Tours I have actually tried or know locals who have enjoyed them. Many tours in Ketchikan are great! This list is not every amazing tour just my favorites.
Have fun and see some wildlife
Rainforest Canopy & Zipline Adventure in Ketchikan, AK
A tour even the locals will do!
Ketchikan Kayak Eco-Tour
Learn to cook some fish- all fish is locally caught!
The Local Table | Ketchikan | Learn & Taste Local Flavors
So many amazing things to see under the water. Would be fun for kids!
Snorkel Alaska
Great place to rent a boat or take a fishing charter
Home
This is near the ward cove cruise ship terminal
Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Rainforest Canopy Ropes and Zipline Adventure Park
Some adventurous fun for families
Ketchikan Zodiac Boat Adventure
Transportation
Cabs can be difficult to find and ride share apps are unreliable! Make sure you know which cruise dock you are on before planning a bunch of activities on the wrong side of the town!
Rent a car for the day- many will deliver to the cruise ships. Ride sharing apps are not always reliable here
Turo car rental marketplace | Car rentals, reimagined
Bus schedule- bus will take you to rotary beach, saxman and town bight all good tourist spots.
Transit | Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK - Official Website
Where to eat like a local
Restaurants that serve local foods
Best place to try oysters! And close to the ward cove shuttle
The Alaskan Oyster Shack
Local seafood and right next to the ward cove shuttle. Check their Facebook page for hours.
Fishes & Dishes Eatery | Ketchikan AK
Great coffee and quick food located downtown
Island Brew Cafe
Best brunch in town and walking distance from creek street
New York Cafe
Super fun food truck downtown with great food
Dock Street Yard
Great fish and close to the cruise ships downtown
Alaska Fish House
Great local Mexican food
Desantas Mexican restaurant
Salmon Products
These are the items I actually use and recommend as a gift! Leaning to cook seafood is the gift that keeps on giving!
Cook like a local these books are available in all the local shops. Look for them!
The Little Alaskan Salmon Cookbook
Great receipe we use this all the time
The Little Alaskan Shrimp Cookbook
Get all of this series
The Little Alaskan Crab Cookbook
Halibut!
The Little Alaskan Halibut Cookbook
Great smoked fish and they ship to your house.
Ketchikan Sams LLC
Places to stay
Awesome place to stay with access to boats and fishing
