3-3.5-Hour Whale Watching Cruise in Ketchikan

Explore Southeast Alaska’s Inside Passage and sheltered fjords on a wildlife-focused cruise from Ketchikan. Enjoy extra time on the water with local narration and a fresh smoked salmon wrap lunch.

• Watch for humpback whales, orcas, seals, sea lions, eagles, porpoises, and salmon
• Take in rainforest shores, misty mountains, and cascading waterfalls
• Listen to captain narration about local wildlife and the ecosystem
• Relax in heated indoor seating or use the outdoor observation decks
• Travel with a locally owned, owner-operated Ketchikan business

Itinerary

• 0:00 – Boarding & Departure (steps from your cruise ship): Meet your expert local guide, receive safety briefing, be handed lunch bag, and set off into calm, scenic waters.
• 0:15–3:00 Wildlife Quest: Cruise through stunning fjords and islands, searching for humpback whales (famous for breaching and bubble-net feeding), orcas, harbor seals, Steller sea lions, bald eagles, and porpoises. Your captain shares fascinating insights on behaviors and the ecosystem.
• 3:00–3:30 – Final Exploration & Return: Continue the search for more sightings (whales often surprise us!), then head back with time to relax and review photos.

What's Included

• Fresh local smoked salmon wrap lunch
• Heated indoor seating
• Panoramic windows
• Outdoor observation decks
• Onboard restroom
• Captain narration

Important details

• Arrive 15 minutes before the tour start time
• Allow at least 1.5 hours to reach the tour from Ward Cove
• Allow 1 hour between the tour return and your cruise ship departure when docked in town
• Take seasickness medication before boarding if you are prone to motion sickness