Discover Alaska’s Premier Oyster Farm Experience
Hands-on oyster farm tours, fresh ocean-to-table tastings, and Alaska’s only floating oyster bar in Ketchikan.
Featured Tours & Experiences
Small-group coastal cruises, dockside dining, and a floating oyster bar — authentic oyster experiences in Ketchikan.
About Hump Island Oyster Co.
Hump Island Oyster Co. operates an oyster farm and visitor experiences based in Ketchikan, Alaska. The company offers guided coastal cruises and on-site experiences that introduce guests to oyster farming practices in Southeast Alaska. Tours combine scenic views of the Tongass National Forest shoreline, opportunities to observe local marine life, and hands-on demonstrations of oyster cultivation and harvest techniques.
Each experience culminates in a tasting that highlights freshly shucked oysters prepared on-site; some tastings include a choice of champagne or local beers as noted in the Full Oyster Farm Tour. Hump Island Oyster Co. also hosts a Happy Hour at Alaska’s only floating oyster bar, offering a relaxed waterfront setting for sampling oysters and a complimentary seafood sampler. For boaters, the Oyster Dock & Dine option provides a dockside dining experience at the High North Bar where guests can moor, enjoy local drinks, and dine on freshly shucked oysters.
Hump Island Oyster Co. emphasizes responsible aquaculture practices appropriate to the region and provides educational context about oyster lifecycle and water quality that supports sustainable shellfish farming. The experiences appeal to visitors seeking a coastal culinary activity, wildlife viewing opportunities, and a direct ocean-to-table tasting of Alaskan oysters. All descriptions reflect the company’s public offerings and on-site amenities available to visitors in Ketchikan.
Reserve a Spot at Hump Island Oyster Co.
Book a Full Oyster Farm Tour, Happy Hour, or Dock & Dine to experience fresh Alaskan oysters and scenic Ketchikan waterways.