Ketchikan

Ketchikan, otherwise known as the First City, has a population of almost 14,000 and is on the southwest side of Revillagigedo Island, only 90 miles from Prince Rupert. The town grew around salmon canneries and sawmills. In fact, at one time Ketchikan was proclaimed the “Salmon Capital of the World,” a title that reappeared in 1996 with a new welcome arch in town. Tourists flock to Ketchikan for their first look at the North Country, and rarely are they disappointed.

The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 180 days before the cruise begins.

Adventure Go-Kart Expedition
Tour Code: KTN-009
Duration: 4 hours
Retail Value: $299.00
Price: $149.00

Experience the wonders of the Alaskan wilderness in an exciting new way during this expedition aboard a specially designed, off-road go-kart, and a cruise along Ketchikan's scenic coast.

This excursion will begin at the downtown cruise ship dock. Upon arrival at the expedition assembly area, you will receive your safety instructions, then depart aboard your go-kart for an exciting, 1-hour drive through a privately-owned rainforest preserve. Along the way, your caravan will explore the remote backcountry road that threads its way along the scenic shoreline of George Inlet.

Next, you will proceed for a brief visit to the glacier-carved Mahoney Basin, which is surrounded by sheer cliffs, dense forest and waterfalls cascading into Mahoney Lake. Upon arrival, you will take in the grandeur and mystery of this pristine, yet rarely-visited locale renowned for its unique, awe-inspiring beauty. At Mahoney Lake, drivers and passengers will be given an opportunity to switch positions.

After a snack and beverage, you will return to the White River dock facility. Here, you will embark a custom-designed boat for a 1-hour cruise through George Inlet. En route, you will learn about Ketchikan's history, wildlife, culture and economy. Helmets, raingear, a healthy snack and beverage will be provided.

At the conclusion of your cruise, you will be returned to the pier.

Please note: Guests should be prepared for a very bumpy ride and therefore this tour is not recommended for guests with back and/or neck problems. Expect the trail to be dusty or muddy depending on the weather conditions. Vehicle speed is mechanically regulated to a maximum of 30 m.p.h. For insurance purposes, each driving participant must present a valid driver's license and be at least 21 years of age. Participants must be at least 40 pounds and 50 inches in height to ensure maximum benefit from the safety harnesses on the vehicles.

The group is divided into two, with half the group departing by coach and the other half departing by boat, transportation will be swapped for the return.

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Terms & Conditions:

Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tours operate rain or shine. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.

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