Ketchikan

Ketchikan, otherwise known as the First City, has a population of almost 14,000 and is on the southwest side of Revillagigedo Island, only 90 miles from Prince Rupert. The town grew around salmon canneries and sawmills. In fact, at one time Ketchikan was proclaimed the “Salmon Capital of the World,” a title that reappeared in 1996 with a new welcome arch in town. Tourists flock to Ketchikan for their first look at the North Country, and rarely are they disappointed.

The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 180 days before the cruise begins.

Ketchikan By Horse-Drawn Trolley
Tour Code: KTN-003
Duration: 45 minutes
Retail Value: $89.00
Price: Free

Experience Ketchikan's sights, sounds and rich native culture during this intimate, horse-drawn trolley tour of the city's most historic areas.

Depart the pier via horse-drawn trolley for a tour of Ketchikan. This tour, suitable for guests of all ages, is a splendid introduction to this charming, frontier-style community. Along the way, you will see picturesque City Park, with its original fountain and ponds, and wooden stairways that serve as streets.

Next, you will follow the banks of Ketchikan Creek, a rich salmon habitat, before reaching the Fish Ladder. Here, you will learn about its function, then visit at the fish-spawning grounds. You will also learn about Alaska's berries, view live salmon in the creek (in season) and discover some of the state's finest examples of native totem poles. Your guide will explain the rich history of this fascinating Alaska port, which has been a stopping point for visitors arriving by ship for more than 100 years.

Points of interest include an early-day wooden street (built on pilings over the ocean and still in use today), Thomas Basin Harbor, which bustles with fishing and pleasure boat activity, the Ketchikan Museum and many other historic structures. The slow-paced gait of the horses will enable your guide to draw attention to the many places of interest, and share their history. Brief photo stops will be made at selected locations.

At the conclusion of your tour, you will be returned to the pier.

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Terms & Conditions:

Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tours operate rain or shine. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.