Ketchikan Private Halibut Fishing and Whale Watching Activity
Overview
*Private Charters for group sizes from 2-6
*Transparent Pricing, Rates are same for child to adult, pricing per angler decreases with each angler added
*Captains with a minimum of a decade of experience fishing Ketchikan
*Communicate directly with your captain after booking, stay up to date on weather, fishing reports, and port times.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Safety equipment
- Experienced captain
- Bait and tackle
- USCG approved guides
- Gratuities
- Fishing license
Meeting Location
425 Water Street
Ketchikan, AK 99901, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Fish a private Ketchikan charter targeting massive Pacific halibut—the world’s largest flatfish. Expect hard-fighting runs, deep water battles, and some of the best table fare in Alaska. A true bucket-list fishing experience you won’t forget.
Professional world class guides, top of the line equipment, and on time drop off and pick up guarantee for cruise ship and in town guests.
This is a true private charter. No catering to multiple groups and waiting for late arrivals while your fishing time is ticking. Ketchikan Fishing Expeditions goes above and beyond to provide guests with a truly once in a lifetime fishing experience.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (11)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-376912P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (11)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Sky Diving customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Ketchikan Private Halibut Fishing and Whale Watching Activity. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022Yes. Whatever the fishing calls for: live bait, frozen bait, cut bait, or chum, our Charter Captains will have plentiful supplies on hand. The same thing goes for artificial bait such as lures, flies, or plugs.
Jul 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKST).
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- Safety equipment.
- Experienced captain.
- Bait and tackle.
- USCG approved guides.
- Gratuities.
- Fishing license.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 16. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ketchikan Private Halibut Fishing and Whale Watching Activity is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ketchikan Private Halibut Fishing and Whale Watching Activity will be included in your confirmation email from City Sky Diving. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Safety equipment
- Experienced captain
- Bait and tackle
- USCG approved guides
- Gratuities
- Fishing license
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
