Hump Island Oyster & Kelp Farm with Tasting

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US$198.27 per guest

Adult x1

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Earliest available date: September 17, 2026

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Ketchikan Gateway

Duration

3 hours 15 minutes

Number of Guests

1 - 14 guests

Language

English

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

A unique opportunity to not only witness one of the most picturesque locations in the state, but also affords you the chance to cruise the North Tongass waterways in search of wildlife en route to Hump Island Oyster Farm. Guests will also receive a narrated city tour en route to the vessel.

What You Get

Boat Cruise

In-vehicle air conditioning

Air-conditioned vehicle

Oyster and Kelp Farm Narrated Tour

Good To Know

Consuming raw or undercooked shellfish may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Tongass National Forest

With transportation, you will be on a coastal drive along the Tongass National Forest. This is the Largest Forest in North America, full of wildlife. The drive out to our dock takes about 30 minutes and is accompanied by a narration from local knowledge and facts about the town of Ketchikan.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Included

Hump Island Oyster Company

Our Tour takes you out to Hump Island Oyster Farm. One of the largest Oyster Producers in the State of Alaska. On site guests will learn about the benefits of cultivating oysters for the state of Alaska. The Farm also includes an oyster bar: the only floating oyster bar in the state of Alaska. Guests will get to sample the product and receive a guided tasting on fresh oysters.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Included

Inside Passage

On Our tour we will be going aboard the Bottom Time, a vessel that will take us out to the Oyster Farm. We will be navigating through Clover Passage where sightings of Whales, Seals, Eagles, and Deer are very common occurrences. The Bottom Time offers 360 degree views and heated indoor seating, or outdoor seating.

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

131 Front St, Front Street, Ketchikan Gateway Borough Alaska, United States, US, 99901

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Meet on Berth 2 in front of the rain gage and a Bonfire employee will be holding a sign that reads 'Hump Island Oyster & Kelp Farm with Tasting'.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.9

based on 124 reviews

(Viator)

Sunny day in Ketchican

September 11, 2026

The weather gods smiled upon us and we had the most amazing day. Beautiful sun. Mild temps. Our guide was full of fun facts about Ketchican. The oyster farm was informative and the oysters fres...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Exciting Time!

September 10, 2026

Such an exciting time! The tour was about 3 hours from start to finished, including transport. Was never boring. The guides had lots of stories. We learned about the town, the oyster farming proces...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Beautiful day for a scenic oyster farm tour’

September 08, 2026

Beautiful weather to top of the day learning about the oyster farm and sampling.

(TripAdvisor)

An unexpected surprise!!

August 21, 2026

Excellent value! All staff from beginning to end of the experience were informative and eager to answer questions. I would definitely do this tour again and I am NOT an oyster aficionado (boyfriend...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Something unusual and informative.

August 08, 2026

This was a fun and informative adventure. Something out of the ordinary. We are glad we went.