About The Port Of Misty Fjords / Rudyard
Misty Fjords National Monument unfolds within the Tongass National Forest near Ketchikan, its granite cliffs rising as much as 3,000 feet from narrow, glacier-carved waterways. Waterfalls thread down sheer rock faces into still, dark water, while low clouds drift among the peaks, lending the landscape a hushed, primeval quality that inspired naturalist John Muir's admiration. Bald eagles patrol the shoreline and harbor seals haul out on rocky ledges, part of a wilderness ecosystem that remains largely undisturbed by development.
Access is by water and air rather than by road, with vessels navigating Rudyerd Bay's narrow channels for close views of the cliffs and cascades. Floatplane tours offer an aerial perspective on the fjord system's scale, revealing lakes and valleys hidden beyond the shoreline. No towns or piers interrupt the monument itself, so travelers experience it entirely from the water or air, making the nearby port of Ketchikan the practical gateway for excursions into this protected corner of southeast Alaska.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Misty Fjords / Rudyard.
Take a Floatplane Flightseeing Tour
Board a floatplane from Ketchikan for an aerial sweep over Rudyerd Bay's cliffs, hidden lakes, and waterfalls—roughly 1.5 to 2 hours round-trip and best booked well ahead, as seats are limited.
Cruise Rudyerd Bay by Small Boat
Navigate the narrow, glacier-carved channel by tour boat or kayak for close-up views of the 3,000-foot granite walls and cascading waterfalls unreachable by larger vessels.
Scan the Shoreline for Wildlife
Keep watch from the deck or shore for bald eagles perched on snags and harbor seals hauled out on rocky ledges, both common sights in this undisturbed wilderness.
Last Minute Cruise Deals From Misty Fjords / Rudyard
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Encore | 34 | $17,424 | ||
| Apr 27, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Venture | 12 | $7,000 | ||
| May 2, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Quest | 13 | $8,300 | ||
| May 7, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | Greg Mortimer | 14 | $11,520 | ||
| May 10, 2027 | Windstar | Star Seeker | 33 | $18,729 | ||
| May 14, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Encore | 14 | $11,798 | ||
| May 20, 2027 | Windstar | Star Seeker | 23 | $8,601 | ||
| May 21, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | Greg Mortimer | 14 | $14,090 | ||
| May 21, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Encore | 7 | $7,098 | ||
| May 28, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Encore | 14 | $13,598 | ||
| May 31, 2027 | Windstar | Star Seeker | 12 | $6,131 | ||
| Jun 4, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Encore | 7 | $7,098 | ||
| Jun 4, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | Greg Mortimer | 14 | $15,980 | ||
| Jun 11, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Encore | 14 | $13,198 | ||
| Jun 12, 2027 | Windstar | Star Seeker | 10 | $7,214 | ||
| Jun 12, 2027 | Windstar | Star Seeker | 14 | $10,914 | ||
| Jun 18, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | Greg Mortimer | 14 | $15,480 | ||
| Jun 18, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Encore | 7 | $6,498 | ||
| Jun 22, 2027 | Windstar | Star Seeker | 10 | $5,114 | ||
| Jun 25, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Encore | 14 | $13,998 |
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