Small Group Experience
Maximum 21 guests for more space, better viewing opportunities, and a more personal day on the water.
Small-Group Whale Watching - Ketchikan, Alaska
Experience Ketchikan
Experience Ketchikan
From the Water
Spend 3-3.5 unforgettable hours exploring Southeast Alaska in search of whales, marine wildlife, and breathtaking scenery - with lunch included.
3-3.5 Hour Tour
Maximum 21 Guests
Lunch Included
Cruise Ship Return Guarantee
3-3.5 Hours
Tour Duration
Maximum 21
Guests
Lunch
Included
Marine Mammal
Guarantee
Cruise Friendly
Return Guarantee
Explore Southeast Alaska
More Time on the Water. More Chances to Experience the Wild.
Whales & Lunch offers a 3-3.5 hour small-group wildlife experience through the waters surrounding Ketchikan. With more time to explore, the crew can search farther, stay with wildlife longer, and give guests a relaxed experience without feeling rushed.
- Humpback whales
- Orcas
- Sea lions
- Seals
- Porpoises
- Bald eagles
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Whales & Lunch?
Premium, friendly, and intentionally small - built for guests who want a real Ketchikan wildlife experience without the crowded excursion feel.
Longer Experience
A 3-3.5 hour tour gives the crew more time to explore farther and enjoy wildlife without rushing.
Lunch Included
Lunch is part of the Ketchikan adventure, with current menu details ready to connect from verified source content.
Locally Owned
Explore Ketchikan with local hosts who know the waters, wildlife, and rhythm of Southeast Alaska.
Comfortable Vessel
A stable catamaran-style experience with protected seating and outdoor viewing areas.
Cruise Friendly
Tours are planned around cruise schedules with return timing presented as a core promise.
Book With Confidence
Two Guarantees. Less Stress.
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Marine Mammal Sighting Guarantee
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Cruise Ship On-Time Return Guarantee
Tours are presented as cruise friendly and scheduled around ship timing. Exact all-aboard buffers, eligibility, and remedy language should be connected from the current booking policy.
Your Ketchikan Adventure
A Relaxed Route From Dock to Wild Water
A clear, low-stress flow for cruise guests, families, and travelers who want the day to feel guided but never rushed.
Meet Your Crew
Check in and get welcomed by the team before boarding.
Board the Vessel
Settle in, find your viewing spot, and get ready to depart.
Depart Ketchikan
Leave town behind and follow the coastline into scenic waters.
Search for Wildlife
Look for signs of marine mammals and Southeast Alaska birdlife.
Watch and Explore
Spend time with wildlife when conditions and sightings allow.
Enjoy Lunch
Relax with lunch included as part of the tour experience.
Return to Ketchikan
Cruise back with scenery, photos, and ship timing in mind.
Wildlife Showcase
What Might You See?
Every day on the water is different, which is part of experiencing Alaska in the wild.
Humpback Whales
Orcas
Sea Lions
Seals
Bald Eagles
Porpoises
Forest Coastlines
Mountain Waterways
Wildlife sightings vary by day and season. Specific species are not guaranteed unless stated in verified business policy.
Lunch Included
Whales. Wildlife. And Yes - Lunch.
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Meet the Vessel
Meet Island Cat
The homepage focuses on comfort, visibility, stability, speed, and safety instead of overloading guests with technical specs.
- Heated cabin
- Onboard restroom
- Stable catamaran design
- Large windows
- Outdoor viewing areas
- Comfortable seating
- Fast vessel
- Safety equipment
Local Ketchikan Hosts
Meet Your Local Ketchikan Hosts
Whales & Lunch is presented as locally owned and operated. The brief names Judah Horval and Chevy Horval; additional credentials should be pulled from verified source content before adding official claims.
Judah Horval
Chevy Horval
Guest Reviews
What Our Guests Are Saying
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Gallery
Wild Moments in Ketchikan
A compact editorial gallery gives the homepage texture without overwhelming the booking path.
Whale tail
Tour vessel
Lunch included
Alaska wildlife
Mountain waterway
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful answers for guests, with policy-sensitive details kept conservative until official copy is connected.
The homepage brief identifies the tour as 3-3.5 hours. Confirm exact departure and return timing inside the booking provider.
The small-group experience is presented as a maximum of 21 guests.
Yes, lunch is included according to the supplied homepage brief. Final menu details should be verified against current business content.
Possible sightings include humpback whales, orcas, sea lions, seals, porpoises, bald eagles, and other Southeast Alaska wildlife. Sightings vary by day and season.
The brief references a marine mammal guarantee, including a possible $100 cash-back rule, but this repository does not contain the policy text needed to publish exact terms.
The design preserves a cruise-friendly return guarantee message, but the exact policy should be connected from verified source content.
The requested vessel benefits include an onboard restroom. This should be confirmed from official vessel details before launch.
Weather, cancellation, and refund terms were not present in this repository and should be added from verified policy content.
PLAN YOUR TOUR
Your Alaska Adventure Starts Here
Join a small group and experience Ketchikan's marine wildlife from the water.
3-3.5 Hours
Maximum 21 Guests
Lunch Included