Tales & Tides: Alaskan Lore & Wildlife Cruise

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Ketchikan, USA

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Bottled water

TIps

Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Ward Cove ships: Meet your guide at the Ward Cove Welcome Center 15 minutes before departure. Tour departs from Ward Cove. All other ships: Meet at “The Rock” statue next to the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau, Dock 2, downtown Ketchikan, 15 minutes prior to departure.

Itinerary

Ketchikan

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ketchikan

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Service animals allowed
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 32 reviews

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Sweet ride from Ketchikan

Brian_K, Jun 2026

Boat was enclosed with outside viewing. Trevin took care to get the eagles moving and we got some spectacular shots. Captain Nate kept us out of the choppy waters. We did not see any whales, but we enjoyed the cruise around and learning about the islands and the native communities.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your time on the water with Trevin and Captain Nate. It's great to know you were able to capture some spectacular eagle photos, and we're glad you enjoyed learning about the surrounding islands and Native communities along the way. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Ketchikan!

Hit and miss

Jill_M, May 2026

It’s a bit of a hit and miss on animal sighting, we were a bit unlucky. Guess I expected a bit more historical stories as well. Boat ride was fun.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Wildlife sightings in Alaska can definitely be unpredictable, and while we always hope for abundant animal activity, nature ultimately has its own schedule. We’re glad to hear you still enjoyed the boat ride and your time on the water. We also appreciate your comments regarding the storytelling aspect of the tour. Tales & Tides is designed to combine scenic cruising, local lore, and the possibility of wildlife encounters, and your feedback helps us continue refining that balance. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope you enjoyed your time in Alaska overall.

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