Ketchikan Shore Tours
Hovercraft Eco Adventure & Wildlife Viewing Tour
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View LargeOn your beach landing, you’ll have an opportunity to closely examine the unique hovercraft that takes you on this adventure! -
View LargeYour Pick-up point will be easy to spot, just look for the rain shelter! (More details included after booking). -
View LargeKeep your eyes peeled for wildlife including the majestic bald eagle! -
View LargeYou’ll be surrounded by breath taking views of the Tongass Rainforest & Ketchikan’s mountains throughout your 1.25 hour tour. -
View LargeThese fascinating crafts hover about 20 inches over the surface of the water as you cruise along. -
View LargeKetchikan’s stunning coast line makes for a beautiful backdrop as you explore inside passage waters. -
View LargeThis unique tour is also good for the environment! Your low-impact hovercraft is a great eco alternative. -
View LargeYou’ll have plenty of time to stretch out the legs and explore the area during your scenic beach landing.
What to expect and what not to expect with this Ketchikan shore excursion
Your Hovercraft Eco Adventure & Wildlife Viewing Tour begins directly from the dock with convenient loading onto the hovercraft just steps from your cruise ship. From here, you’ll travel in this open air vessel along the stunning shoreline of Ketchikan, taking in the city & then remote forested coast as you go. Your knowledgeable guide will take the time to point out interesting ecological facts, as well as go over the mechanics of your craft to explain why this unique way of exploring the waters ranks among the more environmentally-friendly tours Ketchikan Alaska offers.
- Pick-up in short walking distance from your dock
- 1.25 hours in duration
- Boat Tour of Inside Passage waters
- Great for Photography
You Hovercraft Eco Adventure & Wildlife Viewing Tour will continue along until you reach a remote scenic beach, where your vessel will fly itself right up onto shore. Not something the average boat could do! Here, you’ll have the opportunity to stretch your legs & explore the beach before boarding back on the hovercraft for your return to town. Both on the beach, and throughout your journey in the hovercraft, keep an eye out for wildlife! Eagles, seals, starfish, and even sometimes whales can be spotted on this wildlife adventure. As one of the best tours Ketchikan Alaska offers for wildlife viewing and island exploration, you’ll be sure to leave the Hovercraft Eco Adventure and Wildlife Viewing Tour with memories (and hopefully photos) to last a lifetime.
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Minimum Ages, Cancellations, Accessibility, Etc.
KETCHIKAN TOURS DETAILS:
- Minimum Age: This excursion is suitable for all ages.
- Accessibility: This tour is rated 'Moderate' in regards to activity level. You must be able to walk to the meeting point and hovercraft. Wear proper footwear for the beach. Please contact us in advance if you require assistance and we will do our best to accommodate!
- Cancellation Policy: In the event your cruise ship is late, delayed, or doesn't make it into port we always issue a full refund for the tour. Changes or cancellations are allowed up to 14 days prior to the tour departure with absolutely no penalty. Including 'Flex Cancel' allows cancellations and refunds up to 24-hours before the tour. Any cancellations made within 14 days of the tour departure (or within 24-hours with Flex Cancel) are nonrefundable.
- What to Wear: Alaskan weather can be variable so it's recommended to plan accordingly. Dress warmly and in layers, so that you can take off an extra layer when the sun is out or throw on an extra layer if it's a bit chilly.
- Adult Rate: $139.00
- Child Rate: $119.00 (ages 12 and under) + 6.5% sales tax
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