Ketchikan On Your Own

The 10 Top Things to do in Ketchikan

Ketchikan is a great place to visit, and there are lots of things to do during your day in town. Don't limit yourself to the following top 10 choices.

1. Take a walking tour of downtown and Creek Street. It's a good way to get a feel for the town.


2. Do the Bering Sea Crab Fishermen's Tour. You've seen Most Dangerous Catch on TV; now it's your turn to live it yourself.


3. Catch the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show. It's iconic, it's corny, and it's a lot of fun.


4. Take a floatplane ride to Misty Fjords. You've seen Alaska from the sea, now it's your time to see the awesome beauty of Misty Fjords from the air.


5. Learn about the Tongass and Cape Fox Tlingits. The local museums feature exquisite totem poles that help you learn about the native culture.


6. Exercise your shopping gene. There's lots to shop for in Ketchikan, including native artworks, souvenirs, and jewelry, jewelry, and jewelry!


7. Take a look into an earlier era at Dolly's Museum. Dolly's Museum provides a look into the life of a prostitute in the early part of the 20th century.


8. Enjoy a great meal. Dine on some of the freshest halibut and salmon to be found anywhere.


9. Spend a great day fishing. There's nothing like catching a wild salmon or an enormous halibut in the "salmon capital of he world."


10. Enjoy the serenity of a kayak trip. The scenery's so beautiful, you'll have to keep pinching yourself to prove it's real.

Getting Around

Orientation

Your ship will make port at one of the four cruise ship berths that are located in downtown Ketchikan. If there are more than four ships visiting Ketchikan at the same time, the additional ships will anchor in the Ketchikan Creek and passengers will take a short tender trip to the town's downtown pier. In downtown Ketchikan, tour and shuttle buses, taxis and other forms of transportation are readily available for passenger excursions to the area's major tour attractions.

The downtown area is located just across from the Cruise Ship docks. In back of the downtown area is infamous Creek Street, the houses of which sit on poles above Ketchikan Creek. In back of Creek Street is the Park District, home to City Park.

To the immediate south of downtown is the Stedman-Thomas National Historic District, which was where the Native people and the Japanese, Filipino and Chinese settlers lived in the days of segregation in Ketchikan. Going further south you'll find Saxman Native Village, Saxman Totem Park and even further south, Mountain Point.

As you travel north from the downtown area, you'll pass through Newtown (home to Berth 4), shops and marinas, and further north you'll find Ward Cove, Loggertown, Clover Pass and Knudson Cove.

Walking

Walking is one of the best ways to see Ketchikan. Just put on your best walking shoes, grab an umbrella and go! But the downtown area is going to be crowded, with so many cruise ships visiting the town on any one day.

Municipal Bus Services

Ketchikan's bus service operates 7 days a week throughout the city limits. Bus service to destinations north of the city limits operates Monday through Friday. The bus fare is $1 for adults and 50 cents for children and seniors. Buses run every 60 minutes.

Free Downtown Shuttle

A complimentary downtown bus shuttle runs May through September, and the buses run a 20- to 30-minute circuit beginning at Berth 4.

Taxis

There's a taxi stand in downtown Ketchikan. The drop charge is $3.70, and then the charge is $3.50 for each mile traveled.

Rental Cars

There are a couple of car rental options in Ketchikan:

• Alaska Car Rental is located at 2828 Tongass Avenue in Ketchikan. Tel: (907) 225-5000; Toll Free: (800) 662-0007


• Budget Rent A Car is located a little further afield than Alaska; they're located at 4950 North Tongass Highway, in the Lewis Chevrolet lot in Ketchikan. Tel: (907) 225-8383; Toll Free: (800) 527-0700

Shopping

There are two shopping districts in Ketchikan: downtown and Creek Street. Downtown is where you'll find several stores that specialize that advertise Alaskan-made products actually made in China, as well as lots of shops selling souvenirs and curios. Jewelry is really big in Ketchikan--there are 70 jewelers selling their wares here.

Stores on Creek Street shops specialize in more authentic Made in Alaska items, art galleries and specialty stores.

