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Taquan Air has been synonymous with aviation in Southeast Alaska for almost 50 years. Locally owned, Taquan provides awe-inspiring flightseeing tours, scheduled and chartered flights, and freight delivery. Experience the beauty and wonder of Alaska from the air with the carrier that’s number one in safety and comfort.
Taquan customers enjoy our 16,000sqft, state-of-the-art, custom-built facility, with a comfortable lobby, water view, and floatplane dock with its waterfront patio. The spacious check-in area, passenger lounge, gift shop, and restrooms are specifically designed to handle groups large and small.
Chartering aircraft with Taquan Air provides you the flexibility you want, and you are limited only by your imagination.
We landed in Misty Fjords National Park and stepped out onto the skids/floats to further experience the beauty of the region. We loved every minute of this special trip and Taquan Air gave us an unforgettable experience. We highly recommend this tour!
Megan D.
My family and I took a float plane over the Misty Fjords during our cruise through the Inside Passage of Alaska. experience was one of the best memories of our trip.
The views are things that you only see on postcards.
Leah Linden
Pennsylvania
Our pilot, Chuck was awesome! My youngest daughter got to sit up front with him. On way out he made several passes to show us some bears on the beach and then on the way back, he made a couple detours to descend and show us some hard to see mountain goats. Great pilot and narrator!
Steve J.
I absolutely loved flying over the mountains to a hidden lake. One of the best experiences ever. I liked it even better than the helicopter flight. Fabulous views.
PGAFLA
Florida
Adam Weiland was my pilot on this fantastic scenic tour of the fjords....He is a skilled pilot and very informative, friendly and knowledgeable. It was a pleasure...be sure to ask for Adam...and tell him Victoria sent you... : )
Victoria K
Florida
These planes are such a great part of history and very well maintained- I loved the views and the pilots talks- the music in the headphones was great too- I would do this every chance I could- don't miss it!
Brickchick16
Florida
We booked this as a shore excursion on our Alaska cruise. The meeting instructions were clear and not far from the ship. Ketchikan has loads of jewelry shops and it is easy to be detained in one.
Sweep123Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire
Did the floatplane tour to Misty Fjords as a cruise shore excursion. It was wonderful! Felt very safe in the plane and the views were phenomenal!!
gabbi8
Maryland
Our pilot, Mike, and the fantastic folks at Taquan Air helped Scott and I plan our perfect wedding at the Misty Fjords! Special thanks to Forrest who did photos, Faith & Deandra, our witnesses, and Mike, our pilot/officiant/planner extraordinaire!
Christine D
It was the highlight of our trip. Never thought I would stand on water but he carefully guided this old lady onto the pontoon and I can check one more thing off my bucket list.
Voyager795103
Our pilot was very competent and we had great confidence in his ability, especially since he informed us that he served in the Middle East and worked on his own plane. I was given the privilege of riding up front.
Bob K
Florida
Despite a fear of heights and, therefore, a degree of pre-flight nervousness this was an experience I would not have missed for the world. A sunny, clear day, magnificent scenery and a great pilot in John.
David D
United Kingdom
I wasn’t the most confident flyer in my group but Larry’s approach was reassuring, kind and courteous. All in all a tip top gentlemen.
Oh the sights were pretty awesome too.
Lesley E
London
Excellent tour to Neets Bay and salmon hatchery. Saw bears, eagles, seals, and other wildlife in their natural habitat. Beautiful scenery on flight and at tour location. Knowledgeable friendly and professional staff, guides & pilot. Highly Recommend!
LD808213
California
Our pilot Larry did an awesome job with the flight, narration, and landing in an isolated bay. Getting out and standing on the pontoons in the bay was the best!
Todd J
We booked very last minute through our cruise ship (Norwegian) because we hadn't really planned anything for Ketchikan and boy are we glad we did!
Such an incredible experience, hauntingly beautiful and very professional/safe. I recommend it!
Elizabeth N
Tour of Misty Fjord by float plane (arranged through the cruise ship). Felt quite safe all of the time. Flight stayed at about 800 feet, good enough to see a flying eagle.
mdcwa
Washington
The take offs and landings are some of the smoothest and coolest you will ever experience. We went on a warm and sunny day, so no special clothing needed. A floatplane adventure is simply a "must do" in this area and Taquan Air is amazing.
Jackson826
Florida
Fabulous flight with Larry! Incredible views and lots of laughs. Loved every minute of our tour from take off to landing!
Holly K
Pennsylvania
The tour was exciting as I had never been in a seaplane before. Would definitely recommend it as a once in a lifetime experience.
Johnie R
Arizona
Surpassed what we were expecting. A great way to see bears, bald eagles and the fiords from an aerial perspective. Well worth the money.
Nancy S
Canada
Taquan Air does it right - they are friendly, organized, and safety-conscious. DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!
Mark Y
This was an amazing tour! We were picked up from our cruise ship in a bus and taken to the floatplane dock. The floatplane pilot was very professional and pointed out all the interesting view points along the way.
