Kodiak Excursions

Kodiak is a boutique port rarely seen by most passengers on Alaskan cruises. But Holland America's Amsterdam visits the city on a fortnightly basis, along with stops from Silversea's Silver Shadow, and Oceania's Regatta. Here in Kodiak, tourism is an afterthought; most of the focus is on fishing and fish processing. Yet Alaska's Emerald Isle is a beautiful place to visit, and whether you're kayaking, taking in the sites of the historic city of Kodiak, enjoying a wilderness or wildlife cruise or doing some fishing, you'll have a great time in wet and wild Kodiak.

Your ship will make port at Kodiak's City Dock II, located about 1½ miles south of the downtown area. The most direct pedestrian access from the cruise ship dock to downtown is along Shelikof Street, which will take you past the fish processing facilities in town.

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Last Updated: January 17, 2012

City Tours

Kodiak Highlights
2½ hours

Visit the Baranov Museum, the Altuiiq Museum and beautiful Fort Abercrombie, where you'll see WWII gun emplacements and take in the beautiful views over land and sea.

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Kodiak City Drive
1 hour

Gain an appreciation of the Kodiak area as you take a 50-minute narrated drive through the town and the surrounding areas of Kodiak.

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Kodiak Sightseeing & Russian Tea
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Visit the Russian Orthodox Church, then enjoy Russian treats at the Fisherman's Church and be entertained by a local band performing traditional Russian music. You'll also take a scenic drive past the Coast Guard Base, the largest such facility in the United States.

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Kodiak Maritime Museum Walking Harbor Tour
1½ hours

Gain insights into the fishing industry in Kodiak, where the brave men who head out into Alaska's rich fishing grounds. You'll take a fun stroll from your ship, walking past fishing boats and through the fish processing facilities that are the economic engine of Kodiak.

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Eco Tours

Fort Abercrombie State Park Nature Hike
2½ to 2¾ hours

Fort Abercrombie State Park features trails and vistas that will take your breath away--you may even see a breaching whale in the waters. You'll enjoy a 1½ to 2¼-mile hike through the state park, and pay a visit to the Military History Museum.

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Kodiak Wilderness Cruise
4 hours

Your day's cruise will take you to the local harbors to view the hundreds or thousands of puffins, then you'll head out to several local islands to view the teeming marine life and historical sites.

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Kodiak Sightseeing & Wildlife Cruise
3½ hours

This excursion takes you up close and personal to see the wildlife that abound in Kodiak. You'll travel through local harbors and out to bird rookeries to see the puffins, whales and other marine life.

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Guided Wildlife and Historical Cruise
2 to 2½ hours

You'll travel to nearby Long Island to see a seabird rookery, a Stellar sea lion haulout and the remnants of WWII military fortifications. Be on the lookout for harbor seals, sea otters and whales.

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Kodiak Marine Wildlife Sightseeing
3½ hours

See the abundance of wildlife native to Kodiak. Be on the lookout for eagles, arctic terns, puffins and sea otters, Steller sea lions, harbor seals and several different species of whales. You'll learn about Kodiak's cultural and historical facets, and see some of the remnants of WWII military fortifications.

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Fishing Tour

Deep Sea Fishing
5 hours

For anglers who want to do some great bottom fishing, this is your tour. You'll fish in local hot spots for halibut, salmon, lingcod and sea bass. The fish are usually very abundant, so prepare for a great day on the water!

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Important Information

Notes on the above cruise excursions:

• The information on the cruise excursions listed above was developed from publicly available sources.
• The cruise lines may elect to add to, change, delete or otherwise alter the itineraries of the excursions above;
• The cruise lines may restrict the number of passengers allowed to go on any particular excursion.
• The cruise lines may impose other restrictions on any particular excursion, including height, weight, minimum age, etc.; make sure to check with them to determine if there are such restrictions.
• There may be seasonal limitations on certain excursions or tours, such as whale watching. Be sure to check with your cruise line to determine if the tour in which you're interested is available when you're on your cruise.

Why buy a tour through the cruise lines?

• They have selected tour operator partners who are safe, reliable, licensed and insured.
• They offer a wide selection of tours, purchasing convenience and can provide expert advice on the most appropriate tour for you.
• They offer a one price, no surprises policy, with no hidden fees.
• They will be happy to credit your onboard account if you've already booked an excursion and there is a change in itinerary of the ship.
• They will wait for you if your tour is late.

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