This excursion was really great. I'm disabled & they took such good care of me getting down from the bus to the boat. It was quite a steep hill but they had it down to a science. We saw lots of bald eagles & eagle nests. We did see the eagles soaring. We also saw totems. Captain Jeff was great Micah & Marcus were his deckhands. They were great pointing out eagles & nests. Hey also served beverages, cheese, crackers & my husband said a killer salmon spread. I would recommend this tour. read more

Great tour, wonderful experience. Great view of eagles in their natural habitat. Captain Paul, Marcus and Kelly were amazing. Loved the salmon dip snack. read more

Captain Jeff and his crew including Captain Joe, we're wonderful! We saw lots and lots of eagles we did see a sea otter as well. We heard great stories about the local area from Captain Jeff who grew up there! We felt very entertained safe and enjoyed the snacks on board during the tour. Highly recommended! read more

Went on this excursion and had Jeff and Joe. The interaction was amicable enough. I'll suggest to anyone considering this excursion to book last minute and check the weather. If it rains in any aspect just skip the excursion as we did not go to the lighthouse. This was light rain not a hurricane, and I did a similar excursion in Juneau however the boat I took there was much larger. The boat on this tour was too small and unable to handle little waves. The exclusion was packaged as a "safety issue" when in reality it was a too small of a boat issue. During the excursion, eagles nests which you couldn't even see and being too far from the shore made it pointless. There was some snacks which off set like $1-2 of $99 fee so instead of the excursion being $99 too expensive, it was only $97-$98 waste of money. Probably the best part was hearing all the other people saying negative things, one guy was really laying it on one of the employees which made me laugh. I don't think I heard one positive review b/c we skipped the lighthouse and no one tipped, I feel if anything I should have been tipped instead due to being a complete waste of time. Cliffnotes: If it rains, skip the tour. If it does not rain, skip the tour anyways and just go to the lighthouse. Can't see anything from the boat. read more

This is a great and relaxing tour. Our captain is a native of Ketchikan and was able to share so many hidden gems with us. There were many eagles to see. Great boat and they provided binoculars so dont worry if you dont have them. The captain allowed ample opportunities for photos. Great music on board and snacks as well. read more

Had a great experience with Captain Kelsey and her 2 member crew. Clean and comfortable boat with seating inside or outside. Binoculars provided along with hot chocolate and a delightful snack which included salmon spread that was so good, they even gave us the recipe. Beautiful scenery, interesting narrative by Captain Kelsey. Truly enjoyed this tour. read more

Lighthouses, Totems, Eagles, and Puns We went out for a great cruise with Captain Jeff, Rebekka, and Marcus. We saw a lot of eagles (10-ish nests, 8-10 eagles), seals, totem poles, lighthouses, and interesting maritime navigation markers. Captain Jeff had some quality puns throughout the journey, and we got to sit in the captains chair for a little bit! Everyone enjoyed the hot chocolate, salmon dip, and other snacks on board. A great 3 hour experience! read more

Not sure if the name is right. II would suggest "nice tour around the local area". It is a nice boat ride around the area and we were lucky to see five whales. Also you get to see the general area and the homes around the bay area. You do get to see the lighthouse, totem and eagles as well. Tour guides know about the area and are very friendly. Tried their salmon dip recipe on the boat and made it at home too. Very good. read more

Absolutely amazing trip, the entire crew was incredible. We saw multiple Eagles, Sea Lions, and also a Humpback Whale breach several times. If you want a great excursion you have to do this one. We were the last Princess Cruise to come in and I would do it again. Thank you Captain Kelsey, Marcus, Carl, and even our Bus Driver Ralph who was awesome as well. Thanks for a memory that we will never forget! read more

This was a surprisingly awesome tour. Jamie, Jeff, and crew did a fantastic job of making the tour fun, informational, and filled with tons of amazing wildlife. We started with a nice ride to the harbor where we boarded a comfortable vessel for some eagle and totem watching. Along the way we were fed some tasty snacks and hot chocolate while enjoying the beautiful sights of Ketchikan. Definitely a great excursion. read more

I had the pleasure of taking this amazing tour with Captain Jeff Karlson in early August2019. It was flipping awesome, lots of eagles, whales playing, beautiful totems, and great salmon dip with crackers! My favourite. Plus we were entertained with some sea songs sung a Capella. Worth the trip! read more

I took this tour with my mom while we were on a Princess cruise - we went out on July 23, 2019. The tour was wonderful! We were on the first tour of the day that left the dock at 0830, and we saw at least a dozen bald eagles, a herd of harbor seals, and have tons of gorgeous pictures too. Captain Kyle was a great tour guide and kept the entire boat informed on lots of history and information, plus he would stay in an area long enough to get plenty of great photos. His hands, Andrew and Brian, were not only adorable but were awesome and very knowledgeable as well. Andrew even sung us some sea shantys with his very impressive voice! We had delicious hot chocolate while on the tour, and also some snacks including a wonderful salmon spread, and they even gave us the recipe! Thanks for a wonderful time. read more

