I'm booked again for next year!…read more I've just returned from my grand adventure at Whale Point Cabin. Out of six trips to Alaska, this one was the show stopper. Bill Cahill is the best host that I've had in all of my travels, barring none. He went out of his way to help me coordinate my transportation from Ketchikan to Prince of Wales Island. He answered my many questions and provided information that enhanced my stay. Whale Point Cabin is a cozy, well equipped cabin with an astounding view of Clarence Straight, Mountains and peaks of Canadian glacial mountains 65 miles away on a clear day. I watched humpbacked Whales feed every day with frequent sightings of Orcas, seals, the resident Eagle behind the cabin and the neighborhood Sitka Blacktail fawn that ate carrots from my hand and liked to be scratched behind her ears. I fished, hiked and explored the island from Red Lake to Whale Pass, Thorne Bay, the El Capitan Caves, the Klawock, Thorne and Neck Rivers and numerous creeks and lakes. Fresh caught Silver Salmon were smoked regularly on the smoker at the cabin. I enjoyed many evening fires while watching the whales frolic and listening to them sound out in Clarence Straight. The majesty of Whale Point Cabin and the Prince of Whales is unparalleled. For the artist and photographers, Prince of Wales Island provides infinite opportunities and inspiration. I shot volumes of sunsets, sunrises and wildlife from Whale Point Cabin, scratching the surface of the infinite material that abounds there alone. The same is true for opportunities to fish for salmon, trout, halibut and crab. I could write pages upon pages of what I saw and experienced during my stay at Whale Point Cabin. However, the best recommendation that I can give is to contact Bill Cahill at Whale Point Cabin and book a stay. It will be the experience of a lifetime that you won't soon forget.

I was so lucky to return to Whale Point Cabin this year, my second time and most certainly not my…read morelast. This time my husband came with me and I was thrilled to show him around. The display of wildlife was even greater than last year. We lost count of the Humpback Whales , even managed to capture a whale tail on camera, not an easy feat. We saw Orcas and Mink, and 6 Sitka Fawns, just a few days old. The Eagles were out in full force as usual. We arrived by float plane this time and that was an exciting and a smooth ride that landed right in Coffman Cove. With Bills help, we arranged for our groceries to be delivered to the float plane in Ketchikan and that worked really well. We even had time to have the best fish and chips of my life at Alava's before we boarded the float plane. The cabin was as comfortable as could be and had everything we needed. Luck Lake was as beautiful as ever and Eagle Creek did not disappoint. I loved Hatchery Creek as well. I met many new Coffman Cove friends this time and was invited over for venison dinner which was delicious. Fresh shrimp were dropped off to our cabin one night from a friend from last year, which we cooked up the very next day. We enjoyed crab, which we caught ourselves and was delicious as ever. One sunset in particular was pretty epic as we feasted on a dinner cooked right on the campfire, built by my eagle scout husband, steps away from the cabin. Another neighbor dropped off some sea asparagus she had gathered and preserved from last year and that was a new and wonderful taste experience for me. The town is so friendly, and Bill from Whale Point Cabin is such a great wealth of information about the area. Give him a call to book your next adventure.You will be so glad you did.

There can be no better place to base yourselves in Ketchikan. The difference between this rental…read moreand other local accommodations is night and day. The house is immaculate, beautifully maintained and located right on the water at the inlet to Ward Cove. The owners are lovely, accommodation people. All in all, a definite Must Return spot! We enjoyed kayaking, grilling the fish that we caught, and just relaxing. Perfect.

We stayed at The Beach House (Captains Suite) for 1 week in mid-August 2025. We had an absolutely…read moreincredible time. The home is in great condition and loaded with all the amenities you could ever ask for. The beds were so comfortable, and each bedroom has its own full bath. We can't say enough about the house, until you talk about the views - they are beyond your wildest dreams. I know there are pics of the views online, but until you sit on the back deck and watch the massive cruise ships, or humpback whales or eagles saunter by, you can't imagine what's in store for you. The views are worth the price of admission, plus, plus, plus. Add to this amazing vacation rental is Jennifer and Mary (family owned and run). Some of the nicest and most professional people you'll ever deal with. I could tell that both of them always worked with my best interests in mind to ensure our family vacation was the greatest. If you plan to stay in Ketchikan, you will be beyond happy that you rented the Captains Suite from Mary and Jennifer.

Nicole and Jim were amazing hosts! The Black Bear Inn is by far one of the best places on the…read moreisland to stay! We stayed in the bunkhouse, which was top-notch and roomie for the 3 of us! The place had access to the ocean, amazing views, and a welcoming environment with a beautiful landscape and house! We would 100% stay again! It's nice and quiet and just a few miles from the hustle and bustle of town! Nicole gave great recommendations for things to do and go see as well!

