Ketchikan Zodiac Boat Adventure
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Ketchikan, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Hop into a military-grade inflatable boat for the ride of your life and take the wheel if you dare. You’ll follow a lead boat captained by a guide who’ll take you to some of the best places in the water for wildlife spotting, from seals and sea lions to bald eagle nests and humpback whales. Speed along island coastlines on a 3-hour excursion you’ll never forget.
- Be in with a chance to spot a range of incredible Alaskan wildlife
- Drive your own boat or just hang on for the ride
- Tour leader will take you off the beaten track, so to speak
- Great for adventure-seekers
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Rain Bibs, Jackets, Gloves & Boots Provided
- Coffee and/or TeaHot Chocolate, Coffee or Tea upon return.
- Bring a Warm Hat & Sunglasses
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Sockeye Sam's425 Water St, Ketchikan, AK 99901, USA
We meet all guests at the Visitor Information/Restrooms building on the pier next to Sockeye Sam's store at cruise berth 3. 425 Water Street Ketchikan, AK 99901. We are there with a Yellow sign "Ketchikan Zodiac Boat Adventure" 15 minutes before departure time.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
1
Creek Street
2
Saxman Tribal House
3
Inside Passage
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
This excursion was so memorable. Even though we didn’t see any wildlife other than a couple of bald eagles, just riding around in these breathtaking waters was amazing. Our boat guide Danielle was full of information about the area, and Teddy, who drove us to and from Ward’s Cove to the resort where the Zodiacs launched from, was so amazingly friendly and upbeat that we were immediately put at ease for the whole experience. We highly recommend this tour!
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Up to 4 people can travel in the same Zodiac. Be sure you have at least 1 person willing to drive! You will be given waterproof bibs, boots and gloves to wear.
This was a true Alaskan experience and excursion. We were the only group on the tour so it felt like a private showing of Ketchikan from the local guide, Austin. Being in the zodiac boat instead of a larger boat with a group of people really sets this excursion away from the rest. I highly recommend this excursion and it was the highlight of our trip.
Wonderful excursion! Rain gear is provided to keep you dry. Austin did a great job! We saw whales and seals.
It was lots of fun and we saw a lot of beautiful country. There are 4 people to a zodiac
The wet suit equipment was great and keeps you warm and dry
Amazing experience and well worth the price. Austin was a great guide! Really enjoyed seeing the wildlife and beautiful views.
Our favorite excursion in Alaska! Austin was AMAZING! The tour provided all the equipment you needed including pants, jackets, boots and a dry bag. So cool to drive your own boat! Educational and fun!
This adventure requires some physical engagement, but is absolutely wonderful. Austin was a great guide and spend a couple hours after the safety briefing and gear up, taking us around the various islands.
We saw landscapes from an angle and distace that wouldn't be possible with a larger craft.
I would absolutely do this again.
Definitely worth the money! Devin was a fantastic guide and ensured the safety and enjoyment of each group member. Highly recommend!
Lots of fun on the boats-they do fully gear you up in waterproof bins, coat and boots. The hide in the boats and the owner were both very friendly and professional. We saw some whales and harbor seals.
Such a fun experience! This was probably our favorite excursion in Alaska. Our guide was amazing and we had the best time driving the zodiac boat.
My husband and I really had an amazing time. He loved driving the zodiac boat. FUN!
Our guide, Lukas was so nice and very informative!
He saw lots of facts about the wildlife and took us to see an eagle's nest that was home to a young eagle. We thoroughly enjoyed our time.
This was amazing! We saw jumping salmon, bald eagles, and many many seals. Great tour guide! Must do excursion!!
We had an excellent time on this excursion! Our guide Lukas was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience enjoyable for everyone. While we didn’t see as much wildlife as we had hoped, the beautiful scenery more than made up for it. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and we would definitely recommend this excursion!
Overall a great experience but truly it’s only meant for 2-3 people in the boat .the fourth person has to side on the side of the boat and it’s very uncomfortable my lower back and butt are still sore
That aside, Lucas was a perfect tour guide, gave us great info on the nature and history of the area. Got to see seals , sea lions. And eagles
Very cool! We ended up having a private tour and our tour guide Lucas was great and very knowledgeable!! Totally recommend!
Beautiful views of Ketchikan. Great trip to enjoy with family and friends.
They provide the necessary equipment for a safe trip.
