Ketchikan Zodiac Adventure

4.8
25 reviews

Excursion Overview

Join us for a spectacular Zodiac trip!

Explore part of Alaska's Inside Passage leaving from the dock of Ketchikan on this exciting Zodiac excursion.

This is an adventure and eco-tour for the spirited traveler! Rain, gusty winds, boat spray, and bumpy rides are very common. You are likely to see marine life, migratory waterfowl, and Alaskan birds of prey. Majestic whales and bears have also been seen from our rafts.

"Zodiac" is the term used for all inflatable watercraft. They are exceptional heavy-duty boats built to be safe in rough conditions. These boats have proven to be the most agile and unique platform to carry small groups of people into a powerful and rare life experience on the last frontier.

Each boat carries 4 people and one passenger (21 years of age or older) will pilot the zodiac craft while following a trained guide in their own zodiac. Every trip begins with a shuttle from the Ketchikan cruise ship dock directly to our outpost. You will also be provided with gear, flotation devices, and safety instructions.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • Courtesy shuttle to and from the cruise dock
  • Rain gear, boots, face masks, gloves, dry bags, and safety glasses provided.
  • Personal flotation devices

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 participants required to book
  • Minimum age: 4
  • Minimum weight: 40 lbs
  • Maximum weight: 350 lbs
  • The driver of the Zodiac must be 21 years of age or older.
  • Not recommended for pregnant guests, elderly guests, or guests with previous back and neck injuries.
  • Maximum of 4 passengers per boat.

Duration: 2.5 hours (Roundtrip from downtown Ketchikan. Guests docking at Ward Cove will need to allow extra time to take a courtesy shuttle to and from downtown Ketchikan.)

  • 10 minutes - outfitting facility
  • 10 minutes - boats while watching a safety and instructional video
  • 1 hour and 40 minutes - on the water
  • 10 minutes - ride back to outfitting facility
  • 10 minutes - to change and warm up

Meeting Instructions:

  • This tour meets at the shelter near Cruise Berth 3. Guests docking at Ward Cove will need to allow extra time to take a courtesy shuttle to and from downtown Ketchikan. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is not limited mobility and wheelchair accessible.

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

Minimum age is 4. Only guests 21 and older can drive the boats.

There is a maximum of 4 guests per zodiac.

Yes! This is a drive-your-own zodiac tour and you will follow a trained guide in their own zodiac.

We encourage guests to bring binoculars, as well as your camera.

This tour takes place on coastal waters and can be choppy. All tours that cancel because of weather will be fully refunded with no fees or penalties.

Wear warm clothes- jackets, hats, gloves, and close-toed shoes.

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

 

Guest Reviews

4.8

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Joe C

On Sep 2024

Great trip. Thanks for great experience.

Brian L

On Jul 2024

OMG! This was the best excursion ever. From the time we were picked up to the time we were dropped off the staff treated us so well. Our guide Stan explained how to use the boats and led us on an amazing adventure. We were lucky enough to see several humpback whales bubble feeding. Even if we had not seen the whales this excursion would have been the highlight of our cruise trip. We are so glad we chose this excursion over the ones offered by the cruise line. Do yourself a favor and book this excursion now!

Dallas S

On Jul 2024

BEST EXCURSION OF THE TRIP! Our family (couple plus three children ages 9-23) absolutely loved this. The transportation to the beautiful location was smooth and comfortable. We were provided with top quality wet weather gear and given a tutorial on how to operate the Zodiac. The Zodiac was modern and in excellent condition. We then spent the next 90 minutes exploring the shores following our guide. This is a great value and I would 100% do it again. Thank you for great memories!

Leslie M

On Oct 2023

We thoroughly enjoyed this excursion. We are water people so we really liked being on the water in a small motorized boat. We saw some wildlife and beautiful scenery. It was a sunny day which made being on the water even better. Our guide was very knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommend!

Bonnie S

On Sep 2023

Chris gave us a great tour in Ketchikan ! IT was as much fun just being on the water in our own boat as it was seeing the animals !! A great experience !

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Duration: 2.5 hours

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Minimum of 2 Required to Book

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