SimplyAlaska.comKetchikan port stops can be short. Check each tour's length and meeting point. Some ships dock at Ward Cove, north of downtown, so plan for the shuttle.
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| Tour | How long | Where it starts | Book | |---|---|---|---| | Misty Fjords Flightseeing (1 Hour) | About 1 hour | Pickup and drop-off from set meeting points in Ketchikan | Viator (the deal buttons) | | Ketchikan Rainforest Sanctuary & Totem Park | About 2.75 hours | Berth 2, next to the Ketchikan Visitors Center and the bronze statue 'The Rock' | Viator (the deal buttons) | | Ketchikan Wildlife, Sightseeing & Whale Watching Tour | About 2.5 hours | Check in 30 minutes early at Booth #16, Berth 2 Visitors Center, 131 Front St | Viator (the deal buttons) | | Ketchikan Kayak Eco-Tour | About 4 hours | Transport from the downtown cruise docks and the Ward Cove dock | Viator (the deal buttons) |
Tours from Ketchikan
Misty Fjords Flightseeing (1 Hour)
1-hour flightseeing trip over Misty Fjords.
- Where: Ketchikan. Pickup and drop-off from set meeting points in Ketchikan.
- Private or shared: Shared (up to 25 guests)
- How long: About 1 hour
- Run by: Seawind Aviation
- Book on: Viator
- Price: See current price and availability
Ketchikan Rainforest Sanctuary & Totem Park
Guided rainforest walk and totem park near Ketchikan.
- Where: Ketchikan. Berth 2, next to the Ketchikan Visitors Center and the bronze statue 'The Rock'.
- Private or shared: Shared (up to 14 guests)
- How long: About 2.75 hours
- Run by: Kawanti Adventures
- Book on: Viator
- Price: See current price and availability
- Season: Next season opens April 25, 2027.
Ketchikan Wildlife, Sightseeing & Whale Watching Tour
Boat trip from Ketchikan looking for whales and wildlife.
- Where: Ketchikan. Check in 30 minutes early at Booth #16, Berth 2 Visitors Center, 131 Front St.
- Private or shared: Shared (up to 66 guests)
- How long: About 2.5 hours
- Run by: Eagle One Enterprises
- Book on: Viator
- Price: See current price and availability
Ketchikan Kayak Eco-Tour
Guided sea kayak trip with dock transport.
- Where: Ketchikan. Transport from the downtown cruise docks and the Ward Cove dock.
- Private or shared: Shared, small group (6 guests per guide, up to 12)
- How long: About 4 hours
- Run by: Ketchikan Kayak Company
- Book on: Viator
- Price: See current price and availability
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