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Ketchikan Zodiac Adventure

6 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 6 reviews collected by Cool Alaska and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Ketchikan, USA

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Overview

Board your inflatable zodiac boats right in downtown Ketchikan! See Ketchikan from the water and avoid the crowds. 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 or sometimes pods of Orca!

We've got you covered with all new gear! This excursion starts out by getting you outfitted in Bibs, Jackets, Boots, Gloves & Dry Bags provided for the adventure. Then we load up and run through a safety talk before launching out on the protected Pacific waterways.

This is a 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

  • Brand new All Weather Gear!
  • Private transportation
  • Drive your own Zodiac Boat!
  • Snacks
  • Binoculars
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Meeting and Pickup

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After disembarking your cruise ship downtown, please proceed to the shelter at Cruise Berth 3. The green roof shelter is on the dock next to the Red "Visitors Information/Restrooms" sign and Sockeye Sam's Store. (NOTE: this is not the berth 2 Visitors Center). The walk is approximately 2-6 minutes depending on which pier you are docked. Our driver will be present 15 minutes before all departures holding a YELLOW SIGN that says "KETCHIKAN ZODIAC ADVENTURE." ****If you are docking at Ward Cove (Norwegian Cruises + Others) the shuttle buses will drop you off at cruise berth 4. It's about a 6 minute walk from berth 4 to berth 3. The bus ride takes about 15 minutes.

What To Expect

Creek Street

Most tours include a stop in the harbor downtown Ketchikan with views of Creek Street, Ketchikan's historic downtown red light district featuring beautiful colored homes and shops up on pilings along the active salmon spawning stream and the origin of those iconic Ketchikan photos you've seen online.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saxman Native Village

Most tours have time for a stop in front of the Saxman Native Village Totem Row where your guide can point out multiple authentic, native Tlingit Totem Poles and share their stories.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tongass National Forest

While cruising the coastline in your zodiac boats, you'll be surrounded by the dense green rainforest of the Tongass and the mountains falling into the Ocean of Alaskas Inside Passage.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour does not cancel for rain
  • This tour does not accommodate travelers with infants

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Ketchikan Zodiac Adventure?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

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

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  • Brand new All Weather Gear!
  • Private transportation
  • Drive your own Zodiac Boat!
  • Live tour guide
  • Snacks
  • Binoculars

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour does not cancel for rain
  • This tour does not accommodate travelers with infants
  • 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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