Boat Charters in Ketchikan
13 Activities
Misty Fjords Expedition
Feel the magnitude of nature while learning the fascinating history of Rudyerd Bay, the fjords, and Punchbowl Cove on our Ketchikan Misty Fjords wilderness cruise excursion. What makes our Misty Fjords tours unique is that we offer the only customized boat charter to the fjords. You are the captain of your ship! If you decide you would like to stop and enjoy certain areas of the Misty Fjords longer, perhaps New Eddystone Rock, an immense volcanic spire rising from the emerald sea, or the abundant coastal and marine wildlife including bald eagles, black and brown bears, humpback and orca whales and more, we will do so. Begin your Misty Fjords Expedition from Ketchikan Cruise Ship Dock, Berth 3. Misty Fjords is about 40 miles east of Ketchikan, Alaska, along the Inside Passage coast in southeastern Alaska, and approximately two hours (one way) by boat. Revel in your private Ketchikan Misty Fjords boat tours through this splendid two million acre wilderness preserve surrounded by 3,000 ft vertical cliffs, glacial fjords, cascading waterfalls, and abundant marine and coastal wildlife. We prioritize safety, comfort, enjoyment, and exceeding your expectations! What makes this tour unique is that we provide the only customized charter to the Misty Fjords. If you decide you would like to stop and enjoy certain areas of this wilderness preserve, photograph nature and wildlife at your convenience, or enjoy the magnificent scenery up close and personal, we are able to accommodate your requests. Capture the beauty while exploring Rudyerd Bay and learn the natural history of the fjords while gliding quietly near 3,000-foot vertical cliffs and breathtaking waterfalls. The boat is a 30’ Aluminum Chambered Boat with twin Honda 250 outboards, heated cabin and restroom on board, life jackets and light snacks provided.
Expedition Black Bear Traitor's Cove
Come experience bear-watching in Ketchikan, Alaska! In mid-summer and early fall when the salmon arrive to spawn, Margaret Creek, in Traitor’s Cove, is host to a high concentration of black bears. Begin your Alaska bear adventure from Ketchikan Cruise Ship Dock, Berth 3. Traitor’s Cove is located 26 miles north of Ketchikan and approximately 60-70 minutes (one way) by boat. Your Six-Pack licensed captain guides you on a saltwater safari through the Tongass Narrows, Clover Passage, and temperate rainforest to Traitor’s Cove navigating the vessel on a path of scenic sanctuaries, stunning bays, and inlets, and past a majestic lighthouse seeking marine and coastal wildlife viewing opportunities along the way. Quite often you will be able to observe the captivating behavior of whales breaching and tail-slapping, revere bear trails and salmon streams, and marvel at bald eagles feasting on salmon leftovers from the bears foraging. In mid-summer and early fall, when the salmon arrive to spawn, Margaret Creek, in Traitor’s Cove, is host to a high concentration of black bears. At Traitor’s Cove dock, your adventure continues as you drive 1.25 miles by private van to the Margaret Creek trailhead. From here you continue on a short 250-yard walk along a rainforest trail to the bear-viewing falls. The boat is a 30’ Aluminum Chambered Boat with twin Honda 250 outboards, heated cabin and restroom on board, life jackets, and light snacks provided; smooth riding, superior maneuverability, generous deck, and great visibility for memorable photos. Your captain/guide is well equipped and very familiar with travel in bear country as well as knowledgeable about local flora, fauna, and wildlife that inhabit the rainforest. Join us on our epic bear tours in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Saltwater Expedition
Begin your Saltwater Expedition from Ketchikan Cruise Ship Dock, Berth 3. Capture the beauty of Ketchikan up close and personal as you cruise the awe-inspiring coastline that wraps around the charming city. Our maneuverable, soft riding, stable 30’ ACB will glide you through nearby hidden coves, secluded beaches, pristine inlets, salmon spawning streams, and intricate islands of the Tongass National Rainforest. Relax in a warm, comfortable cabin or enjoy the mist of the rainforest from the deck as your captain delights you in the natural beauty, history, and culture of our island. Admire the stunning views and local marine and coastal wildlife that populate our waters. The boat is a 30’ Aluminum Chambered Boat with twin Honda 250 outboards, deluxe seating, oversized windows, generous observation deck, heated cabin, restroom, and life jackets.
