Floatplane Flightseeing & Crab Meal at George Inlet Lodge
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Port
Ketchikan, Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$429
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Combine Ketchikan's spectacular scenery with mountaintop flightseeing and an authentic Alaskan seafood feast at George Inlet Lodge.
A De Havilland Beaver floatplane aircraft roars to life, and you take off from the water with an individual headset and a guaranteed window seat. Glide over the Tongass Narrows, viewing bustling communities and Southeast Alaska's sprawling wilderness below.
Watch for remote indigenous communities, abandoned mining towns, high alpine lakes, breathtaking snowcapped mountains, the lush green Tongass National Forest, and the beautiful blue water of the Inside Passage.
The tour operator has an exclusive right to land at the tranquil waters of George Inlet. Here, you'll step inside the lodge for a warm welcome.
Watch your plane take off, then savor a delicious meal centered around Dungeness crab in the Eagle Dining Room. Enjoy a starter of the lodge's signature crab chowder, fresh crab egg rolls, and a crab cake. Then, indulge in a main course of steaming Dungeness crab accompanied by a flight of three local beers, and conclude your meal with a delightful slice of blueberry-topped cheesecake.
A beautiful 25-minute coastal drive provides a glimpse into Ketchikan's vibrant waterfront community as you return to the ship by road.
Notes:
Guests weighing 250 lbs or more (fully clothed) will be assessed a weight surcharge of $168. The surcharge can be paid in advance or directly to the tour operator just prior to the flight. Children up to and including the day prior to their second birthday can be added (at no cost) to the parent's weight if seated on the parent's lap (maximum weight remains at 250 lbs); each child aged 2 years or older is required by the FAA to occupy a paid seat. In the event the flight portion of the tour is canceled due to weather conditions, the tour will be operated with the meal only; participants will receive a refund of $270. This tour is accessible to guests with some mobility limitations — visit the Shore Excursions team on board for details. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair. Large bags/backpacks are not permitted inside the floatplane. Wildlife sightings are likely but are not guaranteed. Brunch is served on tours departing the ship before 10am, including crab casserole, reindeer sausage, blueberry scones, bagels with salmon dip, and a flight of three mimosas. Tour sequence may vary.