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Misty Fjords Flightseeing
$369 Per Person (Flat Rate)2 hours
For all ages! • 2 Hours • Enjoy the misty fjords national monument!
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Misty Fjords tours from Ketchikan
Misty Fjords National Monument can be experienced by air, water or a more private expedition-style trip. Compare the connected choices by transportation, total duration and price, then open the live calendar for a departure that fits your Ketchikan port day.
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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 see Misty Fjords?
The experience changes substantially depending on whether the trip is primarily in the air or on the water.
Flightseeing floatplane ($330–$395)
1.5 to 2 hours total with an active water landing on a remote alpine fjord. Scenic window seats for every passenger.
Catamaran boat cruise ($220–$280)
4.5 to 5 hours total. Dramatic sea-level views of 3,000-foot granite cliffs and waterfalls.
Private seaplane charter
An entire de Havilland floatplane reserved for your family with flexible departure times.
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Adventures
Misty Fjords Expedition
$400 Per Person (Flat Rate)4.5 hours
4.5 Hours
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How do you tour Misty Fjords from Ketchikan?+
Common formats include floatplane flightseeing (1.5–2 hours) and water-based catamaran cruises (4.5–5 hours). Floatplanes offer stunning aerial views and water landings.
Will a Misty Fjords tour work with my cruise schedule?+
Yes, tours depart from Ketchikan harbor right near the cruise berths, allowing ample return cushion before ship all-aboard.