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Spot massive whales on one of these 12 exceptional Ketchikan whale watching trips during 2023 - 2024. Prices for Ketchikan whale watching trips can vary from $3,550 to $38,150 for a trip of 8 to 15 days in 2023 or 2024. Choose one the whale watching trips below with the help of one of Adventure Life's expert Ketchikan whale watching trip planners to match you with the perfect ship and itinerary for your precise tastes and needs.
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Calm waters disturbed only by the flick of a whale's tail
$7,000
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Inside Passage & Glacier Bay Wilderness Cruise

13 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Endeavour
  • Enjoy Canada’s Inside Passages
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover LeConte Bay
  • Connect with Tlingit culture
  • Watch for whales at Icy Strait
Starts / Ends:
Seattle / Juneau
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Thirteen days take you through the inside passages and Glacier Bay National Park plus remote wilderness, native culture, and history. Enjoy adventure activities in the San Juan Islands, Tongass National Forest, and Misty Fjords National Monument. Discover more about indigenous culture and the …
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Wrangell - St. Elias wilderness
$5,395
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Alaska's Inside Passage Sojourn

9 Day Itinerary aboard Baranof Dream
  • Watch glaciers calve giant icebergs
  • Journey through Tracy Arm Fjord
  • Kayak along the Alaskan coastline
  • Visit the highlights of Juneau
Starts / Ends:
Sitka / Ketchikan
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Spend 9 days aboard the Baranof Dream chasing beautiful, dramatic landscapes and Alaskan wildlife. After setting sail from Sitka head towards Glacier Bay National Park for the chance to see bears, wolves, humpback whales, and sea lions. Tour the capital city of Juneau and see all the highlights of …
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Whale watching in Alaska
$8,700
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Inside Passage & Glacier Bay Wilderness Cruise

13 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Explorer
  • Enjoy Canada’s Inside Passages
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover LeConte Bay
  • Watch for whales at Frederick Sound
Starts / Ends:
Seattle / Juneau
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Discover a wilderness beyond the expected on a 13-day Alaskan journey through Inside Passages and Glacier Bay National Park. Enjoy adventure activities in the San Juan Islands, Tongass National Forest, and Misty Fjords National Monument. Learn more about the Native culture and Pacific …
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Enjoying a hiking excursion in Alaska
$8,495
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Alaska Coastal Discoveries & Culture

8 Day Itinerary aboard Kruzof Explorer
  • Explore Sitka Sound
  • Discover Kuiu and Kupreanof islands
  • Admire unique wildlife
  • Learn more about the locals
Starts / Ends:
Sitka / Ketchikan
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Explore Alaska on this 8-day Alaska Coastal Discoveries & Culture Expedition. Enjoy a collection of unique towns and Native villages, where you’ll learn about the region’s compelling history and three distinct Native cultures. Journey through Alaska’s most abundant wildlife …
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Brown bears fishing in the rivers of Alaska
$8,895
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Remote Alaska Adventure

10 Day Itinerary aboard Kruzof Explorer
  • Admire unique wildlife
  • Discover Chichagof Island
  • See black bears at Prince of Wales
  • Explore Admiralty Island
Starts / Ends:
Sitka / Ketchikan
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Board the Kruzof Explorer and traverse waters inaccessible to others and venture closer to remote Alaska.Relax in spacious dining areas with panoramic windows and take in the awe inspiring landscapes. Experience complete immersion in the wild lands and waterways of Alaska on this exciting 10-day …
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Exploring Alaska's glaciers
$4,800
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Alaska Fjords and Glaciers

Juneau - Ketchikan - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Explorer
  • Navigate Wrangell Narrows
  • Whale watch in Stephens Passage
  • Kayak in Walker Cove or Rudyerd Bay
  • Explore Alaska fjords
Starts / Ends:
Juneau / Ketchikan
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
On this 8-day cruise exploration, sail aboard Wilderness Explorer and see the fascinating Alaska fjords and glaciers. Starting your journey in Juneau and navigating through the winding Wrangell Narrows and Behm Canal, kayaking in Walker Cove or Rudyerd Bay makes the experience of traveling peaceful …
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A humpback whale breaches from Alaskan waters
$3,750
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Seward to Vancouver - Port to Port

8 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Whisper
  • Cruise along Hubbard Glacier
  • Admire the wonders of Ketchikan
  • Experience adventures in Juneau
  • Explore the scenery of Seward
Starts / Ends:
Seward / Vancouver, BC
Activities:
Fishing, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Urban Exploration, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Experience the ultimate Alaska adventure on this 8-day journey aboard the Silver Whisper. Bask in the majesty of Kenai Fjords National Park's magnificent splendor. Rent a kayak to get a close look at Alaska's glaciers, including Hubbard Glacier in Yakutat, North America's largest …
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Look for whales in Alaska
$3,550
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Vancouver to Seward - Port to Port

8 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Whisper
  • Explore the city of Vancouver
  • Gaze at glaciers and icebergs
  • Admire Ketchikan's totems
  • Explore the scenery of Seward
Starts / Ends:
Vancouver, BC / Seward
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
On this weeklong cruise onboard the Silver Whisper, encounter Alaskan wildlife while learning about the rich Indigenous culture and distinct history of southern Alaska. Sail along the famed Inside Passage from Vancouver, Canada, to Seward, Alaska. Keep an eye out for Alaska's beautiful …
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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
$5,670
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Ice of the Inside Passage

Sitka to Ketchikan - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Baranof Dream
  • Watch glaciers calve giant icebergs
  • Journey through Endicott
  • Explore Wrangell
  • Visit the highlights of Juneau
Starts / Ends:
Sitka / Ketchikan
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Spend 9 days aboard the Baranof Dream chasing beautiful landscapes and Alaskan wildlife. Set sail from Sitka and head towards Glacier Bay National Park to get a chance to see bears, wolves, humpback whales, and sea lions. Tour the capital city of Juneau and see all the highlights of this scenic …
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Whale sighting!
$13,780
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Alaska and its Fur Traders

15 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Discover the Pribilof archipelago
  • Enjoy Unalaska
  • Admire mountain ranges around Sitka
  • Observe ancient totems
Starts / Ends:
Nome / Alert Bay
Activities:
Hiking, Spa Relaxation, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
L'Austral will first sail along the Bering Strait,before heading south to reach Saint Paul in the Pribilof Islands. Take a zodiac to land on the lush shores of Dutch Harbor in the Aleutian Islands, and take the option of participating in organized hikes. After sailing in the magnificent Icy …
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Aerial view of Juneau, Alaska
$6,300
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Inside Passage & Glacier Bay

13 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Legacy
  • Enjoy Canada’s Inside Passages
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover LeConte Bay
  • Watch for whales at Frederick Sound
Starts / Ends:
Seattle / Juneau
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Thirteen days take you through the inside passages and Glacier Bay National Park plus remote wilderness, Native culture, and history. Enjoy adventure activities in the San Juan Islands, Tongass National Forest, and Misty Fjords National Monument. Discover more about Native American culture and the …
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Breaching Orca Whale
$3,900
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Alaska Fjords & Glaciers

8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Discoverer
  • Explore glacial landscapes
  • Watch for whales
  • Navigate Wrangell Narrows
  • Kayak along the Alaskan coast
  • Explore Misty Fjords
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Highlights of this 8-day voyage include exploring the mainland of Alaska — glacial landscapes, old growth, and rainforest. Along the way enjoy wilderness hikes, massive icebergs, and calving glaciers; watch for wildlife and whales in Frederick Sound; kayak, paddle board, and wildlife-watch in …
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