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.

Bear Viewing On Prince of Wales
Tour Code: KTN-013
Duration: 2 1/2 hours
Retail Value: $599.00
Price: $299.00

Discover one of Alaska's largest bear populations during this memorable visit to Prince of Wales Island via floatplane.

Depart the pier in Ketchikan via floatplane for the 20-minute flight to Prince of Wales Island, the United State's third-largest island territory behind Hawaii and Kodiak Islands. The country's overgrown logging areas and many salmon streams serve as an ideal habitat for black bears; the highest black bear population can be found on Prince of Wales Island. This remote destination will serve as the setting for your guided bear tour.

After your plane lands on the water, you will disembark the plane directly onto the beach; depending on the landing location, you may be required to walk in the water to access the beach. You will then proceed to a quiet watershed where bears fish for the spawning salmon that serve as a summer staple for all Alaskan mammals.

Following your visit, you will re-board your floatplane for the return flight to the pier.

Please note: Although bear sightings are common, they cannot be guaranteed. This tour involves approximately 100 yards of walking on an uneven, rocky and, at times, slippery beach, 40 minutes total flying time and 40 minutes on the ground. Participation in this excursion is extremely limited. Depending on prevailing tides, guests may be outfitted with hip boots or waders at the pilot's discretion to make transit from the plane to the beach drier and easier.

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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.