Excursion Stikine river jet boat tour at Wrangell

Explore the Stikine River, or Stik-Heen in Tlingit meaning "Great River." Referred to as the fastest navigable, free-flowing river in North America, this impressive waterway travels 400 miles, with its originating headwaters in British Columbia and its mouth near Wrangell. This river's delta flats cover over 27,000 acres and are home to 120 species of migrating birds. The river has been carving glaciers for tens of thousands of years and roars amidst beautiful waterfalls, massive walls of granite and snow-topped mountains.

Take a three-hour boat ride navigating the Stikine River with a capable captain and crew. In addition to thousands of migratory birds, the river is also where moose, deer, brown and black bears, beavers and hundreds of bald eagles can be spotted. This diverse wildlife and scenery inspired John Muir, a famous 19^th century North American naturalist, to compare the Stikine to a "Yosemite 100 miles long."

Make the 30-minute transfer to meet your guides, the captain and crew of your jet boat. Receive a safety briefing and tour of the vessel and then zip your way along the Stikine, enjoying the comfort of a covered, heated cabin. Your route includes crossing an important Pacific Migratory Route which maximizes your chances of spotting a bald eagle amidst the river delta.

Conditions permitting, enter into the Shakes Lake area. All the while, your crew is available to educate you on the plant and animal life and natural history of this spectacular wilderness land and riverscape.

Make the return trip to the ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Stikine River, jet boat tour, wildlife sightings (Moose, Deer, brown and Black Bears, Beavers, Bald Eagles)

Note

Please note: This tour involves a small amount of walking (500 meters) over a ramp to the jet boat dock, although depending on the tie the ramp may be rather steep, making this tour is not suitable for guests who utilise walkers or a wheelchair. Guests must sign a waiver to participate on this tour. Guests with a fear of water should not participate on this tour. The weight limit is 300lbs for this tour. The minimum age to participate is 5 years old, provided the child can follow directions and is accompanied by a guardian. Guests are recommended to dress warmly in layers, prepared for Alaska's changeable weather and wear comfortable shoes, and bring a camera, binoculars and an extra layer. Space on this tour is limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment. Wildlife sightings are likely but not guaranteed. Please note that entering Shakes Lake depends on the river level.