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Our tour is 3 hours, including your narrated bus or van tour through Ketchikan and to our dock. You can expect to spend approximately 2 hours on the water.
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Yes, two on each vessel and one in the parking lot.
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Not typically, but it depends on the weather. We are well-protected along the majority of our tour route and experience relatively calm waters. On inclement weather days, the seas are occasionally a little bumpy for the 10-20 minutes spent around the lighthouse.
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Guests rarely become seasick on our tour. However, please take the normal precautions (medications, ear patches, wristbands, etc.) if you are prone to seasickness.
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Yes, our tour capacity for our U.S. Coast Guard-certified vessels is 35 passengers.
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The average temperature in Ketchikan during the tour season is between 55-65 degrees Fahrenheit. Please dress in layers to accommodate all weather conditions. We are in a rainforest, so we always recommend bringing a rain jacket or poncho!
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We live in the world’s largest temperate rainforest, the Tongass National Rainforest, which sees an average of 13 feet of rain per year. While our summer months are more likely to produce a sunny, bluebird day, we operate rain or shine! The beautiful, lush greenery you see around you can be directly contributed to our healthy precipitation and, as locals, we take pride in the familiar adage: There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing. We always recommend bringing waterproof exterior clothing and layers to accommodate all weather conditions.
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No, the entirety of the tour takes place aboard our boat on the water. You are treated to full panoramic views of all of our beautiful tour attractions!
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As always, the health and safety of our guests, crew, and community is our top priority. We have put special measures in place to keep all guests safe both during and after your activity:
- Vaccination – Our crew members are fully vaccinated.
- Masking – While it is optional for guests to mask while on our tour, our crew will be masked throughout the excursion.
- Stringent Cleaning – We’ve increased the frequency of disinfecting surfaces and high traffic areas between each tour, and touchless hand sanitizer stations will be available to all of our guests. Our on-board binoculars are thoroughly sanitized before each trip.
- Wellness Checks – Employees receive daily wellness checks to ensure they are healthy and symptom-free. If you or anyone in your group is experiencing symptoms, we will work directly with you to cancel or reschedule your tour.
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Our tour is sold aboard most major cruise lines so we encourage you check in with the Shore Excursions team about joining the tour allocated to your ship. Please click the link for your cruise line to find their listing for our tour:
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us.
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