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Sitka Shore Excursion: Whale-Watching and Marine Life Tour

Overview
You can trust our 21 years of experience as you embark on a thrilling Whale-watching adventure from Sitka where you spot Humpback whales, Sea Otters and Sea lions along with other amazing marine animals in the waters of Alaska! You’ll discover beauty you will never forget on this 2-hour tour that offers an exciting and intimate nature encounter in the comfort of a warm 26-foot Glacier Bay Catamaran. This small-group tour is limited to six people ensuring a more personalized experience. Our local Alaskan guides make each adventure a special one of a kind experience.
City: Sitka
Sat 19 Oct
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Starting at $150.00
Sat 19 Oct
Starting at $150.00
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What's Included
Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Local guide/captain
Custom, small-group tour
2-hour whale-watching and marine life tour by catamaran
Live commentary on board
Thrilling cruise ship passengers since 2001!
bottled water
Additional Info
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Confirmation within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes as the weather in Sitka is always different. The boat is heated for your comfort, but you will want to get out and enjoy the fresh air.
  • ALL tours start at Harrigan Centennial Hall 330 Harbor Drive Sitka Alaska 99835.
  • A maximum of 6 people (children and babies included) per booking
  • Please note: Wildlife sightings are very likely but are not guaranteed
  • Guests must be able to step on/off boat and depending on the tide, navigate a steep wooden gangway that leads to the dock. The boat is not wheelchair accessible. Due to seat availability, as well as guest safety and comfort, passengers weighing 250 pounds (113 kilograms or 18 stone) will have to purchase an additional seat to reserve adequate space onboard the ship
  • Please take the free down town shuttles to meet us for your tour! We will be at the drop off point with yellow trimmed signs and blue jackets.
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
  • We will be complying with all Government and Cruise Ship Industry Covid-19 safety protocols recommended at the time of your travel. Your safety is always our highest priority!
What To Expect
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Sitka Wildlife Tours
We will be looking for whales,Sea otters and sea lions and other wildlife animals
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (30)
324sergiov
Sep 2019
We had a blast!! Sunny was out boat captain, he was friendly, professional and a fountain of information!! Our boat, The Orca, held six passengers in a covered cabin but we could move aft during the trip. Weather can be variable during the trip but we lucked out and had plenty of sun. We were able to see several eagle's nests, one was huge!! We also saw several pairs of eagles as well as several single eagles. We saw a bout marker with a about five harbor seals up close and personal!! We ventured out further and saw numerous Humpback whales!! Lastly we visited sea weed areas with numerous sea otters!! because the boat is small we were able to get closer to rock formations were the otters were located. Overall we got more bang for our buck!! we highly recommend Sunny and Sitka Wildlife tours to anyone visiting the area.
Response from Host
Sep 2019
Thank you so much for the review on our captain,Sonny! He is pretty amazing and we feel blessed he has been working with us for 3 years now.He knows the Alaska waters well! Thank you for letting us be part of your Alaska Cruise! We hope you come back some day!
CypressPTTraveler
Aug 2019
This was a great trip. Taking a small boat with a very knowledgeable guide is the way to go. We saw lots and lots of whales along with eagles and otters. The whale show was spectacular. We watched one whale breach a half dozen times then give us a fin wave. All in all a fantastic trip. I would highly recommend this tour group.
Response from Host
Aug 2019
We are so proud of our boat captains. They love sharing our world with you! Thanks for the amazing feedback!
41stAnniversaryTrip
Aug 2019
On a tight time frame because of our brief cruise stop in Sitka, boat captain Sonny Cropley nonetheless made the most of our time showing us humpback whales, including one that breached near the boat, a family of sea otters, bald eagles and their nests, sea lions and the islands and beautiful sights of Sitka Sound. He could not have been nicer or more accommodating. With our week in Alaska, he made this day hands down our favorite. The boat, too, was the newest and best we encountered in all our days of shore excursions. Thank you from two very happy visitors from San Diego!
Response from Host
Aug 2019
We are so proud of Sonny! He loves showing of the world we live in! Please come again soon!

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