Join Seek Alaska Tours on a 100-mile marine journey through Frederick Sound, where whales, glaciers, and rugged mountain scenery create a truly unforgettable adventure. Discover Alaska’s rich marine life in a comfortable, guided tour designed for nature lovers and adventurers alike.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4–6 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal physical effort required; suitable for most guests.
Wildlife
History
Frederick Sound has long been a significant fishing area and migration route for whales, shaping local legends and traditions.
Conservation
Seek Alaska Tours emphasizes eco-friendly practices by minimizing disturbance and promoting awareness of marine conservation efforts.
Seek Alaska Tours
Join Seek Alaska Tours on a 100-mile marine journey through Frederick Sound, where whales, glaciers, and rugged mountain scenery create a truly unforgettable adventure. Discover Alaska’s rich marine life in a comfortable, guided tour designed for nature lovers and adventurers alike.
Seek Alaska Tours is a Petersburg, Alaska outfitter offering marine wildlife viewing, glacier excursions, private boat tours, and canoe rentals. Based in one of Southeast Alaska’s gateway communities, Seek Alaska Tours operates guided vessel trips crewed by USCG licensed captains and crew. Trips emphasize safe operation, local navigation knowledge, and comfortable viewing opportunities, including booth seating on longer routes.
Offerings include the Whiskers and Whales Tour, a 100-mile route through Frederick Sound framed by snow-capped mountains and coastal glaciers; Old Town Canoe Rentals for a six-hour self-guided paddle with canoes, paddles, life vests, and convenient harbor drop-off; the LeConte Glacier Tour, a four-hour journey to LeConte Glacier with likely sightings of sea lions and seals; and a Glacier Private Tour lasting four to five hours that combines whale watching, wildlife viewing, petroglyph observation, and waterfall scenery. All motorized tours are guided by USCG licensed captains and crew.
Featured on The Adventure Collective, Seek Alaska Tours provides clear trip descriptions, established pick-up and drop-off procedures at Petersburg harbors, and standard safety equipment for all guided trips. Canoe rentals include necessary gear and a drop-off service to local harbors to simplify planning. Travelers seeking marine wildlife viewing, dependable glacier access, or a convenient day of paddling in Petersburg can expect credentialed crew, local route knowledge, and straightforward booking information.
Location
Petersburg, Alaska
Gateway to Frederick Sound
USCG Crew
USCG licensed
Experienced captains and crew
Typical Duration
4–6 hours
Trip lengths vary by tour
Trips Offered
4 experiences
Glacier, whale, canoe, private tours
Reserve a Whiskers and Whales seat, a LeConte Glacier tour, a private glacier trip, or a six-hour canoe rental today.
Dress in Layers
Temperatures can vary quickly on the water, so bring warm and waterproof clothing.
Bring Binoculars
Binoculars enhance wildlife viewing opportunities, especially for distant whales or birds.
Use Sunscreen
UV rays reflect off the water, so sunscreen helps prevent sunburn during the cruise.
Arrive Early
Early arrival ensures ample time for check-in and wildlife spotting before departure.
Warm waterproof jacket
Keeps you comfortable during damp and chilly weather on the water.
spring|fall|winter
Layered Clothing
Allows for easy temperature adjustments as weather changes.
spring|summer|fall|winter
Binoculars
Improves wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.
Sunscreen and Hat
Protects your skin from UV rays during sunny days on the water.
summer