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Ketchikan Fishing and Whale-Watching Tour 5 hr

TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10

Very goodTop 16% in Ketchikan

101 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Ketchikan
  • 5 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Fish for salmon and halibut, watch for whales, and explore Ketchikan’s scenic coastline on a private five-hour trip.

About this tour

Set out from downtown for a private Ketchikan fishing and whale-watching tour, where protected coastal waters offer a chance to fish for salmon and halibut while keeping watch for whales and other wildlife. It’s a hands-on way to experience the scenery and fishing that make this corner of Alaska memorable.

Your five-hour trip includes fishing tackle, bait, equipment, bottled water, and snacks, so you can focus on the water and the day’s catch. The provider offers pickup and drop-off at downtown Ketchikan cruise ports to help you make the most of your time ashore. Norwegian cruise guests can take the free shuttle to Berth 4 and walk along the docks to the Berth 3 visitor center, the meeting point.

Whether you’re traveling with family or friends, this private Ketchikan fishing and whale-watching tour pairs time on the water with wildlife viewing. A fresh catch can also be shipped home through the provider. Bring your fishing license, and head to the waterfront ready for an Alaskan outing.

Highlights

  • Fish for salmon and halibut in protected coastal waters
  • Watch for whales and other wildlife along the Ketchikan coastline
  • Enjoy a private, hands-on fishing trip
  • Make the most of your cruise-port visit with downtown pickup and drop-off

What's included

Included

  • Bottled water
  • Fishing tackle and bait
  • Fishing equipment
  • Snacks

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Fishing license

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Important information

  • Meet at the Berth 3 visitor center in downtown Ketchikan
  • Norwegian cruise guests can take the free shuttle to Berth 4, then walk along the docks to the Berth 3 visitor center
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or who are pregnant
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.94 from 101 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Ketchikan
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.5. Top 16% in Ketchikan means it ranks in the top 16% of tours in Ketchikan by this score.

Provider rating distribution in Ketchikan

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