Ketchikan Alaska | Wildlife Tour in George Inlet via a Zodiac Raft!

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  • @waikarimoana
    @waikarimoana 3 місяці тому +2

    Great adventure and awesome sceneries and wild country Steve, enjoyed the trip with you twi, thumbs up and greetings from NZ,, Tony.

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks Tony. It was a wild ride with some awesome scenery and wildlife. A bit scary but worth the trip. Thanks for watching. Have a great day.

  • @federatedgroup
    @federatedgroup 3 місяці тому +1

    Wow! A whale sighting, this must've been amazing to see! Glad you persevered despite your reservations! Adventure awaits outside your comfort zone!

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks! This was pretty fun once the anxiety wore off a bit. So cool to see all the wildlife up close. I'm not much of a thrill seeker when it comes to water but it was worth the trip. Thanks for watching. Have a wonderful day.

  • @FloridaFlipFlops
    @FloridaFlipFlops 3 місяці тому +2

    Like 24 👍
    Wow, that was fun! We enjoyed. Thanks for sharing with us, have a great week. 👍 💯 ❤

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  3 місяці тому

      Thank you! It was scary and fun. So worth the anxiety to see the wildlife up close and the scenery all around. Thanks for watching. Have a wonderful day.

  • @thatplace1
    @thatplace1 2 місяці тому +2

    Wonderful idea to rent a boat in Ketchikan. You caught some good bird photos and that huge nest was amazing. Perfect cheese and drinks at the end. Cheers 25

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  2 місяці тому

      Thanks. This tour was amazing after we got over the phobia and anxiety of being on a raft in the ocean. The wildlife was amazing to see up close. It was well worth the tour and the change of pants. LOL. Have a great day.

  • @EventyrsorenDenmark
    @EventyrsorenDenmark 3 місяці тому +2

    What a cool adventure in the small boats. Great way to enjoy nature and the wildlife. But maybe a littel scary too.😊

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for watching. The small boat was a bit scary for me but it certainly was full of adventure. It was super cool to see the bald eagle up close. Glad you enjoyed the video. Have a great day.

  • @AdventuresAreOutThere
    @AdventuresAreOutThere Місяць тому +1

    Kristy you did great driving that boat! It would have been out of my comfort zone too! So neat to see the whale, jellyfish and those eagles eating the fish scooping them up right in front of you. Yummy meat and cheese and soda tray!! Ketchikan is an awesome port :)

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  Місяць тому

      Thanks. For being out of our comfort zone we managed well and had a great time. This was a pretty neat tour especially being in the small group. It was definitely worth doing. Thanks for watching. Have a wonderful day.

  • @ScottAHatfieldJr
    @ScottAHatfieldJr 2 місяці тому +1

    Lovely scenery!
    Don’t worry I have a phobia of water as well! Especially on those dingys in the ocean 😂

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  2 місяці тому

      Thanks. After I got used to being scared, it was a pretty cool experience. LOL. The wildlife and close ups of the bald eagle were amazing. Even with the phobia and anxiety it was well worth the taking the trip. Have a great day.

  • @StepsbyKaatje
    @StepsbyKaatje 3 місяці тому +2

    This looks crazy! 😊 I don't know if I would dare drive a boat like that!
    But I guess it's the way to explore the area and to see something! 😊
    Great boatride! Have a great Sunday! Kaat

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks. It was pretty scary for me. Kristy did great for her first time driving a boat too. Glad she got us back safely. It was super cool seeing the eagle up close. Well worth the adventure. Thanks for watching. Have a great day.

  • @HuntingFarmerOfficial
    @HuntingFarmerOfficial 3 місяці тому +1

    Glad your boat ride turned out well (despite your reservations). The Eagles were awesome 👍

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  3 місяці тому

      Thanks. I was scared to death about the ride but after the anxiety wore off a bit I was able to enjoy the wildlife. Kristy did great as a captain. Especially for being her first time driving a boat! Seeing the wildlife made the trip worth it. Glad you enjoyed seeing them. Have a wonderful day.

  • @NorwayHikesTrails
    @NorwayHikesTrails 3 місяці тому +1

    Great trip and experience. Prefer the big boat over the little one (but looks amazing 😊) Thank you for sharing 😊

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  3 місяці тому

      Thank you! I prefer the big boat too. The Zodiac was a but small and rough riding for me. It was a fun adventure though even with the anxiety. Thanks for watching. Have a wonderful day.

  • @BackpackingWithJason
    @BackpackingWithJason 3 місяці тому +1

    The boat ride looked fun but you looked nervous 😬
    Really cool seeing the eagle going fishing

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks Jason. I was pretty nervous for sure! Glad Kristy got us back safely. It was a fun way to see the scenery and wildlife. It was worth the scare to see the eagle up close. Thanks for watching. Have a wonderful day.

