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Ketchikan Kayak Eco-Tour
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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 of no more than eight people for a more personalized wildlife-watching journey.
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$149.00
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$149.00

Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Eagle Island Sea Kayaking
118
While your ship is docked in Ketchikan, kayak around Eagle Island, part of Tongass National Forest, on this 3.5-hour guided shore excursion. Enter the protected waters of Clover Pass and as you paddle around the island, spot wildlife including bald eagles, seals, salmon, and perhaps even humpbacks and orcas. The tranquil waters provide a perfect opportunity for beginning kayakers and the more experienced alike to enjoy the Alaskan wilderness.
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$99.36
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$99.36

Ketchikan Halibut Fishing Charters
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Alaska is well known for its salmon fishing but visitors can also enjoy fishing for other species of fish. Join this fishing charter and enjoy a private excursion in search of halibut in the waters around Ketchikan. Cast your line in search of the flatfish and reel in your catch to enjoy later on in the day.
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$575.75
Price varies by group size
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$575.75
Price varies by group size

Ketchikan Duck Tour
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Get acquainted with Ketchikan on this 90-minute tour on a state-of-the-art amphibian vehicle that goes on land and water. Take a tour of the harbor, going through Tongass Narrows and then pass through the city of Ketchikan, stopping often to marvel at the beauty of it all, including the many gorgeous totem poles.
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$69.00
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$69.00

Private Fishing Charter in Ketchikan
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Get out on the water in Ketchikan for a sportfishing charter, which is private for you and your party alone. The water is calm and protected, so you’ll feel safe and secure on the water. This is a great activity for the whole family. All of the fishing equipment is provided for you, so you just need to show up at the boat and be ready for some adventure on the water.
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$600.00
Price varies by group size
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$600.00
Price varies by group size

Ketchikan Electric Bike and Rain Forest Hike Ecotour
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Ride an electric bike to the end of Ketchikan's 'road to nowhere' and then hike thorough a wildlife-rich rain forest on this combo eco-tour. Pedal from the marina to the end of the island's paved road system on a battery-powered bike, and then dismount to trek through the wilderness of the Tongass National Forest, following a trail that passes an active salmon-spawning stream, a waterfall, beach views, and dense foliage that's home to an array of native Alaskan wildlife.
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$149.00
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$149.00

Ketchikan All In One
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Ketchikan is one of Alaska’s most visited cruise ports, renowned for its salmon fishing, wildlife, and indigenous heritage. On this tour, take in all the highlights with a local guide. See the famous salmon ladder, admire the traditional totem poles at the Saxman Native Village, enjoy whale-watching from Rotary Beach, and look out for seals, eagles, and bears at Herring Cove.
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$94.00
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$94.00

Ketchikan 4 in 1
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Spend several hours exploring the highlights of one of Alaska’s southernmost cities on this immersive, multi-stop tour of Ketchikan. Pick between multiple tour times to suit your schedule, and meet your guide in central Ketchikan, or at your cruise ship dock. See city highlights, including historical Creek Street and a local salmon hatchery, before continuing out of town: you’ll visit totem parks, pretty tide pools and beaches, nature preserves, and more. As you go, learn all about the region’s indigenous heritage.
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$92.00
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$92.00

Totems, City & Wildlife by Cable Car Trolley
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Explore the sights of Ketchikan aboard a San Francisco–style cable car. Traveling on this open-air vehicle, you'll see attractions such as the fish ladder and the Native American totem poles of Saxman Native Village, plus look for wildlife such as bears, seals, salmon, and bald eagles at the Herring Cove viewing area. Tour is fully narrated.
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$79.00
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$79.00

Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour from Ketchikan
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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 tranquil, protected waterways of the Inside Passage with a seasoned fishing crew, and marvel at the variety of marine creatures caught in barrel pots and hauled up on deck. Touch some of the catch, take photos, and listen to entertaining sea lore.
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$225.00
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$225.00

Misty Fjords National Monument Floatplane Tour
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While in port in Ketchikan, take to the skies over stunning Misty Fjords National Monument on this 1-hour flighted tour. Board a floatplane and fly over the lakes, sheer cliffs and waterfalls of Misty Fjords, a part of Tongass National Forest covering more than 2 million acres (900,000 hectares) of alpine wilderness. Keep an eye out for any wildlife including bears, eagles and other marine life. Tour duration includes a 1-hour flight, safety orientation, loading and unloading time and gift shop time.
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$325.00
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$325.00

Misty Fjords Flight Tour
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Soar above the glacier-carved granite cliffs and waterfall-studded forests of Misty Fjords National Monument on an unforgettable flight tour from Ketchikan. With guaranteed window seating for all passengers in a fixed-wing Alaskan bush plane, you won't miss a thing as you coast over lush mountaintops and hillsides where wild goats and black bears roam. Learn about the ancient geologic history and wildlife of this spectacular landscape through via live narration from the pilot during the 1.5-hour flight.
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$325.00
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$325.00

