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Ketchikan Zodiac Boat Adventure

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Ketchikan, USA

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Offered in: English

Overview

Launch from our downtown Ketchikan dock aboard your own Zodiac Boat, just a couple minutes away from the cruise docks.
Follow your guide and explore the Inside Passage of Southeast Alaska. Most tours take in views of Historic Creek Street, the Totem Poles at Saxman Native Village, and cruise the Tongass Narrows searching for bald eagles, seals and sea lions and often humpback whales and sometimes migrating pods of Orca!

Enjoy zipping across the water with the salty breeze on your face. Every tour pace and route varies, but most tours stop and raft up with the guide boat 3 or 4 times during the tour.

Waterproof Bibs, Jackets, Boots, Gloves & Dry Bags provided for the adventure.

This is a guided, self driving excursion on the water. Up to 4 guests may be in each vessel. If you are a couple you may be paired with another couple on the tour. We provide the opportunity for our groups to have up to 2 guests per boat to have time to drive on the tour if desired. Must be 21+ to drive.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Hot Chocolate, Coffee or Tea upon return.
  • Private transportation
  • Rain Bibs, Jackets, Gloves & Boots Provided
  • Bring a Warm Hat & Sunglasses
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Meeting Location

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425 Water Street
Ketchikan, AK 99901, USA

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What To Expect

You’re the Captain Now!
Follow your guide while driving your own Zodiac Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat around the rainforest islands of the Inside Passage in search of bald eagles nests, seals & sea lions, an immense array of inter-tidal creatures and often times humpback whales and migratory Orca pods!

Max 4 people per boat. * Some exceptions can be made.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?

A: As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Ketchikan Zodiac Boat Adventure. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat. Read more Dec 2022

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-26034P4

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What's Included

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  • Tea and coffeeHot Chocolate, Coffee or Tea upon return.
  • Private transportation
  • Rain Bibs, Jackets, Gloves & Boots Provided
  • Bring a Warm Hat & Sunglasses

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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