Alaska Ocean Wilderness Expedition

  Ketchikan Excursion You Don’t Want To Miss! - If you do one excursion while in Ketchikan, pick this one! Eric and Delaney were so knowledgeable about the wildlife we saw on this trip. Being out so... read more close and personal and exploring sea urchins, eagles, porpoises and learning about the various types of birds was amazing. Making our way back, we saw humpback whales! The entire experience was so nicely done with outfitted gear to keep us warm and dry to the sweet sip of hot cocoa while on the water. You guys are the best, this was an unforgettable experience! Thank you!

  Awesome Guides  - Eric and Delaney made the whole experience. They clearly were so knowledgeable about the wildlife and ecosystem. I thought the snacks and warm drinks were a perfect touch. I will... read more definitely be back!

  Best 2 1/2 hour trip ivve ever experienced. Great time.  - Excellent tour. The boat was a stud. It was exciting going from island to island checking out the birds and mammals in thee Northern Pacific. Eric and Nichols were fun,... read more exciting knowledgeable and great hosts! Naming 7 different types of birds we saw. Then it was an Orca show. There were a pod of five putting on a show for us.

  Great Experience  - Highly recommend booking a zodiac boat tour with Delaney and Eric when visiting Ketchikan. It was an incredible experience seeing all the different Alaskan wildlife in a more up close... read more and personal manner. Delaney and Eric are the sweetest people and highly involved with Ketchikan wildlife. This tour was truly inspiring!

  Unforgettable Adventure with Out to Sea Expedition!  - Absolutely thrilled with our experience with Out to Sea Expedition in Ketchikan! From start to finish, the trip was a highlight of our vacation. Delaney and Eric were outstanding guides,... read more sharing their extensive knowledge of the area and its wildlife, which made the journey even more enriching.

We were lucky enough to see an incredible variety of wildlife, including whales, seals, a sea lion, and soaring eagles. Delaney and Eric made sure we had the best views and photo opportunities.

The small group size made the experience feel personalized, allowing us to connect with our guides. We felt safe and well taken care of throughout the trip.

If you’re looking for an unforgettable adventure in Ketchikan, I can’t recommend Out to Sea Expedition enough. Thank you, Delaney and Eric, for an amazing day out on the water! We can’t wait to come back and explore more.

  One of the highlights of our vacation.  - We stopped at Ketchikan on our cruise and thoroughly enjoyed this tour. It was just my husband and I and the guides, Eric and Delaney. We saw seals, sea lions,... read more eagles, a mink, as well as different types of starfish, sea urchins, and a jellyfish. We also saw a lot of other birds. They provided the gear to keep us warm and dry as well as coffee and a snack. Eric and Delaney were awesome, very knowledgeable and friendly. Delaney kindly emailed a list of all the birds we saw after the tour.

  A great tour regardless of the weather - We had a rainy but lovely afternoon with Delaney and Eric this memorial day weekend. It was chilly and wet the day we visited Ketchikan, but that didn't stop Delaney... read more and Eric from showing us around the beautiful landscape and wildlife of Ketchikan. They provided all the gears to keep us warm and dry in the rain and we were able to see the a few humpbacks (I screamed the first time I saw the tail), bunch of bald eagles (flying, resting, juvenile, adult, etc) and other birds, many harbor seals swimming as a group, sea stars, and many more wildlife! Delaney was not only knowledgeable (and full of love for her home in Ketchikan) but also engaged my 5 year old daughter the whole time. Highly recommend!

  Worth every cent spent. Crew was great! A must do!  - When I was looking for an excursion in Ketchikan, I came upon the name Out to Sea Expedition. One previous review caught my attention, as it referred to being the... read more only person to use their services, which spoke volumes of the care that the ownership/staff have for their customers. Turned out to be so very true, Despite the rain, the wind, the cold, the adventure in the zodiac was great. Captain Eric, Naturalist Jenny (the water fowl queen) new when to venture for the best sightings. Eagles, whales, sea otters, various water fowl, 5 harbor seals (clowned for us), The knowledge that both Captain Eric and Jenny have is limitless, as is their passion for the seas, They along with Delany make sure the tourists are well taken care of with proper preparedness before the excursion and during. I highly recommend booking a special day with Out to Sea Expedition Company. When I return to Ketchikan, I will book a second excursion.
(Thanks Delaney for the tip about NY Cafe. Owner speaks highly of you. Fish chowder-great) Thanks Richard, "the spotter".

  A Whale of a Time! Must book!  - This was our first visit to Alaska, with a keen interest in whale watching. We scheduled our excursion with Out to Sea Expeditions while stationed in Ketchikan. The excursion emerged... read more as the pinnacle of our journey. The proprietors themselves were our guides. They were exceptionally personable, ensuring our comfort throughout the trip. Their extensive knowledge of the locale was evident, providing us with abundant information about the surrounding area and islands. They prioritized our comfort and safety, adhering to the standard distances for observing whales. However, the whales seemed to have their own rules. I couldn’t have asked for a more enriching experience.

  Awesome Outing  - We loved our excursion with Out to Sea Expeditions while in Ketchikan, Alaska. The staff is very friendly, safety conscious and helpful with fitting us for life jackets &... read more water gear to keep us dry and warm. Believe me, you will be glad to have the opportunity to wear the provided gear! We saw whales, eagles, starfish, anemones, all kinds of ducks & birds, fish, porpoises, seals and other wildlife I am forgetting. This was an amazing outing that I am so thankful to have experienced. Eric & Delaney are extremely knowledgable and have such a love for the area and what they are blessed to do each day. You will not be sorry if you choose Out to Sea for an outing while visiting Ketchikan.