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Ketchikan Private Wildlife and Scenery Boat Tour 3 hr

TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10

Very goodTop 28% in Ketchikan

19 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Ketchikan
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Customize a three-hour Ketchikan boat tour with Captain Jack and look for wildlife, landmarks, and hidden coastal scenery.

About this tour

Explore Ketchikan’s coast on a private boat tour shaped around what you want to see. With Captain Jack, a year-round Ketchikan resident with 13 years of ocean guiding experience, your outing can focus on wildlife, local landmarks, or tucked-away coastal scenery.

There’s no fixed route. Share your interests and Captain Jack will do what he can to find humpback whales, bears, or harbor seals, or visit totem poles, a lighthouse, and other coastal treasures. The custom boat was built in Ketchikan and offers a large forward viewing deck, a rear deck, and a spacious enclosed cabin with large windows. Binoculars, snacks, and bottled water are provided, while the captain shares his knowledge of the area and its people.

This three-hour Ketchikan private wildlife and scenery boat tour is wheelchair accessible and welcomes guests of all fitness levels. Choose your group size, tell Captain Jack what you hope to discover, and set out for a day on the water that’s tailored to your interests.

Highlights

  • Customize your route with Captain Jack, a year-round Ketchikan resident
  • Look for humpback whales, bears, harbor seals, and coastal wildlife
  • Admire totem poles, a lighthouse, and hidden coastal scenery
  • Enjoy wildlife viewing from the forward deck, rear deck, or enclosed cabin

What's included

Included

  • Bottled water
  • Binoculars
  • Snacks

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible, including transportation and all areas and surfaces
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Private tour pricing: $900 for 1–4 people, $1,100 for 5 people, and $1,300 for 6 people

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The private boat tour lasts 180 minutes.

Can we customize the route?

Yes. There is no fixed route; tell Captain Jack what interests you, and he will do what he can to accommodate your wishes.

What wildlife might we see?

Possible sightings include humpback whales, bears, and harbor seals.

How much does the private tour cost?

The flat rate is $900 for 1–4 people, $1,100 for 5 people, and $1,300 for 6 people.

Is the boat wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The boat, transportation, and all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 19 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Ketchikan
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.0. Top 28% in Ketchikan means it ranks in the top 28% of tours in Ketchikan by this score.

Provider rating distribution in Ketchikan

How many tours in Ketchikan have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.

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