Fast Boat Adventure
Have Fun on Our Inflatable Fast Ketchikan Boat Tours! Hop aboard our military-grade inflatable fast boats for a guided excursion on the Pacific Ocean in Alaska’s Inside Passage! At the Ketchikan Kayak Company, we’re only interested in experiences where you, the guests, can take control and do the piloting, paddling, or peddling. There are many Ketchikan boat tours that allow you to just ride along, but this isn’t one of them. Small groups of up to three inflatable fast boats follow a guided boat through the jagged coastline islands of Southeast Alaska in search of bald eagle nests, resident seals and sea lions, an immense array of intertidal creatures and, everyone’s favorite, feeding humpback whales! Clover Pass features calmer waters and often better weather than tours running in downtown Ketchikan so we love getting you out of town and away from the crowds. That said, you’re exploring the Tongass National Forest, it’s the second largest rainforest in the world after the Amazon, so we do get our fair share of rain. We have you covered though! All waterproof bibs, jackets, gloves, and boots are provided for the ride.
Cook Your Catch Wilderness Dining
This is a bottom fish excursion where you will be fishing at depths of 100-300 feet for Rockfish and Cod. The excursion is operated in a 23ft open air skiff that accommodates a maximum of 6 passengers. After fishing for 3-4 hours, your party will arrive at our remote campsite where you will have a meal featuring your catch of the day. Guests are also served our delicious blueberry-rhubarb bread pudding for dessert, which is also prepared at camp. We provide tea, coffee, water sodas, a covered area to relax and iconic campfires. Our private campsite allows you to explore Ketchikan’s old growth forest and rocky beaches before and after your meal, giving you the chance to soak in the beauty of Alaska’s wilderness. Our culinary adventures give you a taste of all we have to offer. Enjoy a genuine Alaskan tradition as you have your catch prepared for you by our chef on a wilderness beach, at sea, or at a private table at the Alaska Fish House. 1) Cook Your Catch: Wilderness Dining Baranof Excursions has a remote campsite on a wilderness beach south of Ketchikan, ready for your arrival with your fresh-caught fish. Pull up with your guide in one of our boats, and step ashore to meet our campsite host. In just a few short minutes, we’ll quickly cook up a fresh bouillabaisse featuring your catch for you to enjoy in the comfort of a crackling beach fire, accompanied by beautiful views of the rainforest and the wild, rocky shoreline of our private beach. 2) Cook Your Catch: Private Dining At The Alaska Fish House On arrival back to town, our guides will lay out your fish at our fish cleaning station and help you determine which fish you want to eat and how to prepare it to best meet your culinary desires. Once you’ve made your choice, we’ll run your fresh catch-up to our chefs in the Alaska Fish House. By the time, you’re done taking your raingear off, washing your hands, and getting back into your civilian clothes, we’ll have a private table ready for you in our rustic-style dining room, and an expertly prepared meal on its way. Once you’ve settled at your table, enjoy a cold, Alaskan-brewed Denali beer or a glass of wine to accompany your meal and give yourself the chance to relax into an authentic Southeast Alaskan dining experience. (If you'd like, we encourage you to invite your family members that you left in town, and share in your catch). Be it maple-glazed salmon served on a bed of rice and locally-harvested sea asparagus, crab-stuffed halibut baked with finely sliced onions and garlic, battered and fried lingcod dipped in a homemade tartar sauce, or a pile of prawns grilled to perfection, you’ll find the locals eager to share the bounty of our oceans. And, trust us: there is nothing—and we mean nothing—that compares to the taste of fresh-caught fish prepared within just hours of the catch. Most of us will be quick to tell you there is no meal better than the meal you share with friends and family after a long day out fishing. We doubt you’ll be surprised that here at Baranof Excursions we’re right in culinary step with any good Southeast Alaskan. With us, your fishing experience doesn’t stop after you’ve reeled in your catch. In our opinion, the ultimate denouement of your Alaskan fishing adventure is in savoring the fruits of your labor in an authentic Alaskan dining experience. We are experts and find enjoyment in taking your fresh fish, putting you in a unique environment, and opening the way for you to break bread with your friends and family.
