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.
If you are interested in exploring what is just around the bend from the Victoria Inner Harbor you will enjoy this guided sea kayaking tour. Pass by a colony of seals just outside the harbor. Explore the beaches and inlets of Juan de Fuca Strait and get a taste of West Coast kayaking. Paddle alongside blue herons hunting in the kelp beds. Glide along over moon jellies while viewing the playful antics of the oyster catchers. Breathe in the fresh sea air and be in awe of the amazing views of the Olympic Mountains across the Strait. Participants must be willing and able to sit for a 2.5 hour time length and have the strength to paddle for up to 2 hours.
90.00 Adult (USD)
75.00 Child (USD)
0.00 Infant (USD)
Minimum Height: 72 inches.
Maximum Weight: 220 pounds.
Minimum Age: 9 years. Maximum Age: 70 years.
A city tour with a Splash! It's a Bus - and a Boat - and the newest attraction in Victoria. The Hippo is a unique 40 passenger amphibious vessel that offers a combined land and water tour of Victoria and the Inner Harbor. Ocean and mountain vistas follow you everywhere on this tour of the natural and historic sights in one of Canada's most picturesque cities, with its British ancestry and charm. The most exciting aspect of the tour is definitely the splash into the harbor! Victoria's bustling Inner Harbor is the unofficial main attraction of the city and you will delight in having a front row view of Victoria onboard the Hippo. Come take a splash in the 'Bus that Floats.'
47.00 Adult (USD)
29.00 Child (USD)
0.00 Infant (USD)
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Take a motorcoach drive past Beacon Hill Park, Mile O, Thunderbird Park and the famous Empress Hotel. Once inside the inner harbor you will sail onboard a 60-foot enclosed catamaran with a unique feature that turns this inviting sightseeing vessel into a floating aquarium. Getting to touch sea cucumbers, sea anemones and Dungeness crab brings out the childlike wonder in explorers of all ages! On the back deck you will experience great photo opportunities with Dungeness Crab but be sure to avoid the crab's pinchers. Tasty Crab dip and chips are served as your snack.
94.00 Adult (USD)
76.00 Child (USD)
0.00 Infant (USD)
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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.
For additional Shore & Land Excursions information, please visit our frequently asked questions.