Port: Ketchikan
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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.
Cruise George Inlet and Crab Feast
Tour Code: KTN-008
Duration: 4 hours
Retail Value: $199.00
Price: Free
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Indulge your senses with a taste of Alaska during this picturesque George Inlet cruise, and a crab feast at the George Inlet Lodge.
Depart Ketchikan Harbor for the narrated drive along the scenic coastline. Along the way, you will pass by canneries, an old sawmill, totem poles and waterfalls. Upon arrival at George Inlet Lodge, you will be outfitted with a rain poncho, then board a 36-foot, fully-enclosed pontoon boat for a 90-minute cruise along Alaska's Inside Passage and the beautiful George Inlet. En route, you will see the historic George Inlet Cannery, a short-seam silver mine, and the Mahoney Glacial Cirque's snow-capped mountains and 2,000-foot waterfalls.
Next, you will cross the fjord to a remote estuary to witness the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Tongass National Forest, the world's largest temperate rain forest. Dungeness crabs abound in this estuary, and you may assist in pulling up crab pots to examine these tasty creatures from up close.
After measurements and statistics are taken, you will return to the warm and inviting George Inlet Lodge, where a dungeness crab meal awaits your arrival. During your visit, you will have an opportunity to relax amidst the rustic charm and Alaskan hospitality for which George Inlet Lodge is known. After a quick lesson in the art of crab cracking, you will be served this Alaskan favorite.
Following your visit, you will re-board your bus for the return drive to the pier.
Please note: This tour involves walking on uneven surfaces, negotiating steep inclines and stairs. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or guests who utilize a wheelchair. Depending on the tide, the gangway to the boat can be steep (15-25 degrees). There are 79 covered stairs from the bus drop off to the lodge deck; however, there is a vehicle available to drive guests down and back up to eliminate the stair factor. The restaurant at the lodge will not be exclusive to RSSC guests. Although the catamarans are enclosed, guests are advised to dress warmly in layers as the weather can still get cold.
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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.