Private Fishing Charter (23 ft. Skiff)
Spend the day angling in the pristine Alaskan wilderness! Our 23ft open skiff is the most authentic Alaskan experience we can give you here at Baranof. We can host up to 6 of your friends and family on this excursion. The open skiff provides the perfect vessel to explore the nooks and crannies of the coastal waterways around Ketchikan. The fresh rainforest air blended with the sea salt spray will immerse you into our environment. We provide you with professional rain gear, so you stay warm and dry while fishing and exploring these raw elements. You and your guide will target pelagic rockfish and Alaskan salmon in the hope of capturing the perfect meal to be prepared back at our remote wilderness fish camp. This 5-hour journey will bring you back in time, resetting your internal clock and refilling your fuel take to full!
Private Fishing Charter (24 ft. Cabin Cruiser)
Spend the day angling in the pristine Alaskan wilderness! Our 24ft cabin cruiser is perfect for your dream Alaskan fishing charter. Most guests have halibut and salmon on their minds, so we start here. If you have a different vision, our expert guides can change course to pursue rockfish or lingcod. Our boats can comfortably host six anglers while safely and effectively traversing our local waters. This charter lasts 6 hours which gives you ample time to get to the fishing grounds and plenty of opportunities to fish!
Private Fishing Charter (30 ft Cabin Cruiser)
Spend the day angling in the pristine Alaskan wilderness! When you charter our 30 ft cabin cruiser, you get the complete package. The boat is the largest in our fleet, with two 225 horsepower engines that will power you swiftly from fishing spot to fishing spot. Not to mention the heated cabin and the private head that will give you the comforts of home. The benefit of having extra time on the water with 8 hours rather than 6 allows you to travel farther than the rest of the pack and get to untapped waters where you can catch more fish! This is a multi-species excursion; we mainly target halibut and salmon, but your guide is ready to pursue any species from jigging the kelp reefs for lingcod to dropping deep with electric reels for the buttery black cod it depends on where you want to focus. Another benefit of chartering our 30-footer is the ability to drop crab and shrimp pots. We feel your trip isn’t complete until we host you for dinner. Your captain will fillet a couple of your freshly caught fish and hand-deliver them to our chef, who will begin to prepare your dinner for later that evening. We put this trip together to give you the lodge feeling with the benefit of leaving from the heart of Ketchikan!
Half Day Fishing Excursion
Halibut, Lingcod, Rockfish, sharks and more are reeled up everyday on this trip based out Ketchikan Alaska! You start out the day with a fast ride out of port 15-20miles right through some of the richest whale watching grounds in South East Alaska to our fishing hot spots. We set anchor or slow drift with your fishing rod in hand- line over the side and down to the bottom of the ocean. We can finish the day with some salmon fishing instead of whales and nature if you prefer and time allows. *DEPARTURE TIME MAY VARY DEPENDING ON YOUR ITINERARY
Full Day Combo Fishing Tours
This is that Alaska trip we all talk about for the rest of our lives. Take the whole day and fish for your own bucketlist Halibut, Salmon, Lingcod, rockfish, shark or sea monsters on this trip! Whales and wildlife keep everyone excited while we take the full day to explore the Alaskan great outdoors. Add crabbing $+150 flat. *DEPARTURE TIME MAY VARY
Long range Ocean Whales & Wildlife Excursion
Approximately 15-100 miles round trip, we pick you up right at the cruise ship or convenient dock. From there we head out FAST in order to cover ground and ensure you the best chance at witnessing the wildlife that make up the ocean seamounts and islands of South East Alaska! Bring the camera Humpback Whales, Seals, sea lions, sea otters, porpoises, Orca, eagles, and more are what we are looking for on this private tour. *DEPARTURE TIME MAY VARY
Ketchikan Crabbing, Whales & Wildlife Excursion
We start off the tour with a nice trip over the whale watching grounds on a 12 mile run to the crabbing location. From there we put your names on the crab pot buoys, bait the pots and toss them over. Huge Dungeness crab, rock crab, and even Puget Sound king/Box crab, starfish and other oddities are hauled up in our crab traps. We can spend some time doing a bit of fishing or whale watching in the middle of the tour. *DEPARTURE TIME MAY VARY
Backwater Bears & Whale watching Excursion
Approximately 50-100 miles round trip, we pick you up right at the cruise ship or convenient dock. From there we head out FAST in order to cover ground and ensure you the best chance at witnessing the wildlife that make often frequent the wilderness rivers and tributaries of the the Tongass National Forest. Wildlife hot spots like Neets Bay, Traitors Cove, and Cleveland peninsula are on our list locations to check in order to provide you the best chances at witnessing these wild animals no matte *DEPARTURE TIME MAY VARY
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