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Ketchikan Silverking Lodge Adventure & Seafeast

4.9
33 reviews

Excursion Overview

A thrilling water adventure exploring Southeast Alaska

Guests will begin the tour immediately at the cruise ship dock as you board your motorcoach and enjoy a narrated tour of Ketchikan en route to Clover Pass Resort, one of the oldest operating fishing resorts in the State of Alaska. At Clover Pass, guests will meet their captain and first mate before stepping aboard the boat leg of their journey. Prepare for a thrilling water adventure as the captain navigates through bays and inlets, while the narrator gives you insights on the land, the air, and the sea.

Aboard the boat, guests will have the opportunity to see the abundant wildlife of southeast Alaska, such as eagles, porpoises, and seals. From May through September, whales are often sighted along the tour route. The tour will make its way by the Back Island Naval Facility and into the heart of Grant Island State Marine Park and Silverking Lodge. Guests will find plenty to do at Silverking Lodge, including viewing the underwater dock camera, and checking out the catches of anglers as they come and go from the lodge. Silverking's exclusive elevated boardwalk trail allows you to walk into the normally difficult-to-access rainforest. Discover its secrets like Old Man's Beard and nursery trees. At the end of the trail, guests will want to be sure to have their cameras ready for the largest known red cedar in the Tongass National Forest.

Then, venture back to the lodge for a seafood boil including Dungeness crab, shrimp, mussels, clams, sausage, corn, garlic, pearl onions, and French bread. Last but not least, a visit to the gift shop where guests can purchase memorabilia and look for their homes to place a pin on the world map.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • Raingear (i.e. extra rain jackets, pants, hats, and gloves can be provided)
  • A full meal of fresh Dungeness Crab, shrimp, mussels, clams, sausage, corn on the cob, garlic, pearl onions, and potatoes. These items can be removed from the boil. Guests will be asked about any allergies prior to departing the pier. The alternative meal offered for non-seafood eaters is a chicken kabob and the vegetables listed above.

Requirements:

  • Guests must be comfortable walking short distances on uneven surfaces. Guests walk up and down dock ramps where you might encounter steep inclines at extremely low tides.

Duration: 3.5 hours (Roundtrip from the cruise ship terminal.)

  • 30 minutes - transport to the resort
  • 10 minutes - gear up
  • 40 minutes - boat ride
  • 30 minutes - rainforest walk
  • 60 minutes - meal time
  • 15 minutes - boat ride
  • 10 minutes - gear down
  • 30 minutes - drive back to the pier

Meeting Instructions:

  • This tour meets at the Liquid Sunshine Rain Gauge. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers. Guests docking at Ward Cove will be picked up at the Ward Cove welcome center.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is limited mobility accessible. Guests must be able to climb 4 steps into and out of the boat. There is no space for collapsible wheelchairs and walkers but there are wheelchairs available at the lodge for your use. Wheelchair or scooter assistance is available upon advanced request. Please leave a comment during checkout if you plan to bring accessibility equipment on this excursion.

Refund Policy:

  • You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
  • Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Guests must be comfortable walking short distances on uneven surfaces. Wheelchair or scooter assistance is available upon advanced request.

There are no age restrictions for this tour.

Wildlife is abundant in Southeast Alaska and sightings are possible on any tour, however, this is not a designated wildlife tour and nothing can be guaranteed.

Layered clothing and water-resistant jackets are recommended. Extra jackets, pants, hats, and gloves can be provided.

A freshly prepared meal is included. Alcoholic beverages are not offered on this tour

Our seafeast boil is prepared with clams, Dungeness crab, shrimp, mussels, sausage, corn on the cob, garlic, onions, and potatoes. If you have an allergy to any of the seafood items, we can offer you a chicken kabob and the vegetables listed above.

Non-alcoholic beverages in closeable containers and snacks are allowed on tour.

There is a maximum of 46 passengers per motorcoach/boat.

 

Guest Reviews

4.9

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Suzann B

On Sep 2024

We had a great excursion! The captain and guide were great. The boat ride to Silverking Lodge was beautiful and informative, the short walk into Tongass National Forest was beautiful and the crab feast was delicious and plenty. I would take this tour again.

Andrea S

On Sep 2024

It was one of the best excursions that I have ever done while on a cruise! The food was fantastic! Thank you so much!

Tex A

On Sep 2024

One of the best shore excursions that we've taken. Great experience getting to the Silverking Lodge. The lodge has a beautiful walk through the rain forest and the Seafest was delicious and plentiful. If you book directly online vs through the cruise line, the price is better and you get VIP service from and to your ship. Everything about this excursion was great.

Seint Y

On Jul 2024

Excellent value. Everyone enjoyed the seafood boil esp the crabs as well as perfect lemonades and cookies. Wildlife and scenery were very enjoyable. The Lodge is some place I would like to go back for a longer stay next time.

GRACE K

On Jul 2024

This was an awesome experience as our first stop to Alaska. Sarah, Drakin, and Chris were great. It went as smoothly as expected and exactly as described. Lunch was delicious & plentifully. A must do!

$189.00

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$189.00

Duration: 3.5 hours

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Duration: 3.5 hours



Adult (12+): $189.00

Child (0-11): $149.00

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