Ketchikan Duck Tour
Recommended by 93% of travelers
Ketchikan, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Get acquainted with Ketchikan on a tour on a state-of-the-art amphibious vehicle that goes on land and water. This excursion combines a vehicle and boat tour to reveal the city from two perspectives. Take a tour of Ketchikan's rustic streets before splashing into the harbor for a different perspective of "Alaska's First City." Stop often to marvel at the beauty of it all, including the many gorgeous totem poles.
- Onboard commentary adds context to what you see
- Your guide explains the history and geology of the area
- See Ketchikan from a unique vantage point on the water
- Marvel at the many totem poles sprinkled around Ketchikan
What's Included
- Bus tour
- Sightseeing boat cruise
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Restroom on board
- Transportation fee ($12/per person) from Ward Cove to Downtown Ketchikan.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Ketchikan Cruise Pier131 Front St, Ketchikan, AK 99901, USA
*Meet on cruise ship docks 1-4. You must contact us at least 24 hours before your tour time for departure location. *ALL Norwegian Cruise Line Passengers must contact us at least 24 hours in advance to arrange and pay the transportation fee from Ward Cove to Downtown Ketchikan.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Revillagigedo Island, Orchard Lake (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- If you are concerned about seasickness, please note that this tour stays in the calm, protected waters of the Inside Passage and does not go out into the open ocean; large waves and rough seas will not be encountered
- Guests must be able to navigate a 9-step boarding ladder to enter the vessel. Each step is approx 6" high. Guests are seated during the entire tour
- Wheelchairs, strollers and walkers are not taken on board the boat; instead they are taken at the bottom of the boarding ladder and taken to a dry, secure area during the tour and returned at the conclusion of the tour
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Featured review
Elli_L
we had a great time on the duck tour. love the two tour guides. very pleasant and informative. would recommend to others traveling to alaska
Reviews
4.7
based on 2,600 reviews
Charles_H, Oct 2025
The guide told us about a lot of quaint facts about the town and made us very comfortable..pointed out eagles on the top of masts on the ships and also got to see sea otters
Easy turn and worth the time and money!!!
Joe_M, Sep 2025
Very convenient guide wasxvery knowledgeable Hannah was very informative and entertaining. Great time.
Elli_L, Sep 2025
we had a great time on the duck tour. love the two tour guides. very pleasant and informative. would recommend to others traveling to alaska
Charlene_P, Sep 2025
Our guides made the trip the absolute best. Truly magical!
Thanks Captain Jonathon and Angela- we had a blast!
Kolyne_C, Sep 2025
It was a beautiful day both on and off the water with Captain Mike.
Emma the tour guide was awesome as well.
Danny_L, Aug 2025
Excellent. Very informative. Loved it. Our son is in a wheelchair ♿️ and so accommodating. Explained everything and answered all questions.
Jackie_B, Aug 2025
Steady but unfunny jokes, no real information. Interesting to go in and out of the water and some wildlife viewing yhen, but otherwise a waste of time and momey
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the unique amphibious experience and the opportunity to view local wildlife—those are highlights we’re proud to offer. That said, we’re sorry to hear that the rest of the tour didn’t meet your expectations. Our guides aim to blend humor, storytelling, and regional insight to create an entertaining and educational journey for all ages. While we understand humor is subjective, we take guest feedback seriously and are always working to refine our narration to better connect with our audience.
Lorna_J, Aug 2025
It was a great tour. We got to see a lot of the town. The land and sea is a great combination. The tour guide and the captain were excellent.
Jamie, Aug 2025
Capt. Johnathan and Emma were great. Emma was the perfect blend of cheesy and knowledgeable. It was a rainy day for us which made the windows fog and difficult to see. But it was still worth it!
SANDEE_P, Aug 2025
I only put 1 star in order to give my review, otherwise I would have rated a 0. We arrived by cruise line and were shuffled to one area for the Duck Tours. There were no signs or Viator representatives around. I showed our reservation, which clearly said Viator on the paper, to approximately 7 people who all assured me were were waiting in the correct area. After being taken by shuttle to the tour, we were advised that we were supposed to take a different shuttle and they could not accommodate us. We were told we would get a full refund and were shuttled back to our ship. Viator said the reimbursement was sent to us on 7/18, but we have yet to receive it. There has been very poor service and response by Viator.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We're sorry to hear you had logistic difficulties returning to the Ward Cove Cruise Ship Terminal.
NCL offers their own shuttle service for guests arriving in Ward Cove which is beyond our control.
