Alaskan Lodge Adventure and Seafeast
Description
Experience one of the most unique seafood excursions in Ketchikan, combining Alaska wildlife, rainforest exploration, and an unforgettable Alaska seafood feast. Cruise through the scenic waterways surrounding Ketchikan aboard our enclosed, heated boat, where you may spot whales, bald eagles, seals, sea lions, and other local wildlife. Step ashore at a remote Alaskan lodge and stroll through the heart of the Tongass National Forest, the world's largest temperate rainforest, along a comfortable raised boardwalk surrounded by towering trees, lush moss, and breathtaking natural beauty. Complete your adventure with a traditional Alaska seafood feast featuring Dungeness crab, shrimp, clams, and mussels served in a classic seafood boil with corn, potatoes, pearl onions, and roasted garlic. This authentic Ketchikan shore excursion offers the perfect blend of wildlife viewing, rainforest discovery, and fresh Alaska seafood, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
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Itinerary
At Clover Pass, you’ll meet your captain and first mate before stepping aboard an enclosed jet boat, the Miss Cindy. Prepare for a thrilling water adventure as your captain navigates through bays and inlets, while your narrator gives you insights on the land, the air, and the sea. Aboard the boat, you will have the opportunity to see the abundant wildlife of southeast Alaska, such as eagles, porpoises, and seals. From May through September, whales are often sighted along the tour route. Silverking’s exclusive elevated boardwalk trail allows you to walk into the normally difficult to access rainforest. Discover it’s secrets like Old Man’s Beard and nursery trees. At the end of the trail, be sure to have your camera ready for the largest known red cedar in the Tongass National Forest. Then, venture back to the lodge for a seafood boil including Dungeness crab, shrimp, mussels, clams, sausage, corn, garlic, pearl onions, and french bread.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Low Tide creates a steep ramp to and from the dock those with limited mobility should not join.
Reviews(267)
Such a fun experience! We were able to see quite a bit of wildlife on the boat ride, and Emerson, our tour guide, made the experience even more enjoyable! The hike through the woods was at an easy pace and people have all ages seem to handle it just fine. The seafood feast was delicious, and took place in the most beautiful setting. My group highly recommends!
Great time. Great tour guide, captain, and food. All the staff we interacted with were great, at every level.
Booked with Royal Caribbean Excursion. Here's the tip: if you have a family of 5 and 4 of them are children under 5, the family need a table to themselves. Not because people don't like them. It is because ar a seafood boil, you need room to eat. Very small children are naturally curious, especially if they are not accustomed to using tongs and sharing tables and food with those outside of family. Food can dislodge from the tings and fly outside of their will. For yhe safety AND enjoyment of ALL your guests whose money is just as green as anyone else's who paid for this excursion, have some courtesy and put a large family at a table by themselves. My and my husband's experience was we were asked to sit at a table for 6 with a family of 5 (3 small childten) whi had already begun touching all the provided eating utensils, already sat their backpacks on top of the table and was coughing. We asked to sit ar another table and was told there was no other table available that was dressed for seating. I insisted and took dressing amd utensils from the table that we were told we had to sit. I had to clean the utensils. We were told that because the seafood pots were per table, we would gave to take our plates and get food from the original table. Again, kids are naturally curious so as soon as the food was placed in the center of the table, yhe kids dug in. No one washed their hands except me and my husband. And whatever they touched was put back in the pile if it wasn't appealing. That's ok amongst family, not in an excursion setting with others who are not part of your family. My husband and I are parents and grandparents. We would not expect for people to eat behind our grandkids. It was not OK for us either. Again, we paid for an experience as well.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're genuinely sorry to hear that your seating arrangement affected your enjoyment of the experience. We understand that sharing a seafood boil with guests you don't know isn't everyone's preference, and we appreciate you explaining your concerns. Our Seafeast experience is designed around communal tables, with each seafood pot prepared fresh and served family-style. Because seating is planned in advance based on guest counts, we're not always able to accommodate requests for private tables, particularly on fully booked departures. That said, we certainly understand your concerns regarding shared food etiquette, especially when dining with young children who are simply being children. We recognize that what feels perfectly normal within one family may not be comfortable for another, and we're sorry that this detracted from your experience. We appreciate your comments, as they give us the opportunity to review how we handle seating arrangements and guest requests on future departures. Thank you again for joining us, and we wish you all the best on your future travels.
