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Ketchikan Zodiac Adventure

4.9
24 reviews

Excursion Overview

Join us for a spectacular Zodiac trip where you're the captain!

Take the helm and become the captain of your own inflatable Zodiac boat in Ketchikan, Alaska! This exciting adventure begins right in downtown Ketchikan, where you'll board your boat and cruise through the calm, protected waters of the Inside Passage. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views of Historic Creek Street, the totem poles at Saxman Native Village, and the beautiful Tongass Narrows. Keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife, including bald eagles, seals, sea lions, and possibly even humpback whales or orcas.

Equipped with all the necessary gear—bibs, jackets, boots, gloves, and dry bags—you'll be fully prepared for the journey ahead. After a quick safety briefing, it’s time to launch and explore the stunning coastline. This self-driving excursion allows up to four guests per boat, giving couples the option to pair up with another couple or have individual driving time. Drivers must be at least 21 years old. Don’t miss this chance to explore Ketchikan’s waterways at your own pace while avoiding the crowds!

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • Courtesy shuttle to and from the cruise dock
  • Rain gear, bibs, jackets, boots, gloves, and dry bags
  • Personal flotation devices (provided & required)
  • Hot and cold drinks provided at the end of the tour (please bring your own water bottle should you like water while on the zodiac)

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 participants required to book
  • Minimum age: 6
  • Minimum weight: 40 lbs
  • Maximum weight: 350 lbs
  • At least 1 person in the group will need to be 21+ and want to drive the boat
  • Not recommended for pregnant guests, elderly guests, or guests with previous back and neck injuries
  • Maximum of 4 passengers per boat

Duration: 3 hours (Roundtrip from downtown Ketchikan)

  • 15 minutes - transportation time
  • 30 minutes - gear up and safety orientation on the inflatable boats
  • 2 hours - on the water exploring around the Tongass Narrows and nearby coves and islands
  • 15 minutes - degear and return transportation

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 6. Only guests 21 and older may 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, camera, and water bottle (if you would like to have water while on the boat).

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

4.9

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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 !

$208.85

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Duration: 3 hours

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Minimum of 2 Required to Book

Passenger (6+): $208.85

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