Sitka Whale Watching & Wildlife Adventure

4.9(259)2 hFree cancellationBy Sitka Expeditions

About this activity

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.

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

Not included

✕Ground transportation

Meeting and pickup

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.

Good to know

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.
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.

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