
Be the captain of your own Zodiac boat on this guided Ketchikan boat adventure along the breathtaking Alaska coastline!
Be the captain of your own Zodiac boat on this guided Ketchikan boat adventure along the breathtaking Alaska coastline!
Hop on board and take the wheel of a Zodiac rigged hulled inflatable boat (RIB), perfect for cruising the steely gray waters of the Inside Passage. This 3-hour boat tour – fully equipped with console steering, seats for four and a max speed of 25 knots – has you weaving between rugged islands where Alaska’s untamed wilderness shares its secrets.
Kick things off in downtown Ketchikan, where you’ll meet up with your guide and catch a convenient shuttle to the launch point. Here, you’ll get a brief lesson on the basic operations of the 14-foot Zodiac boat before suiting up in a skiff suit and pulling on thick boots and gloves to keep you warm.
Your guide’s boat leads the way out from Clover Pass. Follow along as you zip around forested islands where humpback whales and orca frequently surface. Steer into calmer bays and inlets and look for the salmon spawning streams that attract black bears.
Pull into a remote island for a beach landing where your guide will provide a hot cup of cocoa and interesting information about the region. Look for nesting bald eagles and keep your eyes on the shore for playful seals or sea lions.
Board your Zodiac for a final ride as you return to your starting point. This Ketchikan boat tour is the perfect excursion for the spirited and adventurous traveler!
Yes, participants must be at least 5 years of age. Maximum weight limit is 300 lbs.
Yes! Folks with wheelchairs can enter the boat from a boat launch where they can get their chair very close to the boat.
No experience necessary!
Dress warm and in layers. A base layer plus a warm insulating layer (should probably stay behind for after the tour) and a wind or waterproof jacket are recommended. Hat and sunglasses are recommended.
The Zodiac boat is a 14-foot Rigid Haul Inflatable SOLAS boat with 25H Honda outboard. It comes fully equipped with console steering and seats four with a max speed of 25 knots.
Your guide will provide all the necessary gear – water, cocoa, cookies, lifejackets, boots, water resistant outerwear, hats, gloves – and an amazing time!
Wildlife sightings are not a guarantee, but you will see beautiful sights and be exhilarated by the speed of this zippy and fun 4x4 of the sea!
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