We did the Misty Fjords flight and it was incredible Our pilot, Asa, was great and narrated our flight while keeping our little plane steady. The whole staff was very friendly. Our flight was beautiful and I felt safe the whole time. The main building was clean with nice restrooms and a gift shop area. I highly recommend Taquan Air for a beautiful and safe flight. read more

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They charged my card significantly more than advertised. Make sure you check what they billed you so you don't get ripped off. The flight was great but the unexpected increase in price left a bad taste in my mouth. read more

Taquan Air does it right, from the time we arrived until the time that we boarded the aircraft everyone was extremely pleasant and accommodating. We then met our pitot and he was a great guy and extremely patient with all the passengers and the numerous questions that we asked. we had a wonderful takeoff, witnessed beautiful scenery, along the way and had a fantastic landing on the water. read more

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We had amazing time in Ketchikan. We only had few hours so we decided to do flight above Misty Fjords. That was lifetime experience and we had amazing time. We paid $250 per person but later Royal Caribbean was selling same tour for $520 per person so be careful dont let them fool you. Tour was arranged and we were picked by bus from Ward Cove so make sure if you book directly with your cruise line to be where they tell you for the pick up. On the way back our bus was 30 minutes late... Great flight, pilot, water landing we even saw our cruise ship from the above. Well worth the cost. We got lucky with the weather and it was all clear and sunny but we were passing rain clouds and we even got some little rain. Amazing read more

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While in Ketchikan, we had an excursion to do a flight-seeing adventure to the Misty Fjords. So glad we did this and the views were absolutely beautiful! We had a late afternoon flight so the weather cleared up a bit and the sun was out and it was pretty clear. Taquan Air will arrange pickup from the port and downtown area, it was like a 10 min ride, when we got there, the staff was friendly in greeting us and taking attendance etc. We did a little pre-flight briefing and they will split up the entire group into smaller groups but they won't separate your own party. They will ask you how much you weigh too to make sure weight distribution is legit before flying. So don't be shy telling them how much you weigh, I added 5 more pounds to my weight because I hit the dessert bar like a savage that week. Luckily we got paired in a smaller group with a lovely family from Germany. The flight is about 30 mins out to the fjord, you hang out for about 15 mins on a barge they built in the middle of the fjord and 30 min flight back. The views were amazing! Our pilot, (I believe his name was Ed), was really cool, had a cool music playlist you listen to with the earphones you put on when flying, he did his best to fly around some mountains for us to see if there was any mountain goats that he saw earlier in the day, he was very informative with the area where we were flying to, while at the fjord he will help take photos of your group, super friendly pilot and glad he was assigned to us. We had a great time, definitely would recommend using them as a flight-seeing excursion. Pro tip: Be sure to use the bathroom before you take flight. read more

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Absolutely breathtaking sites! Definitely a must do in Ketchikan! Smooth ride and very friendly Pilot. read more

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Had a great flight - Dani was our pilot and she did the job she was trained to do and she did it well. By this I mean that she made the experience relaxing and enjoyable and there was no doubt as to her skills and abilities as a pilot. As a former private pilot, I can attest to her professional attitude and the relaxed manner in which she handled her aircraft. Alaska is a beautiful place and she gave us the opportunity to see parts of it that we never would have seen from the ground or a high flying commercial airliner. Great job!! I'll second what another reviewer said - book directly with Taquan - the cruise ships add a helluva markup. read more

What a great experience! This was something my husband and I knew we wanted to do while we were in Alaska as part of our cruise. We booked this in advance and were looking forward to the day. Fortunately we had beautiful weather, sunny and mild winds and were able to fly with no issues. The Cessna planes are small - holding only about 4-6 people and we flew in a group of only 5 (4 passengers and the pilot) so that was fabulous. Our pilot was a friendly younger guy who said he had moved to Alaska to be able to fly planes and he also delivered mail and packages on the plane when not doing the day trips through the Misty Fjords Monument/Park. I admit, I am scared of flying in general and always freak out on large planes. So this was something I wanted to do but also didn't - I was scared. We had smooth, easy landings and a great pilot. It was so cool and the views were gorgeous. We did a water landing and were able to get out and walk around on the outside of the plane in the middle of the Fjords for some gorgeous pics. I did get sick - I'm a wuss. So be warned.... if you get motion sickness or car sick at all - maybe take some dramamine before you go and be prepared to breathe deep by the end. Highly recommend and this is a great operation - everyone was efficient and friendly! It was our favorite part of our trip! read more

