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!

We are from Miami Fla. We booked our tour with Alaska Travel via Celebrity Cruise and it was…read moreamazing tour. Our Guide made all the difference in the world. She had the perfect amount of energy and knowledge keeping us all engaged and having fun. we drove a jeep, went across a lake on a canoe and walked on a trial through a forest. so much Fun. Our guide's name is "Vee". She was so good. request her.

Brendon and Jessica are the ones to see! They made our kayak adventure amazing with their laid back…read moretour filled with amazing information about the wild life and local history! Totally worth going! It was an amazing kayak adventure!!!!

They cancelled our reservation of 8 but refunded only 4. They claim they refunded all 8 but we…read morenever got the credit for the 2nd 4. Do not use a debit card with them as you cannot get the bank to reverse/refund it. Also, they are quite rude in communications. We attempted to contact them multiple times and never got a response for weeks. Then they come back and say we are "harassing" them.

We had a fantastic time with Emily, our tour guide on the Wilderness zodiac Quest. We booked the…read morefirst trip of the morning and our group was very small, which made for a great time. The van picks you up and drops you off at the cruise docks, so no worries about transportation. They were very conscientious about getting us back to the boat on time. The cannery was a cool and unique venue, which included snacks and drinks after the zodiac ride. They have all the equipment needed to stay warm and dry. Emily was extremely knowledgeable and personable, which made for a great experience. We saw eagles, seals, deer, and of course, stunning scenery. 10/10 would recommend this, it was one of the highlights of our Alaska trip.

I pre-booked this Whale & Wildlife Tour in December, 2023 for our Alasakan Cruise scheduled for…read moreJune 2024. My Hubby gets sea sick and we choose this specific boat perfect for small Groups. Hence the early booking. The day before our Tour, we were notified by Eagle One (EO) that our tour was leaving 30 minutes earlier. No problem, we were ready. Our ship docked at the Pier and I received a call from EO confirming where to meet and a reminder of the earlier time. We followed EO's directions to the meeting destination: Ketchikan's Visitor's Bureau right along the main Pier. Our Group quickly gathered and we were off for our Adventure! Less People equals less waiting! Captain Jesse and 1st Mate Kaylee, were our experienced Guides for the day. The tour began with a brief but informative introduction about the types of whales we might encounter and the conservation efforts to protect these magnificent creatures. As we ventured into the open sea, the anticipation grew, and we were not disappointed. The Tour boats communicate with one another to provide info on where the Whales are feeding for their morning breakfast. It took about 30 minutes to arrive at the site. Pretty thrilling to see Whales surface/breach, dive and spout water high into the air! The Tour lasted about 3 Hours and we were fortunate to not only see Whales but an Island with chillaxing Sea lions and a convocation of Bald Eagles. BONUS: This is the only authorized area, where the Crew can toss frozen herring to the Eagles. Super cool to see them swoop and dive and catch them in their beaks. Get your camera's ready, they are quick! On the way back, we saw a few deer on the coastline grazing. As we docked at the pier, another wildlife bonus: Otters swimming under the pier. Overall, I highly recommend Eagle One looking for a semi private Whale watching excursion. EO provided complimentary blankets, hot chocolate, water and snacks. Bring your own binoculars our borrow a pair, totally worth it! BTW, Bathroom on board, but steady yourself, male or female ;)

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....

Fantastic experience!! We flew through the Misty Fjords and it was spectacular! Our pilot was…read moreamazing and went out of his way to make our trip unforgettable. Pointing out all of the wildlife and giving us the complete history of the area both ways. Was the absolute highlight of our trip!!

Tip top A-1…read more Lois never gets any older than 29 in her poodle skirt. Great experience

Classic Tours is a real honest experience to have if you are visiting Ketchikan for a day, as we…read morewere (cruise ship passengers who try to avoid cruise ship shore excursions!). I contacted Lois by e-mail just a few days prior to leaving on the cruise and she kindly and quickly responded with some options for us. Once all the details were settled we were met in the parking lot by Lois who was in command of a 1955, beautifully restored Red and White Chevrolet. She is a long time resident of Ketchikan and has not only intimate knowledge of the native art but personally knows what seemed like everyone in town. She will give you an 'overview' tour of the town, then take you to Saxman village, provide thorough descriptions of the totems as well as the totem makers. I'm positive that if there was anything you wanted to add to the experience, Lois would be happy to do so. The car itself was very comfortable for the four of us and Lois says she will take up to five which probably works best if using the car just to get from point a to point b but its not meant for 'wide angle' viewing. Just go to places where you can get out of the car! All in all a very, very nice experience

A great small tour! Experience gold panning as miners have for years! You are given a pan with…read morerocks and dirt. It is guaranteed that you will find gold in every pan and you take it home! There is also a lot of Alaska wildlife visible from the viewing center! Seals and Eagles frequent the docks.

Clean car. Very fair prices. Friendly employees. Shuttle pickup from your cruise ship…read more What more could you want? We were able to drive ourselves to find bears, waterfalls, stores and restaurants. Cost of the car was the same as the what the cost of a tour excursion is per person. But being there were four of us, the price was one fourth the cost of an excursion. Very smooth and easy pickup and drop off. Highly recommend!! (Special shoutout to Raymond. Super friendly guy and made ya feel like you were getting picked up by family instead of a shuttle)

Called for info on a rental, the guy who answered the phone (5-17-25 at noon) acted like I was…read moreinterrupting his soaps. Did not want to be bothered. When I asked if he could pick us up at the port you would think I was asking for a kidney. Didn't feel like begging him to do his job so we just got back on the ship. Put a bad taste in my mouth for the whole city. We will keep our tourist dollars and spend them at a nice port.