Excursion Alaskan bear encounter by land & sea tour at Ketchikan

Ketchikan, Narrated Drive, Clover Pass, Marina, Boat-Ride, Tongass National Forest

Depart the pier for the approximately 30-minute narrated drive to Clover Pass. Upon arrival at Clover Pass Marina, embark your awaiting boat and join your experienced captain and crew for a narrated, approximately 60-minute cruise along the coast of the Tongass National Forest to the Neets Bay Bear Observatory.

Tongass National Forest, Neets Bay Bear Observatory,

The Tongass National Forest is simply breath-taking, and offers a wealth of spectacular panoramic views and photo opportunities. Southeast Alaska is also home to thousands of black bears, which stake their claim near salmon-spawning streams that feed into the Pacific Ocean. Upon arrival near the base of a stream at the Neets Bay Bear Observatory, learn about your surrounds and the bear species found here with your naturalist guide. Afterword, enjoy the serenity of this lush forest and look for smaller woodland creatures while walking along a scenic, well-maintained forest trail. Bears can be present at any time upon arrival from the docking area to the stream observation area so keep a sharp eye.  

Viewing Platform, Black Bears, Fishing, Feeding, Return Transfer by Boat and Coach

Upon arrival at the viewing platform, you may observe these majestic mammals fishing, feeding on fresh pink salmon, or just relaxing with their cubs. Learn about the bears, surrounding forest, and importance of hatcheries to enhance local salmon production, and experience the excitement of being near these beautiful creatures in the wild. Following your visit, commence the approximately 0.33-mile (about 500 meters) walk back to the dock, then embark your boat for the approximately one-hour ride back to the marina at Clover Pass. Complimentary bottled water and a snack will be served during your return journey. Upon arrival, you can stop by the Clover Pass gift shop to browse for a souvenir of your visit, then re-board your coach and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the
pier.

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of activity and a moderate amount of walking for approximately 0.75 miles (about 1.2 kilometers), at times over uneven and natural surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and six steps to embark/disembark the boat, and inclines/declines at the dock ramps; steepness depends upon tidal conditions. This tour is recommended for guests who are in good physical condition. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guests with neck and/or back problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests prone to seasickness, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilize a wheelchair or walker. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing in layers, including long pants and long-sleeve shirts, with flat, sturdy, and closed-toe walking or hiking shoes, and bring sun protection, a weatherproof jacket. Guests must be at least 5 years old to participate on this tour; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18. Although frequently encountered on this type of tour, wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. This tour may not be exclusive to Silversea guests.