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Ketchikan Duck Tour

4.5
38 reviews

Excursion Overview

Adventure around Ketchikan on a bus that doubles as a boat!

After meeting your duck on the cruise ship dock, your 45-minute journey through the historic neighborhoods of Ketchikan will begin. You'll want to sit back and enjoy the amusing commentary, guaranteed to 'quack' you up! Have your cameras ready as you make your way through one of Alaska's most famous tunnels, on your way to the picturesque Bar Harbor.

Upon arriving at the harbor, it'll be 'all hands on duck' when the bus turns into a boat and splashes into the Tongass Narrows. Witness Ketchikan's legendary commercial fishing industry as your 45-minute adventure on the water begins. As we wade through the water, keep your eyes peeled for Alaskan wildlife. You may spot a soaring bald eagle, marine mammal, or even another duck. Throughout the adventure, your Ketchikan Duck Tour guide will engage and entertain you.

Join us for a unique and unforgettable experience aboard this Coast Guard-certified and inspected amphibian, which doubles as a boat and a bus!

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • Informational and engaging tour guide on-board the Duck
  • Duck whistles available for purchase

Requirements:

  • Guests must be able to board the Duck via the boarding ladder, which is approximately 9 stairs, each 6 inch high
  • Passengers must meet at their assigned Duck 20 minutes before departure time

Duration: 1.5 hours (Roundtrip from the downtown cruise ship docks.)

  • 45 minutes - drive through historical Ketchikan neighborhoods
  • 45 minutes - boat ride through the Tongass Narrows

Meeting Instructions:

  • This tour meets and departs from the cruise ship dock. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.
  • NOTICE FOR ALL PASSENGERS DOCKING AT WARD COVE:
    Norwegian guests and those docking at Ward Cove, please allow for 1 hour before beginning a tour post-arrival into Ketchikan. You must take a complimentary shuttle to downtown Ketchikan.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is limited mobility accessible. Guests must be able to board the Duck boat using the boarding ladder, which is 9 stairs that are approximately 6 inches high. After boarding, the entire excursion is seated. There will be a dry, secure area to store any wheelchairs, scooters, or strollers during the duration of the tour. Please leave a comment during checkout if accommodations for collapsible equipment will be required on tour.

Refund Policy:

  • You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
  • Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are no age restrictions for this tour.

Wildlife is abundant in Alaska. There is a good chance you may see eagles, marine mammals, or other wildlife during the tour.

Yes. Drinks and snacks are allowed on the Duck.

Clothing that can be layered is recommended.

Definitely, arrangements of tours for groups or large families are possible. Please contact us with your group requirements.

 

Guest Reviews

4.5

38 total

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Melissa H

On Jul 2025

This was a fun tour and good way to see some of the sights of Ketchikan both by land and water. The captain also made sure to give us information on where ocean wildlife was being spotted outside of the tour route so we could find other ways to view.

Kierra F

On Jun 2025

Emma and Stacey were excellent! This was a very informative, fun way to explore. Kids and adults were engaged and entertained. We were lucky enough to see a whale!

Jorge A

On Jun 2025

Despite the rain and wind, we had a great time. The guides made it fun and informative.

LEE GAN T

On May 2025

We had a great time and both the guide and driver were very funny and informative. Our tour tho' short was fantastic and viewing the town from both land and water is excellent. I will recommend this tour.

Joanne R

On May 2025

Enjoyed this excursion. Our guide and captain made a great team. They had lots of duck jokes/puns. They said they were new working together but you wouldn't have known that.

$75.00

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$75.00

Duration: 1.5 hours

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Duration: 1.5 hours



Adult (13+): $75.00

Child (3-12): $45.00

Infant (0-2): $15.00

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