Premier Whale Watching and Wildlife Tour
Overview
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2 hours 15 minutes
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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.
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.
What‘s Included
Experienced and licensed USCG captains!
Onboard spacious bathroom
Water and Snacks
Designated pickup and drop off arrangements
Spacious deck space to view and photograph wildlife from
Ground transportation
What To Expect
Our lifetime experienced guide will pick you up at a designated meeting place wherever your port is. From there, you will embark on an unbelievable journey in an unforgettable place. We will explore around Sitka looking for Humpback Whales, Orcas (killer whales), Sea Otters, Coastal Brown Bears, Bald Eagles and so many more other coastal animals.
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Premiere Whale Watching
Duration: 2 hours: 2 - 2.5 Hour Adventure
Snacks and Water
2024 - 31 Foot Northriver
Reviews
75 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent guide and small...
Terri C,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent guide and small group was perfect. We saw sea lions, sea otters, a bear, an eagle and whales!!
Great job! Saw a brown...
John S,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great job! Saw a brown bear in tbe wild, sea lions, and whales. I am handicapped and they did a great job of accommodating me.
Good experience as far as the whale watching
Renee T,
Aug 4, 2025
- Viator
4.00We definitely saw quite a few whales but I don’t recall any attempt to go see bears and salmon. The sea lions were just lounging so would have rather tried to see other wildlife, especially bears. I think the extra money paid for a “wildlife” tour in addition to the whale watching was not worth it. I understand the nature of these experiences and no bear sightings are guaranteed but again, I don’t recall going anywhere but to the whales and then to the sea lions.
Best whale and wildlife watch in Alaska
Reuben B,
Aug 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Captain Parker was great at communication and even sent photos of signs and google map of exact location to meet. He was efficient with answering questions before the trip. We had a fantastic time and saw lots of humpback whales, sea otters sea lions, eagles, salmon. The very best was a small brown bear feeding on salmon he catch from the water. Parker is a fantastic and gracious captain. Highly recommend a trip on the brand new boat. There were 4 guests on board so we had the very best experience!! He’s wonderful with time management —met us right on time and got us back to the pier exactly as planned. No worries in getting back to your ship in time.
Had the best time!
Kathy S,
Aug 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Had a great time and Parker was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide. We saw many humpback whales within range of each other and had our first bear sightings. Overall a great experience and highly recommended 😎
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