Waterfalls & Wildlife Scenic Cruise - Skagway, Alaska
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Skagway, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Leave Skagway’s bustling streets behind as you set sail on the Upper Lynn Canal and discover the region’s rich natural heritage. Come face to face with cascading waterfalls as you drift into America’s deepest fjord, and capture stunning photographs of the flora and fauna while hearing about the area’s history, geology and legends from your local captain.
- See waterfalls and other landmarks from a unique vantage point on the water
- Go beyond the guidebooks with live commentary which adds invaluable context
- Taste authentic Alaskan smoked salmon and a local tipple on board
- Make the most of scheduled stops to snap photos and videos
What's Included
- SnacksBottled Water, Alaska Smoke Salmon, guest are welcome to bring what they like.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 295 Congress Way, Skagway, AK 99840, USA
We Will meet at slip A9 on the south end of the small boat harbor. 295 Congress Way is the Harbor Masters office which is located at the north end of the harbor. Please download the maps of the town and the harbor that are provided in the pictures.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Dyea
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Skagway
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
3
Haines
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- The Boat Is Fully Enclosed, Heated and has a Bathroom.
- This vessel operates in exposed water ways. Rough and bumpy conditions can occur unexpectedly. This tour is not recommended if you have a condition that can be impacted by such conditions.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 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
Sherri_S
Our Waterfall tour was absolutely amazing! Luke our captain and Carrigan our guide were so wonderful! We were able to experience waterfalls, bald eagles, and saw bears playing on the shore. They were so knowledgeable and gave us so much of the history of the area.
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MICHAEL_S, Jul 2026
This was an excellent cruise tour. Luke (boat captain) is an excellent driver and is very knowledable. The young lady assisting him did an excellent job as well. A must see in my book.
Christina_C, Jul 2026
It's a small boat that gets you up close to wildlife and the waterfalls. It is a smaller group of people on the tour; therefore, there is plenty of space to get up and move about the boat to look. The captain and deckhand were very friendly and knowledgeable about the wildlife and environment. We were lucky to see a humpback whale just a few minutes into our trip. We also managed to see bald eagles and seals up close. Highly recommend this tour as it was a favorite on our trip!
Donna_C, Jun 2026
The scenery and waterfalls are beautiful! We saw bald eagles and seals but unfortunately, no whales! The captain and assistant were very knowledgeable and a lot of fun! We thoroughly enjoy the trip.
Laura_V, Jun 2026
Absolutely fantastic experience with captain Luke and the naturalist (I believe his name was Andrew or similar). They were both incredibly informative and we learned so much about the area and the animals. The tour struck a perfect balance of being casual and enjoyable. The salmon they gave us was so generous and delicious. The waterfalls were beautiful and we even saw a whale, several bald eagles, and a bear from afar. Would definitely recommend!
Deborah_K, Jun 2026
Our 2 man crew was great. Professional and experienced. Saw waterfalls both large and small as well as bald eagles and harbor seals.
Kathryn_M, Jun 2026
Amazing experience with so many waterfalls, seals (including cubs!) and bald eagles. It was our favorite excursion
Alan_L, Jun 2026
They canceled the trip two days before scheduled after I paid. They called once at 9:30pm while I was on a ship in International waters. They never tried contacting me again. We showed up at dock and spent 20 minutes trying to find them. I only found out tour canceled after I called from the dock. If I would have known in advance I could have booked another tour in this once I in a lifetime adventure.
James_S, Jun 2026
We were absolutely thrilled with this trip! Captain Robert is extremely capable at the helm & entertained us with many stories of local wildlife. His assistant Kelsey was very knowledgeable & helpful. We had a fantastic outing on a gorgeous sunny day in stunning scenery! I would highly recommend this tour!!
Victoria_C, Jun 2026
Beautiful Day in Skagway! Easy paced cruise to beautiful locations! First mate/tour guide Kelsey is knowledgeable and kind and fun and a great asset for you all! Cant remember captains name but he too was great!!
Pamela_M, May 2026
Our captain and the guide were very informative and helpful with finding all the waterfalls and some wildlife. We saw a mountain goat, lots of seals and several different species of birds.
Jeanette_H, May 2026
Awesome boat! Kelsey was amazing. So was the captain. Very pretty waterfalls. Loved the stories and history,
William_E, May 2026
We did 5 excursions on our Alaska trip and this one was by far the only disappointing one. The crew were friendly. The waterfalls seemed long but with low water flows. The boat was inadequate. Too small for the extreme waves we went crashing through. Although there was talk of a larger boat being available if needed. The advertised restroom is for emergencies. A couple of mountain goats were spotted but the boat was bouncing around so much I couldn't really see them. If you go don't sit by the heater which is extreme. I thought we were going to visit a cove closer to Haines, but we never got that far.
