Getting Here

Ketchikan is located on an island and no roads connect it to the mainland. The only way here is by land or sea. The simplest and quickest way is to fly with Alaska Airlines direct from Seattle. They are the only commercial passenger air service into Ketchikan and flights are limited. For this reason, seats in summer, get booked quickly and it is advisable to book early when you have sure dates. For online bookings visit: www.alaskaair.com or call them toll free 1-800-ALASKAAIR.

When you arrive you will actually land on neighboring Gravina Island and you will then have to cross the Tongass Narrows by ferry to Revillagigedo Island. The ferry runs every 15 minutes and costs $5.An alternative to the ferry is the water taxi,Rich will meet you at the baggage claim.If you have a lot of gear think about using our own boat to bring it and yourselves directly to our store. Otherwise you can catch a cab on the Revilla side, about $9 into downtown. Sourdough Cab's number is
225-5544.

If you have the time an absolutely awesome trip is to catch the Alaska Marine Highway. The ferry north leaves once a week on Friday from Bellingham, about sixty miles north of Seattle. The direct trip to Ketchikan takes 36 hours and cruises up the protected inside passage of Canada. Cabins are available on board but fill quickly months ahead for the summer season. Backpackers and budget travelers can stretch out sleeping bags on the sun chairs in the covered and heated solarium. Ketchikan is also accessible by ferry from Prince Rupert in British Columbia. It is a quick six hour ferry ride, but the drive to Price Rupert will take two days. For online booking visit: www.alaska.gov/ferry.

Another way north is to take the ferry from Vancouver, British Columbia or from Port Angeles, Washington to Victoria, Vancouver Island. You can drive to Port Hardy and from there catch the Canadian ferry to Prince Rupert and from there connect to the Alaskan ferry. For online bookings for the Port Angels/Victoria ferry visit: www.cohoferry.com. For Port Hardy to Prince Rupert visit: www.bcferries.com.

If you are staying downtown in Ketchikan you will find almost all hotels and attractions within walking distance. Cars can be rented however for around $45 per day from Alaska Car Rental, www.akcarrental.com or Payless Car Rental www.800-payless.com.

Southeast Sea Kayaks is located at 1621 Tongass Ave,suite 101 B a 15 minute walk from downtown. From the visitor’s bureau on the cruise ship dock follow the road with the water on your left. There’s only one road, so this is easy. Either go through or around the tunnel and follow the sidewalk.

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