Private Tour

Private Tour: Alaskan Wildlife & Scenery, Priced by Group Size

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

This private tour is fully customizable, with a flat rate of $900 for 1-4 people; $1100 for 5; and $1300 for 6.

Captain Jack is eager to give you the best day that he can on the water, and there's no fixed route for this tour: just tell him what interests you most, and he'll do what he can to deliver, whether you're hoping to see humpbacks or bears; totem poles or a lighthouse; harbor seals or hidden coastal treasures.

Our custom boat was built right here in Ketchikan, and it's fully wheelchair-accessible. There is a large forward deck for viewing scenery and wildlife; another deck to the rear; and a spacious, enclosed cabin with huge windows, for comfortable viewing from indoors.

Captain Jack is a year-round Ketchikan resident with 13 years of ocean guiding experience. He also has a deep knowledge of this place and its people that he his excited to share with you.

We are also certified through IBCCES and Autism Double-Checked.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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

Bottled water

Binoculars

Snacks

What To Expect

The broken coastlines surrounding Ketchikan are rich with scenery, history, and abundant wildlife. Humpback whales, orcas, porpoises, harbor seals, and sea lions make frequent appearances. Bald eagles, kingfishers, cormorants, and countless migratory birds rule the skies. Totem poles, lighthouses, and remote cabins dot these islands. Bears, deer, mink, and other land animals occasionally appear on the shoreline. And Captain Jack is ready to share as much (or as little!) information as you would like about this place, its wildlife, its people, and its histories. Our custom landing craft has a large front deck where you can take in the views, but if the weather isn't favorable, you are welcome to watch through the large windows in our enclosed cabin. Accessibility concerns? This boat is fully accessible, and users of mobility devices like wheelchairs are welcome. Captain Jack is also certified as an autism specialist through IBCCES, and our company has been certified as Autism Double-Checked. We are happy to have you on board!

Options

Wildlife and Scenery in Ketchikan

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

The best local water tour!
Mandie G,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Captain Jack is amazing! This trip was personalized to our requests and he did everything he could to take us to the places we were most likely to see wildlife. He had so much local knowledge to share and we felt like we really got a taste for Ketchikan and its culture and history as well as its animal and sealife. You won’t regret booking this!
Must do excursion
Lori P,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
What an amazing and personal adventure! Captain Jack was incredibly knowledgeable—not only about the wildlife, but also about the town of Ketchikan. His boat is wheelchair-accessible, very comfortable, and perfectly set up for easy viewing of the spectacular wildlife we saw, including sea lions, eagles, starfish, and more. He was also very responsive to our messages and made everything so convenient by picking us up right at our ship. I highly recommend this excursion—an adventure you won’t want to miss!
An Exceptional Experience
maureen4197,
Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Captain Jack was friendly, knowledgeable, and wanted to provide you with an exceptional experience while on his boat. The boat was newer, clean comfortable and he provided drinks and snacks. He also provided binoculars for viewing wildlife. I highly recommend this excursion while in Ketchikan.
Repeat customer!
b c,
Mar 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jack had taken me fishing out with Baranoff since 2018 and I’m so thrilled he’s won all these awards to start his own gig. I’m coming out in April and can’t wait to see the new boat. Excellent guide, wonderful company. Always have a great time.