculars! Upon reaching Orca Beach, you will join an experienced Alaskan trail guide for an guided hike through the unspoiled beauty of the coastal rainforest. The trail takes you through a beautiful old growth forest by way of a secluded beach. The trail is mostly boardwalk, about 1-mile in length and well maintained. After your hike, enjoy a light snack and take some time to explore the intertidal zone to look for sea stars, shells, sea urchins, and crabs. Tour includes: Roundtrip boat transfer, guided hike and light snack. (Tour departs from the main Visitor Center near the cruise ship docks).

NOTE: Children have to be at least 5 years old or weigh at least 40 pounds in order to participate in the this tour.

Required at time of booking:  Cruise ship or hotel information in Ketchikan.

Season: Daily departures May 1 - September 30, 2013
Departure Time: Various times available. Usually accommodates cruise ship schedules.
Duration: 4.5 hours including transfers

Price: USD 125 per adult / USD 83 per child (5-12 years)

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Take a 2-hour scenic boat tour to see abundant eagles, eagles nests; the Totem Bight Park, the Vallenar Wildlife Viewing Area and Guard Island Lighthouse. Harbor seals, Pigeon Guillemots and moon jellyfish are often spotted on this tour as well. While you relax in the heated main cabin and enjoy the open air observation deck of the boat, your experienced and knowledgeable captain introduces you to the wildlife and history of this area.  Tour includes: Transfer in Ketchikan, boat tour, snacks and beverages.

Required at time of booking: Cruise ship or hotel information in Ketchikan.

Season: Daily departures May 13 - September 17, 2013
Departure Time: Various times available. Usually accommodates cruise ship schedules.
Duration: 3 hours including transfers

Price: USD 99 per adult / USD 49 per child (0-11 years)

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This adventure begins with a scenic motorcoach tour to a secluded mountain lake, where you will board Indian-style 37-foot, 20-passenger canoes which are stable and easy to maneuver. Paddle with an experienced guide, scan the shore for wildlife, and learn the unique natural and cultural history of the Ketchikan area. The lake, part of a lush rain forest, is ideal for canoeing and is surrounded by the Tongass National Forest. Step ashore for an Alaska-style snack. Your guide will lead a short nature walk highlighting the flora and fauna of the rain forest, including such features as carnivorous plants and the official state tree. Paddle back to the across the lake and re-board your motorcoach for your return trip. Tour includes: Guided canoe trip, snack and roundtrip transfer from the main Visitor Center near the cruise ship docks.

NOTE: Children have to be at least 5 years old or weigh at least 40 pounds in order to participate in the this tour.

Required at time of booking:  Cruise ship or hotel information in Ketchikan.

Season: Daily departures May 1 - September 30, 2013
Departure Time: Various times available. Usually accommodates cruise ship schedules.
Duration: 4 hours including transfers

Price: USD 104 per adult / USD 69 per child (0-12 years)

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Fill your senses with adventure and excitement as you take control of a 4-wheel drive Jeep Wrangler and wind your way up old rugged logging trails to scenic overlooks. Then grab a paddle and join your companions in a 20-passenger Indian-style canoe to navigate your way across a mountain lake, where a hearty snack and short rainforest walk await. Tour includes: Transfers from the main cruise ship dock, guided 4-wheel drive adventure, guided canoeing and snack. (Tour departs from the main Visitor Center near the cruise ship docks)

NOTE: Minimum age to drive is 25, minimum age to participate is 5.

Required at time of booking: Cruise ship or hotel information in Ketchikan

Season: Daily departures May 1 - September 30, 2013
Departure Time: Various times available. Usually accommodates cruise ship schedules.
Duration: 4 hours including transfers

Price: USD 167 per adult / USD 111 per child (5-12 years)

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Begin your tour with a short floatplane flight from Ketchikan to Traitor's Cove, where you will have the chance to view black bears in their natural habitat. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the viewing area at the Margaret Creek Fish Ladder (1 mile drive plus short walk on a boardwalk trail). This legendary fish ladder is one of the busiest aquatic thoroughfares around during the summer months. As countless salmon thunder upstream they attract the local black bears. Your knowledgeable guide will be with you throughout the tour to answer questions about the area's plant life, history, and wildlife. (Tour departs from the main Visitor Center near the cruise ship docks)

Required at time of booking: Cruise ship or hotel information in Ketchikan.

Season: Daily departures July 25 - September 20, 2013
Departure Time: Various times available. Usually accommodates cruise ship schedules.
Duration: 3 hours including flight times

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