Ketchikan Beach: Tide Pool Wildlife Adventure

Discover the wonders of Ketchikan’s low tide beach, teeming with marine life. Spot bald eagles, seals, and whales, and enjoy a cozy bonfire with s’mores. Perfect for all ages!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ketchikan - After being picked up, you will be driven to a local beach at low tide, where you can explore the sandy beach and see starfish, sea urchins, crabs, whales, seals, eagles, and more.
  • Totem Bight State Historical Park - An 11-acre park that is packed with restored and re-carved totems as well as a colorful Clan House. Providing a…
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience something truly unique that is exclusively available here. Discover one of Ketchikan’s finest beaches during low tide. This exceptional excursion is offered just once a day to make the most of the lowest tide.
Renowned as one of Ketchikan’s prime spots for observing bald eagles, seals, and whales from the shore, this beach is famous for its…

Location
Ketchikan Cruise Ship Docks
Guests on Norwegian cruise ships will be picked up at Ward Cove Guests on non-Norwegian cruise ships will be picked up at the Ketchikan Rain Gauge on the dock downtown near the cruise ships.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Elena_k
Jul 18, 2025
worth it! We will return - It was a wonderful experience. We had a fantastic tour guide who was very knowledgeable of the area, and we saw 3 bears! Would do again
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Lyndsey
Jul 16, 2025
Good for family with teens - This was a great trip for a family with teens. We loved the tide pooling and it was fun to see the totem village and learn about the culture. It would be great if the guide had identification cards for the wildlife (particularly while tidepooling).
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Beckyja1716fz
Jul 4, 2025
Great excursion - Clarke, the tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Were made several stops and saw lots of eagles. Clarke was able to interpret the totem poles.
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Wei_s
Jun 27, 2025
Best tour - This was an amazing tour around the city of Ketchikan. Our tour guide (Clark) was very welcoming and informative. This tour takes you to beautiful places and you get to see the wildlife on the land and the sea. I would suggest you to take wet weather gear and boots with you. Overall, a breathtaking experience, I definitely would recommend.
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Monica_l
Jun 26, 2025
Perfection! - Excellent guide, he went out of his way to show us the Ketchikan area - could not have asked for a more perfect day - including 78 degrees and no rain and no clouds. Spent time at the totem pole area, saw bears and a frenzy of eagles, a gorgeous hidden waterfall, found hermit crabs galore along with some jellyfish. Clarke's love for Ketchikan and its history is so evident in the tour and the history he shared. We even had time to stop and shop at a local artist's store and buy autographed children's books. HIGHLY recommend
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Becky_l
Jun 24, 2025
Very enjoyable - We really enjoyed this excursion. Clark was a great guide and very flexible when it came to schedule and what we did. It was a nice change of pace from the rest of our cruise, getting to see things more off the beaten path. We saw bears, tons of eagles, crabs, and visited a totem park.
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Robin_a
Jun 16, 2025
Checking out Ketchikan - We enjoyed our time with Clark! He was a great tour guide. He knew the great places to take us and he kept us entertained. It was nice to have someone who knows the area show us around! We saw beautiful Eagles and a waterfall!
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Christi_m
Jun 10, 2025
Fantastic guide - It was perfect! Our guide (Clark) was friendly, knowledgeable, and flexible. We highly recommend Puddle Jumpers!
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Kimberly_f
May 30, 2025
Excellent family-friendly outing! - Such a great tour! Clarke is friendly and knowledgeable. He has lived in Ketchikan a long time and knows the area well. We got to see and do even more than promised! I highly recommend this tour!
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Ali_j
May 26, 2025
Family Fun - My kids and I really enjoyed this tour. Our guide, Clarke, was knowledgeable and friendly. We got to see waterfalls, comb the beach at low tide, see totem poles, and learn so much about the area. Clarke was flexible based on what the group wanted to do, which I appreciated. I highly recommend this tour.
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From $85
up to 11 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).