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A private 2-hour boat tour from Sitka navigates Sitka Sound and the volcanic coastline of the Tongass National Forest. Expect close encounters with humpbacks, sea otters, eagles and puffins, led by local guides who know the currents and feeding lines.
A private 2-hour boat tour from Sitka navigates Sitka Sound and the volcanic coastline of the Tongass National Forest. Expect close encounters with humpbacks, sea otters, eagles and puffins, led by local guides who know the currents and feeding lines.
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Operated by Sitka Sea Level Adventures · Sitka, Alaska
Fog lifts off Sitka Sound like a curtain, revealing cliffs carved by glaciers and a coastline that still smells of salt and spruce. On a private 2-hour marine wildlife tour from Sitka, a small vessel slips across water that seems to decide where you look — chinook gulls wheel, sea otters roll like corks, and the surface can erupt with the flukes of humpback whales.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels — requires boarding a small vessel and standing on deck for periods.
The tour is 2 hours (120 minutes) and is run as a private trip with a local guide.
Common sightings include humpback, gray and killer whales, sea lions, sea otters, bald eagles and puffins, but sightings vary by season and can’t be guaranteed.
Yes — infants and small children can use strollers; infant seats are available and service animals are allowed. Boarding a small boat is required.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure; trips may be canceled for bad weather.
This coastline is part of Tlingit homelands and later became a hub in Russian America; Sitka’s blend of indigenous and colonial history shapes local place names and fishing practices.
The Tongass is one of the world’s largest temperate rainforests; follow guides’ instructions to keep distance from wildlife and avoid disturbing feeding or resting animals.
Sitka Sea Level Adventures operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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