What's Special in Ketchikan

Good souvenirs from Ketchikan would include a true Made In Alaska totem pole, Alaskan soaps, bags of Alaskan-roasted coffee, and Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian Alaskan art and arts and crafts items.

To see the locations of the shops and galleries listed below, see our Ketchikan Shops map.

Recommended Shops in Downtown Ketchikan

Tongass Trading Company
A store that you can't miss as you arrive on the Ketchikan docks, Tongass Trading sells the kind of things you'd find in North Dakota's Wall Drug Store. Since Ketchikan is probably your first stop on your Alaskan cruise, Tongass Trading is a good place to pick up some of the items you may have forgotten to buy back home, like rain gear. Here, you can even pick up some "Moose Poop"--chocolate covered pralined peanuts. It's that kind of store.
On the dock in downtown
(800) 235-5102

Forget-Me-Not Sweater Shoppe
Located by the entrance to Historic Creek Street, the Forget-Me-Not Sweater Shoppe carries several Alaskan-made products, including "Quviut" accessories crafted from the soft under wool of the Musk Ox, hand knitted by Native Alaskans from along the Bering Sea, with each village featuring its own design; "Gypsy Sweater" products, made from hand-spun New Zealand Wool, then hand knitted into sweaters, scarves and felted hats; and "Handwovens by Jean," a local textile artist who uses her hand-woven fabrics to make scarves, accessories and clothing, some lined with hand painted silk.
716 Totem Way
(907) 225-5667

Crazy Wolf Studio
Specializing in authentic Northwest Coast design Native Art, Crazy Wolf Studio is owned and operated by Ken Decker, a Tsimshian Artist from Ketchikan and his wife Monica. The store features original works created by Ken, as well as several other local Native Haida and Tsimshian artists, including carvings, masks, drums, regalia, hand-woven baskets, T-shirts and hats.
607 Mission Street
(907) 225-9653; Toll Free: (888) 331-9653

Scanlon Gallery
Since 1972, the Scanlon Gallery has featured the works of Alaskan artists. Here you'll find art at a range of affordable prices, whether your interests are in original paintings, sculpture, fine art prints, posters or fine art books. The shop is located under the Welcome arch in downtown.
318 Mission Street
(907) 247-4730; Toll Free: (888) 228-4730

Arctic Spirit Gallery
Locally owned and operated by Susan and Michael Peters, Arctic Spirit Gallery specializes in Native Art from the Northwest Coast and throughout Alaska. They've got an excellent selection of artworks, including totem poles, masks, prints, baskets (baleen, seagrass and cedar bark), walrus ivory pieces, scrimshaw and a lot more. The shop is located under the Welcome arch in downtown.
310 Mission Street
(907) 225-6626

Recommended Shops on Creek Street

Parnassus Books
Parnassus Books is Ketchikan's independent bookstore. The store features a vast collection of subjects, including Alaskan and Pacific Northwest Native art and cultures, Alaskana, IndieBound Bestsellers, a wide range of books for children, literary classics, poetry, fine art books, cookbooks, a large assortment of greeting cards, gifts and more.
#5 Creek Street, Upstairs
(907) 225-7690

Carver at the Creek
Tlingit artist Norman Jackson owns and operates this gallery, which specializes in Northwest Coast Native and Alaskan art and artworks. The gallery features wood carvings, masks, jewelry, ivory items, baskets and silk screen pieces.
#28 Creek Street
(907) 225-3018

Fish Creek Company
This gallery, owned and operated by Hamilton and Karla Gelhar, features Northwest Coast Native and Alaskan art and artworks. In addition to hand-carved ivory jewelry, Alaskan totem poles, whalebone carvings, masks and scrimshaw and Ulu knives, the gallery features the photography of the owner and other talented Alaskan shooters. Located next to Dolly's House Museum on Historic Ketchikan Creek.
#13 Creek Street
(907) 617-0867

Alaska Eagle Arts
The Alaska Eagle Arts gallery, under the directorship of Brigette Ellis, showcases the artworks of internationally-renown contemporary artist Marvin Oliver. The gallery sells everything from inexpensive small note cards to large sculptures, including stationery, jewelry, serigraphs, sportswear, glass art pieces and even custom-designed Pendleton blankets. Oliver's artwork is characterized by his native design prints and sculptures featuring bold colors and unusual materials.
#5 Creek Street, Suite 3, in the historic Star Building
(907) 225-8365; Toll Free: (800) 308-2787

