Experience Local Marine Wildlife Tour
5.0
4 Ratings
Sitka
Join Captain Matt for a Sitka Sound wildlife tour. Spot whales, sea lions, eagles, and more while learning about local history and fishing.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sitka - Embark on a cruise through the stunning Sitka Sound and along the outer coast of Baranof Island, where you can observe Sea Lions, Sea Otters, Harbor Seals, Humpback Whales, and possibly Orcas, Bald Eagles, and a wide array of sea birds. Often, you can see all of these in a single tour.
What's Included
  • Experienced local resident captain
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Indoor and outdoor seating
  • Heated cabin
  • Binoculars
  • On-board restrooms
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

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!!

Location
330 Harbor Dr
Harbor Drive
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Dary_p
Jul 28, 2024
Highly recommend! - Great tour! Best experience of the Alaska cruise we had. Wonderfull boat crew, breathtaking views and interesting stories from people who love nature and place they live in.
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Mary
Jul 14, 2024
Outstanding Experience- blew all of my expectations away!!! Book this tour! - Highly recommend this tour with Captain Matt! Everything from booking the tour to getting dropped off at the cruise terminal after our tour was wonderful! Captain Matt and his first mate were very knowledgeable and answered all of our question. We saw orcas, sea lions, sea otters, humpback whales, puffins and bald eagles. We had 16 people in our party and everyone from 3 years old to 67 years old had such a great time. We are still talking about it. What an incredible experience! If you are in Sitka for a day, reach out to Captain Matt!!
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Heather_tahoe
Jun 29, 2024
Recommended whale watching and more boat tour - We had such a great time on the Sea Piper with Captain Matt and his daughter! And freshly brewed coffee plus a clean and warm bathroom. Also, Matt made certain that we saw all the different wildlife from sea lions, otters, humpback whales, gray whales, bald eagles, and even bears with her two cubs on shore. There were even binoculars for everyone to use and wildlife booklets. He really knew where to go and was very knowledgeable too. Thank you Captain Matt!
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