Lighthouse, Totems & Eagles Excursion (Ketchikan)

Recommended by 98% of travelers

Ketchikan, USA

High interest

Booked 2 times today.

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Dmitriy_K ·

Jun 2025

The tour is about 2.5 hours. The boat is not very big but comfortable, with indoor and outdoor sitting. Views are awesome, with possibility to see eagles, seals and otter; lighthouses and private islands. The crew is great; very accommodating. The snack are interesting, comprising of locally sourced smoked salmon, sea cucumber and sea salt dark chocolate. The hot chocolate was probably the best we ever had.

· Kayla_J ·

Jun 2025

Dylan very friendly and helpful. We saw lots of bald eagles. We were also able to see some harbor seals and a humpback whale while out. Very beautiful scenery to see on this excursion! Would definitely recommend.

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Overview

Discover the beauty of southeast Alaska when you book this lighthouses, totems, and eagles tour from Ketchikan. Ideal for lighthouse enthusiasts, history buffs, and wildlife lovers, this tour explores Ward Cove's industrial history, Totem Bight State Historical Park, local lifestyles, and the iconic Guard Island Lighthouse. You also gain insights into Alaska's native cultures and the Tongass National Forest.

Discover the best of southeast Alaska
Refuel with included refreshments and snacks
Spot wildlife with provided fog-proof binoculars
Learn about the local history, culture, and wildlife

What's Included

Waterproof, fogproof Bushnell binoculars for your use while on tour
Snacks

Alder-smoked salmon, salmon spread, crackers, bull kelp pickles, and artisan chocolate.
Coffee and/or Tea

Our famous hot chocolate supreme, freshly brewed coffee, and an assortment of hot teas are available on our tour.
Soda/Pop

Assorted Coke & Pepsi products
Restroom on board

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Front St/ Berth 2/ Ketchikan Visitors Bureau
Ketchikan, AK 99901, USA
GUESTS ARRIVING IN KETCHIKAN (BERTH 1, 2, 3, 4) or GUESTS STAYING LOCALLY Meet at the famous rain gauge at the north end of the Visitor Information Center on BERTH #2 (cruise pier) 15 minutes prior to departure time. Our representative will be holding a white sign that says "Lighthouse Excursions."

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Ward Cove

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Totem Bight State Historical Park

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ketchikan (Pass By)

Guard Island Lighthouse

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tongass National Forest (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
Guests must be able to minimally navigate 3-4 steps on and off our tour vessel and transportation. Wheelchair service to and from the tour vessel is provided for those with limited mobility. Please reach out the operator to coordinate.
NOTE: The operator is not able to pick-up guests for this tour experience from the Ward Cove cruise ship pier, as the tour starts/originates in downtown Ketchikan. To book the tour inclusive of a Ward Cove pick-up, please see the Lighthouse, Totems & Eagles Excursion (Ward Cove) listing.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 343 reviews

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Cheryl_S, Sep 2025

We were so lucky to see Eagles, eagle nests and little ones in the next and starting to fledge...we were also so lucky to see humpback whales! bubblenet feeding!

Do this!

Cheryl_S, Aug 2025

You won't be disappointed, I'm surprised not everyone does this! Absolutely fantastic, history and nature all combined.

Great guide and...

David_C, Aug 2025

Great guide and experience. Captain was wonderful and crew made us feel at home. Would certainly do it again.

Dan is a great story teller, we enjoyed him very much!

Lisa_H, Jul 2025

From start to finish our tour of Lighthouse, Totems & Eagles in Ketchikan was exactly what was promised, started with the driver of the van Dan, he was on his own a historian very interesting ride to the ship. Dan is a great story teller we enjoyed him very much. The boat was beautiful we enjoyed the Eagles along with other wildlife. The snacks were very good, also the narrating was like a history lesson, We felt this excursion was worth the time and money. It's highlight of our Alaska trip, is the most memorable and enjoyable part of our Alaska cruise. Thank you Rabekka, Jeff and Dan !

Great local excursion right by the Norwegian Cruise ship dock.

Dmitriy_K, Jun 2025

Well worth the investment

Donald_S, Jun 2025

One of best excursions I've ever been on (Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaiian or Alaskan) - crew friendly and knowledgeable. We even accidentally came upon a humpback near the shore. So we got the eagles, seals, lighthouses we expected, and a whale we didn't.

Highly Recommend

Kayla_J, Jun 2025

Boat ride

Mary_T, May 2025

We saw some eagles but they were very far. Which the boat ride was lit closer to see them. I didn’t care for the old house. Also it wasn’t Many of totem.

Fantastic itinerary with...

Susanna_J, May 2025

Fantastic itinerary with unplanned multiple sightings of humpback whales! The pickup and drop off at our ship was very easy. The boat crew was great and went over and above to ensure we were safe and given plenty of warm beverages!

Fun Excursion on a boat

RuthAnne_W, Jun 2024

We had a wonderful experience finding eagles, seeing totems and the lighthouse, and as a bonus got to see a pod of whales bubble- net fishing

Average tour

Katie_R, May 2024

We did see eagle's nests and an eagle perched on a bouy. We saw the lighthouse and the story behind it was and it was impressive. All in all it was interest. The snacks were delicious!!