Soho Coho
Operating under the credo of "Better Living Through Difficult Art," Soho Coho is a contemporary art gallery featuring local artists. It is owned by Michelle Troll and her eclectic fish artist husband, "Ratfish Ray" Troll. Here you can find a wide variety of Troll's items, including everything from T-shirts and sweatshirts to serigraphs and tote bags. Located in the historic Star Building.
#5 Creek Street
(907) 225-5954; Toll Free: (800) 888-4070

Restaurants

The food in Ketchikan revolves around fish and seafood, which one would expect given its location. There's some mighty good eating to be found here, as well as other fare. The prices are higher than you'd find in the lower 48, but that's the way it is in Alaska. If you're up for a less-expensive informal meal, you can enjoy some surprisingly good food in the take-out spots we recommend below.

To see the locations of the restaurants listed below, see our Ketchikan Restaurant map.

Recommended restaurants in Ketchikan

Restaurants with Table Service:

Alaska Fish House
Seafood
Located at the end of Main Street, just three minutes from the cruise ship docks, the Alaska Fish House features gourmet seafood dining overlooking the most historic fishing fleet in Ketchikan. Here you order at the counter, and they'll deliver your meal to your table. Order the super-fresh fish and chips; the fish is halibut in a Panko coating that's moist, mild and cooked to perfection.
3 Salmon Landing
(907) 225-4055

Anabelle's Famous Keg & Chowder House
Seafood & Chowder
Anabelle's is a popular Ketchikan restaurant for lunch and dinner located in the Gilmore Hotel. Linen napkins and water goblets, along with friendly servers in white shirts and black vests, give this moderately-priced eatery an heir of sophistication. Try the fresh Alaskan seafood, clam chowder and sinfully delicious desserts; if you've had your fill of seafood, but still have a healthy appetite, grab a yummy cheeseburger. Full bar, accepts credit cards, casual attire.
326 Front Street
(907) 225-6009

Pioneer Cafe
Comfort Food
With a retro 1950's ambience, the Pioneer Cafe is the kind of place that makes you smile with their 3-egg omelets, blueberry pancakes and reindeer sausages. If it's lunchtime, try their 10-ounce Alaska Burger that'll hit the spot.
619 Mission Street
Tel: (907) 225-3337

Ocean View Restaurante
Italian and Mexican
The family-friendly Ocean View Restaurante is perhaps Ketchikan's most popular eatery, with tasty food and a welcoming atmosphere. Serving mostly Mexican food, they have a large menu that also features Italian dishes. Vegetarian options abound, something that cannot often be said for restaurants in Ketchikan.
1831 Tongass Avenue
Tel: (907) 225-7566

Heen Kahidi Restaurant at the Cape Fox Lodge
Seafood and Alaskan Favorites
With a great view overlooking the town and the water, the Heen Kahidi Restaurant serves excellent meals in a very pleasant atmosphere. Like many voyages, half the fun is getting there; in order to get to the Cape Fox Lodge via the funicular from Creek Street. The Heen Kahidi Restaurant is a favorite dining place for Ketchikan locals and tourists alike. Chef Craig Royball has added his own signature dishes to round out a spectacular menu that says "Alaska." The menu features a wide variety of Alaskan seafood, including Alaska King Crab, halibut and salmon. Unique menu items such as Reindeer sausage and Bison burgers add variety. Serves a nice selection of wine and beer, accepts credit cards. Casual attire. Open daily from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm.
1800 Shell Simmons Drive
(907) 790-6435

Ketchikan Fish Market's Crab Cracker Seafood Bar
Seafood
Located inside the Ketchikan Fish Market at the Salmon Landing Market, the Crab Cracker Seafood Bar features fresh Alaskan king crab, Dungeness crab, local oysters, salmon, halibut, shrimp, fish and chips, crab cakes and excellent chowder.
Salmon Landing Market
(907) 247-2866

Take Out Restaurants

Alaskan Surf Fish and Chips
Seafood
This small green and yellow shack at Salmon Landing cranks out excellent fish (rockfish or halibut) and chips--and you get lots of them. The menu also features an excellent clam chowder that's worth ordering along with your fish and chips, plus fried shrimp, hot dogs and a smattering of other take-out items.

