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Best Whale Watching and Wildlife Shore Excursion in Sitka

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Overview

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English

2 hours 30 minutes

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Experience amazing wildlife on an unforgettable adventure through the wild waters of Sitka Sound. Surrounded by towering mountains and rugged coastline, you’ll journey into one of Alaska’s richest marine environments. Spot whales, sea otters, sea lions, harbor seals, and bald eagles—all in their natural habitat. This small-group, eco-friendly tour gets you up close to the action without the crowds. Your captain, a born-and-raised Sitkan, brings expert local insight and a passion for the sea. With open deck space, comfortable seating, and nonstop photo opportunities, this tour is perfect for families, photographers, and anyone ready for the real Alaska..

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

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

Collapsible Wheelchair accessible

moderate mobility of arms and legs required

passenger maximum weight limit 300lb

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Kid friendly

outdoor seats for Viewing

Gluten free snacks, bottled water and carbonated drinks

born and raised Sitka local

Captain tips are not included in tour price

Restroom on board

heated cabin

Private transportation

Gratuities

What To Expect

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We will guide you around the Beautiful Sitka Sound and outer coast of Baranof Islands. Showing you humpback whales, Steller Sea lions, Sea Otters, and Tongass National Rainforest. This tour is perfect for those that would like to have an experience of a lifetime and great photography opportunities. All Animal Sightings not Guaranteed. Tour is weather permitting.

2 hours•Admission Not Applicable

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Best Whale Watching and Wildlife Shore Excursion

Reviews

4.89

91 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Whale Watching with Captain Rick

    Heather G,

    Jun 26, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We had a wonderful time with Captain Rick! The weather was sketchy to begin with and Capt. Rick told us we may not see whales and that we could get a refund if we chose not to venture out into the low lying fog/mist! We sure appreciated his honesty! We decided to give it a go and we were not disappointed! Rick was friendly, personable, and incredibly knowledgeable! We saw sea lions, a group of otters, a humpback whale, and a grey whale…He was able to bring us in so close to the grey whale, it was amazing!! I would highly recommend a tour with Captain Rick! We enjoyed our time out on his boat and learned so much about Sitka and the area!

  • Captain Rick is a...

    Laurie V,

    Jun 20, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Captain Rick is a lifelong resident of Sitka. Made it so much more personal. When we didn’t see whales where they had been, he took us to another location and it was magical. Only way to experience this!!!! He communicated he would be running just a little late and then offered to drop us off right at the cruise dock upon our return. DO THIS!!!!!

  • Exceptional tour and professionalism

    Nancy M,

    Jun 17, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our original tour guide was unable to take us due to a boat problem. He arranged for us to go out with Captain Patrick Davis. I'm so happy that we had the experience that we did. I'm also glad that our original tour guide was able to give us an alternate yet exceptional experience

  • 100% Recommend to Everyone

    Julian E,

    Jun 17, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We had the best time whale watching with Captain Rick! He was super friendly and made the whole experience feel really personal. Since he grew up in Sitka, he knew all the cool spots to check out and had a bunch of interesting stories and local history to share. What made it even better was that it wasn’t one of those huge crowded boats — just a small group on his boat, which made everything feel way more relaxed and intimate. We got to see whales up close and really enjoy the moment without feeling rushed or packed in with a bunch of people. If you’re in Sitka and looking for something authentic and laid-back, definitely book a trip with Captain Rick. Totally worth it and easily one of our favorite parts of the trip!

  • Incredible

    Joanne B,

    Jun 12, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    There were only 4 of us on our boat, with Rick as our captain. He has lots of marine knowledge and knew all the best spots to locate wildlife. We were able to get to a spot where it was just the 4 of us and small fishing boats where we witnessed 2 whales, mother and child, breaching consecutively for a very long time- perhaps 15 minutes. I’d been on 3 whale tours previously and never experienced anything as close to the whales as I did here. I would highly recommend Rick and his boat for anyone who wants a more personal experience.

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