Ketchikan Zodiac Boat Adventure

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Rain Bibs, Jackets, Gloves & Boots Provided

Hot Chocolate, Coffee or Tea upon return.

Bring a Warm Hat & Sunglasses

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 bubble-net feeding humpback whales or migratory Orca pods! Max 4 people per boat.

Options

Ketchikan Zodiac Adventure

Reviews

4.90

79 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Just try it!
James P,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This excursion was so memorable. Even though we didn’t see any wildlife other than a couple of bald eagles, just riding around in these breathtaking waters was amazing. Our boat guide Danielle was full of information about the area, and Teddy, who drove us to and from Ward’s Cove to the resort where the Zodiacs launched from, was so amazingly friendly and upbeat that we were immediately put at ease for the whole experience. We highly recommend this tour!
Don't Go past this trip - The cost is worth it.
Gareth H,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
For this experience do not look at the price as the reason to give this a miss. This rated as by far our best trip of our recent Canada / Alaska Holiday. The team was very friendly and our van driver was polite and being that he was a local to Ketchikan gave us excellent advise on places to visit and see after our tour. So back to the tour, we were picked up at the cruise terminal and taken by van 30 minutes to Salmon Falls Lodge, the staging point for our boat trip. We were kitted out with Rubber Gumboots and Waders to keep us dry. However the day we were there it was mirror flat seas and no wind. We did dress warm for the wind chill from the boats when travelling. The boats are RHIBS with 40HP 4 stroke engines and in very good condition. And you are given good instruction on how to operate them as this is a self drive - guided tour. there was three boats in total on our trip - total of 3 paying guests. The guide and two following. The trip it self we were on the water for close to the 2.5 hours, with a very experienced guide Danyel . She showed us the seals, Bald Eagles and gave us a very good commentary when we moored up together. The trip ended back at Salmon Falls lodge with a "Feast" and I call it this as we had three large platters of dips for a variety crackers, vegetables. The dips were crab, salmon and humas. Along with a cold drink. This is included in the price. This trip no matter what the weather would be worth it. Just dress correctly and enjoy getting up close to the area in your own boat. The photo shows the approximate trip route.
Great Excursion
michaeldC2080TU,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great trip everyone professional and safety conscious. Danielle was a terrific guide. Took us to the old canning area of Loring established in 1885. Then off for more high speed boating. Saw humpbacks too
Good times!!
POPSKettleCorn,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fun fun fun We had a blast! Must do! Come to Alaska and get in on this tour! We saw whales and eagles and had a blast! Good times!!
10 Stars
GoPlaces00196970529,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I just had the most amazing trip! Big thanks to Danielle, Forrest and Cole for putting it all together! And, wow, they even managed to order up some whales to make it totally unforgettable.
The most fun tour in ketchikan
Lichakk,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Oh my goodness this was such an awesome experience!!! Our big group of friends took this zodiac tour led by an amazing young woman Danielle. We got to pilot our boats. So much fun!! Absolutely the BEST tour in ketchikan. Worth twice what we paid Don't pass up this opportunity
Awesome Zodiac Tour
387masonh,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a blast on the zodiacs! Our guide Danielle took us to several unique places off the grid and we even saw a pod of humpback whales out there! Very grateful for the experience!
Great Staff
Edward D,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Teddy and Danielle were excellent and very friendly. Nice way to get out on the water and experience a little bit of Alaska up close.
Zipping around on a Zodiac, super fun!
Gregory N,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
What a fun experience! The boat was easy to maneuver. The sites were amazing, although whales were not observed. Danielle did such an excellent job as the guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. Great snacks at the end at the lodge and Teddy did a great job getting us there and back from the ship.
Great Experience!!!
Cathy M,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience! Driver to facility, sorry forget his name was amazing had a ton of knowledge of Ketchikan & so friendly. Danielle was awesome & showed exactly how to run the boat & stayed with us & gave us a ton of information.