Burger Queen
Sandwiches & Seafood
People rhapsodize about this place--whether they're travel writers or crew members on the cruise ships. I once ate at a burger Queen in Taipei, but it was nothing like this. Here they make a delicious halibut fish and chips, cooked to perfection; ditto for a halibut sandwich. Even the burgers are good!
518 Water Street
Tel: (907) 225-6060

Activities

Visitor Center

Ketchikan Visitors Bureau
When you arrive, stop at either of the visitor information centers listed below. The friendly, knowledgeable staff are happy to answer any of the questions that you may have. Here you can also pick up a walking tour map of the downtown area, and browse the brochures of local attractions, services and tours.
Main Office at Berth 2, with a summer satellite office at Berth 3
Tel: (800) 770-3300

Ketchikan Tour Center
If you haven't booked a tour through your cruise line, but are considering getting out of the city, check out the Tour Center, located at Berth 2. Here you'll find a number of agents and tour operators who can help you book a wide variety of tours.

Tour Operators

Wild Wolf Tours
Locally owned and operated Wild Wolf Tours offers two fun eco walking tours: a 2-hour and a 3-hour Rainforest Trail Nature Walk & Totem Park tour. These tours feature an off the beaten path escape into the Tongass National Forest that very few visitors get to see. All tours are very personalized, with 10 or less guests per trip. The tours are led by a local Native guide, during which you'll hear personal stories about their rich Native heritage. You'll also visit a Totem Park, where you will learn about the magnificent Totem Poles and visit a Clan House and learn about the native culture of the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian Alaska Indians. Plus, you'll sample unique Alaska Snacks, including Seaweed or Smoked Salmon Dip. Transportation to and from the Cruise Ship docks is included. Wild Wolf also offers customized tours of up to 4 hours, enabling you to personalize a tour that includes venues of greatest interest to you. Aside from visiting one or more of the many Native attractions of Ketchikan, including Saxman Village, Potlatch Park, Totem Bight State Park, Totem Heritage Center and the South East Alaska Discovery Center, you can also arrange for a trailside scavenger hunt (great for kids!), unique hiking trails, geocaching, visiting scenic outlooks or the seeing the sights of Ketchikan, including Creek Street.
Tel: (907) 617-2621

Alaska Travel Adventures
Alaska Travel Adventures offers several day trips in Ketchikan, including the Backcountry Jeep & Canoe Safari, Rain Forest Island Adventure, Rain Forest Canoe Adventure & Nature Trail, Misty Fjords Boat Cruise & Floatplane Adventure and Misty Fjords National Monument Day Cruise.
Tel: Toll Free: (800) 323-5757

Sourdough Tours
Sourdough Tours is an independent tour operator that offers several tours of the area, including a Wildlife, City & Saxman Native Village tour, Wildlife and Trolley tours, a Saxman Native Village tour, a Ketchikan Highlights & Totems tour, a Misty Fjords Flightseeing tour, a Bear Viewing Flightseeing tour and charter boat fishing tours. They're located just inside the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau, at booth No. 14.
Tel: (907) 225-4081; Toll Free: (888) 801-7596

Alaska Seaplane Tours
Taking a flightseeing tour of the Ketchikan area is a great introduction to Alaska. For the 2010 season, they offer a 90-minute Misty Fjords tour for $229 adult/$189 kids 12 and under; a 2-hour Bear Viewing tour for $289 adult/$239 for kids; as well as Glacier Viewing tours, fly-out fishing tours and lake trips. All tours include pick-up and drop-off at the Ketchikan Visitors Information Center.
420 Front Street in downtown Ketchikan.
Tel: (907) 225-1974 or (866) 858-2327

