Exclusive Coastal Cruise & Oyster Farm with Ocean-to-Table Tasting
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port
Ketchikan, Alaska, US
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activityLevel
Moderate Activity
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excursionType
Information Not Currently Available
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wheelchairAccessible
No
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startingAtPrice
$230
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minimumAge
Information Not Currently Available
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duration
Approximately 3¼ Hours
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mealsIncluded
Meals included
Set out on this exclusive small-group eco-tour adventure (maximum 12 privileged guests) to the scenic Tongass Narrows and Clover Pass -- one of the most picturesque locations in Alaska. The only working oyster and kelp farm in the state is located here -- an invitation to tantalize your taste buds as you take in the natural wonders of the Alaska Archipelago. But you don't need to love oysters to have a great time -- there is something for everyone.
A narrated van ride along a coastal road brings you to Bonfire Bay. Board a heated USCG-certified boat with indoor seating for a short cruise to the Hump Island Oyster & Kelp Farm. Keep an eye out for whales, seals, sea lions and eagles -- the outside deck offers unobstructed viewing.
The oyster farm team provides an engaging introduction to oyster-growing process, from the width of a thumbnail to market size. Get wet with the hands-on touch tank and watch footage from an underwater drone navigating between the oyster rafts. This behind-the-scenes look reveals the oysters' food source and the dangers within the industry.
Lead with your taste buds at the on-site floating Oyster Bar, where a sampling of the locally-harvested oyster and kelp products is a true ocean-to-table experience.
Take the boat back to Bonfire Bay, browse in the gift store and savor a hearty snack of soup, grilled or raw oysters, and chips with kelp salsa.
Please note: Minimum weight is 40 lbs. Wear sturdy non-skid walking shoes. Wildlife sightings are likely but are not guaranteed. Participants must be able to navigate multiple steps, uneven surfaces and a steep ramp.