Wildlife Viewing and Whale Watching Quest

Join our Ketchikan wildlife and whale watching tour. Enjoy indoor/outdoor seating, snacks, and a 90% sighting rate. Book your adventure today!

Duration:
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Points of Interest

  • Revillagigedo Island, Orchard Lake

  • Creek Street

  • Guard Island Lighthouse

  • Knudson Cove Marina

  • Herring Cove

What's Included
  • Binoculars and blankets available
  • Snacks provided
What's Not Included
  • Be sure to bring weather appropriate clothing! Layering is best.
Additional Information

We are family owned and operated as well as locally owned and operated. We are constantly in touch with tour operators to know exactly where the best places to see local wildlife. We do not GUARANTEE Whales or wildlife on our tours but, this is our hometown, we know our waters, you can feel confident traveling with us. Our vessel has indoor seating and outdoor covered seating space. You can walk all around on the deck. We offer a complimentary nonalcoholic beverage service, and light snacks. We have a washroom facility onboard. We look forward to meeting you and showing you the best wildlife viewing opportunities here in Ketchikan. Our vessel is Wheelchair accessible! Tour is usually 2 to 2.5 hours in duration Please understand we do not Guarantee Whales or offer refunds for not seeing them but we will try our best to keep our 90% sighting rate for this season going!!!

Location
Ketchikan Visitors Bureau
Front Street
Please meet us inside the Visitors Center (131 Front street @Booth 15). Mandatory check in is 30 minutes prior to the tour start time. If you are coming in from Ward Cove ”Norwegian Cruise Line” you will need to take a free shuttle to town(about 20 min shuttle) then walk to the meeting point above.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Anne_r
Aug 4, 2024
Awesome day in Sitka! Favorite city in Alaska! - Captain Jaren was AWESOME! We had an incredible day, as a family, on his clean and perfect boat! We know that wildlife is out of his co tell but with his expert eye and his patience the day was out of this world, incredible! DO NOT HESITATE to book with him - it is 100% worth it!!!!!
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649rosiee
Aug 3, 2024
Orcas, Eagles and Otters - We saw Orcas! It took a while to find them but it was worth the wait. It was a pod with three adult Orcas and a young one. While on the boat the young tour girl (can't remember her name) was filled with information about the area. They had snacks and coffee available. The back of the boat had a thick clear plastic to protect from any water splash. They drove us around the small islands to see otters and eagles.
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Catherine_m
Aug 3, 2024
Great experience!! - Saw Orcas and seals & Eagles!!! The experience of just being on the water was wonderful! The beauty of Alaska! The captain and deck girl was awesome and fun!! Great for families!!
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A4081bllorif
Aug 2, 2024
Family run and relaxed fun! - We enjoyed this tour and Jesse was an amazing guide! Also, Hadley recommended a great spot to eat after and we went there - his recommendation lived up to what he described! Delicious cafe! Thanks Hadley!
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240reynaldos
Aug 1, 2024
Good tour and excellent value - Great tour, good personal , we got to see everything they promised , it is priced property as we paid just under 400$ for my family of 4
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E3254fclynnb
Jul 31, 2024
Whale watching - The captain Did a good job Taking us around the area and looking for wildlife. Mother nature allows what she does. Didn't see any whales But not for lack of trying. It was a nice afternoon trip. The staff was great
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Nancyr894
Jul 31, 2024
Nature at its finest. - Captain and young assistant were fabulous and friendly. Learned a lot and we were fortunate to have great weather and were able to see whales do their thing. Spouts, humps showing with the beautiful tail whips. Sea lions, harbor seals and eagles were shown to us as well. Even if you miss the whales, the boat ride itself is fun and relaxing. Plus he offers snacks and water so highly recommend this tour!! Will use them to do a bear tour if we ever get back to Alaska.
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129msc
Jul 30, 2024
Family fun - Jesse and Kaylee were fabulous guides; we took pictures of a whale many times almost got splashed by him he was so close to the boat, eagles everywhere and seals. Great time.
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X5205fzdebbieb
Jul 30, 2024
Highly recommend - Was the best tour we took. Was able to see humpback whales, deer, seals and bald eagles, all up close. It was a small group so very personalized and answered all our questions and more. Jessie was our captain and he was also very knowledgeable and experienced driving our boat.
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Danielge6390ft
Jul 29, 2024
Fabulous - The views and knowledge of where to go to make certain we saw everything was fantastic. We saw whales feeding, salmon jumping, sea lions and eagles. Crew knew where to go to maximize our fun
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