What to do and see in Ketchikan, Alaska (AK): The Best Things to do Good for Kids

The nation's largest national forest.

Join Experience Alaska Tours for a favorite activity of locals - catching crabs! Take a two part journey into our daily life: pulling crab pots and enjoying a fresh Dungeness crab feast. Join our Captain on a short boat ride where the rugged terrain of Alaska is your landscape. Once you've pulled up the crab pots you'll return to the rustic wilderness lodge for a rowdy good time with Alaskan crab, beer, wine and more!

Baranof Fishing Excursions offers a variety of Alaska fishing adventures out of the world-renowned fishing port of Ketchikan, Alaska. Whether you are a family looking to take your kids on their first fishing excursion, or an experienced angler looking to spend the day fighting our world-renowned salmon, we would be honored to introduce you to fishing in Alaska!

Enjoy exclusive landing access to 1000' Totem Falls and the Ketchikan Fjords. The adventure can accommodate just three guests per trip...no crowds here! Choose from a number of amazing trips that will best suit your exclusive desire! This is a life experience and not just another tour.

Our excursions are customized based on your interests and are especially fun for families and small groups. Whether you are coming in on a cruise ship or adventuring Alaska on your own, we can easily accommodate groups of 2-6 people for private or shared charters. If you're flying solo, we'll gladly take you on your own private tour or help you find a group to charter with. Thank you for choosing Alaska King!

This tour is also known as "Deadliest Catch Crab Fishermen's Tour". You can come aboard the "Aleutian Ballad" crabbing vessel as seen on season 2 of the Discovery Channel's "Deadliest Catch". Depart Ketchikan Alaska for a 3 hour trip to catch king crab, snow crab, octopus, fish, prawns and more. This tour also features some of the best eagle viewing on the planet. Share the allure and adventure that draw fishermen to the sea. Fishing legends that have worked the Bering Sea are your guides, some you may have seen on TV. The vessel has been retrofitted for guests comfort and fun, with a "live" tank on deck to allow for closer viewing of the wondrous creatures brought on board. Guests stay warm, dry and comfortable while we sail calm and protected waters. This is the REAL ALASKA and you won't want to miss it! Age limit for this tour is 5 years old due to maritime regulations.

Board a 14-foot inflatable boat to explore one of the most beautiful places in the Southeast Alaska Inside Passage. Feel, smell, and get up close and personal with the rugged Southeast Alaska coastlines that you marvel at from a distance on your cruise ship. As an added bonus, you may see seals, whales, sea lions, and maybe even a bald eagle on your voyage. Parties of four have their own boat (one passenger must be 25 or over to drive). Parties of two or three share with other guests. Our Zodiac Adventure is located in Saxman Native Village, which gets us out in the wild fast and allows more time on the water. We provide all necessary gear to keep you warm and dry; just make sure you wear comfortable, appropriate outdoor wear. Gear provided includes rain gear, boots, face masks, gloves, PFDs, dry bags, and safety glasses. This expedition takes place in Alaskan coastal waters, not calm lakes, ponds, or rivers. Expect the water to be rough! Anyone over 350 pounds, pregnant, elderly,

AAA Sportfishing Company offers sportfishing near Ketchikan Alaska. We fish for Salmon and Halibut and many other species in the protected waters of the inside passage. No rough seas! Cruise ship customers are our specialty. Capt. Jerry will meet you at your ship and we will depart immediately by boat to the fishing ground. A private and exclusive experience leaving you time to look around town before boarding your ship. Beautiful scenery, wildlife, and marine mammals are often sighted while you fish. We have never had a client miss their ship and we never will! Capt. Jerry is 55 years old with a lifetime of fishing experience and will personally be taking you out on charter. He has been chartering for 23 years in Alaska and for 20 years in Ketchikan. Capt. Jerry holds a 100 ton coast guard masters license and his excursions are family friendly. Capt. Jerry will keep you entertained with stories while you fish and answer all your questions about the area and subjects of interest.

We offer 2 Hour, 3 Hour and Private Custom Tours in small groups of 11 guests or less in beautiful Ketchikan, Alaska. Enjoy our eco tour including nature walk and hiking expeditions in the lush rainforest. Venture out among the giant Sitka Spruce, Hemlock and Cedar trees and walk along a cascading creek to a rushing waterfall on trails in the Tongass National Forest. Escape from the crowds, breathe fresh air, and enjoy the natural beauty of our nations largest national forest. Next journey to a Totem Park, where you will see magnificent Totem Poles and a Clan House. Your local guide will share culture of the fascinating Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian Alaska Native people. This is a family friendly tour - ask about our scavenger hunt or try geocaching. We strive to provide a quality personal experience. Our tours include pick up at cruise ship dock, bottled water and Alaska style snack. We are locally owned and operated small business.

Carlin Air is here to make all of your flightseeing dreams come true! We fly a DeHavilland Beaver and a Cessna 185 and specialize in Misty Fjords National Monument tours, Flightseeing/Crab Feast tours, Bear Viewing tours and custom tours in the Ketchikan, Alaska area. Jeff Carlin, owner/pilot has 35 years of flying experience. All of our pilots are long time Ketchikan pilots with many hours of flying experience in Southeast Alaska. Carlin Air is the choice for the local community.