Things to do in Ketchikan
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Ketchikan fishing fleet walking tour with drinks at two barsFish Tales & Ales is a 90-minute guided walking tour of Ketchikan's fishing fleet and Creek Street, bookended by drinks at two fishermen's bars. You're led by a fisherman who lives on the docks and knows the boats, the crews and the stories firsthand. The tour includes two house drinks and photos taken by your guide; minimum age is 21.Is it for me?This tour is built for anyone who wants to hear Ketchikan's fishing industry and bar culture from someone who lives it—a guide who knows the fleet, the boats and the stories firsthand, rather than a general history tour. The fixed route and timing mean the two bars and the docks are arranged in sequence, so the day holds together without you planning the stops or the drinks.
Fishing Charter in Ketchikan: Catch, Cook & Whale WatchA 4-hour fishing charter in Ketchikan where you fish for salmon and halibut, cook your catch aboard the vessel, and watch for whales, orca, dolphins and bald eagles. The guide meets you at the float dock or picks you up from your hotel; all you bring is a moderate level of fitness and a willingness to handle a rod.Is it for me?Book this charter if you want a small group outing where you're actually fishing and cooking, not watching someone else do it. The boat is intimate enough that the crew knows what you're doing the whole time, and the catch-to-table moment on the water is the whole point.
Totem Bight State Park tour from Ketchikan with local guideA 2-hour guided tour of Totem Bight State Park and the Tongass National Rainforest from Ketchikan, limited to 11 passengers, with transportation from the cruise ship docks and a moderate walk through Ward Creek Nature Area. Local guides share the history and stories behind the totem poles and the Native cultures they represent. Snacks and all fees are included.Is it for me?The 2-hour window fits a port day when you want to leave the ship but don't have time for a full-day excursion — the pickup is immediate, the walk is moderate enough to do in regular clothes, and you're back before the afternoon deepens.