Misty Fjords Seaplane Tour
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Misty Fjords National Monument is a remote, road-less wilderness area that can only be reached by air and sea. This floatplane flightseeing tour takes you into the heart of the park where you can see untouched areas of Alaska far from the hoards of cruise ship passengers that flock to more accessible areas. The tour includes a water landing—a unique experience only a floatplane can provide.
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$389.00
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$389.00

Orcas Cove Sea Kayaking
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Wilderness areas near Ketchikan are ideal locations to see the wildlife and old growth rain forests of south eastern Alaska. With this tour, take a short boat ride to the Orcas Cove launch point, get in a kayak, and spend a few hours exploring the shoreline and spotting wildlife—bears, whales, eagles, and more—waterside. Finish the tour with a snack of local smoked salmon.
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$169.00
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$169.00

Snorkel Alaska
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Experience a seldom seen view of underwater Alaska. Snorkel Alaska's Mountain Point Snorkeling Adventure is an all inclusive and fully guided Shore Excursion. We are one of the only snorkeling excursions in the whole state of Alaska. Where else in the world do you have the chance of snorkeling alongside large marine mammals? The intertidal zone of Southeast Alaska offers an amazing variety of colorful marine life.
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$179.99
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$179.99

Alaska Ocean Wilderness Expedition
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Maximize your chances of seeing wildlife around Ketichan 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.
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$185.00
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$185.00

Ketchikan Salmon Fishing Charters
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Spend time out on the Alaskan waters and cast your line for salmon aboard your own charter. Join your captain and board your vessel for a ride in the salmon capital of the world. Cast your line for five different species of salmon—chinook, coho, red, pink, and chum. While you’re fishing, admire the rugged scenery that Alaska has to offer.
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$515.00
Price varies by group size
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$515.00
Price varies by group size

Private and luxurious Ocean Safari, Whale Watching and Sightseeing Tour
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Wildlife-loving travelers who prefer small, intimate, and informative tours will enjoy this two-hour ocean safari with no more than eight passengers. Aboard the Samantha Lynne you'll be taken east of Ketchikan. Admire the ocean and mountain views from the Inside Passage, and look out for a range of Alaskan wildlife. You might see humpback whales, orca, bald eagles, and much more.
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$429.00
Price varies by group size
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$429.00
Price varies by group size

Ketchikan Fishing Charter (salmon)
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Ketchikan Alaska is nicknamed the “Salmon Capitol of the World” because it is! If you've dreamed about fishing these pristine waters and experiencing the thrill of being in the fishing "Strike Zone", book your personal Alaskan fishing experience.
The majestic beauty and stunning scenery of the Inside Passage combine with some of the best fishing in the world to create your Alaskan vacation memories that last a lifetime. We know you will find them here with us. Book your 4 hour salmon or halibut fishing charter now. Combination charters are available too for those guests that have more time. Visitors of all ages and abilities are welcome aboard!! Committed to providing you the sportfishing adventure you've been dreaming of.
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$350.00
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$350.00

6 hour salmon/halibut charter
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Sportfishing in Ketchikan Alaska for salmon and/or halibut and rockfish. Bottom fishing is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather and wind/water conditions
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$325.00
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$325.00

Ketchikan Halibut and Salmon Fishing Charter
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Enjoy world-class sport fishing off the coast of Ketchikan during a fishing charter with an experienced captain. Drop your line in the deep waters offshore with the possibility of catching Pacific halibut and four different types of Alaskan salmon. Your captain can suggest stops and assist you with baiting the line or reeling in your catch. Plus, round-trip transport from the cruise ship dock or your hotel is included.
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$450.00
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$450.00

4 Hour Private Ketchikan Salmon Fishing
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Fishing is not all we do !
Frequently we will see a wide variety of wildlife.
Humpback whales, porpoises, Orca (killer whales) sea lions, bald eagles and seals all out in the waters we fish.
Sometimes the whale watching ends up as the highlight of the trip !
30 years Alaska fishing experience.
I do not mix groups- your group only aboard my boat.
I own the boat and will be your guide during your fishing trip- no seasonal employee that is new to Alaska !
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$245.00
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$245.00

Private and Exclusive Misty Fjords charter for up to six persons
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This is a Private and Exclusive tour aboard a new, high-speed alaskan-waters vessel. Due to the size and speed of the Samantha Lynne we can cover far more area than the larger, slower and much more crowded sightseeing vessels typical of Ketchikan water tours.
Aboard the Samantha Lynne you are guaranteed to see the wonder of Southeast Alaska and its waters. Although there is no way to guarantee marine mammal sightings, we frequently see seals and humpback whales, and occasionally killer whales, sea lions, porpoises and even a bear or two.
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$4,500.00
per group
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$4,500.00
per group

Private 6-Hour Halibut Trip in Ketchikan
Come fish in the beautiful Inside Passage of Southeast Alaska. The captains are experienced Alaskan commercial and recreational fishermen with extensive knowledge of the area.
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$1,275.00
Price varies by group size
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$1,275.00
Price varies by group size
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