Small to medium size cruise ships have increasingly made Five Finger Lighthouse a designated stop on their southeast Alaska tours. The opportunity to stretch ones legs, see an active eagles nest, and climb up into the tower for unparalleled views of Frederick Sound has made for a quality visitor experience. While getting on and off the island is challenging, cruise staffs are accustomed to handling the rigors of marine environments and the Five Finger experience appeals to their clients’ sense of adventure. In the summer of 2017, the lighthouse had xx cruise ship visits with a total of xxx passengers coming onshore.