What an amazing experience! We took a 20-25 minute boat ride around the island, and watching them feed the bald eagles fish right from the boat was incredible — getting to see them swoop down up close was unforgettable. The seafood boil afterward was the perfect way to cap it off — fresh, delicious, and plenty of it. Highly recommend this adventure for anyone visiting Alaska!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear your adventure was such a memorable part of your Alaska visit. Seeing bald eagles soaring in and catching fish right near the boat is always an incredible sight, and we're glad it left such a lasting impression. We're also happy you enjoyed the seafood boil—there's nothing better than fresh Alaska seafood after a day on the water! Thank you for your kind recommendation, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another adventure in the future!
We had a super day cruising to Silverking Lodge with Trevin!! Highlights include stopping by the bald eagle rookery island, the short nature hike at the Lodge and Trevin’s awesome stories! The crab feast at the Lodge was one of the best we’ve ever had! Overall an excellent day, highly recommend to anyone in Ketchikan for the day!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a memorable day with Trevin. From spotting the bald eagles to enjoying the nature hike and hearing his stories along the way, it sounds like you experienced some of the best of what Ketchikan has to offer. And we're so glad the seafeast at Silverking Lodge was a highlight—it’s one of our favorites too! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another adventure the next time you're in Ketchikan. Safe travels!
Food was delicious! Charlotte & Captain Nate did a great job on the boat ride and walk-thru the rain forest. Great experience.
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed the seafood feast and had a great experience on the water and in the rainforest. Charlotte and Captain Nate will be thrilled to hear your compliments. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to them. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back for another Ketchikan adventure in the future!
Had a great time on the tour. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Seafood fest was excellent. The hike in the forest was unexpected but an incredible experience. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear you had such a great time on the tour. It's fantastic that you enjoyed both the seafood feast and the forest hike. The rainforest is one of our favorite parts of the experience, and we're glad it was an unexpected highlight of your day. We're also delighted to hear that your guide's knowledge and friendly personality helped make the tour even more memorable. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing to explore Ketchikan with us. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure the next time you're in Alaska!
Good tour, excellent food, beautiful landscape
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour, the food, and the beautiful scenery. Ketchikan's stunning landscapes and fresh seafood make for a special experience, and we're glad you were able to enjoy both. We appreciate you choosing to spend part of your Alaska adventure with us and hope to welcome you back again in the future!
This excursion was well worth the time and expense. Our guide was clearly knowledgeable. The crew ensured that our trip was safe and pleasant and they knew exactly where to go to see wildlife. The subsequent hike through the rainforest was awesome and the guide had first hand knowledge of the terrain, the vegetation and the history of the area. The trip culminated in a delicious seafood boil served by the friendly and courteous lodge staff. The transportation was clean and on time and the drivers provided a lot of local color. Overall, it was 3.5 hours well spent and worth the cost.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed every part of the excursion, from the wildlife viewing and rainforest hike to the seafood boil at the lodge. Our team takes great pride in sharing the beauty, history, and wildlife of the area, so it's especially rewarding to know that our guides, crew, drivers, and lodge staff helped make your experience memorable. Thank you for choosing to spend part of your time in Ketchikan with us. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
A spectacularly beautiful spot, with multiple wildlife sightings and gorgeous natural scenery, capped by a memorably wonderful seafood boil/clambake. Charming, informative tour narration by Jane, excellent boat piloting by Trevyn, and great lunch hosting by Emery. Thanks for a great first visit to Ketchikan. We will see you again.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted that your first visit to Ketchikan was filled with incredible wildlife sightings, beautiful scenery, and a memorable seafood boil. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Jane, Trevin, and Emery—they'll be thrilled to know they helped make your day so special. Creating unforgettable experiences for our guests is what we love to do, and it means a great deal to hear that we succeeded. Thank you for choosing to spend part of your Alaska adventure with us. We look forward to welcoming you back to Ketchikan and creating even more great memories on your next visit!
