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The 4 Ketchikan Whale Watching Tours to Book First

4 tours  ·  from $175 a head

The 4 best ketchikan whale watching tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it sails and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason, so start at the top.

Wildlife Viewing, Sightseeing and Whale Watching Quest - Thomas Basin: a working start to the voyage
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Wildlife Viewing, Sightseeing and Whale Watching Quest

1.Wildlife Viewing, Sightseeing and Whale Watching Quest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 812 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $178Our pick

Review of Ketchikan’s 2.5-hour whale and wildlife cruise, with practical tips on wildlife sightings, meeting points, weather, value, and crew.

“Great staff. Very friendly and accommodating. They worked hard to make our experience wonderful. The boat was clean and well maintained.”

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Orca Cove Sea Kayaking - Getting ready aboard the 57-foot catamaran
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Orca Cove Sea Kayaking

2.Orca Cove Sea Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 322 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $175Best value

Paddle secluded coves near Ketchikan with a six-person group, wildlife watch, boat transfers, and a smoked salmon snack.

“In a 3 hour excursion, only ~1 hour was actually spent on the kayaks and we felt rushed the whole time. We were paddling 95% of the time and didn't have any real time to stop and enjoy the scenery. Our guide was nice but net loud and talked the entire time, often about his personal life and past. The goal for us was to get out into nature and enjoy the sounds and relax. That's not what this tour was. Everyone else in our group loved it, though so it just depends on what you're looking for. We came back 5 mins late apparently and were rushed onto the…”

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Private Ketchikan Fishing Combo & Whale Watching/ Wildlife 5 HR - The private boat changes the experience
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Private Ketchikan Fishing Combo & Whale Watching/ Wildlife 5 HR

Ketchikan: Marine Wildlife and Whale Watching Boat Tour - Meeting at Berth 2 and getting aboard
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Ketchikan: Marine Wildlife and Whale Watching Boat Tour

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