Excursion Alaskan lodge adventure & seafeast tour at Ketchikan

This half-day excursion combines three unique activities into one exciting and delicious expedition.

Depart the pier via coach and enjoy a narrated tour of Ketchikan en route to Clover Pass Resort, the oldest continuously operated fishing resort in the State of Alaska. At Clover Pass, meet your boat crew before boarding a fully enclosed adventure boat. Your first stop will be an active eagle's nest. Then the Captain will navigate his way through bays and inlets as your narrator gives you insight into the local flora, fauna and sea life. Learn about the timber industry and how it shaped the development of Alaska, and get a feeling for life on the island.

Venture past the Back Island Naval Testing Facility, home to some of the most sensitive 'ears' on the planet. Get an insight about their work on cruise ships and Navy Vessels, including nuclear submarines. Keep your eyes open for wildlife as porpoises and seals are frequent visitors along the tour route. During May and September whales are often sighted inside Clover Passage.

Your final stop is Silverking Lodge, located in the heart of Grant Island State Marine Park. At this working fishing lodge, you can check out the day's catch as fishermen make their way back from a day on the water. Walk the elevated boardwalk into the rainforest, get an up close and personal look at the flora and fauna of Southeast Alaska and take your picture next to the largest known red cedar in the Tongass National Forest.

Finish off your tour under a covered gazebo as you dine on a delectable seafood boil meal of crab, shrimp, clams, mussels, potatoes, onions, garlic, corn, and sausage, all cooked in one delicious pot and served piping hot on your table. And if you still have room, top off your meal with dessert. Before heading back to Clover Pass Resort, take a few minutes to take photos or soak up the atmosphere around the lodge where your coach awaits to take you back to the ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Clover Pass Resort, Bay and Inlet Cruise, Grant Island State Marine Park, Back Island Naval Testing Facility, Rainforest Stroll, Silverking Lodge

Note

Please note: This tour involves a limited amount of walking/standing, mainly at the guest's discretion however it is not suitable for guests who utilize a wheelchair or scooter.  In low tide the ramp is very steep.  Guests must be able to make their own way on and off the coach and the boat.  Layers of weather appropriate clothing that is suited for the outdoors and flat, comfortable walking shoes are suggested.  Guests should be prepared for the possibility of rain. Although commonly observed on this tour, wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Chicken meal alternative is available and guests must notify their guide upon check-in.