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It is a little overrated in their advertising about what they deliver in their add. They should be more specific and tell you you might see some wildlife instead of leading you to believe you will. read more

My grandchildren and I took the Misty Fjords Flightseeing Tour, on 7/12/2024 at 9:15am. It was beautiful. However we were disappointed that the pilot didn't have a welcome word for us and either a thank you at the end. During the flight he barely told us anything. This pilot needs to be more attentive to make his passengers welcome. read more

One of our favorite excursions from our cruise! This was a dream of my boyfriend's and I was happy to come along for the ride. Our pilot was excellent and full of information. It was incredible that the views we were able to see were untouched by humans, and there are no words to describe the variety of feelings that were experienced. It was around a two hour excursion, with plenty of opportunities for photos. My boyfriend even got the chance to ride in the cockpit, which made him so happy! I loved the pilot's playlist that played in our headphones while we took in the sites. It was definitely one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences that you have to take while you are in Ketchikan. read more

Taquan Air - Aerial Tours Near Me - Ketchikan, Alaska

May 2011 flight to and over Misty Fiords (yeah, I'm a little late with this review). Great flight, pilot, water landing, everything. Well worth the cost. As others have mentioned, even if the weather doesn't look all that great, it will still be awesome. read more

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Ketchikan was one of the stops on a Princess cruise to Alaska we took with our son and his family. Since we had visited on a previous cruise, we thought we would relax and stay aboard the ship. But I couldn't resist disembarking the ship to check out things in the immediate area. I noticed a number of booths on the dock that were offering float plane tours. I talked with several to get a feel for what was available as well as pricing. I was most impressed by the Taquan Air representatives because they were much less hard sell and took time to explain different options for flights. Luckily, our cell phones worked and I called my wife back on the ship to test her interest. As a licensed pilot herself I thought it would be an easy sell, and it was; we were going flying! We decided on the 90 minute flight to the Misty Fjords. It included transportation from the ship to Taquan Air, a safety briefing, the flight that included a landing in the Misty Fjords, return to Taquan Air, and transport back to the ship; a total of about two hours. We saw beautiful scenery that you would only see from the air: steep mountains, huge granite facings, waterways, and plenty of trees. We descended slowly into one of the fjords and then the pontoons touched down and we gradually came to a stop floating surrounded by mountains and the unique quiet of nature. We were told we could step out onto the pontoons to get a better look and take some pictures. I did climb out but since the pilot had explained how deep the water was, I double-wrapped my camera strap around my wrist and never let go with both hands as I took several pictures of our surroundings. After a short stay we got back to our seats and took off for more sightseeing, or flightseeing as they sometimes call it. As we neared the end of our big circle trip we descended and flew past Ketchikan and our docked cruise ship along with other vessels and finally touched down and taxied back to Taquan Air. This was one of the most memorable experiences we have had while cruising. We both enjoyed it so much that we had to buy matching zippered vests from their gift shop. So if you have been there before, like on a cruise, and you are tired of the usual earth-bound view of glaciers, trees, mountains, and wildlife, take a couple hours and get this unique experience. And I would personally recommend you experience Taquan Air. read more

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Disappointing doing business with this flight operator. Because of a change in Alaskan air schedule this flight needed to be changed. Taquan air does not fly on Sunday so they would have left me stranded in Ketchikan until Monday or I would have had to buy a ferry ticket. Instead I choose to cancel my flight with Taquan and they charged a $25 cancellation fee. I feel this fee was gauging as they couldn't provide a backup to the changed schedule. Won't use this company again due to thjs ridiculous fee. Thankfully there are better options out of Ketchikan. read more

We LOVED our float plane experience. Pilot Trevor Smith took the time to ensure we were comfortable and had good tunes while we explained landmarks in the beautiful Misty Fjords. I highly recommend this! read more

