Ketchikan Wildlife Tour: Scenic Views and Local Insights

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

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Annette Island holds the distinction of being the sole Native reservation in Alaska, and the surrounding wildlife is truly remarkable.

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

This family-owned and locally operated business maintains close communication with tour operators to identify the prime spots for observing local wildlife. While whale or wildlife sightings on tours cannot be guaranteed, the operators are deeply familiar with the hometown waters, ensuring a confident travel experience. The vessels are equipped with both…

Location
Ketchikan Visitors Bureau
Front Street
Please meet us inside the Visitors Center (131 Front street @Booth 16). 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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Melissaso2127ta
Aug 16, 2025
Great excursion! - Jake and Leanne were great! They had friends out on the ocean advising where to see whales so our chances were better. We got to see whales, sea lions and a bald eagle REALLY close.
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Richard_p
Aug 16, 2025
Great time whale watching! - Great crew, shared lots of knowledge. Knew where to find the whales. Saw some otters and they showed us an eagle nest.
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Arturo_r
Aug 15, 2025
We were very lucky to see... - We were very lucky to see a humpback whale!! Morgan and Theo were very nice and had a great attitude . Very nice experience !
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479mackenziep
Aug 14, 2025
Amazing whale breach - I had an absolute blast. Morgan and Theo were very personable and explained what the whale was doing when we saw them. Make sure to keep your head on a swivel the whole time, even when heading in to town. I was able to spot a humpback whale breaching!!! I would absolutely book with them again!
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Pioneer309571
Aug 11, 2025
Whales, Eagles & Warm Hospitality—A Must-Do in Alaska! - We were on an Alaskan cruise and wanted to explore some local wildlife, but the cruise excursions were ridiculously expensive—so we booked through a third-party vendor instead. We're so glad we did! Captain Jesse and Theo were fantastic. Theo, who is bilingual in Spanish, made everyone feel welcome and ensured clear communication for all guests. His friendly, upbeat personality really added to the experience. He made sure we were all comfortable throughout the excursion and even shared lots of fun facts about the local wildlife. We had a successful outing, spotting bald eagles, seals, and multiple whales- close up! Everyone in our group was thrilled with the experience. The boat was comfortable, with an indoor area perfect for the rainy, damp weather, and they offered complimentary snacks and drinks. They even provided raincoats and blankets—thoughtful touches that made the trip even more enjoyable. It was an unforgettable and affordable adventure—we highly recommend Eagle One Enterprises. Thank you, Captain Jesse and Theo!
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Achyankles
Aug 10, 2025
We had a great trip and... - We had a great trip and saw seals, eagles and humpback whales! We even saw a whale tail! The captain and the crew were wonderful and so friendly. We enjoyed the stories about their favorite eagle family.
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T8840yqjacquelines
Aug 9, 2025
Knowledgeable Friendly with all the amenities you could ask for - Morgan and Theo were great; they both were born and raised here so they had a lot of facts about the city and they knew the habits of the whales and the bald eagles in the area. The boat had coffee, hot chocolate, snacks for the kids. You don’t need binoculars, they had those too and we felt very safe on the boat with them. We also saw seals and the views were breath taking. The cabin inside was great for little kids with some toys for them or if you get too cold.
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Fpikus
Aug 9, 2025
Bears and totems - a bit of everything in Ketchikan - Great land tour, Max was a very helpful and friendly guide, equally knowledgeable about nature and history. Saw a bear and some harbor seals feeding on salmon, raging creeks and waterfalls, and the totem park.
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Cheryl_w
Aug 17, 2025
Great - Although we did not see any whales there were plenty of other interesting stuff to see. Captain and 1st mate were knowledgeable and very pleasant. Would do this again.
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Brianna_w
Aug 14, 2025
We sadly didn’t see any... - We sadly didn’t see any whales. Which is okay with me, as they can’t make them show up. We did see so much other sea life- from crustaceans to seals, sea lions and bald eagles. Our guide was informative and I learned so much about Alaska. All the things we learned made this excursion worth it. I would not recommend this for elderly or small children though, as the boat was extremely rocky and we all got wet!
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From $178
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).