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    Ketchikan 1.5-Hour Whale Watching Tour

    Cruise calm Ketchikan waters with wildlife viewing and wilderness dining

    5.0 stars• 313 reviews

    Duration

    1.5 hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Wildlife viewing, picnic, water

    Highlights

    Explore Ketchikan’s calm scenic waters on a private nature cruise. Look for marine life and learn about local ecosystems with a guide.

    • Cruise calm waters designed for comfortable wildlife viewing
    • Discover Tongass Rainforest flora, fauna, and intertidal life
    • Look for eagles, whales, orcas, seals, sea lions, and wild salmon
    • Learn about local nature, history, and culture from your guide

    Itinerary

    1. Pick up at local downtown Ketchikan cruise ship docks

    2. Embark into the Alaska wilderness for wildlife viewing and whale watching

    3. Learn about the vibrant ecosystems that makeup Alaska's untouched beauty

    4. Cruise through intertidal forest where you can expect to see starfish, jellyfish, crabs and seals.

    5. Visit local wild salmon runs

    6. Alaska wilderness dining picnic featuring smoked salmon jerky and reindeer sausage

    7. Visit local eagles nest for the opportunity to feed the eagles

    8. Guaranteed return to cruise ship for all aboard times.

    What's Included

    • Private tour boat
    • Covered cabin and seating
    • Binoculars
    • Bottled water
    • Narrated nature, history, and cultural tour

    Important details

    • A processing fee applies and is not included in the listed price

    Cancellation Policy

    Free cancellation more than 10 days before departure. No-shows are charged in full.

    Product ID: K3VC8Y

    FAQs

    Ride on a private charter for 1–6 people per vessel. If your group has more than 6 people, select multiple vessels.

    Take the free shuttles provided from Ward Cove to the downtown Ketchikan cruise ship docks at berth 4, then meet your captain there.

    Enjoy a smoked salmon and reindeer sausage picnic in remote Alaska scenic coves.

    Meeting details

    Berth 3, Downtown Ketchikan Cruise Ship Docks, 509 Water Street, Ketchikan, Alaska 99901

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    Private Charter

    $1,321.27

    Private Charter - 1-6 People

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    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
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    This outfit consistently delivers impressive catches, with captains like Grayson, Tony, Luke, and Jake earning repeated praise for their fishing expertise and ability to locate productive spots. Reviewers regularly report limiting out on halibut and hauling in impressive hauls of salmon, cod, and rockfish—often outperforming other boats at the processing dock. The captains work hard to put clients on fish even in challenging conditions, and they handle all the logistics seamlessly, from meeting cruise passengers directly at the dock to arranging fish processing and shipping. What really stands out is how welcoming the captains are to first-timers and experienced anglers alike. They're patient with beginners, genuinely knowledgeable about the local waters, and flexible about comfort levels with rougher seas. Bonus wildlife sightings—whales surfacing near the boat—add to the authentic Alaskan experience. The booking process is straightforward, with responsive communication and helpful guidance on licensing and what to bring. Multiple guests mention this as a trip highlight, with several already planning return visits.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We had a great time with Grayson, he was very concerned about our comfort level in the conditions, and was very knowledgeable on where the fish were, and how to catch them…highly recommend

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    Tyler Winters

    September 1, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We had a great time with Grayson, he was very concerned about our comfort level in the conditions, and was very knowledgeable on where the fish were, and how to catch them…highly recommend

    Photo of Tyler Winters

    Tyler Winters

    September 1, 2026

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