Ketchikan Duck Tour: Amphibious bus and boat combined
The only amphibious tour in Alaska combines city streets and protected harbor in one ride
The Ketchikan Duck Tour is a 90-minute amphibious bus and boat tour that takes you through the rustic streets of Ketchikan, then splashes into the calm, protected waters of the harbor. A live guide narrates the route with entertainment and trivia; you stay seated throughout, and the tour stays in the Inside Passage without venturing into open ocean.
1h 30m
Step-by-step itinerary
Ketchikan city and harbor tour
- Board amphibious bus-boat
- Tour historic city streets
- Entertain with trivia and narration
- Drive into harbor waters
- View Ketchikan harbor sights
- Complete 90-minute tour
The Experience
Ketchikan's streets narrow and wind, and the Duck Tour covers them in a Coast Guard certified amphibian that drives like a bus before it floats like a boat. You board at street level, ride through the historic downtown and waterfront, then the vehicle transitions into the harbor for views across Alaska's First City from the water. The entire tour runs 90 minutes, with the guide providing live narration, trivia and entertainment throughout both the land and water portions.
Once in the harbor, the tour stays in the calm, protected waters of the Inside Passage—no open ocean, no large waves, no rough seas. You remain seated the whole time, which means no scrambling between decks or standing on exposed areas. The boat portion gives you sightseeing access to the harbor and the surrounding landscape without the need to book a separate vessel or figure out a second departure time.
To board the boat section, you'll need to navigate a 9-step boarding ladder (each step about 6 inches high). Wheelchairs, strollers and walkers stay ashore in a secure, dry area during the water portion and are returned when you disembark. Service animals are allowed. The tour operates year-round, though minimum passenger numbers apply—if the tour doesn't fill, you'll be offered an alternative or a full refund.
What’s included
- Sightseeing bus tour through Ketchikan's streets.
- sightseeing boat cruise in the harbor.
- live guide narration in English throughout the 90-minute tour.
Operated by Alaska Amphibious Tours llc
Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see both Ketchikan's downtown and its harbor without switching between two separate vehicles or managing multiple departure times—the amphibious format handles both in one continuous ride with a single guide.
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Top questions
What's the difference between the bus part and the boat part of the Ketchikan Duck Tour?
The tour starts on city streets in an amphibious vehicle that drives like a bus through Ketchikan's historic downtown and waterfront, then the same vehicle enters the harbor and operates as a boat for sightseeing views of the Inside Passage and surrounding landscape.
Does the Ketchikan Duck Tour go out into the open ocean?
No. The tour stays in the calm, protected waters of the Inside Passage and does not venture into open ocean, so you won't encounter large waves or rough seas.
How long is the Ketchikan Duck Tour?
The tour runs 90 minutes total, combining the bus portion through the city streets and the boat portion in the harbor.
Can I bring a wheelchair or stroller on the boat part?
Wheelchairs, strollers and walkers are not taken aboard the boat. They're stored in a secure, dry area at the bottom of the boarding ladder during the water portion and returned to you when you disembark.
What if I'm worried about seasickness on the Ketchikan Duck Tour?
The tour stays in the calm, protected waters of the Inside Passage without going into open ocean, so seasickness is unlikely—the water remains sheltered and the waves stay small.
Ketchikan Duck Tour: Amphibious bus and boat combined
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