Museums

Southeast Alaska Discovery Center
Located just a block from the cruise ship docks, the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, run by the U.S. Forest Service, enables you to explore the coastal temperate rainforest and the ecosystems of southeast Alaska. In the summer, Forest Service interpreters present films in the theatre on a variety of subjects and give interpretive programs on Alaska public lands and a variety of cultural and natural history subjects. Open daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission is $5.00 for adults, and kids 15 and under are free.
50 Main Street
Tel: (907) 228-6220

Totem Heritage Center
Operated by the city of Ketchikan, the Totem Heritage Center houses the world's largest collection of nineteenth century totem poles, and serves as a cultural center for the Haida, Tlingit and Tsimshian Native peoples. Located in the Park District above Creek Street. Open daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission is $5.00.
601 Deermount Street
Tel: (907) 225-5901

Tongass Historical Museum
Established and run by the city of Ketchikan, the Tongass Historical Museum showcases the city's history, art and culture. Here you can explore Ketchikan's bawdy past through the museum's photographs, art and artifacts. Located in downtown Ketchikan, the museum is open daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission is $2.00.
629 Dock Street
Tel: (907) 225-5900

Potlatch Park
Potlatch Park was built on the old fishing grounds of the Tlingit Natives of Southeast Alaska, just 10 miles north of Ketchikan. Hearken back to the 19th century to explore a fully recreated Native Alaskan village, including 5 tribal homes and beautifully carved totems, one of which is 42 feet high. On your visit to Potlatch Park you'll also discover a carving center, where Tlingit carvers create new totem poles, an Antique Car Museum, which includes, among other vehicles, a 1934 Ford Coupe and 1924 Stanley Steamer, the Alaska Totem Trading Shop, and a display of extremely rare antique firearms. Open daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
9809 Totem Bight
Tel: (907) 225-4445

Dolly's House Museum
Dolly's House Museum is a true anomaly, but perhaps one of the more appropriate historical attractions of Ketchikan. This is not a tour offered by the cruise ships. Dolly Arthur was perhaps Ketchikan's most celebrated hooker; she lived in Ketchikan from 1919 until her death in 1975. The small two-story house is wonderfully preserved, with period wallpaper and furniture, and upon entering the place it's like you're going back in time. The excellent tour guides present Dolly's story in a disarmingly matter-of-fact yet oddly upbeat manner. The tour is short, and the entrance fee is $5.00. Open daily, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
#24 Creek Street
Tel: (907) 225-2279

Attractions in Ketchikan

Bering Sea Crab Fishermen's Tour
One of the most popular attractions in Ketchikan, the Bering Sea Crab Fishermen's Tour takes you out to sea on a hunt for Alaskan King Crab. Just as you've seen on the Discovery Channel series, Deadliest Catch, the Aleutian Ballad will "Tie Loose" and head out to the pristine fishing grounds of southeast Alaska. The crew will bring in their crab pots, and you'll have a chance to get "hand's on" with the sea creatures that are brought on board. The Aleutian Ballad departs from 2 to 4 times daily.
Tel: (888) 239-3816

Ketchikan Duck Tour
Their amphibious World War II-type vehicles will show you Ketchikan on wheels while you drive by the salmon ladder on Ketchikan Creek, picturesque Whale Park and Creek Street, where you will learn about Ketchikan's colorful past and salty beginnings. Then splash into Tongass Narrows for a party on wheels that floats. The 90-minute tours depart daily every half hour from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
5191 Borch Ave
Tel: (907) 225-9899, or Toll Free: (866) 341-DUCK (3825)

Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show
One of the most popular attractions in Ketchikan, The Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show introduces you to the world's best lumberjacks, who go head to head in more than a dozen exciting events, vying for the title of "Bull of the Woods." This show operates come rain or shine; the grandstands are heated and covered for your comfort. Videotaping of the show is not permitted, but still photography is welcome. Open daily from 9:00 am to midnight.
5191 Borch Street
Tel: (888) 320-9049

Horse Drawn Trolley Tours
This 45-minute city tour departs from the Cruise Ship Dock in downtown Ketchikan. Short stops are made at selected locations so you can get some great shots of life in Ketchikan.
2878 South Tongass
Tel: (907) 225-3672

