Premier Whale Watching and Wildlife Tour

Overview

Join Sitka Expeditions for an unforgettable whale watching and wildlife adventure! Perfect for cruise ship passengers and independent travelers alike, our tours are led by experienced guides eager to show you the wonders of Sitka Sound. From watching whales breach to seeing bears fish on the shore and sea otters in their natural habitat, we had wildlife sightings on 100% of our tours in 2024!

Enjoy a small group experience with a maximum of six passengers and benefit from our convenient pickup and drop-off service. Our tours cater to both seasoned adventurers and those new to wildlife exploration, ensuring an enjoyable experience for all. Secure your spot on an exciting tour and discover the majestic beauty of Alaska.

8:15/8:30am time - Accommodates any ships arriving at or before 8:15/8:30am
10:30/11am time - Accommodates any ships arriving at or before 10:30/11am
1/1:30pm time - Accommodates any ships with all aboard time before 4pm

City: Sitka

Mon 14 Apr

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Starting at $199.00

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Mon 14 Apr

Starting at $199.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Pick up arrangement from either your port or downtown Sitka. We will pick you up in our vessel!

Born and raised Alaskan Native Captain

Onboard spacious bathroom

Water and Snacks

Designated pickup and drop off arrangements

Spacious deck space to view and photograph wildlife from

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No land pickup available. We will meet you either at the Cruise Ship Terminal or downtown Sitka.
No stress guaranteed for return time to the ship.
This tour is weather dependent, if the captain deems the weather too bad you will be issued a full refund or a different tour

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (29)

Bryan_S

Mar 2025

This excursion was amazing!! One of the most memorable parts of our Alaska trip. We met Captain Parker on a dock just steps from our cruise ship. We enjoyed a tour with just our group of 4. Over the couple hour tour, we saw so many whales, sea otters, a seal and watched a bear cub fish for salmon. Capt Parker was just awesome and so knowledgeable. We highly recommend this tour and would take it again. Thank you for such a memorable experience!

LeChelle_S

Oct 2024

This excursion was AMAZING! We saw so much wildlife. Grizzly bears swimming and fishing, Seals sunbathing, whales diving and so much more! Highly recommend this experience…worth every penny!

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thanks so much for your super kind review! We hope to see you again!

Tourist11626162402

Sep 2024

Our original tour was cancelled and we stumbled across this tour at the tourist center in Sitka. The day was brilliant, we had such a good time! We saw bears up close, feeding and frolicking, otters suntanning, sea otters swimming about and the best of all a full breach of a humpback whale right in front of us! It was spectacular! We highly recommend this tour, friendly, accommodating, well worth your time and money.

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Thanks so much for the fantastic review!!! I specifically remember this tour and what a blast it was with you!