Whales and Lunch! Ketchikan's Premier Marine Mammal Viewing Tour
Overview
Explore the breathtaking waters of Ketchikan on this intimate whale watching tour. With a small group led by knowledgeable locals, enjoy personalized service as you search for humpback whales, orcas, seals, and more. This 3 to 3 and a half-hour adventure aboard a stable catamaran features heated indoor seating and panoramic views, ensuring comfort in any weather. Savor a complimentary locally sourced lunch of your choosing between five different options, while taking in the stunning Alaskan scenery. If no marine mammals are spotted, a $100 cash guarantee awaits you at the end of the tour.
- Small-group tours led by local experts for an authentic experience
- 3-3.5-hour duration on a high-speed vessel reaching prime wildlife hotspots
- Complimentary lunch included
- Marine mammal sighting guarantee with cash refund if no sightings occur
- On time for cruise ship departure guarantee
What's Included
- Lunch You will have a choice from the following: A smoked salmon wrap, grilled chicken wrap, hummus based wrap, peanut butter and jelly, ham and cheese sandwich. Meals come with a drink, chips, and cookieie
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Restroom on board
Meeting Location
509 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
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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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 21 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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Activity code: C-5641592P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If 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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. You will have a choice from the following: A smoked salmon wrap, grilled chicken wrap, hummus based wrap, peanut butter and jelly, ham and cheese sandwich. Meals come with a drink, chips, and cookieie.
- Private transportation.
- WiFi on board.
- Restroom on board.
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. 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 Whales and Lunch! Ketchikan's Premier Marine Mammal Viewing Tour 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 Whales and Lunch! Ketchikan’s Premier Marine Mammal Viewing Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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
- LunchYou will have a choice from the following: A smoked salmon wrap, grilled chicken wrap, hummus based wrap, peanut butter and jelly, ham and cheese sandwich. Meals come with a drink, chips, and cookieie
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Restroom on board
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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 21 travelers
