Shore & Land Excursions
Make the most of your vacation with a shore and land excursion that appeals to your interests. Knowledgeable, professional guides lead all excursions and offer special insights into the culture, history, wildlife, and geology of each destination. Discover first-hand how islanders went about the business of growing, harvesting and refining sugar in 18th century Barbados. Take an invigorating mush across a snow-covered glacier aboard an Alaskan dogsled. Or stroll through the maze of tiny streets in Mykonos, the birthplace of Apollo.
Adventure Kart Expedition, KE75, Ketchikan, Alaska
Sit back, strap yourself in, and hit the accelerator for the off-road adventure of a lifetime! Mountain trails through a timber harvested area offer the perfect venue for your off-road challenge. In your Tomcar, you will climb to unparalleled views of the Tongass National Forest, Behm Canal and Alaska's fabled Inside Passage only available to a small number of visitors. Stops are made along the way to soak up the grandeur and beauty of this lush land and spot the frequent wildlife. Enjoy a snack and beverage, then drivers and passengers have the opportunity to switch positions for the return trip.
204.00 Adult (USD)
139.00 Child (USD)
0.00 Infant (USD)
Minimum Height: 48 inches
Minimum Weight: 40 pounds, Maximum Weight: 300 pounds
Alaska Bear Adventure, KE22, Ketchikan, Alaska
Travel by floatplane to one of the finest bear-viewing venues in Alaska. After a short van ride to the trailhead, you will hike approx. 0.5 miles on a well-maintained trail to the viewing platform overlooking rapids where salmon head upstream to spawn. It is here where black bear gather to feed and bald eagles perch in the surrounding trees waiting for the fish scraps left by the bears. The likelihood of seeing bears are good, although sightings are not guaranteed. Approx. 40 minutes total flight and 60 minutes at the viewing platform. Tour is available from late July.
345.00 Adult (USD)
345.00 Child (USD)
0.00 Infant (USD)
N/A
Alaska Coastal Expedition, KE72, Ketchikan, Alaska
In Ketchikan, the distance to the wilderness is measured in feet. In your inflatable, the distance to unforgettable is 2.5 hours! After gearing up, you'll step into your boat for an exhilarating, extraordinary trip. You or someone in your party will drive the small boat while you follow the guide's boat as he/she interprets your historical, cultural and ecological adventure. You may search for bears, seals and spawning salmon or perhaps admire totem poles at Saxman Native Village. You may even cruise Ketchikan's historic red light district Creek Street and historic Thomas Basin. The route is determined by current wind, tide and weather conditions. Drivers must be at least 26 years of age.
150.00 Adult (USD)
150.00 Child (USD)
0.00 Infant (USD)
Minimum Weight: 50 pounds, Maximum Weight: 350 pounds
Minimum Age: 4 years; Maximum Age: 100 years
Alaska Lodge Adventure & Seafeast, KE83, Ketchikan, Alaska
Combine three activities into one exciting & delicious expedition! Board a motorcoach for a narrated tour en route to Clover Pass Resort, where you will head out in an adventure boat in search of local wildlife. Visit an eagle's nest, see the facility that does acoustic testing of US submarines, & learn about life on the island. Stop at Silverking Lodge, located in the heart of Grant Island Marine Park, where you can check out the day's catch, & take your picture next to the largest known red cedar in the Tongass National Forest. Top off your tour with a delectable seafood boil meal: crab, shrimp, clams, mussels, potatoes, onions, garlic, corn, & sausage all cooked in one delicious pot!
170.00 Adult (USD)
120.00 Child (USD)
0.00 Infant (USD)
N/A
Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary & Crab Feast, KE78, Ketchikan, Alaska
Experience two of Ketchikan's highlights on this combination eco-tour and crab feast. Enjoy a guided eco-tour walk into a dense Rainforest in Herring Cove. Cross elevated platforms to expand possible wildlife sightings. Possible wildlife sightings include bald eagles, black bear, seals, deer, and a variety of birds. See a Native totem carver at work and visit a Bald Eagle sanctuary, before heading to a crab feast at George Inlet Lodge. Enjoy freshly cooked Dungeness crab meal in a spectacular lodge setting along George Inlet. Fully narrated motorcoach tour to each venue. Tour order may vary.
