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.

Totem and Town Tour
Tour Code: KTN-007
Duration: 2 1/2 hours
Retail Value: $99.00
Price: Free

Discover Ketchikan's scenic beauty, historic sights and Indian culture during this memorable 25-mile orientation drive through the city, and a visit to the enchanting Totem Bight State Park.

Depart the pier for the drive through Ketchikan. Alaska's busiest waterfront, Ketchikan bustles with floatplanes and boats. You will tour the Old City and drive by the infamous Creek Street, Ketchikan's former red-light district. As you travel along the scenic North Tongass Highway, you will pass salmon canneries and a pulp mill that was once the largest of its kind in the world.

Next, you will proceed for a visit to Totem Bight State Park. Upon arrival, you will take a walking tour along a winding trail and through a forest of mighty hemlock before arriving at an old Indian campsite. Here you will discover an abundance of colorful totem poles, each representing a fascinating tale. You will then learn about primitive Alaskan Indian culture during a stop at the mysterious Ceremonial House located on the park's premises.

Following your visit, you will re-board your coach for the leisurely drive back to downtown Ketchikan's bustling waterfront before returning to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves a leisurely half-mile walk over uneven terrain from the Totem Bight parking lot to the Tribal House.

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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.