See Ketchikan From the Best Seat in Town
Why Choose Us?
The Boat Is Yours
When you book, the boat is all yours for the trip. Come by yourself, bring your family, or gather a few friends. Either way, you get a quiet, comfortable ride with your own group, your own captain, and space to actually enjoy the beautiful wildlife.
A More Personal Way to See Ketchikan
Awilda Alaska Tours is a small, one boat operation, which means the experience stays simple, attentive, and human. You’re not being shuffled through a big tour schedule – you’re stepping onto a boat with someone who wants the trip to feel worth it.
Family Friendly by Design
Kids are welcome, questions are welcome, and the pace is comfortable for different ages. If you are bringing children 13 or younger, please let us know ahead of time so the right child size life jackets are ready on board.
Tours
Private Wildlife & Sightseeing Tour
Spend 2.5 hours exploring the waters, shoreline, and natural beauty around Ketchikan from your own private boat. Along the way, you’re likely to see marine mammals, eagles, totem poles, coastal scenery, and iconic Alaska wildlife such as bears or deer when conditions allow.
Each tour includes space for up to six guests, plus snacks and drinks on board. Custom length charters are also available by request if you want more time, a different pace, or a trip built around your group.
frequently asked questions
It’s highly likely you’ll see most of what Alaska offers, but wildlife is never scripted, which is part of what makes the experience real. Your captain will look for the best available opportunities based on weather, timing, and recent activity.
Yes. The 2.5 hour length makes the tour a strong fit for many cruise visitors who want a meaningful Ketchikan experience without spending their whole port day in one activity. Just make sure your available time allows for boarding, the tour, and your return.
Bring layers, a camera, and anything personal you may want for comfort on the water. Ketchikan weather can shift, so it is smart to dress for cool air, light rain, and time outside even on a pleasant day.
Within reason, yes. Since the tour is private, the experience can feel more flexible than a standard group outing. Custom length charters may also be requested if you want something beyond the regular 2.5 hour tour.
No. This is meant to be a comfortable sightseeing and wildlife experience from the boat. You do not need special fitness or boating experience to enjoy it, which makes it a good choice for families, older guests, and mixed age groups.
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About Us
Awilda Alaska Tours is owned by Alan, who named the business after his daughter, Awilda.
The boat is named to match, giving the company a family name and a personal reason behind every trip.
This is a small, one boat tour company with a simple idea: give guests a more private, comfortable way to experience Ketchikan from the water. No big crowds or feeling rushed. Our tours are designed to be a relaxed outing where your group has the boat, the view, and the chance to see Alaska in a way that feels a little more your own.