2h 30m
Guided in English
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket

Highlights

I (Captain Matt) along with my crew member take our guests out for an incredible experience on the waters in and around Sitka Sound viewing the breathtaking scenery and enjoying diverse wildlife encounters! You may see many if not all of the following wildlife, Humpback whales, Sea Lions, Sea Otters, Harbor Seals, Ravens, Bald eagles, shearwaters, cormorants, 2 types of puffins, and many other sea birds too numerous to mention. Bears are regularly viewed in the late summer early fall, and occasionally viewed in the spring. As I have had a long career commercial fishing in Southeast Alaska, I give unique insight into the local fishing industry. Both my crew and I will also enlighten you on local history and life in Sitka. To ensure your experience is genuine, my crew is always either one of my family, or a local hire that truly knows Sitka. We live it year round!!

Inclusions

What's included

Experienced local resident captain
Bottled water
Heated cabin
Indoor and outdoor seating
Binoculars
Restroom on board
Coffee and/or Tea
Snacks

Itinerary

Cruise the waters of Beautiful Sitka Sound, and the outer coastline of Baranof Island viewing Sea Lions, Sea Otters, Harbor seals, Humpback Whales, possibly Orcas, Bald Eagles, and a vast variety of sea birds. Many times all in one tour.
2 h

Cancellation

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

Reviews

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Ratings come from 108 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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5Memorable, Local Sitka Experience
Excellent local tour of wildlife and natural beauty of Sitka, Alaska. We saw Alaskan coastal brown bears, bald eagles, sea lions, sea otters and humpback whales. It was a memorable highlight of our trip and would definitely do this again on our next visit in the future. Captain Matt and Sophia were knowledgeable and kind. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting a local boat tour and seeing beautiful sights.
Julia_SOctober 2026via Viator
5Extraordinary Tour - Best Sitka Option
Absolutely, hands down the best tour I’ve taken in Alaska over multiple trips. Captain Gary knew all the best places to see wildlife and made sure we were perfectly positioned in the water to see it all - and from super close. Sophia had so much information to share and she spoke with so much affection for her hometown - her appreciation and passion for this amazingly unique place on the planet shone through. We’ve taken tours all over the world and this one was one of the very best. If you’re in Sitka, you’ll not regret spending a few hours taking this tour.
Danielle_WSeptember 2026via Viator
5Marine tour
This was a wonderful excursion. We viewed many whale, sea lions, sea otters and then some bear. The captain and crew shared good information and we enjoyed some warm drinks and snacks along the way.
Thomas_BSeptember 2026via Viator
5Great experience!
We had a group of 10 friends. Our previous tour operator had engine problems and suggested Sea Piper. Our guides were great and the boat was very clean. Operator had snacks and drinks onboard for us to help ourselves to. We spent 4 hours and saw bears, whales, sea otters, and seals. Greatest experience of our time in Alaska. We felt it was a great value and would definitely recommend them again.
Rand CSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor
5Wonderful wildlife experience
What a wonderful experience. It was the highlight of my time in Alaska. We saw sea lions, sea otters, whales and a bear with its cub. Matt was very friendly and happy to help. The boat was comfortable and plenty of space to relax and take amazing photos. I strongly recommend this tour.
NyhnaSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor
5Great trip
This was an awesome experience. Mike and Gaby were very knowledgeable and mapped out a wonderful adventure for us. Saw bears, whales, sea otters and sea lions in comfort. Great info re salmon industry. Great value.
N2523AKkimberlynSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

Meeting point: Meet at Sea Piper Tours sign outside the visitor center (Harrigan Centennial Hall). Meeting time is at least 15 minutes prior to tour departure time. Passengers arriving at Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal will be required to get free tickets for the shuttle to town.
Pickup: Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size: Up to 16 travellers
Operated by: Sea Piper Tours

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Sitka

Its from-price is close to the median of the 48 experiences we list in Sitka.
Its length is typical for the group.
By number of reviews it ranks 10 of 48.

About Sitka

Sitka is a small island town on Alaska's Pacific coast, once the capital of Russian America, with onion domes, totem poles and a sound ringed by mountains.

Sitka sits on the west coast of Baranof Island in south-east Alaska, facing the Pacific across a sound dotted with islands and overlooked by the volcanic cone of Mount Edgecumbe. It was the capital of Russian America, known as New Archangel, and in 1867 Alaska was formally transferred from Russia to the United States on Castle Hill. The onion-domed St Michael's Cathedral and the Russian Bishop's House, built in 1842, recall that past.

Top-ranked sights in Sitka: Fortress of the Bear, Alaska Raptor Center, Sitka National Historical Park.

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