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Sitka Marine Life & Seabird Eco-Tour Private Scenic Excursion
from$1,300$1,170
Private Charter Scenic Wildlife Excursion for Cruise Passengers
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
You select your start-time, any time between: 6:00am - 5:00pm. 3 hours are included, however you can shorten or extend your private tour as needed. Your tour guide, a Merchant Marine Captain with over 30-years on the water will tour you around Sitka Sound, Saint Lazaria Islands and Mt. Edgecumbe Volcano for active wildlife sightings. We are based out of Sitka on the western side of Baranof Island, in beautiful Southeast Alaska. We are owned and operated by a year round resident and adventure outfitter. He states, "There's no place I'd rather be or explore than Southeast Alaska. Here we have the bounty of the Pacific Ocean at our doorstep with over 17,000 miles of coastline encompassing the Tongass National Forest, the largest intact temperate rain forest in the world. Our mission is to provide our guests with the rarest of Maritime and Coastal Adventures, while providing an element of added safety as we explore one of the most beautiful places on the edges of the earth."
Inclusions
What's included
- Private, Fully Equipped+Fueled Coast Guard Approved Boat+Captain, Snacks, Sodas, Water, all Fees+Tax
- Heated Cabin
What's not
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages
Itinerary
Outer Coast Charters provides private, small group scenic and wildlife boat tours. Our custom adventures all benefit from the comfort and safety of our Suzy-Q Stabicraft. Built in New Zealand, Suzy-Q is a double-hulled aluminum Stabicraft 2500 Ultracab XL safety boat. Every tour is custom designed depending on the weather and seas, and where wildlife might best be seen each day. If seas allow it, we will travel to the Saint Lazaira Islands. Alternatively, we will cruise Sitka Sound and its endless array of islands and coves to provide your party with the best adventure possible. Your private charter will focus on the best locations for scenic and wildlife and photography which may include: Humpback and Grey Whales, Sea Otters, Sea Lions, Dolphins, Harbor Seals, Orcas, Baranof Brown Bears, Eagles, Puffins, assorted Seabirds, as well as amazing Volcano, Mountain and Ocean Views.
If seas allow, we will travel to the Saint Lazaira Islands. St. Lazaria Island is a nesting bird colony located twenty miles (32 km) west of Sitka, Alaska and is a part of the Gulf of Alaska unit of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. It was originally designated as a "refuge for seabirds" in 1909 and received official Wilderness Designation from congress in 1970. It was added to the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge in 1980. The main island is thought to be the remnants of a now eroded volcano; a "volcanic plug" whose cliffs are home to more than half a 1 million various species of sea birds.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 31 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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5Great Tour
This was a great tour and we loved it. We saw tons of animals and the captain was so knowledgeable about the area. I highly recommend to anyone.
5Best Excursion
Captain Chris was so great to work with. The meet up and communication was easy and smooth. Then he took us the most amazing boat ride where we saw bears, bald eagles, otters and whales. He also knew so much about the area that was interesting to learn. I highly recommend this tour.
5Amazing experience, amazing captain, wow what a great experience
Yes we saw wildlife and had an amazing tour. Bears, whales, sea otters, eagles, and sea lions, oh my! Don’t hesitate to book with captain chris. He was fantastic. Thank you.
5A whale of a time!
We had an incredible experience with Captain Chris with Outer Coast Charters. We saw mountains, volcanoes, jumping fish, bald eagles, sea lions, sea otters, and the star of the show - humpback whales. We had four people in our group and felt very comfortable on his boat. The Alaskan toilet is better than expected so don’t worry or be shy. We will have those memories for a lifetime. One whale that we affectionally named “Wilma” came right up the boat. It was majestic and more than we could have asked for. Chris is communicative, helpful, focused on safety, fun and easy to get along with. He is knowledgeable about the Sitka Sound and the area he charters. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Sitka, AK!
5Sitka Ak wildlife boat charter
My wife and I took this excursion- It was beyond our expectations. Captain Chris stayed in contact with us a good 2 weeks before the excursion. Once in the boat you find out how personable and professional he is. For a small group ( up to 5) it was one of our favorite site seeing tours. Seen way more eagles than our Eagle preserve tour. Seen many Whales. Sea Otters. Flying Salmon, Sea Lions For us weather was perfect an added bonus But truly Captain Chris makes the trip so worth while
5Highly Recommend
Glorious day on the water with Captain Chris! He was so accommodating and gracious. We saw Grey Whales, sea otters, bald eagles, and sea lions. Captain Chris is very knowledgeable and shared stories of the wildlife and history of Sitka.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- At cruise terminal, take free shuttle to town. After you exit the bus, walk towards the water/Crescent Harbor. Take the blue covered gangway down to the harbor/boats. Walk main row to end, then take a right(Row 6, Slip 27). Suzy-Q sits close to the end of Row 6. A 5 to 10 minute walk.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Outer Coast Charters
- 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
- Viator will default all tickets to "Adult", but rest assured we are very kid friendly!
How it compares in Sitka
- Its from-price is 418% above the median of the 48 experiences we list in Sitka.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 21 of 48.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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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