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 10 Mar

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Starting at $199.00

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Tue 10 Mar

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)

Resort53956712969

Jun 2024

We went with captain Parker today and it was a wonderful trip. We first went to see otters, then went near St Lazaria island to see different puffins and eagles, and went to see humpback whales. The fact that it was a private trip also made it all the better since we were able to prioritize what we wanted to see. Overall a great trip and a wonderful day!

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Hard to beat St. Lazaria trips! SO glad you guys were there to join us for that!

Kathleen_S

Jun 2024

Captain Lance was awesome! I don’t know who was more excited him or my husband and I. It was amazing! My pictures could be in National Geographic! Lance knew all the whale honey holes! Definitely worth it, I would do it again tomorrow if I could!

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Lance provides the golden retriever energy of our company :)

Brian_P

Jun 2024

This was amazing, we saw so many whales, a couple humpback and a ton of gray whales. Our captain took us up close. Highly recommend the small private tour vs a large group/boat. We were feet from the whales vs the large boats that were 50-100 yards away.

Response from Host

Aug 2024

Thanks Brian! What an experience it was for all of us!