Alaskan Salmon Cooking Class & Dining Experience

Recommended by 100% of travelers

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Ketchikan, USA

Great choice

5+ bookings last month.

2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Joshua_J ·

Aug 2025

This was such a fun and memorable excursion and the food was incredible! Emily and Danielle were so sweet and did an amazing job teaching us. If you’re looking to escape the crowds and enjoy something more private and personal, this is the perfect choice!

· Remi_G ·

Jul 2025

Emily and Danielle were great hosts. The salmon was caught by Emily’s dad. She had good tips on how to best prepare salmon and was very knowledgeable about the different types of salmon. Everything was very tasty. It’s an easy walk from all cruise ship berths. Highly recommend for all foodies!

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Overview

Sample Menu

Starter

Smoked salmon dip

Served with fresh vegetables and crackers. A staple at any gathering in Southeast Alaska!

Main

Salmon Cakes

Delicious pan-seared salmon cakes served with a duo of sauces.

Main

Pan Seared Salmon

Marinated and then seared in a skillet. Served with rice and a "perfect" salad! Just the way locals dine.

What's Included

Lunch

Non-alcoholic beverages available including coffee, tea, water, etc.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

1101 Tongass Ave, Ketchikan, AK 99901, USA
We are located at the end of Berth 4 in downtown Ketchikan in a 2 story black building, Newtown Wharf. Our meeting place is at the moose statue, located right outside the entrance to Newtown Wharf and Newtown Mercantile. We will be waiting with a sign 15 min. prior to tour start time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Ketchikan

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 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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Featured review

Remi_G

Reviews

5.0

based on 62 reviews

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Simply the Best

John_B, Jun 2026

We love to cook and really enjoyed our experience. We were fortunate to be the only students the day we attended and had so much fun! This was definitely one of the highlights of our 23 day cruise.

Nothing better than...

Kelly_P, Jun 2026

Nothing better than friendly, kind locals sharing their tricks in preparing fresh, tasty, local salmon! One of the favorite things on our trip!

Fantastic Cooking Class in Ketchikan!

Jenna_S, May 2026

My mom and I thoroughly enjoyed this cooking class! Emily was excellent! From communicating about the meetup place to the laid-back atmosphere of the class- this was one of the highlights of our entire Alaskan cruise experience. Emily was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. The location is perfect for cruisers, and the “classroom”/ kitchen is beautiful. Plus, the food was the best we ate on the whole trip. Looking forward to making the recipes again at home. 100% would take the class again and/or recommend to anyone!

Steamboat Fishing Cooking class

Todd_W, Aug 2025

The class was a great experience, especially for anyone who’s coming in to Ketchikan to fish. We had a great time.

Loved it, very yummy and fun!

Rene_H, Aug 2025

A nice way to spend a couple hours learning different ways to prepare salmon. The hosts were friendly and enjoyable. The food was delicious. It's right on the water, so you may get lucky and see a whale while you are there, like we did!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thanks Rene! What a treat that was! So glad you got to see it.

Absolutely a must-do experience!

Joshua_J, Aug 2025

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Wow, thank you! We wish you so much luck in your new venture! See ya in Vermont!

Salmon in Ketchikan

Remi_G, Jul 2025

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thanks so much Remi! We enjoyed our time with you two!

Do it!

David_P, Jul 2025

Excellent way to spend time in Ketchikan! Emily and Danielle were both outstanding. Had a great time making the delicious salmon based dishes...and then eating them of course! It's a small group with individual attention in a lovely space. Highly recommend if you are in Ketchikan.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thanks David! We hope the rest of your trip is amazing (and you found some blackcod!)

Alaskan salmon cooking class!

Terry_L, Jun 2025

It is a little confusing to find but proprietors give their phone. Very close to cruise ship docks. Event was excellent! Easy hands on recipes that tasted fantastic. Accommodating to dietary issues. Felt like home everyone so friendly some people were from other ships. Everyone had fun, and loved the food.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thanks Terry! We had fun with you!

This is a totally hands...

Kristi_B, Jun 2025

This is a totally hands on cooking class. Emily shares family favorite recipes and walks you through how to prepare. At the end you have a family feast. It’s a great way to experience Ketchican with a local!