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Ketchikan Wildlife, Sightseeing and Whale Search Tour

4.8
10 reviews

Excursion Overview

Soak in the wonders of Ketchikan's shining waters and rainforest

Climb aboard the "Eagle One", an intimate vessel for Alaskan adventurers. This tour is all about taking in the sights, sounds, and seas of beautiful Ketchikan. Embark on a scenic wildlife viewing adventure while soaking in the natural wonders of Southeast Alaska.

Your crew will make sure you have every opportunity to capture all Ketchikan has to offer. Make sure your cameras are ready as you keep a lookout for Humpback Whales, Orcas (Killer Whales), Seals, Sea Lions, Eagles, and Salmon "Jumpers" while making your way out of town. Also included complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and pre-packaged snacks.

This tour has minimal walking, with seating for everyone. Ketchikan has an average annual rainfall of between 140 and 160 inches per year. Please note that this excursion operates in most weather conditions. It is recommended you wear weather-appropriate attire (layered clothing and comfortable shoes).

Help yourself to complimentary drinks and snacks. For drinks, you will be offered coffee, tea, hot chocolate, flavored soda water, and bottled water. Snacks will range from fresh pastries, cookies, crackers, assorted chips, animal crackers, and goldfish for children. If you are feeling cold, blankets are available upon request. Enjoy views from both outside and inside the vessel. The vessel also has a bathroom onboard.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • Complimentary drinks include coffee, tea, hot chocolate, flavored soda water, and bottled water
  • Complimentary snacks will range from fresh pastries, cookies, crackers, assorted chips, animal crackers, and goldfish for children
  • Blankets are available for those feeling a bit chilly
  • A bathroom is available onboard (please note, the restroom is not wheelchair or scooter accessible)
  • Roundtrip transportation from downtown Ketchikan

Requirements:

  • Minimal walking, seating available for everyone.

Duration: 2.5-3 hours (Roundtrip from downtown Ketchikan.)

  • 15 minutes - tour introductions and boarding
  • 2-2.5 hours aboard your intimate vessel
  • 10 minutes - return and de-boarding

Meeting Instructions:

  • This tour meets in downtown Ketchikan. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is limited mobility accessible and wheelchair/scooter accessible. However, please note the restroom onboard is not wheelchair or scooter accessible. Please leave a comment during checkout if ADA accommodations will be required on tour.

Refund Policy:

  • You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
  • Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ketchikan has an annual rainfall of between 140-160 inches per year. This excursion operates in most weather conditions but full refunds are granted should the local tour operator need to cancel due to weather concerns.

Comfortable clothing and layers appropriate for the day of weather conditions. Rain jackets are encouraged.

Cameras and phones may be brought on this tour.

The crew will be scouting for Humpback whales, Orca Whales, Seals, Sea Lions, Salmon, Bald eagles, etc. These are common sights, however, specific wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

 

Guest Reviews

4.8

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Heather G

On Aug 2024

Wonderful experience! Thank you so much!!

Nancy R

On Aug 2024

We were lucky to see whales so it was awesome but if you don t probably not worth the money. Nice crew and boat ride very relaxing and scenic. Bears are rare and you will see some eagles and seals.

Paul P

On Aug 2024

Our captain found a pod of whales after a brief search and we followed the pod for more than an hour as they fed. It was fantastic to watch! Saw the whales rise out of the water multiple times to feed and had many more sitings of them coming up for air, showing their dorsal fins and tails. Also saw many sea lions (including one that seemed to be 'chasing' the whales) and a couple of bald eagles. The captain took care of the passengers by providing lite snacks and beverages on his ship. Both the captain and his first mate were very knowledgable about the various wildlife we saw. This tour is excellent and I recommend it to all.

Octavio G

On Aug 2024

Very enjoyable experience. Boat captain was knowledgeable and accommodating so we could get maximum whale watching experience. Getting us to a place to view seals and bald eagles was a plus. Very friendly crew. Highly recommend.

Ben G

On Jul 2024

Boat ride was very smooth but very slow. Spent most of 3 hours trying to get to and from whales and just a couple of minutes with them. Staff were great.

$189.00

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$189.00

Duration: 2.5-3 hours

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Duration: 2.5-3 hours



Adult (13+): $189.00

Ages 2 and under are free

Child (Ages 3-12): $89.00

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