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
56 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful trip
Krista W,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Captain Codi was amazing! So friendly and knowledgeable. Went above and beyond to make sure we saw awesome whales!! Book this tour. You will love it.
Capt Cody Rocks!
Mel D,
Jun 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Capt Cody did a great job! She fouls sea lions, sea otters, eagles and the nests, and grey whales. She made sure our checklist was complete and provided great information along the way.
Whale Tour June 2025
raymond b,
Jun 11, 2025
- Viator
4.00Captain Cody was enthusiastic and tried to accommodate so we could have the best experience but due to the time of year we did only see a few wildlife and a couple of whales from a distance. Unfortunately we could not take any photos as it is still early in the season and they are still travelling from Mexico and Hawaii and with the distance in place to protect the Whales Please keep this in mind, thanks you Captain Cody great experience.
Nice tour
Eileen K,
Jun 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very nice time. It is a smaller vessel, we had 6b people on our tour and the smaller size was nice. We were able to see several whales. Our guide was very nice and informative.
Whales and a swimming deer
Donett R,
Jun 7, 2025
- Viator
4.00A small boat with only six guests (although it still had a washroom). Snacks and bottled water available. Captain Cody was friendly and informative. Partly due to the good weather, we saw quite a lot of wildlife including humpback whales, sealions, sea otters, bald eagles and even a swimming deer.
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