Stephen_T, Jul 2025
It was fun and you get to splash into the harbor. What’s not to like about that? The tour leaders are seasonal workers but they love their work and try to give you the history and be entertaining at the same time. It’s a good mix and it worked when we took the tour. It was a little confusing finding the vehicle as there was more than one on the docks and the one we thought was ours drove away. I think we asked everyone and they were helpful. Keep in mind that the tour is nonrefundable once you’ve paid for it. Also, NCL moors outside of town and a shuttle is used to take you there and then you walk about 15” to the place where the Duck Tours take off. Make sure you have enough time for the shuttle as sometimes there are two NCL ships there for the shuttle. We left early (maybe 2 hours before the tour) and got to the dock in plenty of time. We had exceptional weather adding to the fun.
Neal_S, Jul 2025
Lots of fun, fun for the whole family the captain was great and Vesner was superb as the narrator.....
Response from Host, Jul 2025
We are happy to hear that Vesna was a great guide- thanks for the review!
E_T, Jul 2025
Not worth the cost. Poor city and water tour. Inaccurate description. Most childish jokes. Perhaps best for those with young (under 10 years old) children.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. Our tour is designed to offer a lighthearted and family-friendly introduction to both the city of Ketchikan and its surrounding waters—combining unique sights, wildlife viewing, and narration with a sense of fun. Many guests with children or multigenerational families find it to be a highlight of their visit.
That said, we understand that every traveler has different preferences. While some enjoy the playful humor and relaxed style, we recognize it's not a perfect fit for everyone. We are constantly refining our commentary and tour delivery based on guest feedback like yours, and we appreciate your input.
Dolores_S, Jul 2025
The tour was great. They took great care of my elderly parents. I wish there was more information about transportation from Ward Cove. We didn't find out we needed to pay for transportation until it was too late. The free shuttle worked but was a bit stressful.
The tour itself was great!
Prudence_W, Jul 2025
A nice pleasant tour on land and sea with detail illustrations from the guide Angela and driver Captain Mike.
Ken_B, Jul 2025
Emma and Jonathan were great humorous and informative….quack. First time on a bus-boat, very cool. Thanks for the tour.
Rene_W, Jul 2025
It was very interesting and the boat part was a little chilly due to the day being cloudy . Loved seeing the eagles.
Lois_M, Jul 2025
It’s a great way to see Ketchikan and learn about life there. Genieve is from Ketchikan and was very informative and funny. Keith, our captain, guided us easily throughout. Highly recommend!
John_W, Jul 2025
We discovered there is not much to see in Ketchikan. And the tour guide while nice and professional just did not have very good stories to tell. We were bored halfway through
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.
We’re sorry to hear that the tour didn’t meet your expectations. Ketchikan is a small but vibrant community with a rich history, Native culture, and unique maritime character that we’re proud to showcase. While it may not be filled with towering landmarks, the charm of Ketchikan lies in its stories, people, and natural beauty—which our team works hard to bring to life for visitors from all walks of life.
We’re glad to hear that your guide was professional and kind, and we appreciate your feedback about the storytelling. Our team continually reviews guest comments to help enhance and evolve our narration so that it resonates with a wide range of travelers.
Susi_P, Jul 2025
Captain Jonathan and Andrea were kind and very entertaining. Loved hearing a lot about the history of Ketchikan and being in the water was fun.
Marjorie_N, Jul 2025
our guide (Emma?) and Captain were informative and fun. I would have liked the tour to be longer. staff at the ticket booth were friendly and got us lined up and over to the craft in a orderly fashion. Captain stayed on top of safety issues for loading and unloading the very tall craft. would have liked the duck calls to be sold after the trip.
Kristen_L, Jul 2025
Fun land and sea tour of the port narrated by a local resident. Got to hear about the history of Ketchikan. And saw eagles once the tour hit the water. The Duck Boat vehicle kept us warm and dry with the roof and plexiglass walls.
Elisa_H, Jul 2025
Captain Keith and Vesna were terrific! Entertaining and informative—such a great excursion! Highly recommend!
Chelle_V, Jun 2025
Reed was an exceptional tour guide with Captain Bill. Reed was so funny and informative. Everyone left with good memories!
Bonnie_C, Jun 2025
Reed and Captain Mike were a lot of fun. Very informative and really great to see the town on a boat/vehicle.
michele_c, Jun 2025
Jonathan and Angel were very knowledgeable and personable. It was a short but well run excursion that picked up at cruise line and dropped back off there. Saw some eagles and learned about some good spots to visit.
Ramesh_K, May 2025
It was nice experience despite wet weather. Definitely would recommend this tour. The crew were friendly and knowledgeable.
Everett_T, May 2025
This was a lot of fun. Captain Tony and Reed were very entertaining and gave a lot of interesting facts. I highly recommend this tour.
Abdelmalik_M, May 2025
Great experience with a friendly crew ( Keith and demon), so much fun and a lot of informations were given about the city
Darren_F, May 2025
It's was sooooo worth it! It was a blast! Captain Mike and Damon were fantastic, knowledgeable and funny.
We got very lucky and saw a feeding frenzy of bald eagles that's apparently very rare in this area. We highly recommend this excursion.
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