About The Port Of Klawock
Klawock sits on the western shore of Prince of Wales Island, one of the largest islands in the Alexander Archipelago, deep within the Tongass National Forest. Long home to Tlingit clans, the community is best known for its totem park, where a collection of carved poles—many replicas of older originals—stands on a hillside overlooking the harbor, offering an accessible introduction to Southeast Alaska's Native heritage and artistry.
Beyond the totems, the town reflects a working fishing and timber economy, with a salmon hatchery and small harbor lending an authentic, unpolished character rare among larger Alaskan ports. The surrounding island terrain is thick with old-growth rainforest, muskeg, and salmon streams, making it a quiet gateway for those interested in wildlife, forestry, and indigenous culture rather than crowds or curated attractions. The village center lies within easy walking distance of the waterfront.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Klawock.
Explore the Totem Park
Climb the hillside above the harbor to see nearly two dozen carved poles set among the trees, a short walk from the waterfront and one of the most accessible totem collections in Southeast Alaska.
Visit the Salmon Hatchery
Stop by the local hatchery to learn how salmon runs are sustained on Prince of Wales Island, a quick, low-key look at the community's working fishing economy.
Wander Old-Growth Rainforest Trails
Head just outside town into the Tongass National Forest for a walk through moss-draped spruce and hemlock, muskeg, and salmon streams that show off the island's wild, undeveloped character.
Last Minute Cruise Deals From Klawock
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2027 | Azamara | Azamara Pursuit | 39 | $12,069 | ||
| May 13, 2027 | Oceania | Oceania Riviera | 11 | $3,440 | ||
| May 20, 2027 | Azamara | Azamara Pursuit | 25 | $7,039 | ||
| May 24, 2027 | Oceania | Oceania Riviera | 10 | $3,040 | ||
| May 27, 2027 | Silversea | Silver Whisper | 7 | $3,900 | ||
| May 27, 2027 | Crystal | Crystal Serenity | 11 | $6,200 | ||
| May 30, 2027 | Azamara | Azamara Pursuit | 15 | $8,279 | ||
| Jun 3, 2027 | Oceania | Oceania Riviera | 11 | $2,460 | ||
| Jun 3, 2027 | Silversea | Silver Whisper | 14 | $9,500 | ||
| Jun 3, 2027 | Azamara | Azamara Pursuit | 16 | $13,439 | ||
| Jun 3, 2027 | Azamara | Azamara Pursuit | 11 | $3,619 | ||
| Jun 5, 2027 | Ritz Carlton | Luminara | 9 | $15,800 | ||
| Jun 8, 2027 | Azamara | Azamara Pursuit | 16 | $10,609 | ||
| Jun 10, 2027 | Silversea | Silver Whisper | 7 | $4,200 | ||
| Jun 14, 2027 | Azamara | Azamara Pursuit | 10 | $3,259 | ||
| Jun 14, 2027 | Ritz Carlton | Luminara | 7 | $11,400 | ||
| Jun 14, 2027 | Crystal | Crystal Serenity | 7 | $4,300 | ||
| Jun 14, 2027 | Azamara | Azamara Pursuit | 14 | $7,949 | ||
| Jun 17, 2027 | Silversea | Silver Whisper | 14 | $10,000 | ||
| Jun 21, 2027 | Crystal | Crystal Serenity | 10 | $6,000 |
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