Passengers on the left will enjoy a bird's-eye view of the Ketchikan waterfront, cruise ship docks, and the steep, forested slopes of Deer Mountain across the Tongass Narrows.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the mainland's dramatic glacial landscape, including the Stikine Icefield and the Taku Glacier on approach.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the dramatic coastal mountains of the mainland and the jagged, glacier-carved interior of Baranof Island during the descent into Sitka.
The right side offers a premier perspective of the Ketchikan waterfront during departure and superior views of the intricate Kasaan Peninsula and the northern Prince of Wales mountain ranges throughout the short flight.
The right side offers superior views of the rugged Alaska mainland, featuring the dramatic Cleveland Peninsula and distant glimpses of the Stikine Icefield glaciers.
The Left Side is superior for this route as it faces the mainland, offering continuous views of the massive Coast Mountains of British Columbia, the intricate fjords of the Inside Passage, and a spectacular approach into Seattle passing Mount Baker.
The right side offers a direct look at the rugged Cleveland Peninsula and the dense, mystical heart of the Tongass National Forest, providing more dramatic mountain scenery and deeper forest vistas.
The right side offers expansive views of the Nichols Passage and the rugged western coastline of Annette Island as you descend into Metlakatla.