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Oasis Alaska Charters

Oasis Alaska Charters

We take great pride in what we do and will work hard to give you the best trip possible with the amount of time you have.

373 Reviews - TripAdvisor® Traveler Rating
4 - 5 Days: $3,500 to $4,000 Per Person
Half Day: $200 to $299 Per Person; $300 to $399 Per Person
Full Day: $500 to $599 Per Person
Oasis Alaska Charters sails out of Ketchikan along the Inside Passage. They dock at the Clover Pass Resort and welcome Cruise Ship guests and visitors from all over the world.
The Ketch

The Ketch

Nestled along the Tongass Narrows, minutes from downtown Ketchikan | Experience the most beautiful wilderness in the world with our fishing & sightseeing excursions!

144 Reviews - TripAdvisor® Traveler Rating
6 - 7 Days: $6,000 to $7,000 Per Person
4 - 5 Days: $4,500 to $5,000 Per Person
Half Day: $200 to $299 Per Person; $300 to $399 Per Person
Full Day: $500 to $599 Per Person; $600 to $699 Per Person
Situated minutes from downtown Ketchikan along the Tongass Narrows...The Ketch is a great option for anyone looking to visit Southeast Alaska. The Ketch offers everything from guided (and self-guided) fishing expeditions, a family getaways, sightseeing trips, business meetings and almost everything in between. Customize your vacation to meet exactly what you are looking for with a mix of fishing, sightseeing, wildlife & relaxation. The Ketch gives visitors direct access to some of the most beautiful wilderness in Alaska along with updated accommodations and excellent service.
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Nestled along the Tongass Narrows, minutes from downtown, The Ketch embodies the spirit of Ketchikan - where fishing is a way of life, the food is hearty, and new discoveries are daily. We offer direct access to the most jaw-droppingly beautiful wilderness in the world with our All-Inclusive Fully Guided Fishing and Lodging & Meals package.

With our close proximity to downtown, the hotel now offers Cruise ship excursions of fully guided salmon and/or halibut fishing!

All-Inclusive Rates include:
- Fully Guided Fishing
- Accommodations
- Round-trip shuttle transfers to/from Ketchikan International Airport.
- All meals are included at The Ketch restaurant and lounge.
- WI-FI throughout the property.
- In-room bottled water.
- Local telephone calls.

Anglers Adventures & Outfitters

Anglers Adventures & Outfitters

12 Reviews - TripAdvisor® Traveler Rating
4 - 5 Days: $2,500 to $3,000 Per Person
Half Day: $150 to $199 Per Person
Full Day: $300 to $399 Per Person
Anglers Adventures & Outfitters fishes out of Knudson Cove in Ketchikan, Alaska. This is the Salmon Capital of the World but there is more fishing opportunities than just Salmon. You can also target Halibut and Rock Fish too.
AAA Sportfishing Company

AAA Sportfishing Company

155 Reviews - TripAdvisor® Traveler Rating
Half Day: $150 to $199 Per Person
AAA Sportfishing Company serves a wide array of fishermen and especially those from the cruise ships. It is important to understand that cruise ship companies make money when you book a chartered fishing trip through their service. It is much cheaper for you to book through AAA Sportfishing Company than it is to do so through your cruise ship company and Captain Jerry always gets you back to your boat in plenty of time to embark safely.
Baranof Fishing Excursions

Baranof Fishing Excursions

1308 Reviews - TripAdvisor® Traveler Rating
Half Day: $200 to $299 Per Person
Full Day: $200 to $299 Per Person; $300 to $399 Per Person
Baranof Fishing Excursions provides quality fishing adventures to independent and cruise ship visitors. Their excursions that take in more than fishing and can include dining, hiking, art, music, and so much more. For those fishers who wish to experience the beauty and culture of Ketchikan, Baranof Fishing Excursions is likely the best place to do just that. They make it easy to connect with other aspects of this beautiful city so that you can enjoy the best of fishing with the best of Ketchikan. Getting here is relatively easy but timely. You can fly in from many places in the area including Seattle Washington or cruise in on one of the many cruise lines. You can also drive here if you take the Alaska State Ferry out of Bellingham.
Svenson Sportfishing

Svenson Sportfishing

45 Reviews - TripAdvisor® Traveler Rating
Half Day: $150 to $199 Per Person; $200 to $299 Per Person
Svenson Sportfishing sails from the Knudson Cover Marina in Ketchikan and offers its guests world-class fishing in what is known as the Salmon Capital of the World. The charter offers professional crew and commercial-grade boats that welcome aboard fishermen of all skill level. Guests of the charter are often passengers on cruise ships and the marina is a short 20-minute cab ride from the cruise docking area. They also welcome visitors to the city and those just passing through.
Explore Alaska Charters

Explore Alaska Charters

44 Reviews - TripAdvisor® Traveler Rating
6 - 7 Days: $3,500 to $4,000 Per Person
4 - 5 Days: $2,500 to $3,000 Per Person
Half Day: $200 to $299 Per Person
Full Day: $400 to $499 Per Person; $700 to $799 Per Person
Explore Alaska Charters sails out of Ketchikan, Alaska, and they offer a variety of fishing adventures including self-guided trips. In fact, they offer self-guided fishing lodge, freshwater fishing, and saltwater fishing, including boat rentals. Want to experience a fly-out adventure to fish along a remote river, creek or stream? They do that too. They offer fishing adventures for both traditional guests and those who are on a layover from a cruise ship.
Island Wings Air Service Fly-Out Fishing Tours

Island Wings Air Service Fly-Out Fishing Tours

776 Reviews - TripAdvisor® Traveler Rating
Half Day: $500 to $599 Per Person
Full Day: $800 to $899 Per Person
Island Wings Air Service provides tours of the beautiful area that surrounds Ketchikan, Alaska including fly-out fishing trips to a variety of locations. Your host and pilot, Michelle Masden has been flying since 1977 and has the experience to not only fly you safely to your fishing adventure but to keep you safe while you experience the fishing trip of a lifetime.
Alaska King Charter

Alaska King Charter

394 Reviews - TripAdvisor® Traveler Rating
Half Day: $150 to $199 Per Person; $200 to $299 Per Person
Full Day: $300 to $399 Per Person; $400 to $499 Per Person
Alaska King Charter offers a variety of chartered Salmon and Halibut fishing packages out of Ketchikan, Alaska. Ketchikan is often one of the first stops for cruise ships and is also one of the best locations to fish for King Salmon and Halibut.
Ketchikan Charter Boats

Ketchikan Charter Boats

206 Reviews - TripAdvisor® Traveler Rating
Half Day: $200 to $299 Per Person
Full Day: $200 to $299 Per Person; $300 to $399 Per Person
Ketchikan Charter Boats is a conglomerate of local Captains and boats who offer chartered Salmon and Halibut fishing to local visitors and cruise ship passengers. Also on the menu is sightseeing adventures and the local area is rich in adventures to behold - Whales, Orca, Salmon Shark, Fjords, Glaciers, and Bald Eagles... that is not even including the thrill of battling and landing a King Salmon or Halibut.

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