fletcher57 Posted July 9, 2016 #1 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Hi, I'll be on the Legend for her May 8, 2017 trip to Alaska. I've been told that they don't run the bear trips at that time because they are afraid of disturbing momma bears and cubs. Soooooo, do any of you have any suggestions for a Ketchikan land excursion? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisomo Posted July 9, 2016 #2 Share Posted July 9, 2016 We were there last May and will be going again next May 23 , we did the zip line in Ketchikan and it was wonderful. When we go this next time our daughter and her boyfriend and another couple will go with us and we plan on zip lining again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted July 9, 2016 #3 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Creek Street and Dolly's House Lumberjack Show RainForest Museum Deadliest Catch crab boat. Check if there are any feasts--salmon, crab etc They're smart not disturbing the bears. Most dangerous animal in the woods are unattended cubs. Never know where mama is. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobben Posted July 9, 2016 #4 Share Posted July 9, 2016 We enjoyed the Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary, Eagles & Totems, at $90 per person we felt it was a good value for what we got to see on this tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryandmarge Posted July 10, 2016 #5 Share Posted July 10, 2016 We did the Deadliest Catch Crab boat excursion when we did Alaska on Holland America in 2014 and it was one of our favorite excursions. The crew was awesome, very entertaining, and very hands on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradUT Posted July 10, 2016 #6 Share Posted July 10, 2016 We prefer to sightsee on our own or book independent tours. Here are some of the possible things we might do in Ketchikan on our cruise next May: Self-guided walking tours (See"Experience Ketchikan" website) Totem Heritage Center Totem Bight State Historical Park Cape Fix Lodge (lunch) and funicular Southeast Alaska Discovery Center Kayak Tours (See: "Southeast Exposure", "Southeast Sea Kayaks" and "Ketchikan Kayak Co.") Snorkeling (See:"Snorkel Alaska") Hiking--Rainbird Trail or Deer Mountain Trail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted July 10, 2016 #7 Share Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) Hi, I'll be on the Legend for her May 8, 2017 trip to Alaska. I've been told that they don't run the bear trips at that time because they are afraid of disturbing momma bears and cubs. Soooooo, do any of you have any suggestions for a Ketchikan land excursion? Thanks. I've been on Alaska cruises 3 times. My very favorite excursion in Ketchikan is the Misty Fjord float plane, especially if the skies are clear. I did that excursion twice because I liked it so much, and booked it through the cruise line both times. You can google for the details. Ketchikan also has shopping right as you exit the ship if you have time to explore on foot. Enjoy Alaska! Edited July 10, 2016 by winddawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted July 10, 2016 #8 Share Posted July 10, 2016 The Lumberjack show was just silly. It was better when I saw it on TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrmende63 Posted July 10, 2016 #9 Share Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) We just walked around and did Sourdough tours. Do some research to see how the tours are doing, running and service provided. Our tour was in 2006...so quite a bit could have changed. Edited July 10, 2016 by jrmende63 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLTcard Posted July 10, 2016 #10 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Zip lining was amazing there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted July 10, 2016 #11 Share Posted July 10, 2016 There are numerous tours to take, but the reason there aren't any bear tours- is because there is no salmon. The tours happen when they can concentrate on specifc area where the salmon is and bears feed. Before that- they have hundreds of miles of range and any tours are NOT going to be very successful. Take a look at your shore excursion list and narrow down your interests. Head over to the Alaska board. Just about every option is well reviewed. I most always fly, and greatly enjoy Totem Bight. I've also done car rentals. Many many options http://www.visit-ketchikan.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumtopugs Posted July 10, 2016 #12 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Rainforest Sanctuary. It was a great excursion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwcruiselover Posted July 10, 2016 #13 Share Posted July 10, 2016 The Ketchikan Duck Tour is fun to do. It's a short city tour followed by the vehicle entering the water and doing a harbor tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising with kiddos Posted July 11, 2016 #14 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Mountain Air Service Float plane ride. AMAZING and worth every single penny. Check them out at http://www.mtnairservice.com/ We flew with them in May of 2014 and would do it again in a heartbeat if / when we make it back to the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan1929 Posted July 11, 2016 #15 Share Posted July 11, 2016 After 3 cruises, our first choice is Salmon fishing, and second choice is the Misty Fjords flight plane. Both are fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yehootu Posted July 11, 2016 #16 Share Posted July 11, 2016 We did a float plane trip with Carlin Airservices in early June. Awesome people. My wife was suffering from a master migrane the am we arrived. Long story but they worked with us all day to get my wife her float plane ride. They could've just kept our deposit, but Laura did all she could and we got to do a flight in the afternoon. Great people, and great experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesick Posted July 11, 2016 #17 Share Posted July 11, 2016 We did some free and the most amazing hiking trail ever! 15 mins walk from the pier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summersigh Posted July 11, 2016 #18 Share Posted July 11, 2016 When we went there we got a cab to take us to the totem poles then we walked around town including the old "red light district". There's a cool little museum with a lot of local "stuff" an easy walk from the docks we really enjoyed. We finished by finding a mostly local bar and enjoyed a couple of beers while chatting with locals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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