Coastal Wildlife Cruise - an Animal Planet Exclusive

Coastal Wildlife Cruise - an Animal Planet Exclusive

3.25 hours | Ketchikan | K T N - 6 3 0
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Min. age: 5 years | Max. weight: 325 lbs. (See special notes)

Description

Points of Interest

  • Outdoor Adventures
Includes snack, Easy activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

This 3 1/4-hour cruise takes you on a search for black bears, eagles, seals, sea lions, humpback and killer whales. Your tour begins with a short walk to board a custom-built, high-speed boat specially designed for wildlife viewing. You'll cruise 25 miles to a remote inlet to witness seals and eagles fishing for salmon and look for bears as they emerge from the forest in May and June to forage on beach grass, berries and crabs as well as salmon in late July - September. Although bear watching is your main objective, you'll spend about 30 minutes viewing wildlife that may be sighted during the journey to and from the bear viewing area. You'll keep a keen eye out for wildlife on the move. Whales, porpoise and sea lions follow schools of herring and salmon as they migrate to and from their spawning streams. Your excursion concludes downtown, with a short walk back to the pier.

Special Notes:

Minimum age is 5 and maximum weight is 325 lbs. Local waters may be rough at times so this tour is not recommended for guests with neck or back problems or expectant mothers. Warm, layered clothing suggested. Wildlife sightings not guaranteed.

*If this tour is sold out, guests might also be interested in KTN640: Wildlife Safari & Beach Bonfire.

Provided: Rain jacket, binoculars

Snack: Variety of trail mixes and snack bars, bottled water

Unaccompanied Minor Policy: Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

*If this tour is sold out, guests might also be interested in KTN640: Wildlife Safari & Beach Bonfire.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Walk to & board vessel

Transport type: Walking
Travel time: 00:05
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 100
Steps: 4
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Cruise to first wildlife viewing area

Transport type: Motorized Vessel
Transport Capacity: 13
Travel time: 00:15
Air conditioned: No
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Cruise to second wildlife viewing area

Transport type: Motorized Vessel
Transport Capacity: 13
Travel time: 00:30
Air conditioned: No
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

View wildlife from boat

Transport type: Motorized Vessel
Transport Capacity: 13
Time at site: 01:45
Air conditioned: No
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Cruise back to dock & disembark vessel

Transport type: Motorized Vessel
Transport Capacity: 13
Travel time: 00:40
Air conditioned: No
Steps: 4
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes