Alaska Airboat Adventures — Local services in Kachemak City

An adventure that’s both exciting and educational! Perfect for the whole family — young, old, or disabled — this family-owned business makes it possible to explore hidden and untouched areas of Alaska like never before. From the very first phone call, the experience was top-notch. After speaking with Jen — someone I now call a friend — she created a private, perfectly tailored itinerary for my family. She listened closely to our needs and even arranged a special riverside lunch complete with tables, chairs, sandwiches, chips, and drinks. It was more than a meal — it was a chance to connect. We enjoyed a relaxed, social moment getting to know Duncan and Sutherland on a more personal level. Both are incredibly intelligent and full of personality, adding even more depth and charm to the day. Jen knew exactly what I was looking for and delivered well beyond my expectations. Our journey began with Sutherland picking us up and driving us to the legendary “end of the road.” Along the way, he shared fascinating insights about the region and the people living in the nearby Russian Village. The drive itself was stunning — blooming native flowers, a surprise pheasant sighting, and breathtaking views of the bay and glaciers. At the trail’s end, we met Michael (one of the owners), who greeted us in his amphibious 6-wheeled “toy.” That muddy, bumpy ride through the backcountry was an adventure in itself and set the tone for the excitement ahead. Then came the airboat ride, where Duncan, our skilled and knowledgeable guide, gave us a thorough safety briefing before launching into the wilderness. As we traveled up the bay toward the Fox River, we encountered playful seals and their pups. They peeked at us curiously, only to dive underwater if we looked back — a comical and endearing sight we won’t forget. Once we reached the Fox River, the scenery became even more breathtaking. Surrounded by untouched Alaskan beauty, we felt completely immersed in nature. Duncan and Sutherland’s deep knowledge of the land and its people made the experience truly come alive. This wasn’t just a tour — it was an unforgettable journey into the wild heart of Alaska, thoughtfully curated by people who genuinely love...

What an awesome experience with Duncan up the Fox river on his Ranger Airboat. We cruised into Homer & took a Tender at 8am, his dad, Michael, picked us up right at the harbor ramp at 915, exactly the time he told us. Perfect transport all the way up the spit, through Homer, to the "end of the road", onto the beach & Duncan was waiting for us with the airboat. During that very cool drive, we saw 2 moose (one had 2 calves!), a hare and a perfect view of the bay & glaciers. Once on the airboat, Duncan's expert driving put us at ease since this was our first airboat ride! Saw eagles, about 50 harbor seals & pups, breathtaking scenery, & we stopped a couple of times & he told us about native plants & huge bear, wolf, moose tracks in the sand. This was an exilerating excursion & must do. We were about 10 miles up the river, total wilderness & breathtaking. Pickup & drop off was the easiest on our 28 day cruise to 15 ports in Alaska. They take...

Incredible experience exploring the remote Alaska rivers on an airboat! The airboat was a blast and traveling to areas where only sea life and wild life (no people) existed was an experience our family will never forget. Our captain/guide, Duncan, was knowledgeable and awesome with the adults and very engaging with our 7-year old. The trip included glaciers, wild flowers, seals, beautiful Eagles, various other birds, fish, etc. We found lots of moose tracks but didn’t locate “Bullwinkle”. The trip ended with a donut in the mud offering a 720 degree view of beautiful Alaska and lots of laughter from everyone on the boat. We highly recommend family owned, Alaska Airboat Adventures for anyone wanting to experience the wild, remote...