The Husband and I flew with Taquan Air because they were the provider for our excursion we booked through Celebrity Cruises for our 70 minute plane flight to Misty Fjords with 10 minute water landing. The day started off super foggy and rainy in Ketchikan. We were really disappointed and not really looking forward to the flight so we weren't too enthusiastic. Fortunately that quickly changed once we got to Taquan Air! The building that you fly out of is located a short bus ride out of the city, probably about 15 minutes and then you wait in their lobby for your flight. Our pilot was super friendly and nice and quickly got us excited again about taking the flight. He said that the fog and rain shouldn't be a problem, we would still be able to see the fjords and it may even be better than if it were clear outside because there would better waterfalls. Cool! The flight to the fjords and back was amazing! And shockingly, not as scary as flying in a full sized plane because you are a lot closer to the ground, so in my mind a lot closer to living if a crash landing is necessary. True to our pilots word, the fog and rain don't hinder our views too much. We were still able to see the amazing coastline, mountain tops, cliffs, waterfalls, fjord and even some animals during our flight! Even thought the flight there and back (with water landing) was only 80 minutes, it seemed much longer than that and we really felt like we got our money's worth. read more

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This business is a disgrace. They put us on a bus and drove us all the way to the docks where they prepped us for the flight. Once we were ready to board, the manager informed us they were cancelling our tour due to one plane malfunctioning. They refused to accommodate us in any way, shape, or form. There was another tour boarding right after us, and they had no problem getting on the plane. When asked why they wouldn't reschedule us or make us a priority over the later tour, the manager had no answer. Again, they made absolutely no effort to accommodate us and told us were out of luck. There are plenty of other flight tours in Ketchikan, so do yourself a favor and take your business elsewhere. read more

Taquan Air offered the best tour we took in all of Alaska. We did the flightseeing tour with a water landing in Misty Fjords. When you arrive or possibly on the bus on way to the water flight port you are shown a short safety video and sign in with your weight. You are then assigned into small groups or 4 or 6 passengers with a pilot. Initially they had separated my husband and I, but we wanted to be together since technically this was our honeymoon trip. I am so glad they rearranged a few passengers to make sure we were on the same plane. Our pilot was John and he was awesome. He asked for volunteer to "co-pilot" and take the other front seat, so my husband jumped at that chance. The two other couples had the middle seats and I had the "gunner" seat at the back, which John was not kidding when he said was the best seat in the house. I had the back seat to myself with windows on both sides for the best view and the best photo opportunities in the air. You have head phones to block some of the plane noise and to listen to the pilot describe some of the sites on the way out and to some music on the way back in. Maybe he should have let us request the music because the old country tunes on the way back in was the only unenjoyable thing about the entire experience. Anyway the tour was so much fun we were smiles ear to ear throughout with an occasional overwhelming tear of joy. You take off from the water and if you arrived like most tourists on a cruise ship, you get to check out the town of Ketchikan and your cruise ship below as you head for the fjords. The views from both sides were unbelievably beautiful. Though a little fog in the morning, we still got a clear view the sights. We were most impressed by the mountaintop lakes and the waterfalls along the sides of the cliffs. The water landing is what sets this tour apart from all others. I did not even know what this meant, but he set down the plane on the water in the middle of the fjord with waterfalls on either side and mountains all around. Photos will never do this scene justice. The pilot invited those willing to step out on the floats of the plane. My husband jumped right out and I had to climb over the other passengers not willing to get out of the plane as it floated on the water to join him. Yes it was a little scary, but definitely exhilarating. John offered to take photos and while I feared dropping my phone in the water below, he managed to take a shot of us and dropped no one or nothing. I was breathless as we took off from the fjord and enjoyed the sights on the way back to the port. The time was just right, definitely long enough to get your money's worth. I would highly recommend Taquan Air for your air sightseeing choice in Alaska. read more

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FANTANSTIC ride through the Misty Fjords!! Highly recommend checking it out! read more

Taquan Air - Our pilot and da plane! - Aerial Tours Near Me - Ketchikan, Alaska

Love these small float plane airlines. My use was for pure transportation -- getting to and from Noyes Island from Ketchikan but I still got a feel for the service, planes, and pilots. Everything is super friendly and of course with it being basically private air transport there is no TSA to worry about. As someone who is traveling with us noted -- they have never seen so much branded souvenirs for any commercial airline (think hats, shirts, etc, etc, etc). read more

This was the last excursion of our two week Alaskan cruse-tour. It was also the best. Our pilot Clark was fantastic. The old Otter plane was just great. Everyone had a good view and thanks to Clark there was a lot to see. His commentary added to the enjoyment. The lake landing and the ability to get out and stand on the pontoons was just amazing. I would rate this 10 stars if I could. Not the cheapest tour but unbeatable bang for the buck. read more