  • @AlanMETALMAN
    @AlanMETALMAN 3 місяці тому +2

    Looked a real bumpy ride and I could tell you were enjoying it lol! Yeah, that was pretty straightforward.......my head went blank after the first 20 seconds, I hope you were taking all that in because I sure was lost! Captain Kirsty did a great job through and she really did seem to enjoy the trip or was it your discomfort....To be fair there was some great footage there and some great shots of the wildlife. I trip I would enjoy but Mrs Metalman would hate, not sure if I would fancy food and fizzy soda right afterwards mind, cheers Alan

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  3 місяці тому

      Thanks Alan. It was a bumpy ride indeed. I kept hoping the boat would not flip over with every wave we hit. So scary for me but after the anxiety wore off a bit, it turned out to be a wonderful experience. Kristy made a great captain! Glad she paid attention to the instruction on how to drive the thing. We were actually both quite surprised that the tour guide said "since it is a small group today you get to drive your own boats!" We thought we signed up for a guided tour where we were just passengers. LOL. The wildlife and scenery made it all worth it. Glad you enjoyed the video. Have a wonderful day.

  • @StacySalmans
    @StacySalmans 3 місяці тому +1

    60hp on that Zodiac had to be a fun ride! Kristy was loving it, I'm amazed you made it thru the summer without buying a boat. So cool when they chum the Eagles in. Awesome sightings. Fun, fun, fun!

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  3 місяці тому +2

      The part I did not show was me changing my pants! LOL. Kristy did great and I'm glad we did not become fish food. It was super cool to see the eagles up close. If I find a great deal on a boat I'll let you know! LOL. Take care and have a great day.

  • @HappyPlaceCamping
    @HappyPlaceCamping 3 місяці тому +1

    The scenery is so great. Love the little falls. Oh I don’t know about this whole boat thing. I think this might scare me. I have a fear of drowning. It’s going so fast. Sure is a great way to see some more of that beautiful scenery. Kristy definitely looks like she’s having an awesome time. You maybe not as much 😂 Oh you seemed to come around and more relaxed. Not sure if I would. What a great thing to experience on your trip.

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks. It was a wild ride! I was scared out of my wits. Glad Kristy manned up and took the helm. She was a great captain and got us both back safely thankfully. It was super cool to see the wildlife though. I'm glad we went out of our comfort zone to see some amazing wildlife and scenery. I'm not sure I'd do it again though. LOL. Your turn! Haha. Have a great day.

  • @VoyagesetPassions
    @VoyagesetPassions 3 місяці тому +1

    Very nice tour, your wife did the job 😁, I love boat and I have a permit , the landscapes are beautiful, thanks for sharing

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  3 місяці тому

      Thanks! Kristy turned out to be a great captain. I was terrified of the water but she got me back safe and sound. That is awesome that you have a permit for bosting, especially if you love it. Glad you enjoyed the scenery and wildlife. Have a great day.

  • @ChristianPaulPhotography
    @ChristianPaulPhotography 3 місяці тому +1

    Kristy was rallying that skiff! You looked not so good on that one Steve! Watch out for the whale! Cool Bald Eagle 🦅 fishing right in front of you! You made it to land safe! I’ve had spruce tip soda! 🥤 Looks like you guys had a lot of fun!

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks Christian. Kristy manned up when I chickened out! LOL. She was a great captain. It was a neat way to see the wildlife especially the up close shots of the eagle getting the fish out of the water. The drinks were interesting and I'm glad Kristy gave me her wine selections to calm my nerves! LOL. It was a fun place to visit and a great tour too. Take care and have a wonderful day.

  • @wanderingoutyonder
    @wanderingoutyonder 3 місяці тому +1

    These are seriously making Alaska move up on our bucket list guys!! This just looks amazing!

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  3 місяці тому

      Thanks! This cruise and all the ports were amazing. We would certainly recommend doing this itinerary. So much to see and do. Alaska is amazing! I hope you add it to your list of places to see. You will love it! Thanks for watching. Have a great day.

  • @DonnaTaibossigai
    @DonnaTaibossigai 3 місяці тому +1

    Zodiacs are such a fun boat to tour around in. You two saw a lot of wildlife and the bald eagle nest was awesome. It's amazing how much pressure riding fast in a boat like that creates - you really notice it when it stops. The soda snacks look very nice to try. Great area to visit.

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  3 місяці тому

      Thanks Donna. I'm glad you enjoy the Zodiacs because I was terrified! LOL. Seeing all the scenery and wildlife made the trip well worth it after the anxiety wore off a bit. Thanks for watching. Have a wonderful day.

  • @NBNatureTrailvan
    @NBNatureTrailvan 3 місяці тому +1

    Oh my goodness - that was just so cool. You weree white a a s sht whn you started Steve, but at the end it looked like you were really having fun!!
    Great driving by Kristy!! And so cool to see that Whale and the Eagles fishing too. What a great trip you're having

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks! Kristy was so good about taking the helm and getting us back safely. I'm definitely a chicken when it comes to water especially this kind of adventure! It was worth the scare to see the wildlife. So amazing. Thanks for watching. Have a great day.

