Wilderness Cruise & Silverking Lodge Seafood Feast
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Port
Ketchikan, Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Easy
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$204.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3¾ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
This tour combines three activities into one exciting and delicious expedition.
Your tour starts as you board your motorcoach and enjoy a narrated tour of Ketchikan en route to Clover Pass Resort, the oldest continuously operating fishing resort in the State of Alaska. At Clover Pass, you'll meet your crew, board the adventure boat, and head out in search of excitement.
Pause to view a nearby active eagle's nest and learn about 'America's bird.' You may even spot hatchlings in the nest. Your skipper will navigate through bays and inlets while the narrator offers insights into the land, air and sea. 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. Learn 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. During May and September, whales are often sighted inside Clover Passage.
Your final stop is at Silverking Lodge, in the heart of Grant Island State Marine Park. Walk the elevated boardwalk into the heart of the rain forest for an up-close 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 the covered gazebo as you dine on a fabulous seafood meal of Dungeness crab, shrimp, clams, mussels, potatoes, onions, garlic, corn, and sausage -- all cooked in one delicious pot and served at your table. Top off your meal with dessert.
Use your last few minutes to take photos, grab a souvenir from the gift shop, or soak up the atmosphere around the lodge before returning to Clover Pass Resort and the ship.
Notes:
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Dress warmly in layers with a windproof and waterproof outer layer; bring a warm hat, gloves and a scarf.