I took my not-so-adventurous husband and two teenage daughters on this tour. It was the best thing we did in Alaska!! We had an awesome time :-) Our guide was Jen and she was awesome. She was so knowledgeable on the local wildlife and plants. She did a great job explaining everything as we went along. Captain Ashley was a wild man at the helm, but in all seriousness, he did a great job piloting the boat. The boat got us deep inside coves to see the seals and eagles up close. We could see the talons on the eagles as they flew near us. We had some great photo opportunities near several waterfalls. The survival suits they put us in kept us toasty warm, so we were very comfortable even though the day was a bit chilly and we were moving at high speeds (we definitely recommend that you wear the hats and goggles they provide). The boat ride itself was great fun, and the straddle seats are a bit like riding a horse. The ride can be bumpy, so I would not recommend it for anyone with back problems or significant joint problems -- you really have to use your legs and knees on this ride. We spotted plenty of wildlife, including harbor seals, eagles, and sea lions. Our boat was followed for a while by a whale. At the end of our tour, the crew thanked us for choosing them out of the pages and pages of opportunities that were available to us thru Royal Caribbean. I would recommend this excursion to anyone who has a sense of adventure and wants to be up close to nature/wildlife. Great great day in Skagway!!