Chilkat River Jet-Boat Adventure from Skagway
Overview
Board bus for a 30 minute ride on the Haines Scenic Byway into the heart of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve to the river dock. On your narrated drive you will enjoy stories of the history of the valley.
During your time on the Chilkat River, traverse many different channels and travel 20 miles into the wilderness. Your vessel is specially designed to travel on silt-laden rivers which is the only access to a remote roadless portion of the preserve.
The preserve has the best moose habitat in the valley, although no guarantees, the chances of spotting moose or bears are very good. Have your cameras ready in case the wildlife provides a once in a lifetime photo opportunity. After returning to the dock, you'll enjoy a riverside picnic.
**Wildlife sightings are not a guarantee**
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch Sack lunch with refreshments
- Bottled water
- Outerwear and blankets provided for inclement weather conditions
- Jet boats are powered with twin 150 hp outboards that are eco friendly
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up at ships pier unless other travel arrangements have been made
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve (pass by)
Chilkat River
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchairs and scooters cannot be accommodated
- Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated as long as the guest can step in and out of bus and boat
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Chilkat River Jet-Boat Adventure from Skagway?
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Activity code: C-41951P20
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Alaska customers.
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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.
Feb 2023- 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 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.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Lunch. Sack lunch with refreshments.
- Bottled water.
- Outerwear and blankets provided for inclement weather conditions.
- Jet boats are powered with twin 150 hp outboards that are eco friendly.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Pick up at ships pier unless other travel arrangements have been made.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Chilkat River Jet-Boat Adventure from Skagway is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Chilkat River Jet-Boat Adventure from Skagway will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Alaska. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- LunchSack lunch with refreshments
- Bottled water
- Outerwear and blankets provided for inclement weather conditions
- Jet boats are powered with twin 150 hp outboards that are eco friendly
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up at ships pier unless other travel arrangements have been made
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchairs and scooters cannot be accommodated
- Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated as long as the guest can step in and out of bus and boat
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
