10% offFree cancellation
Private Charter Scenic Wildlife Excursion for Cruise Passengers
from$1,295$1,166
Sitka Whale Watching & Wildlife Adventure
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
We are excited to share that during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, whales were seen on 100% of our trips! Skip the crowded boats and join Sitka Expeditions for a truly unforgettable whale watching and wildlife experience aboard our comfortable enclosed vessel. Enjoy a more personal and relaxed trip while staying warm and dry, with air ride seating and a private bathroom on board. Designed for both cruise ship guests and independent travelers, our tours are guided by knowledgeable locals who know exactly where to find the action. Witness whales breaching, bears feeding along the shoreline, and sea otters drifting in their natural habitat. Whether it is your first time or a return visit, our trips are built to give you the best chance at incredible wildlife encounters without feeling rushed. Book your spot and experience the raw beauty of Sitka the way it is meant to be seen.
Inclusions
What's included
- Designated pickup and drop off arrangements
- Experienced and licensed USCG captains!
- Onboard spacious bathroom
- Water and Snacks
- Spacious deck space to view and photograph wildlife from
What's not
- Ground transportation
Itinerary
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
- 5247
- 48
- 33
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- 10
Ratings come from 258 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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5Well worth the $! Highlight of our trip!
The highlight of our trip! We had amazing weather and saw so much wildlife - a bear eating salmon, countless eagles, otters floating and sea lions sunning on buoys - and about 15-20 whales encircling our boat! Our guide was fantastic, and he gave us an education about whales - about how long they dive and resurface, how they can be identified by their tail, etc. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip! The pickup point is right beside the place the shuttle drops you in town - maybe 20 steps away, so our only regret was that a few others in our cruise group might have gone if they knew how close it was to the shuttle drop-off. We had a private tour - just our 3 on the boat.... a wonderful day!
5Must do in Sitka!
Hands down one of the best wildlife encounters we’ve ever experienced! Having a private boat made all the difference—no crowded decks, just a relaxed and personalized ride tailored to what we wanted to see. We were lucky enough to spot magnificent whales and sea otters up close against the gorgeous Alaskan backdrop. The captain was incredibly knowledgeable about the local marine life and ecosystem. If you're stopping in Sitka, this private tour is well worth it!
5Tour guide was excellent....
Tour guide was excellent. He was very knowledgeable, professional and courteous. Although the weather was not ideal, the guide nevertheless knew the best areas to ensure views of whales, sea lions and a bonus brown bear with her cubs. Boat was very comfortable. Highly recommend.
5Highly Recommend!
Right on time! Both our naturalist and boat driver were great and informative, which made for a wonderful experience. We saw a momma bear and her two cubs who wrestled with each other. Saw a few whales and great tails. Also, sea lions. They had treats and water for us, too.
5A Most Excellwnt adventure
The boat was enclosed and had comfortable seats. We had the option to watch from the front and back of the boat when stopped. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable about various animals and information about them as well as the surrounding area. The captain took us to areas where we saw humpback whales, a mama bear and her three cubs as well as sea lions. This was an excellent adventure, we recommend it highly!
5My partner and I enjoyed...
My partner and I enjoyed this excursion even though we didn’t see any whales. Our guide and captain searched hard for them - we ventured through some rough waters, but no luck. The highlight was a bear and her cubs along the shore. We also saw a sea lion. Fun times.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please meet behind the Harrigan Centennial Hall near the backdoor of the building facing the harbor. We will send you your pickup instructions days prior to your tour. If you are docked at the Sitka Cruise Terminal, please ensure you board a shuttle to downtown Sitka.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 21 travellers
- Operated by
- Sitka Expeditions
- 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 at 330 Harbor Drive (where the shuttle buses drop you off on the backside of the building.)
- No stress guaranteed for return time to the ship.
How it compares in Sitka
- Its from-price is 12% below the median of the 48 experiences we list in Sitka.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 3 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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