Ketchikan Outdoors
Ketchikan Outdoors offers two great tours: their Back Country Zodiac Expedition/Alaska Coastal Expedition, and their Romantic Alaska tour. On the 2½ hour Back Country Zodiac Expedition, you'll board a 14-foot Zodiac boat and follow a guide boat into the Southeast Alaska Inside Passage. You'll search inlets and estuaries for bears, and head out into deeper waters in search of whales, seals, sea lions and other wildlife. On the Romantic Alaska tour, you'll board a private boat and be taken to one of the most beautiful places on earth. Here you'll enjoy an Alaskan-style picnic and all the amenities in complete privacy. The captain will pick you up later at a pre-arranged time.
726 Water Street
Tel: (907) 617-1820

Bicycling

Southeast Exposure Outdoor Adventure Center
The Southeast Exposure Outdoor Adventure Center rents bicycles in downtown Ketchikan for full or half-day self-guided adventures. They also do a guided Town and Shoreline Bike Tour that will take you from downtown Ketchikan to Herring Cove.
37 Potter Road
Tel: (907) 225-8829

Flightseeing

Alaska Seaplane Tours
Taking a flightseeing tour of the Ketchikan area is a great introduction to Alaska. For the 2010 season, they offer a 90-minute Misty Fjords tour for $229 adult/$189 kids 12 and under; a 2-hour Bear Viewing tour for $289 adult/$239 for kids; as well as Glacier Viewing tours, fly-out fishing tours and lake trips. All tours include pick-up and drop-off at the Ketchikan Visitors Information Center.
420 Front Street in downtown Ketchikan.
Tel: (907) 225-1974 or (866) 858-2327

Carlin Air
Jeff Carlin, pilot and owner, has been flying the skies of Southeast Alaska for over 30 years. He offers a variety of tours, including a 2-hour Misty Fjords Tour for $219 per person, two bear watching flights and a fly-out fly fishing trip.
1249 Tongass Avenue
Tel: (907) 225-3036; Toll Free: (888) 594-3036

Family Air Tours
Dave Rocke, pilot and owner, has more than a decade of experience flying in Southeast Alaska, and uses his experience, knowledge and unique sense of humor to enliven each flight. Dave will take you in his Cessna 185 floatplane on a variety of tours of the area, including Misty Fjords, Glacier Fjords, 2- and 4-hour Fishing Trips, an Anan Bear Watching and a Whale Tour. They'll pick you up at the Cruise Ship docks in front of the Liquid Sunshine Gauge (also called the Rain Gauge).
1249 Tongass Avenue
Tel: (907) 247-1305; Toll Free: (800) 380-1305

Alaska By Air--Alaska Wings Air Service
Michelle Masden, pilot and owner of Island Wings has resided in Ketchikan for 25 years. She has worked as both a commercial fisherwoman and a commercial pilot, logging over 14,000 flight hours. Michelle will take you on a variety of tours that include a Misty Fjords Flightseeing trip, a combination Misty Fjords Flightseeing and hiking trip, two bear watching trips and a whale watching trip.
Tel: (907) 225-2444; Toll Free: (888) 854-2444

Seawind Aviation
Steve Kamm, pilot and owner, along with his wife Lesley, has more than 23 years of Southeast Alaska commercial piloting experience. They'll take you on one of a number of tours on offer, including Misty Fjords tours, Glacier tours, Ketchikan Alaska bear viewing and Ketchikan flightseeing tours.
1809 Tongass Avenue
Tel: (907) 225-1206; Toll Free: (877) 225-1203

Southeast Aviation
Southeast Aviation is ready to provide you with the ultimate look at Alaska. Their pilots are among the most experienced in the state. Southeast offers a large number of tours, including flights to Misty Fjords, Glacier tours, Fly-out freshwater fishing trips, bear watching trips and many more. They'll pick you up at the Cruise Ship docks.
1249 Tongass Avenue
Tel: (907) 225-2900; Toll Free: (888) FLY-MISTY

