Your Alaskan captain and their crew will share Southeast Alaska's coastal history, Native culture, and natural beauty as you journey into Ketchikan's wild seascape on a wildlife-viewing cruise, with guaranteed sightings of American bald eagles. Discover the beauty of the Tongass National Forest, the world's largest temperate rainforest, and learn about Alaska's interconnected ecosystems and the animals that call this region home. Enjoy panoramic views of Totem Bight State Park from the water, including an Alaska Native clan house and a collection of 14 towering Tlingit and Haida hand-carved cedar totem poles. Breathe in the fresh sea air as you cruise to Guard Island, where you'll have the opportunity to photograph the first lighthouse to be built in Alaska, completed in 1904 and still in operation today. Sip a hot chocolate and keep on the lookout for harbor seals, moon jellyfish, pigeon guillemots, deer, blue heron, whales, and other wildlife.