3 Whale Watching Tours Worth Flying For

1.Private Ketchikan Fishing Combo & Whale Watching/ Wildlife 5 HR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $700Our pick

Spend five private hours fishing Ketchikan’s calm waters with captains such as Tony, Lukas, or Grayson. Your group can target salmon, halibut, cod, rockfish, and snapper, while keeping an eye out for whales, sea lions, eagles, and other wildlife. Gear, bait, snacks, and bottled water are included. A fishing license costs extra.

“Capt. Luke took my family out for a fantastic day of fishing..we tagged out in less than 2 hours…Great boat and equipment …I would highly recommend this charter!”

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2.Whale Watching and Sea Angling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100Best value

From Hauganes, sail into sheltered Eyjafjörður with a captain who knows local whale patterns. Look for humpback, minke, and blue whales, plus dolphins, then try catching cod and other fish. Warm overalls, hot drinks, and cookies are included. The 3.5-hour tour runs in English and returns to Hauganes.

“Sehr viele Sichtungen Minkwale Buckelwahle Leckere Zimtplätzchen Guten Kakao und Kaffee Glück mit dem Wetter See war Ententeich.”

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3.Ear Mountain Charters tours: whale watching or fishing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $284

Join Ear Mountain Charters from Icy Strait Point for a 3 to 6-hour whale-watching or fishing trip. You will ride to Hoonah, board a 32-foot North River boat, and explore Alaska waters with an English-speaking guide. Whale trips seek marine and land mammals, while fishing trips provide the gear, with a $15 license required.

“Excelente tour, excelente Guía y Capitán. Logramos ver ballenas, orcas, nutrias y leones marinos.”

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