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Sitka · Alaska · United States
Whale Watching and Marine Wildlife Shore Excursion
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From $196.88 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Sitka lies in a unique location, nestled between the Tongass temperate rain forest and the Alexander Archipelago. Our waters are home to an abundance of marine life such as sea lions, otters, seals and an array of birds; these waters are also stops for whales and orcas, which feed on a variety of sea life. Join us as we explore Alaska’s southeast waters aboard our 24-foot vessel with both a closed cabin and a forward and aft viewing deck. This allows for a truly intimate experience as we explore coves, islands and search for an array of marine life. This 30’ boat has ample deck space and is powered by twin 250 Honda engines making it a superb vessel for southeast Alaska.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Discover Alaska’s southeast waters aboard our 24 foot seaworthy vessel
- Explore coves, islands and search for an array of marine life
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Sitka
Whale Watching.
Continued
Sitka
Boating.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Local driver/guide - US Coast Guard licensed Captain Tour escort/host Live commentary on board All activities
What to Bring
Dress in layers; the weather in Sitka can be a bit temperamental; whether you're seaward or shore-ward, being able to shed or add layers can make all the difference for a fun and comfortable trip Wear comfortable walking shoes; this is the ideal footwear for both our land and marine tours Bring a light waterproof jacket in case of rain Don't forget your camera (with plenty of batteries) to take pictures of the beautiful scenery, wildlife and historic sites
Restrictions
This tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers. If booking as a Shore Excursion, the tour time selected must start a minimum of 1 hour after the cruise arrival time.
Meeting & Pickup
Your tour departs from Harrigan Centennial Hall, 330 Harbor Drive in downtown Sitka. There are three ways to get to us if arriving by cruise ship If your ship docks at the terminal north of town (Halibut Point Marine Dock), you will need to disembark your ship and walk to the left side of the terminal building; here you’ll hop on one of the free shuttle buses; these buses will take you directly to our location at Harrigan Centennial Hall (330 Harbor Drive). Here you’ll see a row of tour vendors. Baranof Tours has the blue A-frame sign. If your cruise ship anchors out, you will be tendered to either one of our two ports: 1. Cresent Harbor Port— this is the back side of Harrigan Centennial Hall. You’ll need to come around to the front side of the building. Here you’ll see a row of tour vendors. Baranof Tours has the blue A-frame sign. 2. O’Connell Bridge port You’ll need to walk north bound on Harbor Road, one block, then turn left onto Harbor Drive, walk one block and you’ll see Harrigan Centennial Center (330 Harbor Drive) on the righthand side. Here you’ll see a row of tour vendors. Baranof Tours has a blue A-frame sign.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2025-10-23
5.00 / 5
Best shore excursion ever taken. Wonderful to be a small group of six or less. We saw bald eagles, sea otters and many whales. Captain was knowledgeable.
2025-08-17
5.00 / 5
What an amazing experience! I’ve only been on what watching tours in bigger boats with tons of people. This was the boat caption, my son and 1, and 2 other people. It was so great, and we saw a ton of sea life
2025-08-11
5.00 / 5
Awesome experience! I loved that it was such a small group so you didn't have to worry about not being able to see. The guide was excellent and determined to get us out to see an unexpected pod of Orcas that day -- this was just the icing on the cake to all the other fabulous sights we were able to see.
2025-07-21
5.00 / 5
Great experience!
2025-06-30
5.00 / 5
Thad was an awesome guide—I also forgot my phone charger and it was dying and he hooked me up so I could continue to take videos!
2025-06-16
5.00 / 5
Great guide who knew the area, was friendly, and was patient with the kids.
2025-06-14
4.00 / 5
It was good to go out but not impressed with the boat
2025-06-11
5.00 / 5
Awesome
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