Shore Excursion Details

Sea Cycle Ocean Adventure

Ketchikan (Ward Cove), Alaska

Sea Cycle Ocean Adventure

DETAILS

  • 21/2
    hrs Estimate Duration
  • Weight
  • Age

Pedal a pontoon-style Sea-Cycle around the estuary at Ward Cove as the guide describes the scenic beauty and area history. Each two-person Sea-Cycle boat allows for leisurely pedaling yet leaves your hands free to snap photos of the surrounding natural wonders. There is plenty to view, especially when passing Tongass National Forest, the largest such protected landscape in America. The dense forests of red cedars, hemlocks and Sitka spruces will seem to go on forever. Along the way, the guide will elaborate on how many Alaskans still subsist on food and medicines that they harvest from the woodlands and sea. Be sure to keep an eye out for eagles soaring overhead and seals and bears along the shore. Ducks are among the most prevalent animals in the tidal estuary. Ward Cove is noteworthy for being the site of Alaska’s first pulp mill and home to one of the area’s most productive fish canneries.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Pedal a two-person Sea-Cycle boat around the estuary at Ward Cove and along the sea.
• Take in the natural beauty of Tongass National Forest, America’s largest such landscape.
• Look for indigenous wildlife such as bears, eagles and seals.
• Learn about the history of Ward Cove and how it once fueled Ketchikan’s economy.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat, comfortable, non-slip shoes.

Need to Know:

Note: Participants must be at least 3 years of age. This tour is not available to guests who utilize a wheelchair. Those guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. Guests will be outfitted in rain gear (weather permitting) and issued a life jacket prior to going down to the pier. Guests should be able to navigate a steep ramp due to tidal variations. A safety briefing will be conducted on the pier and then two guests share a sea cycle, both sides equipped with pedals to propel the pontoon style watercraft. Guests will need to pedal for approximately 3.5 miles at a leisurely pace. Guests who go ashore do so with the understanding that they will be mixing with members of the general public. Maximum combined weight is 550lbs.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Adventure

Activity Level:

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    Challenging
Tours with this activity level involve physical exertion for extended periods of time; can involve uneven or steep terrain or swimming in a light current. Recommended only for physically fit and adventurous travelers.
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