This was a great family adventure! We all enjoyed it. Learning about the animals, the ocean & waterfalls was really nice. It felt so good to be on the water and up close to everything! read more

Ocean Raft Alaska - What an Adventure! - Tours Near Me

Highly recommended!! Thank you very much Captain Alyssa and Nature guide Hannah. Our family had such a great time and it was a wonderful, and fun filled experience. You guys are the best!! Great Crew!! read more

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Exhilarating!!! Before we headed down to the speedboat, we all got suited in these big orange jumpsuits for our safety and to keep us warm. The boat had these saddle like seats, like the ones for horseback riding. It was bit uncomfortable at first because there wasn't that much room between the seats for your own legs and the person seated next to you, but we managed. We grouped with 12 other people and for the first half of the ride, we sat in the back, but halfway through we all swapped seats and moved to the front. I recommend sitting in the front on the second half of the trip because you get front row seats of some beautiful waterfalls. Jen and Alyssa were amazing!!! They brought us right up into the waterfalls for magnificent photo opportunities. We saw lots of wildlife. Definitely bring cameras with really good zoom to capture photos of the bald eagles. read more

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My friend and I decided to check out this excursion while in port from our cruise ship. It was awesome! [Customer Service] Awesome from the start.... We had a very friendly shuttle driver whose name I did not catch. Our tour guide Allysa was very easy on the eyes, informative and was talking to everyone individually making sure that all of our questions were answered. She also took pics of anyone who wanted pictures at the waterfalls. She also made us rotate halfway through the tour so everyone could have a different vantage point. Our Driver, Christian, did an awesome job driving the boat at high speeds. Not sure how he held on to the steering wheel. Haha. [Scenery] Saw about 5 bald eagles, their nests, lots of seals and tons of waterfalls. [Boat] Our boat had 750 horsepower! What What! About 4 people per row. Saddle up! That's basically what you're sitting on. Hold on with one hand. [Gear] They provided Orange jumpers that keep you warm. Fortunately, the weather was amazing and you really didn't even need the suits. Although, they are mandatory to wear because they are your flotation device. Also, provided were gloves and goggles if you wanted them.There were also life jackets under your seat. Highly Recommend! read more

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Ocean Raft Alaska has been a highlight of our trip, truly a "can't miss" experience. The staff are friendly, helpful, and knowledgable. The equipment is well designed and functional. The boat is bumpy but comfortable in the back and bucks and bounces in front for the more adventurous crowd. The trip allows an up-close view of the fjord that couldn't be accomplished any other way and the views are breathtaking. Of note, this is not a good choice for someone with a neck or back injury but is okay for someone with limited mobility. The staff accommodated one of our group with grace and kindness and anticipated his needs at every turn. read more

Ocean Raft Alaska - Survival suits for warmth and style! - Tours Near Me

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We booked this as a shore excursion while on a cruise. We were met at the dock by Alyssa. Very friendly and informative. A 30 second bus ride to the bathrooms (clean by the way) and another 30 second ride to their shop. We were outfitted with a survival suit which kept us plenty warm during our tour. Jen, the boat captain, was also great. Although I can see where you might get a splash or two on occasion, on our tour we all stayed dry. We enjoyed it so much that we booked a second trip for later the same day. Bring binoculars and your good camera. Lots of wildlife (seals and bald eagles mostly) and awesome waterfalls. read more

AMAZING. From start to finish. Crew was so fun and helpful. We saw so many cool things. Captains Ashley and Jen were FABULOUS! Kept us all safe and well informed. If you want a more calm ride sit towards the back. A tad more adventurous sit up front. read more

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Awesome crew makes this experience even more rewarding!!! Nice sights, only will see by fun boat...enjoyed seeing goats, seals & Eagles...amongst others! Sit on right/starboard side for best viewing options. But they do have you change places later, if so desired. Went with our family... Perfect ;-) read more

This trip was by far the most fun excursion we had on our entire trip! Our family of 12 (ages from 11 - 77) all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! We were fortunate to have Jen as our captain and Alyssa as our Naturalist. They were both talkative; we learned alot! And, Jen is an expert boat captain! Hands down, I would completely recommend this excursion...you won't regret it! FUN FUN FUN!!! read more