163.00 Adult (USD)
114.00 Child (USD)
0.00 Infant (USD)
N/A
Alaskan Fishing & Wilderness Dining, KE20, Ketchikan, Alaska
This adventure allows you to experience the Alaskan way of life, and the fish, caught by you and prepared for you at an exclusive beach. You'll be outfitted from head to toe before boarding a stable, 20-foot open-air skiff and heading out to the fishing grounds. Experience saltwater bottom fishing, while catching your meal of rockfish, lingcod, snapper or halibut. Each guest fishes with their own provided rod and reel. After fishing, rendezvous at a remote beach to enjoy, your meal anchored by the fresh taste of your catch in a saffron-infused bouillabaisse, served around a roaring campfire. A valid one-day, $20.00 fishing license is required when 16 years and over.
306.00 Adult (USD)
274.00 Child (USD)
0.00 Infant (USD)
Minimum Age: 5 years; Maximum 90 years
Maximum Weight: 300 pounds
Backcountry Jeep & Canoe Safari, KE06, Ketchikan, Alaska
Take the wheel of a 4-wheel drive Jeep Wrangler® and follow your guide through the rugged back roads of Revillagigedo Island. Using two-way radio your guide will provide you with interesting and informative commentary along the way. Along the route there will be opportunities to change drivers. At Lake Harriet Hunt climb aboard a large, stable guided canoe and paddle your way across a mountain lake where a snack and nature walk await. Drivers must be at least 25 years old.
179.00 Adult (USD)
129.00 Child (USD)
0.00 Infant (USD)
Minimum Weight: 40 pounds
Minimum Age: 5 years
Bear Country & Wildlife Expedition, KE74, Ketchikan, Alaska
Join a one of a kind excursion to see the Black Bears of Herring Cove. Become part of a limited number of guests to this pristine environment, home to salmon rich streams and abundant wildlife. You will enjoy an approximate 1-mile hike along an improved trail as your guide leads you to prime bear viewing locations. Tour operates mid July-September.
194.00 Adult (USD)
194.00 Child (USD)
0.00 Infant (USD)
Minimum Age: 12 years
Bear Creek ZipLine Adventure, KE63, Ketchikan, Alaska
Experience 7 dual cable ziplines, Alaska's longest skybridge, rappelling, and a 250 foot long mountain slide. After outfitting and orientation, head to a ground-based practice zip line, where your guides introduce you to zipping. This eco-tour is a great intro to the art of zipping. Guests must have general good health and full use of their limbs.
176.00 Adult (USD)
130.00 Child (USD)
0.00 Infant (USD)
Minimum Height: 50 inches
Minimum Weight: 70 pounds, Maximum Weight: 250 pounds
Bering Sea Crab Fishermen's Tour, KE50, Ketchikan, Alaska
Wildlife is Alaska! Crabs, eagles, octopus, and whales are all frequent visitors on this tour. Set out in the calm, protected waters of the Inside Passage to witness the amazing life of commercial fishermen. Marvel at the scenic beauty and watch as the skilled crew haul and set long line, barrel pots and huge 700 lb king crab pots. The amazing marine life is placed in an on-deck aquarium so you can get up close with the unique creatures of the sea. This fascinating, educational and interactive experience is packed with stories and adventures shared by the men who risk their lives fishing the Bering Sea. Tour does not go out in the rough waters of the open ocean.
176.00 Adult (USD)
112.00 Child (USD)
0.00 Infant (USD)
Minimum Age: 5 years
Important: Please remember you have up to 4 days prior to your sail date to purchase your regular shore excursions online. If you are within the 4 days, you will then need to purchase your shore excursions onboard; land excursions would need to be purchased directly through your Tour Director on the land portion of the Alaska Cruisetour. For example, if you are sailing on October 18, you can make Shore & Land Excursion purchases online until October 13.
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