- All ages
- 3 Hours
- Sitka
Join us on a scenic 30 minute harbor cruise, coupled with a delicious feast featuring locally sourced seafood, prime rib, and more at Fin Island Lodge!
Quick Details
Family & Alaska-Native Owned Company. Operating tours in Sitka for over 50 years!
Join an award-winning cruise that offers the opportunity to observe sea otters, whales, sea lions, porpoises, harbor seals, brown bears, deer, bald eagles, and more! On this voyage, our top priority is to deliver excellent wildlife viewing in a condensed time frame, so you are able to enjoy an action-packed day while visiting Sitka!
Tour Highlights:
- Sitka Sound is home to the greatest variety of wildlife in Southeast Alaska -sea otters, whales, sea lions, porpoises, harbor seals, brown bears, puffins, bald eagles, and more. This tour offers a 99.9% – Wildlife Viewing Success!
- Throughout the voyage an onboard naturalist will provide educational enrichment regarding local flora and fauna, history, and Alaska Native culture. While sea otter and whale viewing is our top priority on this tour, you may also have an opportunity to view and photograph other notable features of the area, including Mount Edgecumbe, Saint Lazaria and more!
- Every voyage is unique, custom-designed by your experienced Alaskan captain and crew. You’ll have the opportunity to view sea otters, humpback whales, orca, sea lions, porpoises, seals, eagles, and more!
Enjoy a True Alaskan Experience with True Alaskan Tours.
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- Crescent Harbor, 330 Harbor Drive, Sitka, Alaska
- Guests should meet 15 minutes prior to departure time.
- Tour duration is 2 hours. All tour timing is approximate.
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- Dress in layers to enjoy the outside observation deck. Rain jacket, hat and gloves recommended.
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- Complimentary hot chocolate, coffee, tea and select snacks available.
- Spacious outdoor observation deck
- Climate controlled interior seating with panoramic windows.
- Includes one, or more, restroom(s)
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- This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Participants may have to walk up to 150-yards and negotiate 3-4 steps with non-lifting assistance to embark tour vessel. Once onboard minimal walking is required.
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- Cancellation Policy: A $10 per person processing fee will be charged for cancellations made after booking is confirmed. No refund for cancellation made less than 48 hours prior to departure. If a tour is cancelled by the operator for any reason, the customer will receive a full refund.
- Tour Minimums: Tours do need to reach a minimum capacity to operate. We will contact guests 48 hours in advance if the tour has not reached a minimum.
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- USD Cash and credit cards. Beer, wine, cocktails, soda, and Alaskan-made retail products may be available for purchase on select vessels.
- Don’t forget your camera to capture your beautiful surroundings, and wildlife! Be sure to tag us on social!
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- Persons sensitive to motion sickness may wish to take medication at least one hour prior to the tour departure time.
- Tips are accepted onboard for a job well done but are in no way required. Crew are able to accept tips via cash or card.
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- Southeast Alaska is teeming with wildlife, including bald eagles, bears, whales, sea lions, otters, and more. Our knowledgeable guides will help you spot these magnificent creatures in their natural habitats and provide fascinating insights into their behaviors.
- While we cannot guarantee wildlife sightings in the wilds of Alaska, we’re proud to share that our tours have an impressive 99.9% success rate in wildlife viewing. However, it’s important to emphasize that there are no guarantees when it comes to observing wild animals in their natural habitat.
- By respecting wildlife and their natural habitats, we strive to create meaningful and memorable experiences for our guests while safeguarding the delicate balance of Alaska’s ecosystems. While we cannot promise specific sightings, we can assure you that our knowledgeable guides and crew will do their utmost to maximize your opportunities for wildlife encounters while prioritizing the welfare of the animals and the environment.
- True Alaskan Tours adheres to all wildlife watching guidelines put forward by Whale SENSE. Read more about that here!