Jodz04
Australia
This trip to Neets Bay was WONDERFUL!! Beautiful views the pilot talked away as we flew about the sights and history of the planes. We saw all the bears, the jelly fish and sea stars are on the dock. We got so close to the bears! They got us back safely and on time to our cruise ship!
steviechic66
Nevada
What a super experience! Our Pilot Larry Conrad, really made the trip exciting as he related all the history as flew through the fjords.
Loved it!
Ranjit1945
India
We had a great tour. The pilots were fabulous and Allie was a phenomenal bear guide. Thanks for a great tour and I would recommend to others.
Andrea K
Our pilot was just fantastic!! This should not be missed. The views are just incredible.
I also left a cell phone behind and they retrieved it for me. A+
Luanne S
South Carolina
Loved the majestic views around every corner from our 6 seater seaplane, piloted by Harry, who was very personable and knowledgeable. We thought it was worth the money and was a once in a lifetime type of excursion!!
latu2018
Massachusetts
This was the highlight of my cruise to Alaska on Oceania Cruises! Great flight, lots of bears feeding at the hatchery and the best flight back to the dock. Our pilot, CHUCK, was the best!!! Thanks for making our trip to Alaska.
Margot H
California
This was by far the best trip of our holiday!
We saw sealions and mountain goats as well as spectacular views. Thank you Taquan Air, Chuck and Joshua, you are doing a great job!
Vivien B
United Kingdom
This is a floatplane tour and it was so incredible! Our Pilot (tour guide) Larry was very informative and had a sense of humor. It was an informative and viewable tour. Thanks Taquan Air!
dpmc2015
California
Excellent, Amazing experience, your pilots will make you feel comfortable on your smooth ride to Neets Bay and we were blessed with an appearance of 6 bears and many eagles. Definitely worth the price!
mandi1972
Wisconsin
Brilliant trip to Neets Bay with Taquan Air tours! Booked as an excursion from celebrity cruise - not cheap but this one was worth it. Exhilarating flight in a float plane piloted by Harry, provided stunning scenery and gentle landing at Neets bay.
Tommo13
UK
Incredible seaplane ride with a great pilot. The highlight was going to Anan Creek and seeing the bears feed on salmon.
It was really a once in a lifetime experience. Highly recommend!
NAXCEL
VERMONT
Taquan ultimately provided us with a fantastic and memorable tour, and we highly recommend them for anyone looking to take a flight/float plane tour out of Ketchikan.
ABEATS
DOVER
My wife & I took the “bear tour”. We flew in old DeHaviland Beaver float planes from Ketchikan to Traders Cove, about 20 minutes each way. Our pilots (one for each direction) were excellent & experienced & provided helpful info.
MGOLDIN
LOS ANGELES
The bears and Salmon ladder are amazing- nothing like it. I would absolutely do it again. Our guide to see the bears was dedicated and very knowledgeable.
MICHELLE C
OMG !!!!!!!!!!!! What a professional group, best excursion of our cruise trip. The pilots, planes, bus driver and staff ... Would highly recommend seeing Alaska via a sea plane.
DHALL0519
KANSAS
Professional warm friendly set-up in a beautiful 1960 Classic De Havilland Otter aircraft.
What a trip...
JUDD H
The Neets Bay Bear Watch & Flightseeing tour was one of the highlights of our cruise on the Star Princess. The entire experience was well-organized and well-executed.
Highly recommended!!
MARK J.
KENTUCKY
We were sailing Carnival and next to last port of call was Ketchikan. We opted for the Neets Bay Bear Watch tour.
Great time.. thank you..
KLLDZR69
ARIZONA
Ketchikan was amazing. We had a clear day and the scenery was spectacular. Our pilot, Adam, took us to the bay by one route and then back to Ketchikan by a more scenic route - spectacular views. Highly recommend this excursion.
RAYMOND
NEW JERSEY
This flight was very interesting. You get to see things that you could not see otherwise and from a different perspective. We did the flight to Misty Fjords National Monument and boat back. Highly recommend this flight as an excursion.
JCUNNINGH1
TEXAS
The pilot, Clark Hassle, was friendly, knowledgeable, and highly skilled. His piloting skills were the best we ever experienced. We hardly felt the plane land on the glassy, glacier lake. Highly recommend this flight.
JUDY H.
TEXAS
This excursion was the highlight of our week long Alaska cruise! Our pilot, Adam, was both entertaining and knowledgeable. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, and the flight was exhilarating.
DIANN R
This tour was really one of the best I have been on. Chuck (the pilot) was exceptionally friendly and interacted well with the passengers. The views were just amazing and the plane was roomy. This is a must do tour. And I would ask to fly with Chuck again.
ERICLOVESTOTRAVEL
NEW JERSEY
Experienced a fantastic tour of the Misty Fjords. Loved the Beaver aircraft! Pilot Larry is a terrific pilot. Good, trustworthy people at Taquan and a solid organization. Thanks for a great and memory lasting experience!!