The captain was very funny! He did a good job pointing out eagles, seals and other various wild life. He did a great job with telling us the history about the light houses. The deck hands also were very nice and very helpful. I highly recommend doing this excursion while in Ketchikan! You may also get to see some hump back whales. I did not see any but you may! I highly recommend this! read more

My family and I loved this excursion. After a short, pleasant bus ride we were loaded right onto the boat and we were off on our adventure. The entire staff was warm and kind, Captain Jeff was informative and entertaining, and the scenery was truly breathtaking. They served plenty of hot cocoa and a nice spread of snacks. We saw so many bald eagles! That was a highlight for me. There was also a great view of the totem poles and lighthouse, but honestly just being out on the water in the midst of such natural beauty was the main attraction for my group. I could have stayed out there all day, listening to Captain Jeff describe everything around us. I highly recommend this tour, especially as a cruise excursion. read more

Great adventure. Lots of eagles and great narration during trip! Very calm water so no issues with motion sickness. We saw a few baby Eagles as well Highly recommend this trip read more

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Really well done. Very friendly and helpful crew. If you are looking for Eagles you won't be disappointed. We also saw a whale passing through and lots of seals. I would highly recommend trying them. read more

Such a great tour! The team went above and beyond to ensure that we were comfortable, enjoying the tour, and seeing the important landmarks and wildlife that they pointed out. read more

Great tour to do! Saw lots of eagles, wildlife around the area. Had great hot coco and snacks! Andrew was great wit his singing of old sea shanties while on the tour! read more

Our bus driver Will (?), Captain Jeff, & his crew, were all personable, informative, & enjoyed sharing their knowledge of Ketchikan, Eagles (saw so many eagles & nests), Totem Village, & Lighthouse. We boarded a 20-30 passenger boat where we had the ideal seating location in the covered upper deck, where it was easy to step onto the open deck for great photo ops. Of my 3 times cruising Alaska & visiting Ketchikan, I think this was the BEST choice for an excursion. read more

Great tour. Small group. Lots of eagles and wildlife. Great snacks and very knowledgeable staff. Great history chat.

Captain Paul, Marcus and Kelly were absolutely fantastic. This excursion is really fun and informative. Great for kids and people of all ages! Highly recommended! read more

We were on this trip 7-7-19 while on a Celebrity Alaskan Cruise. It was a great trip and the crew were great too. Really enjoyed the many sightings of bald eagles. We would surely do this excursion again. read more

We took an excellent boat tour of the Inside Passage near Ketchikan, Alaska. Captain Jeff Karlson, an Alaska native, took us on a fascinating tour pointing out trees full of bald eagles complete with huge eagle nests, ancient totem poles & spiritual buildings of Alaska's First People, and quaint lighthouses. Additionally Captain Jeff shared Alaskan history as well as current issues. We even had home made refreshments on board complete with s recipe for salmon spread. This is a must do for anyone who visits Ketchikan, Alaska. read more

This team does a great job of welcoming you and making the boat ride a pleasure. They provide binoculars, snacks and drinks. The commentary was informative about the history and culture of the area. Saw eagles, nests and even a whale! read more

This tour was my favorite excursion on my recent NCL Alaska cruise. Captain Jeff Karlson and crew were so informative and helpful - they made this tour great! We saw eagles, sea lions, harbor seals, totems, lighthouse and beautiful scenery. I would highly recommend this tour. read more

Our family of six (2 adults, 4 kids ages 5-10) loved this tour! It was a highlight of our cruise (and we did the glacier dog sledding!). The commentary was hilarious and the sights were bountiful! From eagles to whales to other sea life- we saw it all! Highly recommend! read more

We found Captain Mike LaBarge and his crew to be polite and knowledgeable. They delivered everything as was advertised for the cruise. We highly recommend this excursion. read more

This excursion was horrible. We paid almost $200 for the two of us thinking we would get up close to the eagles and be guaranteed ten Eagles' nests in addition to adults everywhere, as their website says; instead, they they pointed out three nests, none of which had anything in them. The majority of the time--easily 65-70% of the time on the boat--the captain went very slowly along the coast talking about who lived in which houses, rich families and people known in the area. Who cares?! We came to see wildlife and nature, not real estate! Some of the stories weren't accurate as well with at least one home being described as lived in by a widow that entices men in the water by coming out in her robe to wave; the house was obviously empty with a big for sale sign on the front. We did not circumnavigate the Guard Island lighthouse as heir website claims. We pulled up, turned around, and left. As for wildlife, we saw four adult eagles that were not nearly as close as we had expected them to be; my camera struggled to zoom in close enough to get pictures, which were made all the worse by the boat rocking because the captain did not always wait for everyone to get a good spot to take a photo. We also saw seals sunbathing on rocks, which was cool, but the "commonly seen" whales, deer, and bears were nowhere to be seen. Since we never got off the boat, which is how our Carnival guide made it sound like it would be, we essentially paid $200 to sit on a boat and be driven in an eight-mile circle for two hours by a captain making horribly poor jokes and giving us a real estate tour. This was a major disappointment and I plan on contacting Carnival and the company directly to inquire about a refund. I would into recommend this to old people who want to be on the water but literally don't want to walk or stand and e shown big houses for almost two hours. read more

