This destination was combined with the lumberjack show booked through Celebrity shore excursion…read moreonline. It's on private property where a Tlingit fishing camp used to sit. Everything is recreated including the tribal house and clan houses. There are various cedar totem poles, and a carving workshop. There's a private car collection on property and a gun museum next to the gift shop. Our driver/tour guide walked us through. He gave us a narrative on the houses, and explained the raven's role in Tlingit's culture. I'm not sure I would make a point of coming on my own although we learned a lot. We were dropped back off at the pier.

This park was covered as part of the tour we purchased onshore, I assume it's included as part of…read morethe cruise ship offered tours as well but it's always cheaper to buy a tour directly off the ship. Park is decent sized with several totem poles, a totem pole carving workshop, native clan houses, some vintage cars and a gift shop. Due to the abundant rain Ketchikan is blessed with, this park is covered in lush greenery. You definitely need a guide to help explain the history behind the totem poles, the clan houses and all the other stories. On the whole it will take less than an hour to cover the entire park. The gift store is great as well and surprisingly very reasonably priced compared to the other touristy places. They had several totem poles in various sizes on sale in addition to the regular tourist store items.

I was worried about this stop because I knew I had to take a shuttle to get to Ketchikan and it…read morewasn't bad AT ALL. As soon as we got there we took a shuttle going & coming back there was a line but it went fast since there was several buses. I also purchased a leaping orca there was only 1 so I know I had to get it. Also, I purchased a football for my nephew and saw the basketball I purchased at a diff location in Ketchikan which was $5 more than the mill. So I will say the pricing is cheaper at the Mill.

Only Norwegian docks at this port. This is basically an old mill/ industrial area. There is a big…read moreshopping store or similar to "Big Bass" store for tourists. Yes they have a bunch of souvenirs ranging from t-shirts to jackets. There are a few food trucks in the area and along a few small coffee shop/food places inside the big shopping warehouse store. There is a bus that go from Ward Cove to downtown. The ride is about 20 mins. So basically 40 mins gone each way due to the commute. This needs to be factored in when boarding the Norwegian cruise line.

Water is to cold especially in the winter. I had a potlatch yesterday with some random kids and…read morethey did not like me at all. The service was terrible and they didn't even offer me food. So inconsiderate. After throwing a rock at a 7 year old brat, I took the Salt and Vinegar chips and ran off.

Rainbird Trail is a 1.3 mile pathway "taking you into the lush undergrowth of the Tongass National…read moreForest. The top of the trail overlooks the city of Ketchikan, the Tongass Narrows and Beyond" according to a signpost at the start of the hike. In my opinion, it's along this Rainbird Trail that offers the only suitable panoramic perspective peering down on the city of Ketchikan. Venturing among a dense forest landscape, I began pondering if such a lookout could even exist!? Although there was nothing mentioning where exactly the viewpoint was, eventually walking up an incline to the top of a ridge, the tall surroundings suddenly subsided and next glance all of Ketchikan was sitting below the horizon. This observation spot is located roughly 2/3rd's of the way into the hike, though depending upon which section of the trail you begin from... I started at the University of Southeast Alaska Parking Lot. You can leave your car at the college free of charge. Alternative starting points are the South Access and North Access according to a sign I stumbled upon, but I'm unaware where exactly those initiated from. I relied on Google Maps which took me straight to the UAS Campus Lot. One other note...the trailhead mentions that "the hike is steep and rocky in spots requiring sure footing and may not be suitable for all fitness levels". I disagree with this. I believe the path is relatively easy for everyone. It's casual without much elevation. For hiking in the morning time, the quiet setting transports you away from hectic downtown cruise ship arrivals. Ultimately, you're rewarded by a pleasant hike through nature without having to leave far from the port if you're just visiting for the day.

