About this experience
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.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is 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!
Itinerary and highlights
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.
Meeting and pickup information
- Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your flight.
- The Seawind Aviation Van is a white transit van with the Seawind logo on both side of van. Ketchikan Visitors Bureau/Berth 2 pickup: we will be parked in the shuttle bus parking lot. Berth 4: we will be parked in the bus parking lot behind sales booths.
Languages and tickets
- English — Audio
- English — Guide
- English — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Seawind Aviation, Inc
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- 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.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
What are the pickup arrangements?
Ketchikan Visitors Bureau/Berth 2 pickup: we will be parked in the shuttle bus parking lot.
Berth 4: we will be parked in the bus parking lot behind sales booths.
Which guide languages are listed?
What ticket format is listed?
What ticket age bands are listed?
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
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