Misty Fjords from Ketchikan: The 7 Best Flights and Cruises

1.Misty Fjords Flightseeing 1 hour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 280 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $379Our pick

Fly from Ketchikan over the Misty Fjords in a classic De Havilland Beaver bush plane. Every passenger gets a window seat, noise-cancelling headset, and live conversation with the pilot. Look for waterfalls, mountain goats, bears, or whales, and you may land on a remote lake for photos. Flights last about one hour.

“what an experience to get an aerial view of this beautiful scenery. my family enjoyed every moment. it's well worth it. the pilot was informative and the staff was professional. there was fog in the area and didn't want us to go up until the fog cleared out so we got the best views. would highly recommend this tour to anyone”

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2.Misty Fjords Seaplane Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 234 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $425

From Ketchikan’s Berth 2, Island Wings drives you to the airport for a two-hour Misty Fjords flight in a six-passenger DeHavilland Beaver. Every seat has a window, and your pilot narrates the route through noise-canceling headsets. Expect a freshwater or saltwater landing, about 30 minutes on the ground, and a full tour lasting roughly 2.5 hours.

“It was great all the way around. Communication, pilot, destination. Circling over a pod of orcas at 500 ft was cool. Misty Fjords was amazing.”

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3.Misty Fjords National Monument Floatplane Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 197 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $349

Board a Taquan Air floatplane in Ketchikan for about two hours over Tongass National Forest and Misty Fjords National Monument. Your pilot narrates the flight through a headset, with every passenger guaranteed a window seat. Look for waterfalls, eagles, bears, wolves, deer, and mountain goats, then return by shuttle to your ship.

“It was an amazing smooth experience. Beautiful scenery and wonderful pilot!! Staff when we arrived and left were very nice. Van drivers were very accommodating and took us right back to our ship.”

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4.Misty Fjords Expedition – 6 Passenger Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $400

From Ketchikan, cruise into Misty Fjords National Monument on a small boat limited to six people. Captains Lance, Sheldon, Keith, and Alex have guided trips featuring Rudyerd Bay, New Eddystone Rock, Punchbowl Cove, orca, seals, porpoises, and more. Expect about 4.5 hours on the water, with binoculars provided and routes adjusted to suit conditions and wildlife sightings.

“An amazing trip with Sheldon. Misty Fjords is a beautiful location. Sheldon was very knowledgeable and a great guide. The boat was comfortable and well equipped.”

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5.Misty Fjords National Monument Floatplane Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 23 reviews · 2 hours · from $389

Meet Taquan Air by Ketchikan’s bronze statue and rain gauge, then ride a private van to a six-passenger floatplane. Your pilot provides live commentary and music as you fly over Tongass National Forest, Revillagigedo Island, and Misty Fjords. Each passenger gets a window seat, with about one hour in the air.

“Hele fijne mensen piloot chauffeur etc. We raden dit zeker aan!”

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6.Misty Fjords and Wilderness Explorer from Ketchikan

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · 5 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $219Best value

Set out from Ketchikan with an English-speaking captain and crew for a 5-hour-15-minute cruise through Misty Fjords National Monument. See Rudyerd Bay, towering cliffs, waterfalls, New Eddystone Rock, bald eagles, harbor seals, Saxman, and Annette Island. Coffee, tea, and sweet and savory snacks are included.

“A great trip on a very fast boat. Great Captain and crew. Very informative. Saw some Bald Eagles and a few Harbor Seals and great scenery.”

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7.Scenic Drive & George Inlet Fjords Zodiac Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · from $240

Travel from downtown Ketchikan past Saxman and the Tongass Narrows to Beaver Falls Salmon Cannery. After a short rainforest walk and safety briefing, take a four- or six-seat Zodiac into George Inlet Fjords. Guides such as Brandon and Turkey handle the boat or let you take turns driving. Rain gear, boots, snacks, and a drink are included.

“Great experience! Everyone was helpful welcoming and knowledgeable. Turkey was a great guide! We had a blast!”

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