Taste of Ketchikan: Wild Alaskan Salmon Cooking Class
Wild Alaskan Salmon
Local, Seasonal Centerpiece
All Ages Welcome
Beginner-Friendly Format
Local Atmosphere
Casual, Welcoming Kitchen
Description
When you join this experience, you’re stepping into a local kitchen, not a studio or a show. It’s a relaxed, 2-hour cooking class where you’ll cook, eat, and spend time the way many people here do at home.
You’ll meet near the cruise ship dock and take a short walk to the kitchen space. Once inside, you’ll get settled, meet your group, and go over what you’ll be making. The menu is built around Wild Alaskan salmon and simple Southeast Alaskan dishes. Nothing fancy or complicated. Just good food made with care.
You’ll be hands-on from the start. Chopping, seasoning, cooking, and asking questions as you go. If you’ve never cooked before, that’s fine. If you cook a lot at home, you’ll still enjoy learning how locals work with these ingredients. The pace is easy, and there’s plenty of guidance, so no one feels rushed or out of place.
As you cook, there’s time to talk about local food, daily life in Alaska, and where the ingredients come from. It’s casual and social, more like cooking with friends than taking a formal class.
Once everything is ready, you’ll sit down together and enjoy the meal you’ve made. You’ll eat well, relax, and share conversation before heading back to your ship. It’s a simple, welcoming way to spend part of your day and get a real taste of local life.
What's Included
Guided Cooking Instruction
Wild Alaskan Salmon Meal
All Cooking Equipment
Local Culinary Insights
Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
Alcoholic Beverages
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need cooking experience?
No. The class is designed for beginners and confident cooks alike.
Is this suitable for kids?
Yes. All ages are welcome, with simple, hands-on tasks.
Do we eat the food we cook?
Yes. The experience includes sitting down to enjoy the full meal.
Is the kitchen allergen-free?
No. This is not an allergen-free kitchen.
What if my cruise schedule changes?
The timing is designed for cruise passengers, with clear return windows.
Know Before You Book
Minimum Age: There is no minimum age to join this tour
This is a hands-on cooking class, not a chef demonstration. Guests actively participate.
The kitchen is not allergen-free; seafood, dairy, gluten, and other common ingredients may be present.
The experience lasts 2 hours total, which fits comfortably within most cruise port schedules.
The location is within walking distance of cruise Berths 1–4; no transportation is provided.
Cancel up to 24 hours the tour for a refund. No refund is available if canceled within 24 hours of the tour. If for any reason your tour is canceled, or if your cruise ship's schedule changes, you will receive a refund. Refunds do not include any non-refundable fees. Contact us by phone or email to request a cancellation.