Off the Beaten Path Ketchikan Photo Safari - 3 hr.
Overview
The Ketchikan Photo Safari is a fun, small group 3 hour shore excursion designed for short time travelers who want great photos, engaging history, and a deeper understanding of Alaska.
Traveling with a professional photography guide in a group of just 2–9 guests, you’ll explore Ketchikan’s most scenic and culturally significant locations, including a visit to Potlatch Park. Here, you’ll learn about Southeast Alaska Native culture, traditional totem poles, carving, symbolism, and the stories that connect the land and its people.
While photography is a key part of the experience, you don’t need to be photography focused to enjoy this tour. It’s also perfect for guests who are new to Alaska and want to hear great stories, learn local history, and better understand what they’re seeing. Along the way, your guide shares easy photography tips you can use with any camera or smartphone—tips many guests say improve their photos for the rest of their cruise.
What's Included
- This is a great historic and cultural tour with or without a camera:)
Meeting and Pickup
Berth #1 #2 #3 #4 visitors: Meet next to the statue called "The Rock" next to the Ketchikan Visitor's Center on Berth 2 Ward Cove visitors meet your Photo Safari guide near your ship's greeting area. In the Welcoming Center.It is important that you list your ships information so that we know where to pick you up. Ships that tie up in Ward Cove are about 10 miles from downtown, which is a 20-minute drive.
What To Expect
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Ketchikan
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Creek Street
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Harris Street Bridge
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Totem Heritage Center
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Thomas Basin
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Potlatch Totem Park
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ketchikan
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ketchikan
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Stipulate your desired TOUR DEPARTURE TIME and email for confirmation: [email protected]
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Off the Beaten Path Ketchikan Photo Safari – 3 hr.?
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Activity code: C-163969P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Alaska customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
- This is a great historic and cultural tour with or without a camera:).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Off the Beaten Path Ketchikan Photo Safari - 3 hr. is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Off the Beaten Path Ketchikan Photo Safari – 3 hr. will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Alaska. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- This is a great historic and cultural tour with or without a camera:)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Stipulate your desired TOUR DEPARTURE TIME and email for confirmation: [email protected]
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
