Ketchikan
The wildlife quests: whale watching in the channels, eagle-dense shorelines and the Bering Sea crab boat from Deadliest Catch pulling pots with commentary. The crab tour ends with the crew feeding the eagles; cameras out.
Experience Alaska’s wildlife and whales on a 2.5-hour boat tour from Ketchikan, with expert guides, scenic views, and wildlife sightings.
Most Popular“This tour was Awesome. We saw so many Orca pods and a surprise of a Humpback also. Eagles, sea otter. Did not disappoint. Leanne & Jake were excellent very informative about the sea life. They were as excited to see the wildlife as we were.”
Experience Alaska’s crabbing life aboard the Aleutian Ballad with knowledgeable crew, stunning wildlife, and hands-on fun. Ideal for curious travelers.
“Make sure to double check your transportation instructions from cruise ship to the excursion. Other than a hiccup with that, this was a wonderful experience, firsthand knowledge from people who worked and lived the life they were describing”
Explore Ketchikan’s highlights and wildlife on a 2-hour guided tour for $100, with expert local guides, scenic stops, and wildlife spotting opportunities.
“Nathan was our tour guide. He knew a lot about the area. We saw salmon running upstream which was amazing. It looked like hard work. We actually got to see a bear in someone’s yard!! We saw a creek that was pretty. We even saw…”
Discover Ketchikan’s native cultures and wildlife on this 3-hour guided tour, featuring totem poles, whale sightings, and local storytelling for $89.
“Becca was professional knowledgeable and passionate about the information shared! Much appreciated by all”
Explore Ketchikan’s wildlife and native culture on this 2.5-hour Alaska safari, including salmon ladders, bear sightings, and totem pole visits.
“Lauren was great. She went above and beyond to find bears. I normally get motion sickness a bit but her driving was wonderfully smooth.”
Explore Alaska’s wilderness on a 75-minute hovercraft tour from Ketchikan. Spot whales, eagles, seals, and walk on remote beaches with expert guides.
“Even with a rainy start, our day was full of fun. Seeing bald eagles and exploring the black sand beach were our highlights. Our guide Kinzie was very knowledgeable and provided interesting facts about the area and our hovercraft!”
Experience Ketchikan on an open-air cable car trolley, visiting totem poles, wildlife viewing spots, and learning about local culture—an authentic Alaskan adventure.
“The tour itself was OK. They take you out to the totem pole park, which is a distance from downtown so it would be hard to get there otherwise. We could only look through the window at the woodcarver whereas I saw other groups going…”
Discover Ketchikan's native culture, stunning totem poles, and local wildlife on an authentic trolley tour tailored for cruise travelers and history lovers alike.
“Our tour guide was very friendly and he gave us information on the salmon run but at the totem poles he provided no history on the totem poles other than pointing out the elderly gentleman who did the carving. We could see other tour guides…”
Discover Ketchikan's wildlife and waterfalls on this guided small-group tour, featuring scenic stops, expert guides, and close-up wildlife viewing.
“Our tour guide went above and beyond to find bears and eagles for us to see. Rainbow falls was beautiful.”
Explore Ketchikan’s native totems, wildlife, and scenic viewpoints on this private 3-hour guided van tour—perfect for nature lovers and culture enthusiasts.
“Very good trip and guide. Very intresting information from the driver/ guide. I recommend this firm. 👍”
Discover Ketchikan's wildlife and culture on this small van tour, offering wildlife sightings, native art insights, and local village drives—great value for a short visit.
“It was mostly roadside. Driver started 15 minutes late and tried to end early without taking us to the museum. We had to request that he take us there. He dropped us and we walked back to town. Hard to hear in the bus (kids…”
Discover Ketchikan’s wild side on a 3-hour small-group rainforest, beach, and wildlife walk led by expert local guides. An authentic Alaskan experience.
“Jordan was an amazing tour guide and very knowledgeable! Best excursion out of all the ones we did on the Alaska cruise. Ketchikan was our favorite port stop. Wish our stop was longer.”
Discover Ketchikan’s best fishing with this private combo tour—salmon, halibut, whale watching, and wildlife viewing, all in scenic, protected waters.
“My husband and friends wanted to fish in Alaska while on a cruise. I found Ketchikan's Finest Fishing Charter on line and called. The Captain/owner was friendly, informative and overall terrific about helping me to set everything up. Captain Tony met us at the dock…”
Experience authentic Alaska with a private salmon fishing trip in Ketchikan, including wildlife viewing, whale watching, and all gear—an unforgettable adventure.
“Had an awesome time with Captain Tony! Comfortable well stocked fishing boat on a private tour in the beautiful passage ways of Alaska. It was a highlight of our trip.”
Experience top-notch halibut fishing, whale watching, and wildlife viewing in Ketchikan with expert guides on a private 4-hour adventure for all skill levels.
“Tony was a great captain. We had an awesome time. Caught 4 species of fish. Super knowledgeable. Took us straight to a good spot and had us on fish right away. Great time!”
Totem poles, salmon runs and rainforest straight off the dock.