3-Hour Snorkeling Tour in Ketchikan
Guided cold-water snorkeling among Southeast Alaska's intertidal life
Duration
3 hours
Includes
Gear, transport, guided tour
Highlights
Explore Southeast Alaska's intertidal environment on a guided shore snorkeling excursion. Learn from Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)-certified professionals as you enter cold Alaskan water.
- Explore diverse intertidal plants and animals
- Discover shallow tide pools and underwater rock walls
- Learn snorkeling techniques and safety guidance from certified professionals
- Snorkel in water that averages about 55°F in summer
Itinerary
- Guests will gather at the Liquid Sunshine Gauge.
- After meeting, participants will take a 10-minute, 4-mile drive to the Snorkel Alaska shop.
- Upon arrival at the shop, everyone will change into wetsuits and receive all necessary snorkeling gear.
- The group will then travel by vehicle for approximately 2 minutes (1 mile) to reach the snorkeling site at Mountain Point.
- Once at Mountain Point, there will be an opportunity to take photos overlooking the site. Optional weight belts will be distributed as needed.
- Participants will walk down the trail to the beach and listen to a safety briefing before entering the water.
- The highlight of the itinerary is the snorkeling and guided marine life tour, which lasts between 1 hour and 1 hour and 20 minutes.
- After snorkeling, the group will walk back up the trail to the equipment truck and return all gear.
- Participants will take a 2-minute, 1-mile drive back to the shop.
- At the shop, guests will remove their wetsuits, enjoy hot showers and have hot beverages. Souvenir T-shirts, hats, and hoodies are available for purchase.
- The tour concludes with a 10-minute, 4-mile drive back to the downtown cruise ship docks.
Important details
- Arrive 15 minutes before departure
- Weight requirement: 80–260 lbs for wetsuit fit
- Requires reasonable physical fitness, good mobility, and the ability to cross rough terrain and use an unimproved trail
- Not available for anyone with past or present heart conditions, major respiratory disorders, or a history of seizures or fainting
- Anyone under 18 requires a parent or guardian to sign a liability release before departure
- Currents may be present
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation with at least 24 hours' notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather, if your ship skips port, or for other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
FAQs
Yes. You should be reasonably physically fit, have good mobility, and be able to walk across rough terrain and descend/ascend an unimproved trail to reach the water. You snorkel from a rocky beach, so it isn’t suitable for guests with limited mobility.
You can’t participate if you have any past or present heart condition, major respiratory disorders (including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or exercise-induced asthma), or a history of seizures or fainting. No refunds are provided the day of the tour for these medical restrictions.
You must weigh 80–260 lb (35–118 kg) to ensure proper wetsuit fit. The operator suggests a maximum age limit of 65, depending on your level of physical fitness.
Meeting details
Liquid Sunshine Gauge, 131 Front Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901
