Ports of Call Tours in Sitka

On a private tour of Sitka, see landmarks and other local sights such as the artesian well, the Pioneer Bar, and Baranof Island Brewing Company. With a private driver and vehicle, you can customize the departure time to match your needs.

Explore Sitka without the hassle of navigating on your own on a half-day tour to the city's top landmarks, including the Fortress of Bears, National Historic Park, and Raptor Center. No need to plan logistics: Entrance fees are included for all stops on the itinerary. In addition to round-trip transportation from the Sitka cruise port, your guide provides live commentary about landmarks passed along the way.

Experience Sitka's highlights from land and sea free from timing or transport worries on this half-day combo tour. First, ride a shuttle bus to mountain-framed Silver Bay, the Fortress of the Bear, Sitka National Park, and a Baranof microbrewery to sample craft brews. Then, cruise Alaska's waters by small boat to look for whales, seals, otters, and other animals in the wild. Cruise port or hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Let our 18 years of experience help you get an intimate view of the beautiful scenery, amazing wildlife, and historic sites of Sitka on this combination land and sea tour. First you'll set out on a 26' catamaran boat with an expert local captain to watch whales and other marine wildlife in the waters off Sitka. Most often seen are Humpback Whales, Sea Otters, Eagles, Sea Lions and many marine birds. After two hours on the water, you'll return to land to take a comfortable 2 hour small group van tour to see highlights that include totem poles, brown bears and historical treasures.

Ever wanted to Kayak before? what better setting than the Sitka sounds.  This small group tour is an amazing way to explore Sitka.

Get to know Alaska's historic city of Sitka on this 2-hour, small-group shore excursion limited to just 10 people. Aboard a comfortable van, cross the O'Connell Bridge to Japonski Island. See Sheldon Jackson Museum, Alaska Pioneer Home and St Michael's Cathedral, and hear informative commentary on the sites from seasoned guides. Meet the rescued bears of Fortress of the Bear, and take in the marvelous scenery of Sitka National Historical Park. Port transport included.

Now booking for summer 2019Enjoy a two-hour tour whale watching & wildlife tour off the coast of Baranof Island on a comfortable boat with an experienced local captain. Southeast Alaska is a summer home for Humpback whales, Minke whales, and Gray whales.

Enjoy a taste of Sitka. This 4 part tour will take you to four (4) amazing Sitka locations, including the Fortress of the Bear and Baranof Island Brewery. Along the way enjoy a narration by a local guide and a stop for a refreshing sampler of temperate rainforest  brewed beer or homemade root beer. This small group tour is limited to up to 10 guests, giving it a truly unique and personal Alaskan experience.

Soak up gorgeous landscapes aboard a smooth-sailing 26-foot Glacier Bay catamaran on this whale-watching shore excursion from Sitka. For two hours, a seasoned captain takes a small group limited to just six passengers to prime spots to watch for humpbacks, gray whales, porpoises, seals and an array of birds. Learn about the marine life you see, and return to your ship with memorable shots of wildlife in action.

Discover the tranquil beauty of Sitka Sound by cruise and kayak on this 3-hour shore excursion. Spot eagles and maybe even whales from the comfort of a custom-built vessel, and pay attention to the shoreline for sightings of brown bears and black-tailed deer. Then, paddle a kayak and enjoy even closer views of the water and its marine wildlife like harbor seals. This family-friendly activity ends with a hearty snack before you’re returned to Sitka port.

While your ship is docked in port, get to know Sitka's historical sites and enjoy wildlife sightings on this 4-hour land and sea combo shore excursion. First, hop aboard a catamaran and watch for whales, otters, porpoises and birds. Then, discover by comfortable van Sitka's top attractions, like Sitka National Historical Park, Japonski Island and Fortress of the Bear, a habitat for rescued brown bears. Enjoy personalized attention on this small-group experience limited to 12 people.