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Haines Chilkat River Jet Boat Tour

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Excursion Overview

Journey through the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve on the ultimate jet boat adventure

Set off on an adventure tour as your guide drives you up the Haines Scenic Byway to our private property. This is where you prepare for your jet boat tour and your journey through the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. The boat is powered by very quiet four-stroke outboard jet motors and is uncovered for the best wildlife, scenery, and photography opportunities. Moose are often the highlight of the tour along with bald eagles with their massive nests that are dotted along the river banks. If you encounter a moose, bear, or any other wildlife, your captain can stop the boat so you can get your Alaska photo of a lifetime!

On your way back to Haines, you get to stop at the American Bald Eagle Foundation where live raptors are available for viewing. You can even pick up some memorabilia from the gift shop!

This excursion offers everything in a small group setting of up to 24 guests maximum. Warm and friendly staff provide customer service at the highest level. Extra outerwear to stay warm and dry is provided as well as lunch in a covered, heated pavilion with modern facilities. So bring a smile and you will leave with memories, photos, and a greater appreciation for the Alaskan wilderness and the people who call it their home!

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • Jackets, gloves, earmuffs, and lap blankets will be provided for the jet boat portion of the tour
  • Meal: Chicken Caesar wrap, chips, cookies, and water

Requirements:

  • Minimum age: 7 years old
  • Must be able to walk up and down dock ramp at steep inclines - about 200 yards.

Duration: 4 hours (Roundtrip from cruise ship terminal.)

  • 45 minutes - a scenic drive to the jet boat ramp
  • 30 minutes - town tour
  • 15 minutes - safety briefing and gear fitting
  • 1.75 hours - jet boat tour through Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve
  • 45 minutes - scenic return drive to the dock

Meeting Instructions:

  • This tour meets at the end of the cruise dock. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is limited mobility accessible. Guests must be able to walk up and down the dock ramp at steep inclines - about 200 yards. Please leave a comment during checkout if accommodations for collapsible equipment will be required on tour.

Refund Policy:

  • You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
  • Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tour is accessible to guests with limited mobility but is not wheelchair accessible. Must be able to walk up and down dock ramp at steep inclines - about 200 yards. Guests cannot be confined to a wheelchair and we cannot accommodate fixed wheelchairs or motorized scooters.

The minimum age is 7 years old to participate in this excursion.

A boxed meal: Chicken Caesar wrap, chips, cookie, and water will be provided.

Yes. Bathroom stops are available throughout the tour, there will be several opportunities.
Bathroom 1: When you reach the port in Haines at the end of the pier, just before you board the bus.
Bathroom 2: After your bus ride, when you reach the facility before you board the boat.

 

Guest Reviews

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Kathryn T

On Sep 2019

No wildlife spotted except for an unused eagles nest.....

James O

On Aug 2019

Great scenery. Tour guide was "interesting",but a little distracted by people he knew along the way. Got some great photos. Didn't really get many "city highlights", probably because we were quite delayed by the road construction to and from the river.

Ronald L

On May 2018

Amazing sites, excellent views, staff were very knowlegable and friendly.

$247.50

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$247.50

Duration: 4 hours

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Duration: 4 hours



Adult (12+): $247.50

Minimum age of 7

Child (Ages 7-11): $185.63

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