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Island Wings Air Service

PO Box 7432, Ketchikan, AK 99901
907-225-2444
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Ranked #2 of 60 activities in Ketchikan
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Pacifica, California
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

We shared the teeny plane with pilot Michelle and 5 others. I couldn't beleive we all fit. The weather was drippy in town but by the time we got to Misty Fjords monument there was sun and clouds. We set down on the fjord and took in how remote we were and how large everything around us was. On the... More

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Lake Arrowhead,CA
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10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

How do describe an experience this great? It's like relating a taste of something great. I loved this excursion to say the least. It may be raining in town but we flew above all that and once out into the fjords the views were breath taking. I didn't feel all that well and considered not going, but it gave me... More

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Saint Thomas, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Just returned home from our Alaska vacation, did some research before we left and booked a flight with Michelle and island wings before we arrived in Ketchikan! This was one of the best parts of our entire vacation. All staff are friendly and accommodating, I guarantee you will not be disappointed. My husband is a private pilot and thoroughly enjoyed... More

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Fredericksburg, TX
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

We found Island Wings online and decided to try them out rather than the company on the cruise ship itenary. We are so glad we did that. Michelle and her crew do everything they can to make your excursion with them more than you expect --- and they succeed. My husband has flown planes and he was so impressed with... More

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Panama City, Panama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

The Island Wings flightseeing shore excursion was the highlight of our cruise. Outstanding views of wildlife, fjords, inland lakes and rivers, mountaintops, and glacial sculpting of the region. Michelle (the pilot) was charming, informative, safe and experienced. The plane (Charming Esther) was well-maintained. My teenage son and I had a great time. Highly recommended.

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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

I booked the flight prior to our cruise with Royal Caribbean. Great experience from the time I made the appointment to the time we landed. My husband was mesmerized by Michelle's, the pilot, ability to handle the plane through the tight fjords and then maneuver the plane to land on this minuscule lake nestled amongst the mountains in the middle... More

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Northern NJ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

We took a Misty Fjords flightseeing trip with Island Wings when we were in Alaska on Holland America's Zuiderdam. We were met promptly at the pick-up spot near the cruise ship piers. We met Michelle when we got to the seaplane base. Her plane is a meticulously maintained WWII era floatplane, and it comfortably fit our family of 4 (along... More

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Brampton, Ontario, Canada
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Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

We booked this tour when we got off our cruise ship in Ketchikan. So glad we did. It was well organized and well worth the time and money. What a great view. I was surprised at the number of ship wrecks that you see on the shores everywhere. Between the numbers of bald eagles and the number of shipwrecks I'm... More

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Nashville, TN
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66 reviews 66 reviews
18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2013

I really can't add much to the other positive reviews, but I can encourage you to book this excursion when you are in Ketchikan. You should book this without waiting if you are going on an Alaskan cruise. Don't pay too much for an inferior experience with the cruise line. You'll land on a pristine lake in the middle of... More

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2012

Linda took us on a wonderful and memorable tour. We had fabulous weather and she is very personable and you can tell she loves her job :)

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