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Safety is something that they strive for there, so as long as it flies, they do a great job of getting you there alive! Taquan Air provided us with great, fast friendly service, and that's all you can ask for. read more

The company that works with with George Inlet lodge to provide the flightseeing portion of crab feast and flightseeing tours. They use old deHaviland beavers that IIRC ceased production in the earlier part of the cold war. So no inflight wifi, individual screens or places to plug in your devices. The pilots have been professional and courteous. The only downside is the local fauna might not play well and you might not see anything on your flight - but that's not the fault of the airline. read more

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I purchased a flight seeing tour and crab feast from this company while I was in Alaska. I have to say that it was the most amazing tour I have ever taken. The pilot played music during our flight, and the views were breathtaking! If you are visiting Ketchikan, you have to experience this tour. You will not regret it. After our flight seeing tour, our Pilot took us to eat crab at this amazing restaurant outside the city called George Inlet Lodge. The crab was phenomenal! This tour was definitely the highlight of my Alaskan trip. I highly recommend this tour! read more

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I like that they played music during the flight. Our guide Joe was super nice! Definitely recommend the experience!!! read more

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This operation is first class. Facilities are clean. Planes are great and the staff exceptionally friendly. We took a flight seeing trip to Misty Fjords on board one of their otters. You could tell the pilot cared about the guests enjoying their experience a la his customized playlist and great narration. Some of the most breathtaking sights on this excursion from our cruise. Definitely recommend them. read more

Had a great time flying by the Misty Fjords. The people were friendly, professional and it was truly a great experience. read more

Taquan Air - What a great view. - Aerial Tours Near Me - Ketchikan, Alaska

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This airline is amazing great pilots and staff that work hard to make your experience that more amazing, float plane tours are pretty cool and it shows tourists the prettiness of the state of Alaska and the city of Ketchikan. Float planes are a major lifeline for the residents living in small villages and towns not reachable by road so they count on Taquan Air to get them their mail and supplies. read more

The flights service was confused and not consistent with the emailed instructions. We were told to meet at the dock but were supposed to be at the air facility. The flight was great and I highly recommend the plane tour. However the Alaska Cruise Inc segment was not good. If I was rating the Misty Fiords portion of the tour I would give it 1 star. The boat moved at 25 Kts which is so fast you can't see wildlife. When we did see a pod of orca whales they gave us 2 minutes then said they had to keep moving so the cruise ship people could make their departure time. This tour is a shadow of the tour it once was. I do not recommend this tour. Take the flight tour and skip the boat. You can tell by the wake of the boat you can't get close to wildlife. read more

Taquan Air - Aerial Tours Near Me - Ketchikan, Alaska

As first-time-and-maybe-only-time Alaska visitors (via cruise ship), we signed up for an excursion romantically called "Misty Fjords by Floatplane" at Ketchikan. Wow, we are SO glad that fancy title materialized as Taquan Air on a day that was beautifully clear (duh, "misty" sounds really great, but you wouldn't be able to see as much if it were really misty...). Anyway, we were loaded onto busses at the dock, had a short and well-narrated drive through Ketchikan, and delivered to the floatplane terminal. After the safety video we were divided into groups of (about) six, introduced to our pilot (Chad), and walked down to the waiting plane. What happens next will probably vary, depending on your plane and pilot, but in our case the seating was: first row = pilot and one guest, second row = two guests; third row = two guests, back row = 1 guest. Chad asked who wanted to ride shotgun with him, and two guests, who happened to both be pilots themselves, asked for that seat. No problem: we made a planned stop halfway through the flight, and the two pilot-guests got to trade places. Actually any of us could have changed places, but there was no need; every seat is a window seat! Our plane was equipped with two-way headphones, so we got to hear Chad's enthusiastic and knowledgeable description of the pretty awesome scenery - and the bonus technical questions-and-answers between Chad and the two pilot-guests. Not every flight would be that lucky. We had helicoptered in Skagway, taken the gondola in Juneau, but this scenery was the most spectacular of any that we had seen. About halfway through the flight Chad spotted a nice landing spot on a lake with no other people, so we made a water landing and had the option of stepping out on the pontoons and/or trading places. It's perfectly safe, but the idea of being surrounded by mountains and having nothing beneath you but a pontoon and sixty feet of water does give you a proper perspective on and appreciation of your wilderness environment. I wish that we could have spent the day hopping through five or six more lakes - each one more beautiful than the last. MAJOR TIP: be sure to set your camera to movie mode for some shots; still shots are good, but movies, especially on smartphones that you'll always have with you when you get back home, are the only way to capture the changes in the landscape - and of course your take-offs and landings. Happy landing back at the dock, back to the busses, and back to the cruise ship. read more