All of the equipment was given to us that we needed to be comfortable on the water. Our guide Luke was very knowledgeable and fun.
It can get windy and rainy, but the company provides you with gear to stay dry and warm. The waves were at times choppy but we had a lot of fun. Some chances for wildlife spotting!
Amazing experience! I’ve been on several excursions, and this was by far the best! Austin was very knowledgeable about the area and an overall great guide. Highly recommend as it was very hands on. Also we saw seals!
Matt, our tour director was simply the best. He assisted my family and me at every turn in the process, from helping all six of us with the rain gear, giving us instructions, watching our every move while on the water while still doing his best to find whales, where we had much success. At the end of the tour, Matt was kind enough to offer to take us back to the ship. Like I said Matt was simply the best.
Spectacular day on the water for our group of 11. We had a great show from the humpbacks and had a blast speeding around in our zodiacs! Lukas was a great guide!
It was terrible weather, but it was an awesome adventure. Rain and wind did not stop the fun. They suit you up head to toe. Take sunglasses. The rain in the eyes was a little rough. Scenery is beautiful. We didn't see much beyond a deer as far as Wildlife, but the rain made it tough to see. I am sure it would be amazing in better conditions. We still had a good time being out on the water. Everyone at the company was friendly and helpful. Tons of information and facts. I recommend them. Hopefully your weather is better, but it was a great adventure.
Fun adventure to get a feel for the area but be aware the sea life viewing is very limited and the waters are very choppy on a windy day. It was basically just driving around following the leader with like 5 stops where they pull the boats together for a brief moment of narration of the sights. Guide was extremely friendly and interesting but we did not see anything except a few seals. Not his fault but sort of thought we’d see a little more than we did.
The actual boat didn’t look like the add!! 🤪 But our guide, Lucas was the best and got us through it all! He was very knowledgeable and patient.
This was one of the best excursions we took in Alaska. Great guide Devon, we saw orcas up close. Driving our own boat was really fun. Also guide was mindful about all aboard time from our ship.
This was, without a doubt, one of the best excursions of our entire Alaska trip! From the moment we climbed into the Zodiacs, we knew we were in for something special. Getting to drive our own Zodiac was an absolute blast and made us feel like we were part of the adventure instead of just along for the ride.
Our tour guide was incredible. They were friendly, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife. You could tell they genuinely loved what they do, and their enthusiasm made the experience even more enjoyable.
The moment we’ll never forget was seeing a pod of orcas in the wild. It was one of those breathtaking experiences that gives you goosebumps. Watching them surface and swim through the beautiful Alaskan waters was truly unforgettable.
The scenery around Ketchikan was absolutely stunning, and every part of the tour was well organized and relaxed. We left with huge smiles and memories that will last a lifetime.
If you’re debating whether to book this excursion, do it—you won’t regret it. It was worth every penny and easily one of the highlights of our cruise. Thank you to the entire team for giving us such an incredible experience!
This was such a fun experience. They provide boots and water resistant coveralls and jackets. It was beautiful on the water last week. We got a little chilly but loved it. The boats zoom fast and you get a different perspective of Alaska! We saw tons of eagles and seals. The guide was great. Would 10/10 recommend this excursion!
Exciting trip on the water. Windy day so trip was like an amusement park ride. Our guide was very knowledgeable. He led us to great locations to view seals sunning themselves on the rocks and about 30 eagles feeding. Great gear provided. Would do it again.
Upon meeting up at the appointed date and time, we met Devon, the owner of Zodiac tours. He was very friendly and accommodating. After driving us to the facility that houses the outerwear and docks the zodiacs,we met Lucas. He was extremely friendly ,fitted us properly with outerwear and led us to the zodiacs. After a small lesson on zodiac driving and instruction,we departed on our adventure. We all had an amazing time out in the water, Lucas would stop us at times to give us history and watch for whales. Unfortunately we lucked out with whales, but did get to see some harbor seals resting and playing in the water. Eagles were very plentiful also. The trip was fun, quite long and well worth the price and experience. Wildlife is hit and miss,wish we would’ve seen a whale,but Lucas gave a great tour and just being out in a zodiac was well worth it,a great time. We highly recommend the zodiac tours in Ketchikan.
Excellent boat trip. Vendor communicated well, on time, small group with friendly guide. We highly recommend this choice.
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