Michael_G, May 2026
This tour was definitely worth it. Saw all sorts of wildlife and were able to get up close and personal to waterfalls. We came right at the beginning of the season so we pretty much had the boat to ourselves along with the crew. Everyone was very helpful and knowledgeable. I definitely feel like we got our moneys worth and still had time to walk through town afterwards before boarding our ship.
Jason_W, May 2026
Weather is unpredictable, so water may be choppy.
Even with some choppy water and drizzle, we enjoyed seeing the sheep, eagles, seals and whale along with the waterfalls.
Scott_G, May 2026
We had a wonderful time. Our naturalist Maria and captain Robert were knowledgeable, friendly, fun and did a great job finding wildlife. I would recommend this tour to all.
Jeffrey_L, May 2026
Nice to catch a bit of wildlife…. Including a whale siting.
Hosts were great and very much appreciated the smoked salmon.
Sharon_M, May 2026
Very knowledgeable employees. They interacted with all passengers and made it enjoyable for all ages. We saw beautiful waterfalls and a variety of wildlife!
Catherine_P, May 2026
The crew were all amazing, fun, entertaining, knowledgeable. We saw some beautiful
Water falls, a few baby bald eagles, the white goats and sea otters. We had a wonderful day!!!
Michael_S, May 2026
The tour provider cancelled 1 hour before our tour due to lack of participants. That left us with a wasted day in Skagway! Now it’s 3 days later and I’m still waiting for my $440. Refund.
Terrible experience, no excuses!
Beware!!!!
Clair_J, Oct 2025
Luke was very knowledgeable and easily shared information with us. There were 3 of us from the cruise ship this particular morning. We did get to take our packet of salmon to taste later, although the tour details listed it as if we were going to stop and have the salmon on some crackers and a sample of a local tiddle, whatever that was ? But There was no mention of this on the day. Boat Cruise ended at 2.5 hrs, not 3 hrs. I was not bothered as it gave me extra time in the town, but given that the tour is titled 3hr alaska waterfalls, it was a bit perplexing. We did see some harbour seals and a bald eagle.
MariaPaula_A, Sep 2025
Captain Luke was just the best! His boat allows for close-up viewing of waterfalls and wildlife. He was super accommodating and knowledgeable. I'd do this tour again, as it was my favorite experience in Skagway!
JJhamel, Sep 2025
Water tour of Skagway waterways.. saw waterfalls, seals, a sea lion, eagles, and scooters. Both our captain, Luke, and guide Carrington were friendly and knowledgeable.
Cam_N, Sep 2025
Easy going, knowledgeable staff. Saw lots of Eagles and seals. The boat was clean and salmon tasty. I would recommend it.
Pete_V, Sep 2025
Awesome Waterfall Views and great crew! Capitan Luke and first Mate Emma were very knowledgeable and fun too!
Robert_C, Sep 2025
One of the best excursions I've been on. I love waterfalls to begin with and I was not disappointed. Totally breath taking scenery and even say some bald eagles along the way. Waterfalls are just so beautiful to me. Definitely not disappointed.
Sarah_C, Sep 2025
We were a big group with lots of kids (age range 1-16) and everyone agreed the waterfall tour was the best excursion! Luke was responsive and helpful when we encountered delays and helped us navigate to the boat slip quickly. The boat was comfortable and allowed for us to be inside or outside as we desired. We really appreciated how dedicated the crew was to making the experience relaxing and enjoyable for everyone. And the smoked salmon was delicious. We highly recommend the waterfall tour (and supporting local)!
sharon_b, Sep 2025
I took my teenage my teenage son and myself. The guide was very knowledgeable, the boat was clean and it was nice break from the busy cruise ship. My son said it was his favorite excursion on our Alaskan cruise.
Stephanie_W, Sep 2025
The boat gets super close to the waterfalls so that you can experience as though you were in a personal watercraft. Great time!!!
Matthew_W, Sep 2025
Was very enjoyable and laid back. Saw about 15 bald eagles and 10 or so waterfalls. A couple harbor seals floated by. No mountain goats or bears that day but still a fun time.
MaryAnn_S, Sep 2025
Fantastic tour of waterfalls in Skagway. Saw lots of eagles too. Only five of us so it was very cozy. Captain Luke was full of information about the area and all we saw. He was personable and answered lots of our questions. I highly recommend this tour.
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