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    4.3 (20 reviews)

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    Cruising in the freezing rain up in the Fjords.
    Tina D.

    Excellent boat and staff. Wonderful tour up to the Misty Fjords despite inclement weather.

    Cynthia V.

    We took the Misty Fjords tour through Princess Cruises and happened to hit it when it was actually misty. I mean, really misty - it rained essentially the whole time. Now, I know that Ketchikan is one of the wettest places in the world so this isn't a rare occurrence, but it did damper the overall feel of the excursion since we had to keep wiping the inside of the windows to remove condensation so we could see out. Allen Marine cannot control the weather and the staff did an excellent job of bringing their bright attitudes to lighten up the tour and make everyone enjoy themselves. Once we arrived in Misty Fjords, we spent some time enjoying nature, but I wish it had been a bit longer. It felt like we trekked all the way out there just to turn around and come back almost immediately. Overall though, this is a great tour company and I would recommend this trip.

    Niraj D.

    Excellent tour from Ketchikan to Misty Fjords National Monument. Also helped spot some humpback whales in the monument bays. The crew was very knowledgeable about the Fjords and their creation. It was a long 4.5 hour tour from Ketchikan. They served a light lunch. Options included a vegetarian chili which was delicious!

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    Wonderful tour to Misty Fjord National Monument. The crew was wonderful. The boat was great too.

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    Worth a trip out to see the fjords. Super friendly staff and stable boat. I often get sea sick but had no problem.

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    We took the Misty Fjords & Wilderness Explorer Tour from Ketchikan and all we can say is WOW!!!

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    Eagle One Enterprises

    Eagle One Enterprises

    4.1(14 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    I wish I could give this company zero stars. The only reason I booked with this them, is that most…read moreexcursions available in Ketchikan, through the cruise line or direct, exclude kids under 5 or under 7. I wanted to find something fun to do with my 3-year-old son. I noticed that this company had no age limit for their whale watching, website stated that it was for "all ages" and "great for families". So, I naturally assumed that their boat was safe and comfortable for small children. It did not occur to me that the only difference between them and others was dishonesty and disregard for safety.  First of all, in my personal opinion, their vessel is not entirely safe for small kids. There is a net protecting kids from falling into the water that covers most of the guardrail. However, the net does not cover the entirety of the ship, and there are spots where a small child, in my opinion, could fall overboard.  The boat is small. Technically, there is seating for everyone (barely), but be prepared for your child to be confined to a small space, for long stretches of time.   The bathrooms are tiny and not large enough to safely and comfortably change a diaper.  The tour is stated to be 2-2.5 hours. But since they could not find any marine wildlife (only eagles that they attract by throwing frozen fish at them) , the captain decided to extend the tour for an hour. I told her that I did not have enough food, since I did not expect/agree to be on the water for so long with a small child. There are no facilities, and no food available on the boat except for absolute junk. But she didn't care. She told me that the website says the tour is up to 3 hours and can be extended (a lie and a lie). This felt like kidnapping (being held against one's will), to have to spend time confined in a tiny space, with a restless child, who had nothing to do and nothing to see.  I signed up for a quick excursion 2-2.5 hours, on a vessel that was "great for families". That is not what I got at all. The kicker was the aftermath, the response that I got from the owner, via company email. I asked for a refund and told her that the excursion did not match the advertisement, the ship was not safe for "all ages" and that the company had no right to hold me and my son on the vessel, arbitrarily for longer than I agreed to. What followed was a bunch of insults, false accusations and childish threats.  The owner told me I was "very lucky (she is) a calmer person than (she) used to be". I wonder what she used to do to customers before she became a "calmer person". She accused me of clogging their toilet (I never went, since I did not feel safe leaving my child alone on that ship). She accused me of not bringing diapers or food (I brought both, but I ran out of food for him as the trip was longer than expected). She further called me a " liberal piece of shit" (because I am from California?), a "lunatic", "dipshit" and an "idiot". All of this was done via company emails that I can produce if they ever try to deny it.  Anyways, if you want to deal with this company, it's your choice. Maybe you will be lucky and have a great time on the water. Personally, I would not recommend anyone dealing with them. Certainly never bringing a small child on their boat. And hey, if there is a problem, expect them to respond as stated above....

    We booked a 12 o'clock tour months in advance for 4, including my 10 year old child. We arrive from…read morethe cruise ship, follow the directions for check in, and they tell us we are booked for the 9am tour (or paper work says otherwise, and the confirmation email). The girl working the desk has us call the owner Melanie on our cell phone, who informs us they just moved us to the 9am tour. Says she tried to call some 1-800 number to tell us...what?!? Gave some BS excuse about one of their boats being down. The best part, they still have the 12 o'clock tour being sold. The original girl says sorry only 1 spot left. Lies. Bad customer service. Bulls***. DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY. Choose 1 of the many other options. Clearly these d-bags don't care about their customers. Avoid.

