Our 3 Best Whale Watching Shore Excursions Worldwide

1.Best Whale Watching and Wildlife Shore Excursion in Sitka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $205Our pick

Cruise Sitka Sound and the outer coast of Baranof Island with local Captain Rick or another Sitka Sound Tours captain. Groups are limited to six, with outdoor viewing, a heated cabin, snacks, restrooms, and room to move around for wildlife photography. Sightings depend on weather and animal behavior.

“Fantastic day out with Rick in Sabeah Rose from Sitka Sound Tours. Sea Lions, sea otters, bald eagles and grey whales made it a truly amazing day. Thank you Rick.”

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2.Amazing Whale Watching and Marine Wildlife Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $199Best value

Depart Harrigan Centennial Hall in Crescent Harbor for about two hours on the water with Captain Tad and a small private group. Expect live commentary, humpback whales, sea lions, otters, eagles, and possibly orcas or brown bears. A heated cabin offers shelter when Sitka weather turns wet or chilly.

“Tad is an amazing Captain. He went out of his way to make sure we had an experience beyond our wildest dreams. We saw whales with their calves, sea lions, eagles, otters, and a mama brown bear with her 2 cubs. All along, Tad informed us about the local culture, history, and the importance of the local ecosystem. Very approachable, Tad made this a wonderful experience beyond our expectations. We recommend Tad highly and without hesitation.”

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3.A Comfortable Sitka Whale Watching Wildlife Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $225

Join captain Rick of Coastal Tours Sitka for a 2.5-hour wildlife cruise from downtown Sitka. With no more than six people aboard, you will explore Sitka Sound, Baranof Island, and Kruzof Island while looking for humpback whales, orcas, otters, sea lions, eagles, puffins, bears, and seabirds. The boat has heat and snacks.

“Amazing tour! Rick has a spotless boat. My family was very comfortable and loved that he had heat and snacks. We saw whales, otters, sea lions and eagles. It absolutely met all of our expectations and more.”

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