All Sitka Tours & Excursions in 2026

Parker provided us with the highlights of our week long cruise in the fantastic 2 hours we spent with him on his boat. He gave us a very informative and personal experience with just one other couple on our trip. We were fortunate enough to see brown bears numerous Whales ,sea lions and otters. We would highly recommend Parker and his company.

Captain Brad’s small boat tour was the absolute highlight of our Alaska trip. We arrived on a cruise and, instead of booking through the cruise line, we always like to find local tours. That’s how we discovered Brad and Sitka Nautical Tours and we are so glad we did! From the cruise terminal, there is free transportation that drops you off right where you meet Brad to begin your adventure. We had already taken two other excursions in different towns (whale watching on a large boat and a bear-viewing trip by van) which we thought were amazing. But nothing compared to what Brad showed us. He took us right up to two bears walking along the coastline. Watching them interact, play, and fish so closely was absolutely mind blowing. Brad skillfully positioned the boat, cut the engine, and the bears carried on as if we were not even there. We watched them for over 15 minutes, an unforgettable experience. Then Brad asked if we wanted to see whales (of course we said yes). We thought the bear encounter would be the highlight, but Brad amazed us again. On the way, we saw eagles, otters, and sea lions, and then suddenly whales everywhere. Unlike our previous whale tour where sightings were rare and distant, with Brad we were surrounded. Blowholes, tails diving, and whales surfacing all around us you did not even know where to look because it was happening everywhere. Beyond the incredible wildlife encounters, Brad himself made the tour outstanding. He’s knowledgeable, personable, and truly passionate about what he does. This was a 10 out of 10 experience, and we cannot recommend it enough. Skip the cruise line tours and book with Sitka Nautical Tours as you will not regret it!

First of all kealoha was probably the best tour person we have ever had! She was so accommodating and sweet! She knows Sitka so well and all our stops were fantastic! She knew everyone so that was a bonus! We went to the fortress of the bear, the raptor center, the national park to see the salmon and the totem poles and shopping! The day was the best! She truly loves this job! I can’t say enough good things about her and the tour! All 4 of us had the best time and it was because of her!!