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15 Best Ketchikan Wildlife & Crab Tours

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.

3.OVER THE TOP TOURS city highlights, wildlife and more!

Explore Ketchikan’s highlights and wildlife on a 2-hour guided tour for $100, with expert local guides, scenic stops, and wildlife spotting opportunities.

★ 4.5

“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…”

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5.Alaska Wildlife Safari and Sightseeing Tour

Explore Ketchikan’s wildlife and native culture on this 2.5-hour Alaska safari, including salmon ladders, bear sightings, and totem pole visits.

★ 4.5

“Great tour, guide tried several ways for us to view a bear, while we just missed mom and her cubs, the effort was appreciated. Tour included starfish at the beach stop, a snack, a little history of the area, and both the totem pole park…”

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6.Hovercraft Eco Adventure and Wildlife Viewing

Explore Alaska’s wilderness on a 75-minute hovercraft tour from Ketchikan. Spot whales, eagles, seals, and walk on remote beaches with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“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!”

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7.Totems, City & Wildlife by Cable Car Trolley

Experience Ketchikan on an open-air cable car trolley, visiting totem poles, wildlife viewing spots, and learning about local culture—an authentic Alaskan adventure.

★ 4.0

“The meeting place wasn’t specific. I thought I read that we were to meet at berth 2 when actually he was all the way on the other side of the visitor center past berth 1. After being 15 minutes late the tour guide called us.…”

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9.Alaska Wildlife Waterfall Tours

Discover Ketchikan's wildlife and waterfalls on this guided small-group tour, featuring scenic stops, expert guides, and close-up wildlife viewing.

★ 4.5

“Short and sweet! For cruise ships coming in with limited time, this is a perfect tour. Our excellent guide Katelyn made sure we saw everything we could, including 3 bears fishing and lots of other wildlife and sights.”

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10.Private Ketchikan City Totems & Wildlife Van Tour

Explore Ketchikan’s native totems, wildlife, and scenic viewpoints on this private 3-hour guided van tour—perfect for nature lovers and culture enthusiasts.

★ 5.0

“Art, our private guide, was very knowledgeable about the area, being a local resident and native Alaskan. He took us to areas where we saw bears, and eagle and locally made totem poles.”

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11.2-Hour Wildlife and Culture small van Excursion

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.

★ 5.0

“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…”

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12.3-Hour Rainforest, Beach & Wildlife Walk

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.

★ 5.0

“Jordan was great! He lives in Ketchikan and it was fantastic hearing about the area and all the foliage in the rainforest. Thank you for a great experience!”

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13.Private Ketchikan Fishing Combo & Whale Watching/ Wildlife 5 HR

Discover Ketchikan’s best fishing with this private combo tour—salmon, halibut, whale watching, and wildlife viewing, all in scenic, protected waters.

★ 5.0

“Absolutely amazing experience! I had the best time on this charter. The captain really knows his stuff—tons of fishing experience and insider knowledge. He took us to all the right spots and had all the tricks to help us reel in a great catch. We…”

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14.Exclusive Ketchikan Salmon Fishing and Wildlife Viewing

Experience authentic Alaska with a private salmon fishing trip in Ketchikan, including wildlife viewing, whale watching, and all gear—an unforgettable adventure.

“Ketchikan Finest Fishing Charters were amazing to work with. Our son's dream trip was fishing in Alaska. Capt Grayson went above and beyond to ensure that our son not only got to fish but caught fish. He was very invested in making sure our son…”

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15.4HR Ketchikan Halibut Hunt Fishing Excursion & Wildlife Viewing

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.

★ 5.0

“Tony was a great guide. Fishing was good so that was fortunate but regardless, he was just a great guy. We learned a ton from him. He was really nice and helpful. Service was top shelf. Boat was great, gear was nice and he made…”

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More Ketchikan Wildlife & Crab Tours

4.5Lumberjack Show and Harbor Haus Crab Feast2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$149.00 4.9From Ketchikan: Crab Feast Lunch at World Famous Lodge2.5 hours$92 5.02 Hour Custom Wildlife and Historical Tour$100.00 4.6Ketchikan: Marine Wildlife and Whale Watching Boat Tour2.5 hours$198 4.7Ketchikan: Lumberjack Show & Crab Feast2.5 hours$157 5.0Tales & Tides: Alaskan Lore & Wildlife Cruise2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$151.20 4.9Ketchikan: Potlatch Park, City and Wildlife Private Van Tour2.5 hours$950 3.5Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Eagle Sanctuary and Rainforest Wildlife Center2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)$272.83 4.4Ketchikan: Wilderness Boat Cruise and Crab Feast Lunch4 hours$215 5.0Bering Sea Crab Fishermen’s Tour3 hours$249 4.5Alaska Crab Feast1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)$109.00 5.03hr Custom Private Tour of Ketchikan (4 People) Wildlife + More3 hours (approx.)$700.00 5.0Wildlife and Scenery in Ketchikan3 hours (approx.)$450.00 5.04hr Custom Private Tour of Ketchikan (14 People) Wildlife + More4 hours (approx.)$1,000.00 5.04hr Ketchikan Private custom tour (4 people) Wildlife + More4 hours (approx.)$800.00 5.06hr Custom Private Tour of Ketchikan (4 People) Wildlife + More6 hours (approx.)$1,200.00 5.0Ketchikan Ultimate Whale Watching, Wildlife, & Wilderness Dining2 hours (approx.)$599.00 5.02 hr Private Custom Tour of Ketchikan (4 people) Wildlife + More2 hours (approx.)$1,000.00 5.0Private Ketchikan Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$1,195.00 5.0Ketchikan Rainforest Adventure Nature & Wildlife Tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$119.00 4.8Ketchikan: Alaskan Crab Feast1.3 hours$115 Private Tour Ketchikan City Totems & Wildlife$1,040.80 Ketchikan Waterfront & Wildlife Cruise$109.00 Private Alaska Native Wildlife & Scenic Experience..$650.00

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Totem poles, salmon runs and rainforest straight off the dock.