Jet Boat Adventure- Haines Departure
Get access to a private property on the Chilkat River and remote areas of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve on this jet boat adventure from Haines. Spend a half-day in the company of a guide following a curated itinerary designed to ensure you don't miss a thing in this pristine wilderness. With warm outerwear provided, you'll be equipped to fight the chill on the boat ride down the river, listening to narration from the captain while looking out for eagles, moose, bears, and other wildlife.
Details
Port: Skagway
Duration: 6.5 Hours
Activity Level: Easy. Guests must be able to walk over loose gravel and dry river delta to board the jet boat.
Min. Age: 7 years
Min. Weight: None Max. Weight: 350 lbs.
Food: Picnic-style lunch provided.
Provided Equipment: Life jackets, rubber boots, and outerwear in case of inclement weather.
Recommended clothing: Layers for warmth, rain gear, and an extra pair of socks.
Wheelchair access: No
Medical Restrictions: No expectant mothers past 20 weeks. Guests must be in good health.
Liability Waiver Required
(~30 minutes) - Sign waivers, learn about tours and walk down to a small boat harbor to catch the fast ferry.
(~45 minutes) – Your friendly tour dock representative will meet you near the Skagway Small Boat harbor sign and restrooms. We will provide answers to any questions that you might have about your upcoming excursion and get you ready to board the ferry to Haines. We’ll help you board the comfortable ferry for the 45-minute narrated, scenic journey to Haines.
(~45 minutes) - Upon arrival in Haines, restrooms will be available and you’ll meet your guide and driver for a breathtaking drive up the Haines Scenic Byway to the jet boat launch.
(~40 minutes) - When you arrive at the boat launch you’ll meet up with the boat captain and swap out your shoes for rubber river boots. Your captain will provide you with a thorough safety briefing and you’ll don a PFD before boarding one of four boats docked at the launch.
(~90 minutes) - You’ll spend the next 90 minutes exploring different channels along the Chilkat River via jet boat.
(~30 minutes) - Upon arrival back at the boat launch you'll enjoy a sack lunch and refreshments.
(~30 minutes) - A short drive back down the Haines Scenic Byway will bring you to the ferry for your comfortable and scenic ride back to Skagway.
(~10 minutes) - Arrive boat dock in Haines to board the boat to Skagway.
(~45 minutes) - Scenic boat ride back to Skagway at the end of the excursion.
(~20 minutes) - Depart from the ferry and head to your boat.
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*Price is per adult in USD, taxes not included.

Where the road ends, your adventure begins!
Experience the true wilderness that Alaska is famous for on our narrated river tour in the heart of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve which explores miles tributaries of the stunning glacially carved, braided Chilkat River system. The boats are powered by quiet four stroke outboard jet motors and are uncovered for the best wildlife, scenery, and photography opportunities. Moose are often the highlight of the tour along with bald eagles and their massive nests that are dotted along the river banks.
WHAT THEY SAY...
What are our guests are saying about us?
"Our Haines adventure was the highlight of our Alaska vacation! Karen was absolutely incredible during the entire planning process - we can't thank her enough for the time and effort she put into scheduling the whole visit"...
"This trip was by far my favorite - I loved our guide Javier- so knowledgeable and very quick to stop the boat when someone spotted wildlife. We got to see Bald Eagles and a Moose! But even if we didn't see any animals I would have enjoyed the ride and the beautiful scenery"...
"I went on this tour last month during an excursion from the cruise I was on. Every single thing about it was nothing short of awesome. It started with a ferry ride over to Haines that was equally as beautiful as it was exciting. After that, Ruston the bus driver picked us up at the dock and drove us to the river tour"...