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• Great Small‑Group Whale Tour with a Local Captain

  michael2480,May 23, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This was a great experience for my wife and I. We didn't find a lot of wildlife but were able to see one whale, an eagle and some sea lions resting on a buoy. The boat is comfortable and Ricky is a great captain. We were the only two on the trip and were able to have a great conversation with Ricky while we searched for whales. We learned a lot about the area that we wouldn't have had we not booked with a guide that was local. We would absolutely go again.

  

  

  

• Excellent experience

  David G,May 19, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  We did this trip during an Alaskan Cruise, Captain Ricky was very easy to stay in touch with us and felt like he wanted to make sure we didn’t have any issues during the transfer from the boat. He was a local Captain that grew up in the area and had great historical knowledge of the area, provides some stories of his life growing up in Sitka. I truly felt like he was trying to provide the best experience during our Whale watching excursion. I would highly recommend this activity. Thanks Captain!

• Must do..book it

  Shelly M,May 14, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Absolutely amazing trip with Captain Rick. We ended being the only people on board which was a total surprise. Had a wonderful tour, saw a whale tail, sealions and sea otters. Went to look for bears but think they are just waking up. Saw beautiful scenery from the water and learnt so much from Captain Rick. Would really recommend this tour. In fact we would have gone again same day if he had room on his next tour! Book it, you will never regret it!

• Wildlife is Wild

  Margaret W,May 5, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Ricky was a great guide pulling out all stops to find the elusive wildlife. We did see bald eagles& their nests, playful otters & one with a pup on her chest, & finally, spent some time with a grey whale . We were fortunate to be the only passengers & fully enjoyed our “private” tour.

• Awesome whale and wild life experience

  Jodie N,May 3, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Captain Rick was amazing! We were blessed with beautiful weather and spectacular views. Very happy, the boat is small enough to get up closer to wild life and we shared the boat with 2 other ladies. Captain Rick was very informative about the whales, sea lions and otters we spotted. He gave us ample opportunity to get pictures. We spotted a chilled sea lion out of the water sunbathing and multiple whales, I even got pictures of whale tails. The experience is something I will cherish! The otters cooperated by rafting in large group. I would take the tour again!

• Best of Sitka

  VirginiaTX,Sep 12, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This tour had it all. We saw whales, bears and otters. Rick was very accommodating and even went out of is way to make sure my father-in-law could bring his walker. Incredible service and an outstanding tour.

• Really is the best, whale watch!

  carleneb2018,Sep 9, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Captain Rick was so personable and knowledgeable about all things water creatures, Sitka, science and history. What a sweet guy! His boat is intimate. He had complimentary snacks and beverages. He also had at least 3 very good binoculars for us to use. Rick had us out on the water for an even longer trip than we expected. We have been on many whale watches and this one was the absolute best! Highly recommend!

  

  

  

• Sitka Sound September Spectacular

  thewall48,Sep 7, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We were in Sitka on a beautiful, sunny, 70 degree day with calm, humpback whale filled waters!!! What could be a better time than 2.5 hours with Sitka native Captain Ricky cruising Sitka Sound with only 6 passengers on his boat Sadaeh Rose? Plenty of whales, sea otters, and sea lions entertaining us! it was a magical, extraordinary Alaska day on the water!

  

  

  

• Truly the”Best”!!!!

  Dave S,Sep 6, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Very knowledgable local young man who really knew how to find the humpbacks. He only takes 6 on a boat that could easily handle 10. Inside or outside seating and the ability to move around easily. When out amongst the whales he would shut down the engine which was better for the whales and enhanced our experience as we could clearly hear them blow all around us. Great local knowledge from someone who grew up in Sitka on the water. I don’t know what he could have done more to improve our trip.

• Great tour

  heidi g,Aug 28, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Exactly as advertised. Not only did we get to see a lot of whales but we also saw sea lions and sea otters. He also took us to look for bears but there weren’t any out. We had a great time and would definitely recommend using this company!! If you are a small bunch you are much better off doing this more intimate tour than one of the huge crowded boats.

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