Alaskan Salmon Cooking Class & Dining Experience
Overview
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2 hours 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
With the help of your local host with extensive experience in the nutrition and fishing industries, you'll learn how to prepare one of the world's most nutritious foods so you can easily replicate the dishes back home.
You will have the opportunity to learn about local fisheries and how to find Wild Alaska salmon wherever you live.
This is not an allergen-free kitchen. We are pescatarian-friendly.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
A cooking and dining experience that's quickly becoming a destination highlight! Join true Ketchikan locals and learn to cook (and dine!) like a Southeast Alaskan. Enjoy a hands-on experience featuring Alaska’s most iconic catch- fresh, wild caught salmon. Located just minutes from the downtown cruise ship docks, our class offers a fun and flavorful introduction to preparing our favorite salmon dishes in a small group environment. It's perfect for cruise passengers as well as visitors staying in Ketchikan before embarking on a fishing adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or new to the kitchen, you’ll learn how to cook salmon to perfection- all while soaking up local history and flavors! Book your spot today and turn your Ketchikan visit into a delicious highlight of your Alaska adventure!
Sample Menu
starter
Smoked salmon dip
Served with fresh vegetables and crackers. A staple at any gathering in Southeast Alaska!
main
Salmon Cakes
Delicious pan-seared salmon cakes served with a duo of sauces.
main
Pan Seared Salmon
Marinated and then seared in a skillet. Served with rice and a "perfect" salad! Just the way locals dine.
What‘s Included
Non-alcoholic beverages available including coffee, tea, water, etc.
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Alaskan Salmon Cooking Class & Dining Experience
Reviews
45 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fall in love with salmon again.
Explorer306977,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A lovely afternoon with great company. The salmon fish cakes recipe is a winner. Couldn’t believe something so simple could taste so good. Emily (our host) really knows her salmon. Picked up some great tips and will be confidently cooking more fish at home.
Best part of our trip
K4556EIdavidk,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Without a doubt this was my favorite part of our Alaskan cruise vacation. The food and hospitality were one of a kind! My mom and I felt like welcomed guests in someone’s home but then had the pleasure of helping to prepare the meal. If you’re thinking about booking, do it! You will not regret this experience!
A fun experience with a local flair for food lovers!
elainekF8516AX,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This class was a lot of fun! I learned new info about salmon and many ways to prepare it. Our local hosts were warm and welcoming! The food we prepared together was delicious. We enjoyed learning about life in Alaska from our hosts and chatting with our fellow guests! Highly recommend!
A "must do" experience!
Debbie S,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lowest Amazing experience! Not only were Emily and Danielle most hospitable but the ingredients they used for our cooking experience as well as their ability to engage us for a delightful culinary experience made this our favorite excursion of the trip!
Fun time and great lunch
CaliforniaDon1,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great Time with Emily !!! Have caught lots of fish and it is always a good idea to know how to cook it. Here you get to cook it and have a great lunch afterwards. Great Views of the Tongass Narrows in Ketchikan and very close to many of the cruise ships.
Amazing Excursion
521camilleh,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fantastic experience! Emily and Danielle put on a first class experience. It was a fun excursion and we got some wonderful recipes to use. The cooking we did resulted in some amazing food! Will do it again!
Just say YES to this experience!!
beckycackley,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Emily was an amazing instructor. Danielle was a great assistant. The recipes are easy and really good. Highly recommend this experience.
Easy, informative and delicious fish cooking!
K9477XYkathyf,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience learning to prepare (and then eat) easy but very tasty fish dishes. They were great for celiacs having GF options for all the recipes!
Best salmon ever
employmenta2025,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The kindest people! Best salmon you’ll can imagine. Easy recipe and hands on. You get to taste everything you eat the finish dish! You wont be disappointed. Love!!!
Wonderful, local salmon cooking class
ecsweeney95,Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Emily and Danielle provided a wonderful cooking class! It was fun to utilize salmon in multiple dishes. I appreciated that both Emily and Danielle were from Alaska and supported other local businesses as well!
From US$215.00
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