Misty Fjords Flightseeing 1.5hr -includes 20 minute water landing
Overview
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2 hours
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Experience a 1.5-hour Misty Fjords flightseeing tour with Seawind Aviation aboard our classic DeHavilland Otter or Beaver seaplanes. Just a short flight from Ketchikan, you’ll soar above towering 3,000-foot granite walls, deep fjords carved by ancient glaciers, misty peaks, waterfalls, and lush forested slopes.
We’ll touch down on a remote mountain lake or calm saltwater inlet for a 20-minute stop, giving you the chance to step out onto the floats and take in the stillness of this pristine wilderness up close.
After returning to Ketchikan, we’ll bring you back to the downtown cruise ship docks in plenty of time to board. Norwegian Cruise Line guests who are docked at Ward Cove (20 min outside Ketchikan) will be dropped at the free shuttle stop for easy transport back to their ship.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travelers must be able to walk independently down a ramp (which can sometimes be steep depending on the tides) to the dock, and climb up a ladder into the seaplane.
What To Expect
Misty Fjords National Monument
Pickup – 30 Minutes Before Departure We pick passengers up at the downtown Ketchikan cruise ship docks 30 minutes before departure and take you to our seaplane base. Departure & Scenic Flight Board your DeHavilland Otter or Beaver for a 1.5-hour flightseeing tour. Aerial Views of Misty Fjords Use your two-way headset to chat with your pilot as you soar above 3,000-foot granite walls, glacier-carved fjords, and the dramatic scenery that defines Misty Fjords. 20-Minute Remote Water Landing Your pilot touches down on a calm mountain lake or saltwater inlet. With the engine off, step onto the floats and take in the quiet beauty of Misty Fjords up close. Return to Ketchikan After your flight, we return guests to the downtown cruise ship docks in plenty of time to board. Norwegian Cruise Line passengers sailing from Ward Cove (20 min outside of Ketchikan) will be dropped at the free shuttle stop for easy transport back to their ship.
Options
Misty Fjords Tour 1.5hr (includes 20 minute water landing)
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Window Seat Guaranteed!
2-way communication headsets to allow conversation with the pilot and passengers.
100% Guarantee that you will not miss your cruise ship all-aboard!
Pickup points
Ketchikan Intl Airport
1000 Airport Terminal Way Ketchikan United States
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
They were professional...
Katie M,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00They were professional and had great communication with us about the excursion. It was an absolute blast and I would tell anyone I know to do it!
Wow! So much fun!
X7201NSevelynl,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful excursion! saw a rare bubble feeding and several breeches! We also saw orcas and a momma bear with her cub on the shoreline! Even the boat operators said it was one of the best trips they had in several years!!
Awed by the scenery
aaccli,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Taking off and landing in a seaplane is something I never thought I would do, but so glad we did. The scenery was fantastic and my husband was in the co-pilot’s seat so his vantage point was spectacular. Of course, you are seated according to weight so you have no control over where you sit, but the best views are near the front where the big windows are. I was in the back and could see but my view was not as good as the front seats with the double windows. Still a great experience. Our pilot, Eric, was fantastic too, giving information and telling us what we were seeing as we flew. We were picked up at our cruise ship berth, which was very nice, but it is just a very quick 2 minute walk from berth 4.
Perfect from Start to Finish
LanzaPaul,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The booking process was super easy, we were collected exactly were told we would be, on time and by a friendly and professional driver. The preflight experience was very good. The highlight of course was the flight itself, the pilot was informative and super professional and the views and overall experience was incredible. One of those things that will stay with us for ever.
Incredible views and staff
tinaeV3960QV,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such an amazing excursion. The views were spectacular and the staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. I would highly recommend!!!!
Amazing!!
Maureen A,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic morning!The small airplane was very comfortable and we felt very safe. The takeoff and landing in the lake was very smooth. We saw amazing scenery and beautiful untouched wilderness. All of the staff involved were great . We highly recommend this company and this excursion.
Overall, a great experience!
Dominick M,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great experience overall. The staff at Seawind Aviation were warm, welcoming and helpful. Their two dogs at the main location were great also - fun, friendly and pretty adventurous themselves. The pilot, Eric, was amazing - flight was great, insight of the area/national treasure and landings were 10/10. The time on the water landing was so cool - once in a lifetime experience.
Worth every penny
stanleyt104,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The view and flight was amazing! The owner Steve was a fabulous pilot. I highly recommend booking with them. We have booked this flight about 3 times.
Well worth it
PatCurrySteiner,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful experience and we are very happy we did it. The company and staff were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We definitely felt we were in good hands. The scenery and wilderness were breathtaking, and we loved landing and standing on the pontoons of the plane in the middle of the fjords with waterfalls in front of us. Highly recommend.
Bucket list experience
N4414VEchrism,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would give them six stars if I could. The experience was magnificent, and the crew was outstanding
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