Came to this port on a cruise ship, got off the ship early in the morning and walked the couple…read moremiles through town to this trail - there are 3 places to enter this trail - one at the University, the other at the far end of town, and the other in the middle of the trail - the part of the trail starting at the University is the not maintained portioned, making it a little tougher and less easy to follow the part (I did get a tiny bit lost ~ 3 times but very quickly found my way back - my advice = stick to the rocks, if you see rocks below you, you're likely still on the path, if not, you've probably gone off it). The part of the trail starting at the far end of town to the middle part is the maintained part, easy/moderate, very pretty views. If you're fit and want to step up the adventure, definitely do the whole trail! You're near the highway most of the way, so hard to get all that lost, but it's not a busy road so you can't hear the highway most of the way. And I didn't feel unsafe, and saw a few hikers sparsely on the trail throughout. And I did hear some rainbird sounds!

Have been there 2 times...Enjoyed both! Caught fish! Staff is very friendly and accomodating. No…read morefrills...Apples are the only fresh fruit! No salad...Halibut, salmon, shrimp and crab are the only dinner entrees. Menu is kind of high on carbs and starches. Food is good, fishing equipment and boats are good...Would recommend this place highly. Only reason not 5 stars is the lack of fresh fruit, vegies, etc. Two charter boats are available to rent...but each room comes with an 18' fishing boat and gear...prefer that to the charter!

I love fishing at Clover Bay. The staff greets you upon your arrival. The room is no frills, but…read moreaccommodating. The food isn't gourmet,, but what you would expect if you're on a fishing vacation. Ryan and Angie are very nice people and will do whatever is possible to see that you have a great fishing experience.

Went here from a cruise ship. They have their own shuttle with friendly service. Much less…read moreexpensive than booking thru cruise line. Captain Josh was friendly, knowledgeable, handled the poles hooks baiting and taking fish off hooks. They have a service to ship your catch back home. Holds up to 6 people, but seating is for 4. Be aware salmon non resident to keep fish is about June 15+ yearly, else is catch and release. If you make a mistake and book salmon charter when still catch and release is decided for ketchikan in your year, just call them, they adjusted us to halibut fishing for same price. Each of us caught our 1 halibut, ranging from 5 lb 10, pair of 6 lb, largest was 8 lb 10oz. Very nice morning, if your on a cruise ship, suggest 7am pickup, fishing at 8 thru 12, to get back to town to still have time to walk creek street.

Sometimes you just want to get away with some friends, get out on a boat and fish until you've had…read moreyour fill! I planned a four day getaway with the husband and 5 friends to Ketchikan. I called months in advance as I'd heard things fill up quickly. After calling several companies, I opted for Oasis because of the stellar customer service and reasonable prices. JoAnn answered all of my questions and even made recommendations. It was a wonderful experience. The first day was an all-day salmon and halibut trip with Captain Murray. We caught the limit! We had such a good time, we decided to return the next day for a half-day halibut trip with Captain Thomas. Once again, we caught our limit! In total, after all of the fish was processed and filleted, we came home with 112 pounds of halibut, pacific cod, coho (silver) salmon, yelloweye rockfish, and silvergrey rockfish. It was a perfect trip. We couldn't have asked for a better time!

What an awesome and special place to experience if you're in this remote area of northern British…read moreColumbia! A few miles from BC, it's in Hyder, Alaska, which is a tiny piece of the state inaccessible to other areas in Alaska. You will also have to cross both U.S. and Canadian borders. The site allows you to walk along a long risen wooden boardwalk to observe black bears and grizzlies (as well as eagles, seagulls & other animals) feeding on salmon below in the river. The park rangers there are very friendly and knowledgeable. They also look out for your safety since it can be dangerous with bears frequenting the area. To me, it's a life-changing experience to see these magnificent beasts in the wild at a fairly close range. I'm so happy I got to see them, and they were the highlight of my trip. After that, drive beyond the site to see another amazing place: the Salmon Glacier. It's another unique thing to experience in the area.

We are from Miami Fla. We booked our tour with Alaska Travel via Celebrity Cruise and it was…read moreamazing tour. Our Guide made all the difference in the world. She had the perfect amount of energy and knowledge keeping us all engaged and having fun. we drove a jeep, went across a lake on a canoe and walked on a trial through a forest. so much Fun. Our guide's name is "Vee". She was so good. request her.

Our guides were very interesting and friendly. We learned a lot about the area, the flora and…read morefauna, and the town and its history and economy. And the lake was beautiful! Highly recommend!