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Join Sitka Expeditions for an exciting whale watching and wildlife tour! Accommodating ALL cruise ship and independent travelers schedules, join us searching for whales leaping out of the water, bears hunting for salmon on the beach, sea otters relaxing in the kelp and much more!
We take great pride in announcing in 2024 we did not have a tour where we did not find whales or sea otters!
With a 6 passenger max, this is the ultimate small group experience!
Whether you're a seasoned wildlife enthusiast or embarking on your first adventure into the wild, our tours cater to all ages. With a commitment to responsible tourism, we prioritize the well-being of the wildlife and their habitats, ensuring a sustainable and respectful experience for all. Book your journey with us today and prepare to be amazed by the inspiring beauty of Sitka Alaska.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Pick up arrangement from either your port or downtown Sitka. We will pick you up in our vessel!
Born and raised Alaskan Native Captain
Onboard spacious bathroom
Water and Snacks
Designated pickup and drop off arrangements
Spacious deck space to view and photograph wildlife from
Ground transportation
Duration: 2 hours: 2 - 2.5 Hour Adventure
Pickup included
Operated by Sitka Expeditions
28 reviews
LeChelle S,
Oct 2, 2024
This excursion was AMAZING! We saw so much wildlife. Grizzly bears swimming and fishing, Seals sunbathing, whales diving and so much more! Highly recommend this experience…worth every penny!
Valerie M,
Sep 18, 2024
Saw a ton of whales, salmon, otters, and sea lions. Our guide was very personable and knew the area well. He has a good relationship with the other tour guides so they were helping each other find the whales. Definitely recommend this tour
Gary S,
Sep 2, 2024
OMG! Mama bear and cub catching salmon. Salmon spawning. Sea otters and sea lions. Pods of whales. Brand new boat. Capt Parker was great communicating pre-trip so we knew exactly where to go. Great local guide. Family business.
Hope J,
Aug 24, 2024
Our tour guide was not able to take us but he took all the work out of rebooking and found us someone else to take us. And we had a fantastic time with captain Brad in Sitka nautical tours.
Ellen B,
Aug 23, 2024
Patrick was very good about communicating with us about the pickup point and any other questions we had for him. We weren't out in the ocean 5 minutes and this huge whale jumped right in front of us! It continued to preform for us and give us an awesome show. After that, we went around trying to see bears or something else. We were able to see lots of Salmon jumping up right next to the boat. It was a very good day!