Alaska Sport Fishing Excursions
        Designed for Cruise Ship Passengers

Saltwater Charters for Cruise Ship Passengers
Ketchikan is the number one fishing port on the cruise ship circuit. Explore Alaska Charters offers full service fishing shore excursions tailored for the cruise passenger's needs. As a cruise ship passenger, you can take advantage of our 4 or 6 hour fishing charters. Your group of 4 - 6 people will be met at your ship and then shuttled to the charter vessel 'Nooya'.

At the end of your guided fishing charter we will drop your catch off at a local processing facility where it will be cleaned, filleted, frozen, and shipped to the address of your choice on the date you request. Once your fish processing arrangements have been made, we will return you to your cruise ship. "Catch & Release" fishermen are welcome.

Remote Fly Fishing for Alaskan Salmon & Trout
This is a catch and release fishing charter
Do you have what it takes to land a salmon on a fly rod? This Ketchikan sport fishing shore excursion will take you to a remote salmon stream in the Tongass National Forest, where you will have the opportunity to hook into many wild Alaskan Salmon and Trout.

Your guide, Rick Collins, will meet you when your ship arrives. From there you will be transported to a wilderness fishing stream by boat, or Alaskan floatplane. Once you are streamside Rick will provide casting lessons (if needed), help you locate the fish, and set you up with the gear fish like.

Fishing typically occurs within the section of stream very near the beach. This allows for the opportunity to catch bright ocean fresh salmon. The close proximity to the beach also reduces the amount of hiking required. However, due to uneven terrain, limited hiking, etc. it is recommend that clients be in good physical condition. Freshwater spin casting rods are available on request.

Trip Duration
The length of this fishing excursion will depend on how long your cruise ship is in port. Transportation to the fishing stream from your ship typically takes about 1 - 1 ½ hrs by boat, and approximately 30 minutes by floatplane.

The below prices include a licensed guide, Gore-Tex waders, fly rod, flies, raincoat, beverages, snack, safety equipment, and transportation to and from your ship. Fishing Licenses are not included. You may either purchase a fishing license from Rick, or online at Alaska Department of Fish & Game.

Fly Out Fly Fishing: $ 350 / Person with a 4 person minimum

Misty Fjords Fly Out Fly Fishing: If your schedule allows, you may have time for a full day freshwater fishing trip in Misty Fjords National Monument. Email us for more information.