How far is Misty Fjords from Ketchikan?
22 miles
The spectacular Misty Fjords National Monument, lying just 22 miles east of Ketchikan, is a natural mosaic of sea cliffs, steep fjords, and rock walls jutting 3,000 feet straight out of the ocean.
Is Misty Fjords in Alaska?
Misty Fiords is about 40 miles (64 km) east of Ketchikan, Alaska, along the Inside Passage coast in extreme southeastern Alaska, comprising 2,294,343 acres (928,488 ha) of Tongass National Forest in Alaska’s Panhandle….
| Misty Fjords National Monument | |
|---|---|
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
| U.S. National Monument |
What is the Inside Passage to Alaska?
The Inside Passage is usually what people refer to when they talk about an Alaska cruise. Alaska’s Inside Passage is a water route between the Gulf of Alaska and Puget Sound. It is a common route for cruise ships that depart from Seattle or Vancouver, and offers stops along Alaska’s panhandle.
Which side of the ship is better on a Alaska cruise?
starboard side
Northbound Alaska cruises sail up the coastline through the Inside Passage and along Hubbard Glacier, so your best view of Alaska’s scenic landmasses are likely on the starboard side of the ship.
What to see in the Misty Fjords in Alaska?
Delight in the unhurried exploration of Rudyerd Bay and learn the natural history of the fjords while gliding quietly near 3,000-foot vertical cliffs and glistening waterfalls. Explore Misty Fjords, one of nature’s most spectacular creations, while cruising in luxury aboard one of the fastest sightseeing vessels in Alaska.
Is the Misty Fjords wilderness tour wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: This tour is accessible by standard-width manual wheelchair, but not low-clearance electric scooters. Depending on location of cruise ship mooring in Ketchikan, participants may have to walk up to 300-yards and negotiate a tide-variable dock ramp to embark the tour vessel.
Who is the best pilot for Misty Fjords?
Jeff Carlin is your pilot and the owner who specializes in flight seeing trips to the Misty Fjords National Monument, Bear Viewing at Anan Creek and Traitors Cove and Guided out Fishing Trips More… Taquan Air–Ketchikan’s most trusted name in aviation.
What to see in Behm Canal and Misty Fjords?
Voyage into Behm Canal, surrounded by the pristine beauty of Misty Fjords, described by John Muir as the Yosemite of the North. Along the way you’ll stop to view an active bald eagle’s nest, a Tlingit pictograph, and New Eddystone Rock; an immense volcanic spire rising from the emerald sea.
