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    Ketchikan Whale Watching Cruise

    Cruise Ketchikan waters with live narration and chances to spot Alaska wildlife

    Duration

    2–2.5 hrs

    Includes

    Snacks, rain gear, binoculars

    Highlights

    Cruise through the Tongass Narrows as your guide shares stories of Ketchikan’s history, culture, and shoreline. Scan the waters and sky for Southeast Alaska wildlife, with every outing offering a different experience.

    • Explore the Tongass Narrows with live narration from your guide
    • Look for humpback whales, bald eagles, harbor seals, and seabirds
    • Enjoy changing wildlife-viewing opportunities on every cruise
    • Travel aboard a vessel selected based on group size and daily minimums

    What's Included

    • Hot coffee and tea with creamers
    • Sparkling water
    • Chips and pastries
    • Rain jackets and pants
    • Binoculars
    • Blankets and onboard restroom

    Important details

    • Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure
    • All ages welcome
    • Requires taking 2–3 steps to board the vessel
    • Expect the tour to run rain or shine; rain gear is provided
    • Wind conditions exceeding water-safety regulations may cancel the tour
    • Tours require a minimum of 4 passengers to operate
    • Wildlife sightings, including whales, are not guaranteed

    Cancellation Policy

    Receive a full refund when you cancel within 24 hours. Receive a full refund if the tour is canceled due to weather.

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    FAQs

    Schedule your Wildlife & Whale Watching Quest at least 30 minutes after your ship arrives.

    Bring a camera and comfortable shoes. Rain jackets and pants are provided, but you may also bring a light rain jacket or poncho.

    Your boat is selected based on group size and daily minimums. Eagle One holds up to 22 passengers, and Eagle One Express holds up to 44 passengers.

    Meeting details

    131 Front Street, Ketchikan, Alaska

    Experience provided by Eagle One Enterprises LLC

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    Adult

    $180.83

    Ages 13+

    0

    Child

    $95.23

    Ages 12 - 3

    0

    Infant

    $0

    Ages 2-0

    0

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