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Whales and Lunch! Ketchikan's Premier Marine Mammal Viewing Tour

Explore the breathtaking waters of Ketchikan on this intimate whale watching tour. With a small group led by knowledgeable locals, enjoy personalized service as you search for humpback whales, orcas, seals, and more. This 3 to 3 and a half-hour adventure aboard a stable catamaran features heated indoor seating and panoramic views, ensuring comfort in any weather. Savor a complimentary locally sourced lunch of your choosing between five different options, while taking in the stunning Alaskan scenery. If no marine mammals are spotted, a $100 cash guarantee awaits you at the end of the tour. - Small-group tours led by local experts for an authentic experience - 3-3.5-hour duration on a high-speed vessel reaching prime wildlife hotspots - Complimentary lunch included - Marine mammal sighting guarantee with cash refund if no sightings occur - On time for cruise ship departure guarantee

Whales and Lunch! Ketchikan's Premier Marine Mammal Viewing Tour

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Waterfront Shuttle Downtown Ketchikan to Ward Cove

This tour departs from the Ketchikan Visitors Center and returns to Ward Cove! Express Boarding: Eliminate the usual wait times associated with traditional transportation methods and make the most of your port day in town, without the stress. Ketchikan’s picturesque waterfront and scenic landscapes will be your backdrop as you make your way back to your cruise ship. Souvenir shopping is available for guests to enjoy onboard if you did not get your fill on Creek Street! The carefully curated galley gift shop highlights locally sourced items and Alaskan artists.

Waterfront Shuttle Downtown Ketchikan to Ward Cove

1 hourFree Cancellation

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Andy Pittard and Captain David explaining all there is to know about King Crab

If you’re a fan of the Discovery Channel’s hit TV show 'Deadliest Catch,' you saw the Aleutian Ballad, a commercial fishing boat, escape a rogue wave in the Bering Sea. On this fisherman’s tour from Ketchikan, hop aboard the Aleutian Ballad and navigate through the waterways of the Inside Passage with a seasoned fishing crew. Touch some of the catch, take photos, and listen to entertaining sea lore.

Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour from Ketchikan

3 hoursFree Cancellation

The Eagle One with an Orca tail!

Explore the bays and islands of Alaska on a whale- and wildlife-watching excursion off the coast of Ketchikan. Locally owned and family-run, this company prides itself on knowing the best up-to-date whale watching locations in the area. This ensures the greatest chances of spotting whales on your outing (though sightings are not always guaranteed), as well as other wildlife like bald eagles, harbor seals, and a wide variety of seabirds.

Wildlife Viewing, Sightseeing and Whale Watching Quest

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Ketchikan Kayak Eco-Tour

Navigate the waterways and islands of Clover Pass on a small-group kayak eco-tour from Ketchikan. Along the way, spot native Alaskan wildlife that inhabit this protected region where the thick foliage of the Tongass National Forest meets the sea, from sea lions and migratory humpback whales to eagles' nests and exposed starfish colonies. Paddle with two guides and a small group for a more personalized wildlife-watching journey.

Ketchikan Kayak Eco-Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Rainforest Canopy Ropes and Zipline Adventure Park

Get off your cruise ship, and get your adrenaline going, on this half-day shore excursion to a Ketchikan zipline adventure park. Soar through the Alaskan rainforest on seven ziplines and eight canopy ropes. This natural jungle gym includes suspended logs, rope bridges, a climbing tower and staircase, meaning thrill seekers of all experience levels can share in the excitement. Round-trip port transport included.

Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Rainforest Canopy Ropes and Zipline Adventure Park

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Explore Ketchikan aboard a Zodiac!

Maximize your chances of seeing wildlife around Ketchikan by heading out onto the waters surrounding the Tongass National Forest. This small-group tour takes you searching for wildlife including humpbacks, orca, sea lions, seals and eagles aboard a quiet and unobtrusive Zodiac expedition craft with a naturalist as your guide. Feel like an explorer and adventurer as you navigate narrow channels, rocky coastlines, forested islands and black sandy beaches.

Alaska Ocean Wilderness Expedition

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Wild landscape of mountains and sea in Tongass National Forest near Juneau, Alaska.

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Tongass National Forest

Misty Fjords National Monument in Alaska on a sunny day.

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Misty Fjords National Monument

Wooden Alaskan architecture in the Saxman Native Village, Ketchikan.

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Saxman Native Village

Creek Street

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Creek Street

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