We can't say enough about this company and this experience. We picked this excursion on our Disney Alaska cruise last week. We have theee small children, including a 16 month old, so we only chose one excursion in Skagway. We needed it to be good! And we were not disappointed. First, every member of their team was nice, friendly and knowledgeable. Captain Christian, our guide Bevin, our driver, and everyone else was awesome. Second, the trip itself was beautiful, fun, informative and we got to see parts we would have missed otherwise. We love fast boats, and Christian and the boat filled that box. He goes fast when he can, and slow when there is things to see. We saw all kinds of wildlife, beautiful water falls, cliffs, and more. It was stunning. Third, Bevin was so informative about what we were seeing, answering questions, and taking our pictures. She knows her stuff! Lastly, and here is a big one, this company came through for me personally in a big way. They provided goggles, hats and a suit for warmth and water. When I put the goggles on, I didn't realize my sunglasses wouldn't fit under. Because you leave your other belongings on shore, I quickly placed my glasses in a pocket of the suit, and completely forgot about them at the end when you exit the suit. To make matters worst, I didn't realize it until 4:50pm later that day, 10 minutes before our cruise was about to leave Skagway for Juneau. :( I ran down to guest services and they called Alaska Raft, only to be told no glasses weee found. I was so bummed! Not only were my glasses gone, but they were expensive glasses ($500!). I knew they were put in there so my husband left a message directly with this company and also sent an email. The very next day, as we exited the ship at the next port, my husband got a call from the owner saying that after another look, they had found my glasses! And not only that, but they would stick them in the mail (at no charge) so they would be on their way to my home in Los Angeles. Talk about amazing customer service! We got home last night and the glasses were waiting for me when I arrived home. A+ On the excursion A+ On the owner and staff A+ On the integrity of these guys A+ On customer service If you are in Skagway, Alaska and wanting a fun and beautiful excursion, you won't be sorry doing with this one! Thanks again!!!! read more

Last minute booking. Very flexible staff, they even picked us up. All staff really enjoyed their jobs. They helped everyone into their protective suites. Water was perfect. Like a sheet of glass. Saw many many Bald eagles, Seals. and waterfalls. Would recommend to everyone. Great trip. read more

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On our recent cruise to Alaska we selected this excursion. It was our favorite!!! It is so much fun, the crew is awesome, you get to see beautiful wildlife, waterfalls, and experience the thrill of the ride! The thermal suits keep you really warm. Gloves and goggles are also provided. You do not need to wear a coat or warm weather clothing under the suit. We took off our coats and sweatshirts and they have a place to store them for you. The big pockets in the suits can hold your wallet and cell phone. If you bring binoculars, make sure your have a neck strap. The seats are comfortable - you straddle them like a bike and there's a hand bar to hold on to. We took the 7:30 AM trip and the water was smooth as glass. I highly recommend this experience! Our family will do it again if we go back! read more

Up close shoreline views of the Fjord and it's wildlife and waterfalls. Count the bald eagles, sea lions, crab pots with the captain and crew. This one is fun and educational. Your inner child will love it. Your kids will love it. It's breathtaking views & fast boating excitement. Yay Captain Jenn! read more

We did an Ocean Raft tour in Skagway. From the minute we met Tessa at the dock, we were already having a blast even without getting on the raft. The tour suits you up in a warm/dry suit, so you feel like an orange marshmallow man, but it really worked! Our Captain Jenn and mate Alyssa gave us a great ride-fun, great fast turns, and lots of beautiful sites! This high speed raft can get up close into the sides of the glacier bay and we got to sea harbor seals and some beautiful waterfalls! Alyssa was a wealth of knowledge, and so much fun! This entire operation is first class, and even if it'd been a slow ride, the sights were so breathtaking that we loved it. The fast, wild portion of the ride made it even more exciting! Every part of this excursion was awesome-great customer service, great staff, and so many wonderfully beautiful things to see. Showing off the high speed maneuvers to the other cruise ships was an added bonus! Definitely worth every penny! Great time! read more