Alaska cruise fishing excursions are a great way to experience the incredible natural beauty of coastal Alaska.
The best opportunities for Alaska cruise fishing are found in the ports of Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, and Sitka.
Most cruise lines offer either full day or half day fishing charters during their stops in each of these ports, depending on the length of the ship's stay.
Most of the five major varieties of Pacific salmon are plentiful in the vicinity of these four ports, as is halibut.
While it is possible and often convenient to book your Alaska fishing excursion directly through the cruise line, it can be less expensive to book your excursion directly through a fishing charter company.
Below are Alaska fishing charter companies in each of the four ports. Contact these companies directly to book fishing charters during your stays in any of the ports.
Juneau Fishing Charters
Big Jim's Charters - Full, 3/4 and half day salmon and halibut charters available at very reasonable rates.
Anytime Charters - Slightly higher rates than those offered by Big Jim's. A friendly, family run company.
Ketchikan Fishing Charters
Strike Zone Sport Fishing - offering some of the best rates in Alaska, offering half and full day charters.
Skagway Fishing Charters
Chilkoot Charters & Tours - great salmon and halibut fishing in an amazing setting at the northern end of the Inside Passage.
Sitka Fishing Charters
Sitka Charters - some of the most reasonable charter prices in Sitka and some of the best fishing in Alaska.
An Alaska cruise fishing excursion is an amazing experience, both for the incredible fishing and the unique chance to enjoy Alaska's magnificent scenery up close. I highly recommend including one in your cruise itinerary.