We flew this short flight of about 20 min to Georges inlet lodge for the sea feast. Very professional and it was a great day visibility was even better. Kind of expensive for a 20 min. Flight but you got yo do it at least once and land on the water. read more

Taquan Air - Young Pilot in training - Aerial Tours Near Me - Ketchikan, Alaska

Taquan Air Tours was the perfect place to book a Misty Fjords flightseeing trip. Where other than Alaska can you take the opportunity to tour via a float plane. The views were spectacular and takeoff and landing on the water was an experience not to be missed. I posted a few pictures as words can describe the experience. Also worth noting was office crew -they were incredibly organized from booking to drop off and even scheduled van pick up from my cruise ship. read more

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The flight to Misty Fjords was the highlight of my Alaska trip. The aircraft was clean and well maintained. Our pilot, Mike, was obviously an expert in flying the bush. Each passenger is given headphones. Mike also provided an excellent narration of the surroundings. The trip included a water landing on Misty Fjords where the plan docks to allow passengers to take photos and experience the surrounding beauty. The views were spectacular. The trip was worth every penny. read more

Taquan Air - Heading off to Misty Fjord - Aerial Tours Near Me - Ketchikan, Alaska

We took the misty fjords tour on a typical summer day (i. e. drizzling). We were on the Disney cruise and had all of our adventures canceled in Juneau due to weather and were worried the same would happen again since the weather was about the same when we got into port in Ketchikan. Luckily float planes handle rain better than helicopters and they were flying. Wow, what a great flight, and the fjords are beautiful from the air. Our pilot was very good and we flew with a few other planes so if there was rough air for the front plane, the others could try to avoid it. The landings were very smooth given the runway was water, not concrete. Fun fact; these guya run the mail up to all the communities and even deliver Amazon Prime, although not at the same time as the passengers! They fly year round, so a little rain doesn't seem to bother them. This is good news if you want a spectacular flight. Check them out on your cruise. read more

We have traveled the world and this excursion was one of the greatest we have ever done. It was worth every penny! The staff was wonderful and the pilot was fantastic! The guide on the island was also fantastic! We saw bear and bald eagles. I can't say enough great things about this company and the trip itself! Highly recommend! read more

I apologize in advance for how many capital letters I'm going to use in this review *but* we went for a float plane tour in August, and it was SO WORTH IT!! The landscape of Ketchikan, Alaska is breathtaking and SO VAST. You really have no idea how vast it is until you're up in the air! The vantage from the air IN A FLOAT PLANE is such a unique experience. Our guide was super nice and informative and just full of so many facts. He was like an encyclopedia! Taking off and landing on THE OCEAN is seriously unreal. The pilots have so much skill, and it's clear they love what they do. The docks are cool. The office was cool. The staff were cool. This was one of the most entertaining things we did while we were in Ketchikan. I would highly recommend doing a float plane tour with Taquan Air. read more

By far the coolest thing we have ever done. Mike was so informative and friendly. He was an amazing pilot, sightseeing was so smooth my three year old fell asleep. Would definitely recommend to anyone going to this area! Scenery was so beautiful!!! read more

Capped off a fantastic cruise with an air cruise. Loved every minute, the beauty of Ketchikan is amazing. From the air you see so much and landing in the fjords was an incredible surprise. My family will never forget this experience read more

I've been flying to forest service remote cabins for 25+ years and the majority of time I've flown with Taquan going back to Jerry's days and since then Brian's. Its well run, efficient, safe and accommodating. They do whatever they can to assist you and we'll be back next year, circumstances permitting. The pilots, including Jerry and Adam, are personable and, most important, knowedgeable and professional. Keep up the good work! Merritt W. P.S. Buy an Otter. read more

If I could give them 0 stars, I would. They are completely unprofessional and have no forgiveness for the constant mistakes they are making. As a local I have done business with them many times and they never cease to amaze me with how lazy they are with their business skills. They cancel flights whenever they want for no good reason and don't reach out the the customers to let them know and are vague about rescheduling the flight. You could have one person on the phone tell you one thing and five minutes later someone else will tell you something else. If you must fly, find somewhere else to go. read more