Explore on your own rating
A tender and a free shuttle reach two small towns and Alaska's largest totem pole collection.
Where ships dock
- Klawock Island cruise landing: ships anchor and tender passengers to a floating dock on Klawock Island, run by local Alaska Native corporations
Getting to town
The landing is on Klawock Island itself, with gravel paths, shops and tour check-in. A complimentary shuttle runs about every 20 minutes to Klawock (Klawock Mall stop) and to Craig (Craig Tribal Association gift shop), with shops and cafés a short walk from each stop.
Use the free shuttle for the two towns. Most activities (totem carving, kayaking on Klawock Lake, wildlife and fishing trips) are sold through your cruise line. There are no taxis to rely on.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: U.S. dollar.
Top sights nearby
- Klawock Totem Park, Alaska's largest collection of standing totem poles
- The carving shed, with local artists at work
- Klawock and Craig waterfronts
- Kayaking on Klawock Lake (tour)
- Whale and wildlife tours (tour)
Beaches
- None for swimming.
Safety & tips
- This is a small-ship call (mainly luxury and expedition lines) with limited dining ashore: some tours include local seafood.
- The boat ramp can be steep at low tide and paths are gravel: tell your line about mobility needs.
- Bring rain gear: Prince of Wales Island is in the Tongass rainforest.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Note the last shuttle and last tender times; be at the landing 30 minutes before the last tender.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.
Shore excursions that get you back on time
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Quick answers
Can you explore Klawock (Prince of Wales Island) on your own?
Yes, it is rated Easy. A tender and a free shuttle reach two small towns and Alaska's largest totem pole collection.
How far is it from the cruise dock to town in Klawock (Prince of Wales Island)?
The landing is on Klawock Island itself, with gravel paths, shops and tour check-in. A complimentary shuttle runs about every 20 minutes to Klawock (Klawock Mall stop) and to Craig (Craig Tribal Association gift shop), with shops and cafés a short walk from each stop.
When should I head back to the ship in Klawock (Prince of Wales Island)?
Note the last shuttle and last tender times; be at the landing 30 minutes before the last tender.
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