MISTY FJORDS AIR
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Excellent Pilot!! Evan gave us a flight of a lifetime!! Beautiful scenery breath taking views of mts rivers and area. Very knowledgeable of area and made us feel very comfortable. Best part of Alaskan vacation. Would recommend this flight and Evan to everyone traveling to Alaska
lindakolneyWell worth the price. We loved the beautiful float plane ride w our awesome pilot George and beautiful plane. Felt really safe and had a hour plus ride over the magestic preserved mountains to the lodge were we met Mady our awesome host. Our crab feast was the best ever. We will always remember this excursion because Mady' s hospitality was great. We hated to leave. PS. The Alaskan beers were great. Thanks.
Jim D.Having seen that there were two, recent fatal seaplane accidents in Ketchikan in May of 2019 (with a different airline) we were very nervous about booking anything involving a seaplane. Even my husband, who is an airline captain with nearly 30 years experience was hesitant. We really did our research on this one. This is a family run outfit that since it’s inception in the 80s, has had NO accidents. All of the staff we encountered were extremely professional and friendly. The aircraft and the... Read MoreHaving seen that there were two, recent fatal seaplane accidents in Ketchikan in May of 2019 (with a different airline) we were very nervous about booking anything involving a seaplane. Even my husband, who is an airline captain with nearly 30 years experience was hesitant. We really did our research on this one. This is a family run outfit that since it’s inception in the 80s, has had NO accidents. All of the staff we encountered were extremely professional and friendly. The aircraft and the outfit itself, from what we could tell, was very well maintained. Our pilot, Davey, is a born-in-Ketchikan local, with 23 years of flight experience in the area. He immediately put our nerves at ease with his relaxed manner and knowledge of the area, it’s skies, wildlife and geography. Are these guys a little pricier than the competition? Perhaps. Yet the piece of mind that comes with knowing that your pilot is a full time, experienced local aviator and not a “John Denver,” is beyond priceless; especially during this nationwide pilot shortage. This experience was truly once-in-a-lifetime, pure magic. Thank you!!! More Read Less
Travellermom6835 -
What a trip! - an incredible morning out flying over the stunning scenery around Ketchikan, and eventually landing on one of the lakes in Misty Fjords.
Our pilot (Chuck?) was amazing - his commentary superb, as was his obvious love for the area, he even brought along his own tailored playlist for the journey which was excellent (the choice of Stairway to Heaven was particularly inspired).
A truly fantastic trip and one that we would really, really recommend to others to take.Denisov1812This is a great tour where you see waterfalls, fjords and lakes. The landing on the lake was awesome. Very quiet and peaceful once you stood outside the seaplane. Our pilot was excellent. It was raining in Ketchikan when we left, but the pilot said they have access to cameras in the fjords and said the weather would be better there. And they were right. Glad we took this tour and happy we chose Misty Fjords Air & Outfitting.
CharlieMickKeithThis was GREAT from start to finish!!!! Absolutely loved this trip. Bring your camera! Every seat has a great view. We even saw some seals when we landed just off shore on the rocks. The landscape was stunning! Our pilot was the best. Great landing and take off, very smooth!
Pamela G. -
Totally awesome experience. Very cool airplane and lots of beautiful sights. Height of my trip. Our pilot, Van was very professional and cool!
Ken S.Slightly concerned by a drab day with low cloud in Ketchikan, we were assured that conditions in the Fjords would be different and so it proved. We had a great flight with Captain Davy, relaxed, comfortable, informative and highly picturesque. Landing on the Fjord was smooth as silk as were the other take offs and landings. If flight-seeing over Misty Fjords is for you, then we would highly recommend this company.
alan_julie_11Although not as breathtaking or awesome as the "5-Glacier Seaplane Exploration" flight we took a couple of days before from Juneau (with Wings Airways), the Misty Fjords Seaplane Tour was absolutely beautiful. With 2 mishaps involving 3 other company's aircraft within the 2 months before (resulting in several deaths), we were a little apprehensive. Our apprehension wasn't helped when we were informed that our flight would go ahead notwithstanding the very low clouds and light rain, or by the casual atmosphere that seems to permeate... Read MoreAlthough not as breathtaking or awesome as the "5-Glacier Seaplane Exploration" flight we took a couple of days before from Juneau (with Wings Airways), the Misty Fjords Seaplane Tour was absolutely beautiful. With 2 mishaps involving 3 other company's aircraft within the 2 months before (resulting in several deaths), we were a little apprehensive. Our apprehension wasn't helped when we were informed that our flight would go ahead notwithstanding the very low clouds and light rain, or by the casual atmosphere that seems to permeate the organization - from the counter agent, to the aircraft facility (a single hanger with the only accommodation for passengers being a port-a-pottie), to the pilot. (By contrast, Wings Airways in Juneau was far more organized and polished.) But we learned that what appeared to be casual was really confidence born of experience. The organization had never had a mishap in their 30 years of business, and our pilot had been flying in Alaska for much longer than that. Although not as polished as Wings Airways, we felt very safe with Misty Fjords Air and Outfitting. The flight was awesome. While the term "fjord" may be technically accurate, what you see is a significantly scaled-down version of the Norwegian fjords that likely come to mind. Still, the scenery is spectacular. We landed on one of the fjords and spent about 20 minutes on a floating dock just enjoying the surroundings. Highly recommended - this is... Although not as breathtaking or awesome as the "5-Glacier Seaplane Exploration" flight we took a couple of days before from Juneau (with Wings Airways), the Misty Fjords Seaplane Tour was absolutely beautiful. With 2 mishaps involving 3 other company's aircraft within the 2 months before (resulting in several deaths), we were a little apprehensive. Our apprehension wasn't helped when we were informed that our flight would go ahead notwithstanding the very low clouds and light rain, or by the casual atmosphere that seems to permeate the organization - from the counter agent, to the aircraft facility (a single hanger with the only accommodation for passengers being a port-a-pottie), to the pilot. (By contrast, Wings Airways in Juneau was far more organized and polished.) But we learned that what appeared to be casual was really confidence born of experience. The organization had never had a mishap in their 30 years of business, and our pilot had been flying in Alaska for much longer than that. Although not as polished as Wings Airways, we felt very safe with Misty Fjords Air and Outfitting. The flight was awesome. While the term "fjord" may be technically accurate, what you see is a significantly scaled-down version of the Norwegian fjords that likely come to mind. Still, the scenery is spectacular. We landed on one of the fjords and spent about 20 minutes on a floating dock just enjoying the surroundings. Highly recommended - this is the Alaska that you came to Alaska to see. More Read Less
Richard P. -
Great flight. It was our first time on a sea plane. Flight was smooth. Pilot Dave was very good at pointing things out during the flight. The views were amazing. Great ways to see the Misty Fjords’ of Alaska.
Steve C.Excellent Pilot!! Evan gave us a flight of a lifetime!! Beautiful scenery breath taking views of mts rivers and area. Very knowledgeable of area and made us feel very comfortable. Best part of Alaskan vacation. Would recommend this flight and Evan to everyone traveling to Alaska
lindakolneyMy experience started out positively by talking with Megan about safety and scheduling, after recent accidents in the area with other companies. We felt confident as our trip rolled around, and were impressed with the efficient and professional operation. When we asked out pilot if we could possibly travel past a spot another plane had spotted bears, he kindly taxied slowly from our mid-flight stop, to attempt a sighting for us. The scenery was serene and breathtaking; it was a memorable excursion.
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