Where to go · KETCHIKAN WHALE WATCHING TOURS
The 7 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.
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.”
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…”
Review of Ketchikan’s private five-hour salmon and halibut charter with whale watching, wildlife, scenic stops, and catch shipping.
“Capt. Luke took my family out for a fantastic day of fishing..we tagged out in less than 2 hours…Great boat and equipment …I would highly recommend this charter!”
Review of Ketchikan’s 150-minute whale-watching cruise, with wildlife, hot drinks, blankets, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“The captain and the guide were awesome. Knowledgeable and fun to be around.”
Review of Ketchikan’s Orca Cove kayak tour, with a fast boat ride, wildlife, smoked salmon, small groups, and practical booking advice.
“Everything was excellent. They were also flexible, as my cruise ship was leaving before the tour ended. They kindly finished our tour early and took us to our ship. The service was truly wonderful.”
Review of Ketchikan’s private whale-watching boat tour, with wildlife tips, pricing, itinerary details, cabin comfort, and booking advice.
“Captain Scott really made this trip. He has remarkable knowledge of the seas and bays in the area around Ketchikan and it paid off in whale sightings, porpoise sightings, seal sightings, bald eagle sightings and sea otter sightings. This trip had two couples. One person haRead more”
Review Ketchikan’s private whale-watching boat tour, with eagle feeding, wildlife sightings, wilderness dining, and Saxman Native Village.
“Grayson was a great guide. The weather was wonderful and the boat was beautiful! We would do this trip again anytime. Amazing.”
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