5 Unmissable Fishing and Whale Watching Trips Worldwide

1.Private Ketchikan Fishing Combo & Whale Watching/ Wildlife 5 HR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $700Our pick

Spend five private hours with a Ketchikan captain such as Tony, Lukas, or Grayson, fishing for salmon, halibut, cod, and rockfish. Your trip includes gear, bait, water, snacks, wildlife viewing, possible whale sightings, and coastal scenery. No fishing experience is needed, and your catch can be processed and shipped home.

“Absolutely amazing experience! I had the best time on this charter. The captain really knows his stuff—tons of fishing experience and insider knowledge. He took us to all the right spots and had all the tricks to help us reel in a great catch.”

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2.Whale Watching and Sea Angling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100Best value

From Hauganes, you’ll spend about three and a half hours on a traditional Icelandic boat in Eyjafjörður, watching for humpback, minke, and blue whales before trying sea angling. Warm overalls, hot drinks, and cookies are provided. The port is about 25 minutes from Akureyri, so arrange transport ahead of time.

“This is a fun activity and well worth the time and money. We got to see some whales and the guide is great along with his team and boat. Hot chocolate and coffee and cookies are a very nice touch. We had an excellent time.”

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3.Whale Watching and Fishing Combination Excursions

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $170

Join a captain-led, three-hour trip from Dana Point Harbor aboard a fast rigid inflatable boat. You will search California waters for dolphins, sea lions, sharks, sunfish, migrating whales, and the rare Orca, then fish a local reef or kelp bed. Choose a morning or afternoon departure. Fishing licenses are required from age 16.

“Understand that it is possible to not find whales, so disappointed but not upset. Great dolphin sightings. Fishing was extremely disappointing. We have been on other excursions in the San Diego area with great success in catching fish you Read more”

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4.Ear Mountain Charters tours: whale watching or fishing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $284

From Icy Strait Point, ride to nearby Hoonah and board a 32-foot North River boat for whale watching or fishing. The heated cabin, bathroom, and six-person limit keep the outing comfortable, while local waters may reveal whales, orcas, sea otters, sea lions, and other wildlife. Fishing gear is included, but a $15 license is required.

“Excelente tour, excelente Guía y Capitán. Logramos ver ballenas, orcas, nutrias y leones marinos.”

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5.8hr Kenai Fjords Whale Watching Tour w/ 1hr Fishing 16 Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $459

Start at 7:00 a.m. at 1210 4th Ave in Seward for an 8-hour Saltwater Safari Company boat trip limited to 16 passengers. You’ll combine whale watching with about an hour of fishing, enjoy coffee or tea, and take in Kenai Fjords from the water. Bring lunch and bottled water, since neither is included.

“A very wonderful time. We highly recommend it. Take advantage of it if you can possibly squeeze it in.”

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