Experience Incredible Marine Wildlife Tour

5.0 (108 reviews) 2 h 30 min

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108 reviews

5.0

Experience Incredible Marine Wildlife Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Humpback whales — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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!!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–16
Guide: English
Operated by: Sea Piper Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Experienced local resident captain
Included: Bottled water
Included: Heated cabin
Included: Indoor and outdoor seating
Included: Binoculars
Included: On-board restrooms: Restroom on board
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Included: Snacks

Itinerary

Sitka

2 hours

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

End 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.

Using your ticket

Look for Sea Piper Tours Sign at Harrigan Centennial hall shuttle drop off downtown Sitka.

Cruise ship travelers arriving at Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal will need to claim their free shuttle tickets and schedule shuttle time at www.sitkadock.com. Schedule shuttle time at least 30 minutes prior to your tour time.

Cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.