All Sitka Tours & Excursions in 2026

So glad we booked this tour in Sitka. If you want an amazing guide, be sure to ask for Gary. Not only did he take exceptional care of us, we learned so much more about Sitka than I could have asked for! We all had a wonderful time, this tour was my favorite of our trip. Exceptional value , and such a personal itinerary tailored to our interests. Thanks Gary!

It went pretty fast to fit everything in. There are thousands of people coming ashore from cruise ships. This tour allows you to skip the lines for entry, but there is not enough time to read all of the information panels about all the animals. You can take pictures of them and read later if you are are a person that likes to read all the information. For those who don't like to read everything, this has the right amount of time. We had originally planned to spend more time in the park with the totems and walk back to the center of town, but it started to rain so we rode the van back instead.

The naturalist was very knowledgable and a good communicator. The length (2hrs) was good, the seating was comfortable and viewing areas excellent. The ship was of a split hull design (catamaran) and this design provided smoother boating than a V-hull design . It was a first rate experience for our family of seven. We even saw whales and sea otters.

The tour was very organized and overall great. The raptor exhibits were good and the totem pole area was good. I wish we had more time in the totem park because the scenery was beautiful and great trails. The bear exhibit was awesome. They fed the bears while we were there and had a lot of information about what they do at the conservatory. It was very interesting.

The tour van can seat about 12 but our group was only 4. It felt like a truly private tour. We all had a wonderful couple of hours with our guide Hannah. She was very knowledgeable and personable. She answered all of our questions and gave us really good insight on places to checkout in town after the tour. We stopped at a couple of scenic views to take some photos. Hannah was great! The whole experience felt like we were just visiting a very well-informed friend not a rigid tour. 10/10

Great experience with Captain Chris! Great communication, picked us up on time from our ship and spent a great day on the water! Saw otters, whales, sea lions and eagles - the views from the water were stunning, from quiet inlets and waterfalls to the open water. Highly recommend this tour - safe, reliable and friendly operator!

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!

So relaxing and beautiful. Great way to get away from the hustle and bustle of the cruise crowd and see some of the real beauty of Alaska. Rhee and Nathan were professional and knowledgeable and had a wealth of information to share about the local marine life and lay of the land. Top notch organization. Well worth it! Felt safe and comfortable for our all ages group from grandparents to kids.