Wilderness Cruise & Silverking Lodge Seafood Feast
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port
Ketchikan, Alaska, US
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activityLevel
Moderate Activity
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excursionType
14,All
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wheelchairAccessible
No
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startingAtPrice
$200
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minimumAge
Information Not Currently Available
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duration
Approximately 3¾ Hours
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mealsIncluded
Meals included
This tour combines three discrete activities into one exciting and delicious expedition.
Your tour starts as you board your motor coach and enjoy a narrated tour of Ketchikan en route to Clover Pass Resort, the oldest continuously operated fishing resort in the State of Alaska. At Clover Pass you'll meet your crew, who will get you properly outfitted for comfort. Board the adventure boat and head out in search of excitement.
Your first stop will be at a nearby active eagle's nest. Learn about 'America's bird' and look for hatchlings in the nest. Your captain will navigate his way through bays and inlets while the narrator offers insights into the land, air and sea. Learn about the timber industry, how it shaped the development of Alaska, and get a feeling for life on the island. Venture past the Back Island Naval Testing Facility -- home to some of the most sensitive ears on the planet. Learn about their work on cruise ships and Navy vessels, including nuclear submarines. Keep your eyes open for wildlife as porpoises and seals are frequent visitors along the tour route. During May and September, whales are often sighted inside Clover Passage.
Your final stop is at Silverking Lodge, located in the heart of Grant Island State Marine Park. At this working fishing lodge you'll check out the day's catch as fishermen make their way back from a day on the water. Walk the elevated boardwalk into the heart of the rain forest for an up-close look at the flora and fauna of Southeast Alaska, and take your picture next to the largest known red cedar in the Tongass National Forest.
Finish off your tour under the covered gazebo as you dine on a delectable seafood meal of crab, shrimp, clams, mussels, potatoes, onions, garlic, corn, and sausage -- all cooked in one delicious pot and served piping hot at your table. Top off your meal with dessert, if you still have room.
Use your last few minutes to take photos, grab a souvenir from the gift shop, or soak up the atmosphere around the lodge before heading back to Clover Pass Resort and the ship.