ttulipss Posted May 21, 2015 #1 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Okay, so we missed out on the Anan Creek Bear Viewing. The company we were going to go with didn't get tickets in the lottery and others that had some didn't have enough for the 5 of us. Through the cruise line there is another float plane bear adventure to see black bears. Similar excursion, but not the same location, so no idea how it would compare. Anyway, just thinking with the expense maybe the Lumberjack Show instead? What did you do in Ketchikan? Anyone do either of these? Reviews? WWYD? Alaska Bear Adventure or Lumberjack Show? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlxo Posted May 21, 2015 #2 Share Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) Here's some ideas... [YOUTUBE]mjOwP2OAuPU[/YOUTUBE] Edited May 21, 2015 by xlxo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illyria Posted May 21, 2015 #3 Share Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) Last time we were in Ketchikan, we took the Lighthouses, Totems & Eagles boat tour (we booked it directly, not through the cruise line). We thoroughly enjoyed it, fun crew, good narration and cool wildlife sightings (no bears though...sorry!) Plus plenty of hot chocolate and yummy salmon dip for snacking :) Edited May 21, 2015 by Illyria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted May 21, 2015 #4 Share Posted May 21, 2015 We did a float and fly excursion there. Went out on a boat for wildlife and scenery (did not see a lot of wildlife but we were VERY late in the season), then met a float plane in the middle of a lake for a ride back (buzzing the ship!). Taking off from the lake and banking over a waterfall worth the whole trip (I got lucky and snagged copilot) Of the 3 Alaska towns we visited, Ketchikan was also the nicest to walk around. Heard mixed things about the lumberjack show. General consensus seemed to be fun but a bit cheesy. Ok, a lot cheesy. This is a shot from the float plane: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVC_Chris Posted May 21, 2015 #5 Share Posted May 21, 2015 My family used Ketchikan Taxi Cab Tours last year and loved it. We saw bears, eagles, a totem pole carver, Bight Totem Pole Park, and a lot more. Amazing, great tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki'smommy Posted May 21, 2015 #6 Share Posted May 21, 2015 If you want to see the totems, there is NO reason to book an excursion. There is a bus to Totem Bite State Park for $1 per person. You walk about 1 block to the blue sign (if you get to the overpass, you went too far). The people at the visitor center are happy to direct you. Park admission and guide tours are free, and there is a "do it yourself" printed guide as well. The only difference we could see between the excursions and doing it on our own was that we didn't get the hot chocolate in the little gift shop. Ketchikan is a nice little place to walk around and if you left something necessary at home, there is a Wal-mart. In fact the bus from the totems will let you off across the street from Wal-mart if you wish and you can catch their free shuttle back into town. No, the shopping is not what I recommend doing on a cruise port day, but if you have a need, it can be met here. The other nice thing is that because it is a US port, our cell phone plan worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekat Posted May 26, 2015 #7 Share Posted May 26, 2015 We did a canoe trip in a state park with DCL. It was amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cessna38F Posted May 26, 2015 #8 Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) We did a Zodiac adventure with Princess Cruise. Each boat/zodiac can hold up to 4 people and you get to drive your own boat and follow the leader around. i think it was 2-3 hr excursion and there 3 or 4 boats + the leader in our group. We encountered whales, and other wild life in the water and on the shores that passed by. On the way back to the docks, we rode by all the cruise ships that were docked. Seeing them from the water level...wow they are big. They allow kids, but not sure how young. My daughter was 4 at the time. We had a blast. If we make it back to Ketchikan, we would try to do the longer zodiac trip which takes you further up some of the bays and they have a campsite to stop at and have some munchies. Edited May 26, 2015 by cessna38F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJen Posted May 27, 2015 #9 Share Posted May 27, 2015 We are booked with Ketchikan Helicopters. Its a heli ride and a landing to watch wildlife. They don't promise to see bears but it usually happens. Only 2 people can go (might be 3) so very small and personal service. We are crossing our fingers that the weather will be good! We don't meet the pilot until 4 so we are also doing the lumberjack show in the early afternoon before our excursion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki'smommy Posted May 27, 2015 #10 Share Posted May 27, 2015 We saw a bear walking along the road during our bus ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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