Experience Alaska Tours
Experience Alaska Tours offers two unique Premier Alaskan Dining and Crabbing Adventures: their Wilderness Exploration & Crab Feed, and their Mountain top Flightseeing & Crab Feast.
11728 S. Tongass Highway
Tel: (907) 225-6077

Canopy/Zipline Tours

Alaska Canopy Tours
Locally owned and operated, Alaska Canopy Adventures' courses are the largest in Alaska, providing you with the longest ziplines, the most breathtaking sky bridges, 4 x 4 climbs up the mountains and high speed jet boats. In Ketchikan they offer two courses: the Rainforest Canopy & Zipline Expedition, and the Bear Creek Zipline Adventure.
4085 Tongass Ave St. 201
Tel: (907) 225-5503

Southeast Exposure Outdoor Adventure Center
Also locally owned and operated, the Southeast Exposure Outdoor Adventure Center operates the Rainforest Canopy Ropes & Zipline Tour, a zipline tour at its facility in Knudson Cove.
37 Potter Road
Tel: (907) 225-8829

Fishing Charters

Avid Angler
Avid Angler Charters in Ketchikan offers you affordable Alaska fishing and sightseeing adventure of a lifetime. Experience the thrill of fishing the pristine waters surrounding Ketchikan. Avid Angler can accommodate cruise ship passengers schedules, and will be happy to discuss an itinerary to fit your arrival and departure times that will allow you time to enjoy other sights and tours in Ketchikan.
1116 Park Avenue, #7
Tel: (907) 225-2625; Toll Free: (888) 625-2843

Experience One Charters
Experience One Charters has been providing 5-Star Alaskan fishing charters in Ketchikan since 1990. They'll meet cruise shop passengers at the dock, and are wheelchair friendly. Their boat, the M/V Experience One, offers a warm galley, comfortable indoor seating, a private head and a spacious deck area with all the latest electronic equipment onboard.
3857 Fairview
Tel: (907) 225-2343

Ketchikan Charter Boats
Ketchikan Charter Boats has a fleet of boats that range in size from 24' to 40' and are licensed to carry a maximum of 6 passengers. We can provide fishing for 1 or 2 passengers or a group up to 60 passengers. They boast over 160 years combined skipper experience in charter fishing, and have taken over 60,000 people fishing or sightseeing.
Tel: (907) 225-7291; Toll Free: (800) 272-7291

Northern Lights Charters
Northern Lights Charters has been in operation for over 23 seasons in Southeast Alaska. Owners and operators Ken and Dawn Teune have provided phenomenal service to over 5,000 fishermen (fisher-ladies too!!) and 5,000 sightseeing clients since they moved to Alaska in 1980. Ken, your skipper is Coast Guard licensed and insured. He has worked for salmon hatcheries and has commercial fishing experience. He knows the fish and will take you where your chances of catching are best.
Ward Cove
Tel: (907) 247-8488; Toll Free: (888) 550-8488

Kayaking

Southeast Sea Kayaks
Southeast Sea Kayaks offers exceptional sea kayaking trips in Ketchikan and the Misty Fjords National Monument. They are a small, locally owned business specializing in sea kayaking trips for independently spirited travelers. For cruise ship visitors and travelers with a short time in Ketchikan, their 4 hour Orcas Cove Sea Kayaking or their 2.75 hour Ketchikan Kayaking Adventure are a small group alternative to the large shore excursions offered by the cruise lines.
1621 Tongass Ave., Suite 101 B
Tel: (907) 225-1258; Toll free: (800) 287-1607

Ketchikan Kayak Company
Operating out of the Knudson Cove marina, Ketchikan Kayak Company offers daily tours with transportation from the cruise ship docks. Small groups, local guides, and unique tours set them apart. Ketchikan Kayak Company's tours run at a slower pace, and with smaller groups than other tours, so they can take the time to show you the details. They offer a variety of kayaking options, including Guided Kayaking Eco Tours and Kayak Fishing.
Tel: (907) 225-1272

Southeast Exposure Outdoor Adventure Center
Locally owned and operated, the Southeast Exposure Outdoor Adventure Center operates the Eagle Island Kayaking Tour, which departs daily from its facility in Knudson Cove.
37 Potter Road
Tel: (907) 225-8829