Private Eagle and Wildlife Watch from Ward Cove

Excursion Highlights:
  • Experience the thrill of a private eagle and wildlife watching tour, circling Pennock Island, Nicholas Passage, and Mt. Point.
  • Travel comfortably in an intimate 6-person boat, complete with a heated cabin and outdoor deck space, for close encounters with nature.
  • Capture breathtaking photos of eagles swooping for fish, orcas splashing among islands, and porpoises playing in their natural habitat.
  • Keep an eye on the shoreline for Sitka blacktail deer and, in late summer, black bears often seen on the beach.
  • Get a feel for the local life watching commercial fishing boats at work in Ketchikan, the Salmon Capital of Alaska.
Price: $2,700.00
Price is per boat. Maximum 6 individuals per boat.
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Private
Shore Excursion Type Eco, Nature
Shore Excursion Duration 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? An approximately 20-minute shuttle ride (complimentary) is required to reach your departure location in downtown Ketchikan.
Food/Beverage Provided Beverages Included
Recommended Dress For all Alaska tours, we recommend layers of clothing, with the top layer being water-proof. We also suggest comfortable deck or rubber-soled shoes that may get wet.
Restrictions Mandatory State of Alaska fishing licenses and king salmon tags must be purchased ONLINE AND PRINTED BEFORE YOUR TRIP. Not having this printed and in hand on the day of the trip will take up valuable fishing time. And may result in not being able to participate. Please go to https://store.adfg.alaska.gov. Get the one-day Non-Resident fishing license for $15 U.S. and $15 U.S. to purchase a king salmon tag. The purchase of the king stamp is a requirement if you are fishing for king salmon. Not having the King Stamp bought before the fishing trip means you cannot keep a king salmon if caught. Please see the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website for current retention regulations for non-resident charter fishing. All guests ages 16 and older must have a license. Each child booked under 18 for this tour must be accompanied by at least one adult over 18—the weight limit for this tour is 350 lbs per person. Passengers must be able to get in and out of the vessel unassisted. With advance notice, collapsible wheelchairs may be taken aboard some of the charter vessels, and motorized carts/wheelchairs may be used to get to the boat; they can be stored inside the secure office and returned after the charter.

Private Eagle and Wildlife Watching Tour

Board your private charter and motor around Pennock Island, through Nicholas Passage, and on toward the Mt. Point area. Along the way, you will see the lush foliage of the temperate rainforest, distant mountains, and a different scenic view around every point of land. The boat holds no more than six guests, and the boats used range in size from 28 to 40 feet in length, have an indoor heated cabin as well as outdoor deck space, and have a very basic head.

Our goal on this excursion is to see as many of the natural inhabitants of this area. Although wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, your captain knows the spots where wildlife tends to gather. He will also be in radio contact with other captains reporting sightings. We will try to see eagles up close and on a lucky day see them swoop down to the water to catch a fish. Have your camera ready for a great photo opportunity. You may also see owls and ravens in the air.

You will want to keep your eyes on the water, as orca and humpback whales can often be seen splashing amongst the islands. Other marine inhabitants include seals, sea lions, and porpoise.

Along the shoreline, keep a watch for Sitka blacktail deer and in the late summer, black bears that can often be seen on the beach.

Not only will you get an up-close, private tour of the natural beauty of this unspoiled area, but you will also get a feel for what it is to commute from one of the many islands surrounding Ketchikan. You will also see commercial fishing boats at work or in the harbor keeping Ketchikan the Salmon Capital of Alaska.

PLEASE NOTE: Mandatory - State of Alaska fishing licenses and king salmon tags must be purchased ONLINE AND PRINTED BEFORE YOUR TRIP. Not having this printed and in hand the day of the trip will take up valuable fishing time. And may result in not being able to participate. Please go to https://store.adfg.alaska.gov Get the one-day Non-Resident fishing license for $15 US and $15 US to purchase a king salmon tag. The purchase of the king stamp is a requirement if you are fishing for king salmon. Not having the King Stamp bought before the fishing trip means you will not be able to keep a king salmon if caught. Please see the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website for current retention regulations for non-resident charter fishing. All guests ages 16 and older must have a license. Each child booked under 18 for this tour must be accompanied by at least one adult over 18-the weight limit for this tour is 350 lbs per person. Passengers must be able to get in and out of the vessel unassisted. With advance notice, collapsible wheelchairs may be taken aboard some of the charter vessels, and motorized carts/wheelchairs may be used to get to the boat; they can be stored inside the secure office and returned after the charter.