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Ketchikan Zodiac Boat Adventure 3 hr

TourTruth score 8.3 out of 10

Very goodTop 19% in Ketchikan

136 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Ketchikan
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Pilot a Zodiac through Ketchikan’s Inside Passage, taking in coastal landmarks and watching for eagles, seals, sea lions, and whales.

About this tour

Take the helm and feel the salt air as you zip across the Inside Passage on a Ketchikan Zodiac Boat Adventure. This guided, self-driving excursion gives you a lively way to explore the waters around downtown Ketchikan, with a guide leading the route and sharing the journey.

Most trips pass historic Creek Street and the totem poles at Saxman Native Village, then cruise Tongass Narrows in search of local wildlife. Keep watch for bald eagles, seals, and sea lions; humpback whales and migrating orcas are sometimes spotted, though sightings vary. The route and pace change with each tour, and groups typically pause to raft up with the guide boat three or four times. Guests may have time to drive, and each Zodiac carries up to four people, with couples sometimes paired together.

Rain bibs, jackets, boots, gloves, and dry bags are provided, and hot chocolate, coffee, or tea awaits when you return. Meet near cruise berth 3 and set out for a hands-on Ketchikan Zodiac Boat Adventure across Southeast Alaska’s scenic waterways.

Highlights

  • Pilot a Zodiac across the waters of Southeast Alaska
  • Admire views of Creek Street and Saxman Native Village’s totem poles
  • Watch for bald eagles, seals, sea lions, humpback whales, and orcas
  • Pause alongside the guide boat at several points along the route

What's included

Included

  • Private transportation
  • Rain bibs, jackets, gloves, and boots
  • Hot chocolate, coffee, or tea upon return

Not included

  • Warm hat and sunglasses

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Important information

  • Meet at the Visitor Information/restrooms building on the pier beside Sockeye Sam’s at cruise berth 3, 425 Water Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901
  • Look for the yellow Ketchikan Zodiac Boat Adventure sign 15 minutes before departure
  • This is a guided, self-driving water excursion
  • Drivers must be at least 21 years old
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  • Up to 4 guests may share each boat; couples may be paired with another couple
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Frequently asked questions

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at the Visitor Information/restrooms building beside Sockeye Sam’s at cruise berth 3, 425 Water Street, Ketchikan. Look for the yellow tour sign 15 minutes before departure.

How many guests can ride in each boat?

Each Zodiac holds up to 4 guests. Couples may be paired with another couple.

Can I drive the Zodiac?

Guests may have the opportunity to drive during the tour. Drivers must be at least 21 years old.

What should I bring?

Bring a warm hat and sunglasses. Rain bibs, jackets, gloves, boots, and dry bags are provided.

What wildlife might I see?

The route may offer chances to spot bald eagles, seals, sea lions, humpback whales, and migrating orcas.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.92 from 136 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 8.3. Top 19% in Ketchikan means it ranks in the top 19% of tours in Ketchikan by this score.

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