  • @wendingourway
    @wendingourway 3 місяці тому +1

    LOL...Hold on and enjoy the ride!! Will be watching to see how Alaska cruising changes in the future as I guess there are ports that no longer want the ships and some are limiting the days and the number of people too. I'd really enjoy that zodiac tour for sure!! Awesome stuff!!

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks Bruce. I was definitely holding on! Kristy did great and got us back safely. I heard about the locals and the crowd management too. It will be interesting to see how it plays out. This was a fun tour even though there was a bit of anxiety that came with it. LOL. Have a wonderful day.

  • @DpuckFishingandOutdoors
    @DpuckFishingandOutdoors 3 місяці тому +1

    I just realized that I do not think I have seen you on a boat before. It looked like a perfect day. Kristy did a great job!

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  3 місяці тому

      I'm terrified of the water. However, were always up for new adventures! This was way out of my comfort zone though! Glad Kristy got us back safely. She was a great captain! I'm sure you are too with all your fishing that you do from the boat. Thanks for watching. Have a great day!

  • @IvorsTravels
    @IvorsTravels 2 місяці тому +1

    Wonderful adventure out on the water. We could see from your facial expressions just how much you were enjoying the ride. I am sure it was not as bad as you anticipated although it did look a bit fast. The wildlife sightings were still exciting especially the Bald Eagle. Hope many more adventures still to come.

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  2 місяці тому

      Thanks. After the anxiety wore off it was pretty awesome. Seeing the wildlife and the Bald Eagle was amazing. The boat was moving very fast! Pretty scary but fun too. Thanks for watching. Have a great day.

  • @DroningVeteran
    @DroningVeteran 3 місяці тому +1

    What a fun adventure.

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  3 місяці тому

      Thanks! It was scary, fun, and rewarding all wrapped up in one adventure. Thanks for watching. Have a wonderful day.

  • @JimHayesHiking
    @JimHayesHiking 3 місяці тому +1

    You were looking a little green in the gills there my friend,lol. I have never driven a small one like that only a large pontoon that my Dad had back in the mid to late 70's.Ketchikan is where they filmed Alaska The Last Frontier if I'm not mistaken.

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  3 місяці тому

      Thanks Jim. I was for sure not sure about this adventure especially when the tour guide said "because it is a small group you can all drive your own boats!" I would have felt better about a larger pontoon like you mention. It was ultimately worth the trip and fun to see the eagles up close plus the whale. I'll need to check out that movie to see if I can see any resemblance of the area. Thanks for watching. Hope all is well. Have a wonderful day.

  • @tangenttrails
    @tangenttrails 3 місяці тому +1

    Hold on to your hat! I’m not sure that Suzanne would care for the Zodiac ride but I know I’d love it. lol. Just like driving a bass boat. What could go wrong? Right? Great video Steve!✌️

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks. This was a wild and scary ride for me. Glad Kristy could take charge and get us back safely. I'll pass on the bass boat too. I like to fish from shore! LOL. Glad you enjoyed the video. It really was a fun experience after the anxiety wore off a little. Thanks for watching. Have a great day.

  • @paddle_hike
    @paddle_hike 3 місяці тому +1

    Awesome adventure my friend... Good job fighting your fear (not my issue) I'm certified AOW by Padi (I went down 80ft in caves, reefs and feeding the sharks) not kidding but I do understand it. Not a fan of the deep deep sea! You got to see a lot of things , stunning views and falls at least. Thanks for sharing. Take care

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks Alex. I'm glad you like the water because I don't! LOL I like fishing in it but that is about it. Sounds like you have has some awesome experience and adventures. It was pretty cool to see the wildlife. It helps take my mind of off sinking the bottom of the ocean and becoming fish food! Haha. Thanks for watching. Have a great day.

  • @FollowThomas
    @FollowThomas 3 місяці тому +1

    I know the feeling (wild boat ride) sometimes women is stronger side 😅 Exciting to see the whales and all the wildlife there. I can't believe they let you drive your own boat. Amazing experience 👍

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks. Kristy was certainly more brave than me this day. LOL. Seeing the eagles up close in the wild was pretty amazing. We signed up for a tour and thought it was a guided tour with us as passengers. We were super surprised when he said we were riding our own boats so pay attention on how to drive them! LOL. So fun after the anxiety wore off a little. Thanks for watching. Have a great day.

  • @DaveCollierCamping
    @DaveCollierCamping 3 місяці тому +1

    Enjoy your time

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching. Have a wonderful day.

  • @vs123
    @vs123 3 місяці тому +1

    I like damp

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  3 місяці тому

      Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the video. Have a great day.

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    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for your input. Have a nice day.

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