Scott S
Of all the things we looked forward to on our Alaska trip, the floatplane tour was in the top 3, actually #1 on my husband's list. Larry, our pilot, did not disappoint. Great pilot, great tour. Everyone should do this!
meandrjlowman
Greenwood, DE
Larry, our pilot, did an excellent job from start to finish, very professional, friendly and informative. We had a sunny day, so the fjords were not misty, not his fault. Stunning!
John S
A must do once in your lifetime. Really gives a perspective of the Fjords and the Alaskan Wilderness. It was an incredible experience!
dinerdon
Bayville, NJ
Booked through Holland America and well worth it. Our pilot, Larry, went out of his way to put a nervous passenger (me!) instantly at ease and provided an unforgettable two hour trip which my husband and I would highly recommend and would repeat in a heartbeat.
mandkburles
London
This was the first excursion we did in Alaska and I thought it was a great way to start our Alaska experience. Our pilot Harry was great, very interesting and thoughtful for our comfort and safety.
Operationhappytravel
Redondo Beach
We flew at 3K feet. The views were beyond words. "Stunning, beautiful, breath-taking, spectacular", I could go on and on. I will never forget this excursion.
Mark
North Carolina
For us this was definitely once in a lifetime and we enjoyed every minute. The flight. The water landing where we were allowed to stand on the pontoons and breathe in the beauty. It was a wonderful experience and one we will never forget.
Molly D.
Colorado
This excursion was fantastic so leave behind your fear, your land-bound fellow travelers. You'll see trees, and lounging seals and teal water that will make you put down your camera.
I really enjoyed this and would definitely go again.
Devin P.
Maryland
I would highly recommend this to anyone who has ever wanted to fly in a sea plane cause it truly is worth your time and money!
Jolene M
The float plane ride over the Misty Fjords was incredible. Several of us got out and walked on the plane floats. A must do for anyone visiting Ketchikan.
Paul R.
Florida
We were lucky enough to come on a perfectly sunny day in Ketchikan was beautiful. Jim's water landings and take-offs were smoother than most commercial airliners, and his narration was fun and informative.
Penny B
I don't like small planes, but I love adventure so I signed up for a Sea plane tour and crab feed. The crab was amazing, but the flight was even better. We had a beautiful day, so safety was not a concern. We flew over beautiful mountains, lakes and streams, and very close to the cliffs. The sea landing was amazing. I loved this experience. GO!
Cynthia B.
California
We were in the air for about an hour and got to enjoy an all-you-can-eat crab leg feast at the conclusion of this tour. Pricey, but would absolutely do again.
Kevin M.
Florida
Flew on a sightseeing and crab dinner combo. The flight was great. Top notch operation. Safety minded. The bus drive back from the dinner was also a lot a fun as the bus driver, a young lady from Arkansas, was something of a comedian.
Scott A.
Michigan
Having travelled from Calgary to Vancouver on the Rocky Mountaineer, then spent a week,on Vancouver Island, followed by a cruise to the Hubbard glacier and nearly back we little thought that the undoubted highlight of the trip was to be found in Ketchican.
Phil P.
United Kingdom
We did a sea plane tour of the misty fjords during our Disney cruise recently, culminating in a crab feast at the George Inlet lodge. The float plane part of the experience with Taquan air was amazing, and felt completely one of a kind.
Bruce D.
Canada
Our pilot was so so knowledgeable during our flight and shared so much fantastic information on what we were seeing.
We arrived at George Inlet Lodge for our crab feast. (separate review)
If ever back in Alaska I would definitely book with these guys again for a tour!
Steph
Pennsylvania
Our group ranged in age from 12-71 and everyone had a great time. Our pilot was knowledgeable and friendly, and the staff at the George Inlet Lodge were great. The flight was relatively short but we enjoyed stunning views. Lunch was delicious.
Bob J.
Texas
We landed in Misty Fjords National Park and stepped out onto the skids/floats to further experience the beauty of the region. We loved every minute of this special trip and Taquan Air gave us an unforgettable experience. We highly recommend this tour!
Megan D.
My family and I took a float plane over the Misty Fjords during our cruise through the Inside Passage of Alaska. experience was one of the best memories of our trip.
The views are things that you only see on postcards.
Leah Linden
Pennsylvania
Our pilot, Chuck was awesome! My youngest daughter got to sit up front with him. On way out he made several passes to show us some bears on the beach and then on the way back, he made a couple detours to descend and show us some hard to see mountain goats. Great pilot and narrator!
Steve J.
I absolutely loved flying over the mountains to a hidden lake. One of the best experiences ever. I liked it even better than the helicopter flight. Fabulous views.
PGAFLA
Florida
Adam Weiland was my pilot on this fantastic scenic tour of the fjords....He is a skilled pilot and very informative, friendly and knowledgeable. It was a pleasure...be sure to ask for Adam...and tell him Victoria sent you... : )
Victoria K
Florida
These planes are such a great part of history and very well maintained- I loved the views and the pilots talks- the music in the headphones was great too- I would do this every chance I could- don't miss it!
Brickchick16
Florida