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    Sourdough Tours - Totem pole

    Sourdough Tours

    2.1(53 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    I really wanted to love this tour in Ketchikan Alaska, but the experience didn't quite match what…read morewas promised. The tour booked was called the best of Ketchikan and we were on NCL. For those crusing to know NCL docks hella far, so it takes 40 minutes to an hour (after you get through the queue to get on a shuttle, shuttle ride and construction downtown). From where you are dropped off in town it's another 10-15 minute walk to the visitors bureau (where the tour starts) so plan ahead! The itinerary listed stops like a waterfall, Rotary Beach, and watching a totem pole carving but those never happened. Instead, most stops felt rushed. We usually had about 10 to 13 minutes to hop out, snap a photo, and rush back, which made it hard to really enjoy or learn much about each spot. A little more time and storytelling at each stop would have gone a long way. My husband said he felt like we spent a majority of the time chasing salmon. That said, our guide Ken was fantastic. He's super personable, and clearly cares about what he does. If this review were based just on him, it would be five stars. The issue was more with how the tour was planned and executed. The start was a bit chaotic. We met at the Visitor Bureau and almost got on the wrong bus since there wasn't much guidance on where to go. We ended up on a smaller bus and did a quick drive by of Creek Street, where we barely had time to see the salmon run and ladder before moving on. The eagle education center stop had potential, but it was rushed. The presentation on totem poles and local wildlife was over in a flash, though the king salmon tasting was delicious. At Herring Cove, we were told bears are often spotted, but no luck that day. We did see some seals, which was neat. Right after that, we were whisked to a tent selling jams and spreads, a very obvious tourist trap stop. The tour wrapped up at the totem pole park. It was a beautiful site, but again, we had to choose between listening to Ken or walking around to take photos. We opted for the photos and ended up missing most of the context. The rainy weather didn't help and on a sunny day it might have felt different. Overall, Ken deserves all the credit in the world, but the tour itself felt disorganized and cut short on the experiences it advertised.

    City tour,including stop at the totem pole park. Unfortunately it was pouring rain. The veteran…read moretour guide kept everyone outside with his elongated speech. Could have had everyone take pictures and tell his stories inside the motor coach.fun seeing everything, just not a great tour in my opinion.

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    Sourdough Tours - Bald eagle in flight. Thank you Sourdough  Tours

    Bald eagle in flight. Thank you Sourdough Tours

    Sourdough Tours - Tour guide explaining the meaning of his hat and ermine

    Tour guide explaining the meaning of his hat and ermine

    Sourdough Tours - Awesome to see such a beautiful animal in the wild.

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    Awesome to see such a beautiful animal in the wild.

    Hump Island Oyster Company

    Hump Island Oyster Company

    5.0(5 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    We did a tour of the farm and it was amazing! So informative and fun. Makes you really appreciate…read morehow much goes into the process. I now know starfish are evil oyster killers! :-) The oysters at the bar at the end of the tour were absolutely amazing.

    Our family was coming in from our NCL cruise and I knew I wanted to support local with our…read moreexperience. My husband and I are avid oyster lovers and when I saw this as an excursion choice I knew we had to go! Pick-up from the dock was easy and since we were the first tour, it was just us and one other person! Everyone from our driver, the capt, and staff at Hump Island were so welcoming, friendly, and informative about the area. With our group being so small, it felt more intimate and enjoyable. Our boat ride was great to and from Hump Island because our captain made sure to show us around and we were able to catch glimpses of bald eagles and whales! Once we arrived to Hump Island Oyster Co we were greeted and given such detail about the process at the farm. Our kids got to enjoy their touch tank and even spotted some jellyfish! Once upstairs, we enjoyed raw and charbroiled oysters along with some amazing salsas and sauces. The whole experience reminded my husband and I of that of wine tasting, but with oysters. Conversation flowed and the laid back atmosphere was comfortable and enjoyable. It was magical being in this part of Alaska and enjoying fresh oysters shucked right in front of us and grown right there. Thank you, Hump Island Oyster Co! We look forward to making our way back in the future and can't recommend this tour enough to others on cruises or visiting Ketchikan!

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    Hump Island Oyster Company - A basket of farmed  oysters that are 4 to 5 years old, covered with mussels and other sea life.

    A basket of farmed oysters that are 4 to 5 years old, covered with mussels and other sea life.

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    Hump Island Oyster Company

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