From the second we made our reservation we were greeted with a welcome message from Nicole!!! we…read moreknew we were in a magical place! What was a last minute excursion turned into what we hope to be a life long friendship! The enchanting inn is a h heavenly home away from home! The most comfortable quiet a room with mesmerizing views! Do yourself a favor book today

My husband and I stayed at Anchor Inn by the Sea in the Orca Suite for a week. We had a one…read morebedroom with kitchen and an absolutely stunning view of the ocean from our private deck. Mary and Greg made us feel so welcome. When we got there she told us that the propane barbecue on the deck had stopped working, but they would get us another one. The next day we had a brand new Weber which we grilled fish on all week. One evening Mary and Greg threw a big crab feed potluck out on the lawn facing the water for all their guests. We had a wonderful evening and stayed until the sun set. If you want a vacation rental from people that care about their guests comfort, this is the place. No impersonal service here. By the way this is a vacation rental, not a bed and breakfast which is how I saw it listed on Yelp.

Our family stayed at Anchor Inn while attending our niece's wedding reception.Because here were…read moreseveral of us, we were able to rent the three units and gather together at Whale Watch to visit We absolutely loved the place! The views and accommodations were fantastic! We had everything we needed, and Mary made the days with family a memory of a lifetime!

Considering an intimate small ship Southeast Alaska wilderness experience? If so, Alaska Sea…read moreAdventures, yachtalaska.com comes highly recommended. Veterans of 13 voyages with Alaska Sea Adventures (ASA), if my husband and I could live on the boat we would! Immerse yourself in the vast Southeast Alaskan wilderness with anchorages in tranquil bays, the silence of the great outdoors broken only by sweet bird calls; observe humpback whales for hours without elbowing for position through crowds of tourists at the railing; enjoy an entire day exploring a glacier-carved fjord, finally arriving at the face of a magnificent tidewater glacier to view it for hours while the glacier rumbles and thunderously calves. Alaska Sea Adventures is tailor made for those who seek the soul of Southeast Alaska. Captain Dennis Rogers, owner and captain of ASA's beautiful yacht, Northern Song and his business partner & wife, Toni are terrific. Friendly and efficient, from the moment Toni greets arriving ASA passengers with a warm Alaska-sized hello, one feels part of the extended ASA family. Captain Rogers displays a deep respect for his home state as well as the wildlife he so proudly introduces to his guests. On all of our voyages Captain Rogers has exhibited the utmost in friendly courtesy toward his guests, doing all he can to grant passenger requests to assure them of a wonderful voyage. A great many of the people we have met on board Northern Song are frequent repeat guests, people with whom we have remained in touch with and sailed with often over the years. Cornerstones of a successful, well run business, repeat happy clients speak volumes about the excellent service, friendliness and hospitality exhibited by Captain Rogers and his crew. A beautiful yacht, the Northern Song offers four cabins that house a maximum of eight guests on board the boat. Three cabins offer comfortable bunk beds while the Master Suite has one bed. A huge plus is that each cabin is en suite (has a private bathroom and shower). One can charter the Northern Song for a family or group or participate in various other specialty voyages. Examples of these include weeklong pro-photographer-led photography workshops, fascinating whale research expeditions led by humpback whale biologists, Summer Focus on Whales voyages with humpback whale naturalists/biologists, late Fall pre-migration humpback whale-focused trips, and my personal favorite, fascinating Spring herring spawn trips. My husband and I have participated in each one of these specialty voyages multiple times. Each voyage offers unforgettable experiences that keep us wanting more. I appreciate a spotlessly clean ship. Captain Rogers carefully---no, make that lovingly---tends to his beautifully maintained ship. Throughout the state it is the custom in Alaska for one to remove their shoes when entering a home, B&B and often a lodge. This is also the custom on board the Northern Song. Tracking in salt from the deck or sand, pebbles and rain forest detritus ruins carpets. If one does not bring along suggested footwear, Captain Rogers thoughtfully provides comfortable shoes (ala Croc-type footgear) for use on deck and indoor spaces plus he also has a handy supply of knee high waterproof boots for guest use on skiff and shore excursions. Alaska Sea Adventures offers a quality wildlife adventure, spending long leisurely hours observing humpback whales, orcas, eagles, bears and other SE Alaskan animals. Captain Rogers always is considerate toward photographers on board, expertly positioning the Northern Song for best light and photographic angles. The Northern Song offers excellent diverse platforms from which to nab superb wildlife images of a lifetime. Guests can easily spread out; there is always plenty of room. On most voyages shore visits are arranged for beach combing or short nature walks. During summertime Focus on Whale trips a visit is scheduled to a salmon hatchery stream in a Native village to observe bald eagles and black bears fishing for salmon returning to spawn. It's just you, the salmon, the lush rain forest and the bears. Other activities may include viewing wildlife from the Northern Song's two skiffs or kayaking the waters of a quiet cove. Nights are spent anchored in the solitude of a quiet bay, often with towering snowcapped mountains visible nearby. Your only company will be bald eagles, Steller sea lions, harbor seals and sea otters. One is so close to the rainforest that one can smell the invigorating scent of spruce on shore mingling with the fresh clean salty tang of the sea. Meals on board the Northern Song are excellent with heavy emphasis on Alaskan fish and shellfish. It's a treat to dine on expertly grilled flavorful wild salmon, freshly harvested spot prawns and luscious buttery black cod. If you are searching for a memorable Southeast Alaska voyage, look no further than Alaska Sea Adventures for the experience of a lifetime.