Misty Fjords & Wilderness Explorer Cruise (Wheelchair Accessible)
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Port
Ketchikan, Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Easy Activity
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Excursion Type
14,All,80
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Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$280
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5¼ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Explore Misty Fjords National Monument, one of nature's most spectacular icons, while cruising in luxury aboard one of the fastest sightseeing vessels in Alaska.
Your adventure begins as soon as you leave Ketchikan's picturesque harbor, passing colorful floatplanes and fishing boats. Enjoy the service and narrative provided by the crew, and watch for marine and coastal wildlife as you cruise at sea level past the rugged coastlines bordering the Revillagigedo Channel.
Voyage into Behm Canal, surrounded by the pristine beauty of Misty Fjords National Monument, described by John Muir as "the Yosemite of the North." Along the way you'll stop to view an active nest of bald eagles and New Eddystone Rock — an immense volcanic spire rising from the emerald sea.
Delight in an unhurried exploration of Rudyerd Bay — an ice-carved masterpiece deep within the Monument. Here, you'll learn the natural history of the fjords, listen for the call of nesting seabirds, and feel the mist of glistening waterfalls while gliding beneath 3,000-foot-tall glacier-sculpted cliffs.
On the cruise back to Ketchikan, enjoy a selection of snacks and beverages while watching for whales, seals, eagles and other wildlife.
Please note: Terrain includes a marine ramp from the pier to the boat, which can be very steep at low tide. Tour operates in all weather conditions. Dress warmly in layered clothing with gloves, a scarf, and a hat; outer layer should be windproof and waterproof. Wildlife sightings are likely but are not guaranteed. This tour is designed to be accessible for all guests, including those using a wheelchair (the tour operator suggests bringing a companion to assist if needed, as guides are not allowed to push wheelchairs). Only non-ambulatory guests using a wheelchair that requires specific accommodations, such as a lift/ramp and wheelchair anchor on the transportation, can book this tour, as it ensures accessible transportation; guests using a collapsible wheelchair and able to board the coach via the steps must book Misty Fjords & Wilderness Explorer Cruise (Companion). Companions can book the same tour under the title Misty Fjords & Wilderness Explorer Cruise (Companion). The tour route avoids stairs; however, the nature of access may differ from the standards you are familiar with at home. Accessible bathrooms with wide doors are available along the tour route. An accessible vehicle with a wheelchair lift or ramp is used for transportation. The number of accessible vehicles available is extremely limited; make your accessible shore excursion reservations as far in advance as possible. Guests requiring accessible transportation, please complete the Special Services form at https://www.seabourn.com/en/us/about/accessibility; this will ensure that suitable transportation is in place for your tour.