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Nautilus V docked in Ketchikan, Alaska

Our Nautilus is located behind the Salmon Landing building next to the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show, just minutes from the main downtown cruise ship dock. Our Coast Guard licensed captain and crew will welcome you onboard the Nautilus where you will be ushered below to the underwater viewing cabin.

After a short safety briefing, relax to soothing music while watching an underwater video on our large flat screen monitors. After a short ride the captain will then position the Nautilus over our viewing area. As the Nautilus glides slowly above the ocean floor vegetation and sea life begin to appear. Our marine expert will explain what you are seeing and answer any questions you may have.

Nautilus V underwater viewing cabin

Marine life you will likely see will be Shiner Surf perch, Pile Perch, different species of rockfish, salmon, herring, sunflower starfish (some as large as 3' in diameter), purple and orange Ochre Starfish, Blood Starfish, giant Spiney Pink Starfish, Kelp Crabs, along with various other crabs, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, Moon Jellyfish, and Lion's Mane Jellyfish. Although allusive, we have seen Wolf Eels, halibut, flounders and sculpins on past tours. This is all open ocean so you never know what you might see. Our underwater camera will capture and entertain you with real time underwater activity.

After your underwater viewing adventure guests are welcome to come up on deck to enjoy the panoramic view of the surrounding islands. Enjoy the scenic beauty of Alaska's temperate rainforest, rustic waterfronts and frontier style buildings as your guide entertains you with local points of interest and stories of days gone by. Binoculars are provided for wildlife viewing which may include Bald Eagles, herons, and seals among other Alaskan wildlife.

Upon your return to the dock see Ketchikan's famous Creek Street and Dolly's House and learn about its colorful past and beginnings.