Site Visits

Seagriculture USA

11 - 12 September 2024

Ketchikan, Alaska, USA

Site Visits

Within the Seagriculture USA 2024 program, we have prepared a series of site visits that will allow you to not only learn more about seaweed farming in Alaska but also see the unsurpassed beauty of the region!

All site visits will take place on 10 September 2024. Please take it into account during the planning of your stay in Alaska. 

Below you can find more information which site visits we offer and how you can make the booking.

Special site visit offers

Nearly 50% off for Seagriculture delegates!

Oceans Alaska

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More information will follow shortly. Find out more about Oceans Alaska.

Hump Island

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Overview of the visit to Hump Island:

  • Exclusive Coastal Drive, Cruise & Oyster Farm with Tasting
  • Duration: 3.25 hours
  • Departure Times on 10th September: 2:00 pm or 4:00 pm
  • Pick-up/Drop-off: Berth 2 (Near Visitor's Center Downtown)
  • Cost: $99 per person
  • Maximum Per Departure: 14 People
  • Make your booking by sending an email to jacinda@rmketchikan.com

More about the visit to Hump Island:

Leave the crowds behind and set out on an exclusive adventure with a maximum of 14 guests. Your journey begins with a narrated coastal drive where their local guides will bring the community and history of Ketchikan to life.

Upon arrival at their waterfront site, you will board a vessel for a short cruise to the Hump Island Oyster Farm. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available. The large back deck allows for great photo opportunities and our crew will be on the lookout for whales, seals and eagles that are common to the area (but not guaranteed). At the floating facility, our experienced guides will entertain you with the oyster farming process and offer a unique hands-on touch tank experience prior to heading upstairs to the beautiful Oyster Bar. You will be offered a tasting of delicious Hump Island Oysters along with other Alaskan products. Additional oysters, beer, wine & bubbly are also available for purchase.

Prior to returning to town you will have a chance to take pictures of the stunning scenery and visit their fun gift shop. This is a location and experience that is a treat for even the locals to visit!


Booking Details:

Make your booking by sending an email to jacinda@rmketchikan.com.

Please note the requested departure date, time, names and number of participants along with mentioning Seagriculture USA 2024.

She will confirm availability on the requested departure and provide a link to pay via credit card to book the space.

Waterfront and Wildlife Cruise


Overview of the visit:

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Departure Time on 10th September: 4:00 pm
  • Pick-up/Drop-off:  at the dock, more details in confirmation email
  • Cost: $126,60 per person
  • Maximum Per Departure: 140 people
  • Make your booking online here

More about the visit to :

Experience the beautiful harbors of Ketchikan’s dynamic waterfront and take in breathtaking wilderness surroundings while cruising aboard a deluxe, Alaskan-built expedition vessel in search of wildlife. Enjoy your relaxing wildlife quest in search of harbor seals, eagles, humpback whales, porpoise and more while learning about Ketchikan’s unique history. Every excursion is unique; custom-designed by your experienced Alaskan captain and crew. Sit back and relax in the warm and comfortable main cabin, surrounded by large windows or step outside onto the outside observation deck for maximum wildlife viewing.


Booking Details:

You can book your tour online using the link https://truealaskantours.com/waterfront-wildlife-cruise/. Once you select the date - September 10, you will see that it is the only offering of that tour for that day. You can purchase tickets directly online and receive individual booking confirmations that provide instructions on where and when to meet for the tour.

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