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

Tue 15 Apr

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Starting at $199.00

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Tue 15 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)

N3671XKmarym

Sep 2024

This is a very small vessel so it's really a personal experience! Captain Parker listened to what we wanted to see and was able to show us humpback whales, sea otters, a beautiful wild waterfall and a wild brown bear. He is very knowledgeable and accommodating - we had a perfect experience!

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Thanks so much! Were so glad we got to see everything you guys wanted!

Valerie_M

Sep 2024

Saw a ton of whales, salmon, otters, and sea lions. Our guide was very personable and knew the area well. He has a good relationship with the other tour guides so they were helping each other find the whales. Definitely recommend this tour

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Thanks Valerie! Communication is key is what we live by! We want the best experience possible and by communicating with other captains about what the wildlife is doing, we know that's the key to a great time!

Gary_S

Sep 2024

OMG! Mama bear and cub catching salmon. Salmon spawning. Sea otters and sea lions. Pods of whales. Brand new boat. Capt Parker was great communicating pre-trip so we knew exactly where to go. Great local guide. Family business.

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Thanks so much Gary! What an amazing trip we had!