Thanks to Captain Jeff, Brian & Rebecca!! It was such a joy to see Ketchikan and to be led by locals! Hearing your personal stories and see YOUR town made it so special. Thank you! read more

Capt Rob & his crew were awesome & we hit the mother lode seeing so many bald eagles that I lost count, seals, & 2 humpback whales! The Guard Island Light was awesome & had the added bonus of a bald eagle perched at the top. The crew provided binoculars & were constantly on the lookout for wildlife. The crew served hot drinks & snacks to make it even more enjoyable. Highly recommended! read more

Captain Rob is quite the character! Definitely an old salt! Had an enjoyable day, even though the Ketchikan weather was lousy. Saw everything we were promised: lots of eagles, totems, and lighthouses! Add in a few seals and a nice tour of the area. Boat had plenty of space and lots of binoculars. Plenty of snacks and great hot chocolate. read more

Captain Jeff Karlson and his deck hands have a great tour. Fun, informative, and given by locals that know their stuff and clearly love Alaska. We saw many eagles, seals, and a whale!! read more

We saw some eagles (from a distance) and a bear (from an even greater distance), Those were the most positive aspects of the excursion. On the negative side, we didn't appreciate Captain Rob's humor (e.g., about women) and inappropriate comments (e.g., about people on welfare). He also didn't always tell us where to look for things - like when he spotted a whale. As a result, most of us didn't get to see any. I was also disappointed that we went by the totem park so quickly we barely had time to take pictures, even though it was highlighted in the name of the tour. The lighthouse also wasn't much. I wish we had saved our money or chosen a different excursion. read more

This was the absolute best excursion out of our whole cruise - and we did many. Capt. Rob was fun and we loved his sense of humor. We saw plenty of eagles and even more whales then we saw on our whale quest excursion. He masterfully guided the boat so we had great viewing of all we discovered. Make sure he does his whale call for you! This excursion is very highly recommended. Sue & Jim Erickson read more

Fantastic Tour Company. Took us for a great boat ride, plus got to see eagles and totem poles. Captain and Crew were the best. Highly recommend this company in Ketchikan for sightseeing. read more

First, this is a very nice, if somewhat expensive tour. Captain Rob is an experienced seaman and naturalist. Nice, plentiful snacks, binoculars for everyone are thoughtful touches, and his assistants are fabulous. There were plenty of eagles and the day was gorgeous. But...Captain Rob does a "humorous" monologue pretty much the whole time. Favorite targets are: neighbors & competitors (dumb & greedy), women (dumb & gabby), foreigners (cowardly Italians, others dumb, hairy and smelly), Obama (dumb, and more), people on welfare (dumb, lazy, & greedy); and...tourists (that is, us, the paying customers--dumb and dumber). Cringe-worthy juvenile sex jokes, and announcements of price tags on every house we pass, along with dishing the dirt on the occupants. All this on an excursion billed as a nature tour! Geez... I am sure that the Captain would reply that he just uses a little "politically incorrect" humor and doesn't mean to offend anyone, but this is really non-stop ugly, mean-spirited stuff at everyone else's expense. My husband and I left feeling a little queasy, and it wasn't from seasickness! You may feel that you can get past this unpleasantness because the boat is nice and the crew warm and well-informed. For us, it was just too much and we can't recommend it. read more

This was a very pleasant excursion with a great crew. They were gracious, and we got to see Ketchikan in a way that we otherwise would not have. read more

This far exceeded our expectations! We saw 23 eagles, 5 humpback Wales's, 4 Sitka deer, seal, star fish, crabs, and tons of jelly fish. Spectacular tour guides. Perfect tour length. Coffee, hot chocolate and fantastic salmon spread was served. Enough binoculars for everyone. Captain and one of crew members native to Ketchikan. read more

This was our third trip with L,T & E in the past four years! We are never disappointed. We had Captain Chelsey this trip and she did not disappoint. Saw several bald eagles and three eagle nests and sea lions out by the lighthouse. The totem park is always interesting to see and photograph. World's best hot chocolate is served on board along with fantastic snacks. The crew is always helpful and informative, No whales this trip but saw them last year on the trip. Highly recommend this tour! read more

A tour that delivered exactly as promised. We saw Eagles, Totem Park, sea lions, and cool jellyfish. All of the people from the van driver, to the mates, and Captain "Obvious" Rob were so accomodating. They made it a point to make sure everyone got to see everything and got their pictures. I loved his narration but be warned if you are looking for a sweet or bland narration, Captain Rob is not for you. He is very knowledgable about the history of Ketchikan and the wildlife but does most through his sardonic humor. There were snacks and delicious salmon spread. Very safe and there is space on top or covered below to suit your tastes. read more