Air Tours
Misty Fjords Flightseeing
$369 Per Person (Flat Rate)2 hours
Floatplane Flightseeing • 2 Hours • All Ages • Remote fjord water landing
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Misty Fjords tours from Ketchikan
Misty Fjords National Monument can be experienced by air or water. Our direct inventory connects you to verified Taquan Air floatplane flights with alpine fjord landings ($369–$399 flat rate) and extended wilderness expeditions ($400+), while general market catamaran boat cruises ($220–$280) offer a 5-hour sea-level alternative.
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What is the best way to see Misty Fjords National Monument from Ketchikan?
Misty Fjords National Monument sits 22 miles east of Ketchikan and is accessible only by floatplane or watercraft. Seaplane tours ($330–$395/person) take 1.5 to 2 hours with an unforgettable alpine lake or fjord landing. High-speed boat excursions ($220–$280/person) run 4.5 to 5 hours for dramatic sea-level views of 3,000-foot granite sea cliffs. Both options feature direct pickup from Ketchikan cruise berths.
Experience Pricing$330–$395 Floatplane • $220–$280 Catamaran Boat
Duration & RangeFloatplane: 1.5–2h • Boat Cruise: 4.5–5h
Ketchikan DepartureKetchikan Harbor floatplane dock / Berth curbside (Ward Cove shuttle compatible)
Port Window ProtectionDesigned specifically around Ketchikan port schedules
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How do you want to experience Misty Fjords?
Understand the difference between our direct floatplane inventory and general market boat day-cruises.
Floatplane flightseeing ($369–$399 verified inventory)
1.75 to 2.25 hours total (approx 45 min flight + 20 min remote alpine fjord water landing). Operated by Taquan Air with window seats for every guest. Verified departures bookable directly on our calendar.
Catamaran day cruise ($220–$280 general market option)
4.5 to 5.5 hours round-trip by water. A scenic marine option for travelers with 7+ hours in port who prefer boat transit over flying. (Offered broadly in Ketchikan harbor).
Extended wilderness & bear expeditions ($400–$625)
2.5 to 3.5 hours. Fly-in expeditions to remote wilderness observatories (such as Neets Bay or Traitors Cove) pairing aerial fjord flightseeing with guided ground/dock viewing.
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Alaska Bear Adventure & Flightseeing
$399 Per Person (Flat Rate)3 hrs 15 mins
Floatplane Bear Viewing • 3 Hours 15 Minutes • All Ages • Traitors Cove / Neets Bay
Adventures
Misty Fjords Expedition
$400 Per Person (Flat Rate)4.5 hours
4.5 Hours
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Anan Creek Bear Adventure & Flightseeing
$999 Per Person (Flat Rate)3 hrs 15 mins
Traitors Cove Bear Viewing Wilderness Floatplane Expedition | 3 Hours 15 Minutes | Rainforest Boardwalk & Platform
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Questions cruise passengers ask
How do you tour Misty Fjords from Ketchikan?+
Two distinct formats exist: floatplane flightseeing (our verified live inventory with Taquan Air at $369–$399 flat rate with alpine water landing, or extended expeditions from $400) and general market boat day-cruises (4.5–5 hours, typically $220–$280). Floatplanes are favored by cruise passengers because their 2-hour duration easily fits standard port calls.
Will a Misty Fjords tour work with my cruise schedule?+
Yes. Floatplane departures leave right from Ketchikan harbor (or include dock transfers), running 1.75 to 2.25 hours total, which leaves a conservative 2- to 4-hour safety buffer before ship all-aboard.