Located at the southern end of the Alexander Archipelago, Ketchikan is often considered the gateway to Southeast Alaska. Surrounded by the vast forests of the Tongass National Forest and the waters of the North Pacific, this maritime town has long maintained a close relationship with the ocean and the wildlife that surrounds it.

The waters around Ketchikan are regularly visited by humpback whales, harbor seals, sea lions, bald eagles, and a wide variety of seabirds. Just minutes after leaving the harbor, the human landscape gradually gives way to a territory where nature remains largely dominant.

We selected this team for the quality of the experience they provide and the care they take in introducing visitors to the region as a whole. Their trips offer not only the opportunity to observe marine wildlife, but also to gain a deeper understanding of the region’s maritime history and the important role the ocean plays in local life.

Beyond encounters with cetaceans, these outings provide a privileged introduction to the landscapes and ecosystems of Southeast Alaska. A gradual transition between the human world and the vast wilderness that defines this remarkable region of the North Pacific.

What We Particularly Appreciate Here

The way Ketchikan allows visitors to move almost seamlessly from a vibrant working harbor to a world shaped by forests, ocean, and wildlife. A destination that reminds us that, in some parts of the world, the boundary between human activity and the wild remains remarkably thin.