Sitka National Historical Park Review We visited Sitka…read moreNational Historical Park on an Alaska cruise excursion, and the park itself is wonderful. The bus just dropped us off and picked us up an hour later, which wasn't enough time. The visitor center has beautiful totem poles, interesting exhibits, and a great 15‑minute documentary about Sitka's Russian and U.S. history. We also met Nena, a watercolor artist who showed us her work, and watched a woodcarver demonstrate how he turns raw wood into art -- both were highlights. There are several easy trails (10, 15, and 30 minutes), but with only an hour we couldn't enjoy them fully. Next time, we'll take public transportation and explore at our own pace. The park is absolutely worth visiting -- just skip the overpriced excursion.

Beautiful Park with a nice interpretive center with exhibits and a short documentary on the history…read moreof Sitka. They have a series of loop trails that are easy to walk and enjoy the beauty of.

The captain of our boat was excellent. Amy was knowledgeable and able to answer all of our…read morequestions. The helper was also very attentive. The boat was immaculate. We were able to see sea otters, eagles and several whales. They did a great job locating wild life for our tour. I highly recommend this tour.

First off, I need that hot chocolate recipe. That was divine, like it really competed with the…read morewhales for my attention. Wow! We saw orcas and bubble netting humpbacks and gorgeous mountain views. Even though it was a huge boat, due to the diligence of the crew and a bit of teamwork from everyone on board, there was always something to see. And Captain Greg was phenomenal at bringing us closer to the action, that was some impressive maneuvering.

A trip of a lifetime! Alaskan Dream Cruises made my dream come true, thank you. Eric and his crew,…read moreCody, Ellena, Devin, West, Armando and those that I don't remember your names, but you made my adventure memorable and fantastic. The enthusiasm and drive to give us an amazing experience did not go unnoticed. Food was good, and of course I brought a week of sunshine in September, 2025 so we could see all the glaciers and whales and bears and eagles... Thank you! If you are considering Alaskan Dream Cruises - DO IT - it's the best.

Every aspect was outstanding from staff to meals to activities, not to mention the views the…read moreitinerary everything

Great time for the whole family! We were able to gather up enough relatives for a party of six,…read moreenabling us to have a whole boat to ourselves. Our captain Nate must be related to Aquaman - he has an uncanny ability to know how long to fish one spot before trying another. First mate Malachi kept all lines untangled, all hooks baited, and made sure our fish were cleaned/filleted beyond restaurant quality. Back ashore, Kristi and her staff kept our bellies full with just-right family comfort food, and clean, quiet 4-start equiv hotel level accommodations for rest. Would def go again! Pro tip: Bring a seasick patch (Scopolamine). I'm normally sea-sensitive, but between the patch and Nate's boatmanship, I had no problems whatsoever.

Five solid stars! This trip to Sitka and the Cascade Creek Inn exceeded all my expectations. We…read morehad a group of six friends, four from Hawaii and two from Sacramento, and we met in Sitka for what turned out to be an epic fishing adventure. The staff at the inn was friendly and accommodating from the very start it seemed that there was nothing they wouldn't do to make our stay enjoyable. Our lodging was more than comfortable with the added bonus of a fantastic view that gets even better when the sun sets. Our hosts, Rich and Karen Kraft, are the nicest couple that take the time to get to know you and make sure there isn't more they can do for you. Courtney and Cameron assists you in the day to day things like shuttling you to the boat and the market if needed. Christie is the awesome chef that provides you with delicious breakfasts and gourmet dinners. Her desserts are to die for, the cheesecake with raspberry sauce being my favorite. She even bakes cookies and crumbles for you to eat on the boat. The fishing turned out to be catching on our trip. Captain Tyler, who is the Kraft's son, is second to none in Sitka. I truly believe we boated more fish in the four days of fishing than any other charter. He expertly put us on the fish every day even when the conditions were rough, and the conditions were pretty rough the last two days. We even limited out on silvers (36) and halibut (6) on the second day by 1:00. We all went home with 92 pounds of salmon and halibut filets. Then there is Caleb our deckhand. Caleb does everything from baiting lines to netting fish to cleaning the catch and making awesome sandwiches made to order. We are very grateful to meet such a fine hardworking young man. I highly recommend this family run Inn/charter to everyone. You absolutely cannot go wrong and you will have an enjoyable experience.

Whaler's Cove Lodge was a wonderful experience. The staff and crew are first rate and cater to your…read moreevery need. The food is fantastic, the lodge is beautiful and the rooms are really clean and comfortable. I attended on a company sponsored customer appreciation trip, and the trip was so great, my wife and I will be returning next year. And the fishing was AWESOME!!!!

My husband and three friends just left the resort today. They didn't get much fish the first day…read morebut made up for the next two days. We will be eating halibut for another year. The service and accommodations are excellent. Lots of wonderful meals and the scenery is spectacular. Already booked for same next year time. Thanks Whalers Cove for a great trip..

These guys were great. Met us right at the pier in Sitka and took us directly to a minivan, it was…read morea small group just seven of us, so it was really personal. The driver,Rob. was so friendly and funny. He did a great job telling us information as we traveled, pointing things out along the way, slowing down so we could get pictures of some things on our way to the Eagle place and then the bear place. He stopped at Silverlake where we were able to see a whale in the water and get some pictures. In addition, he just kept us entertained all the way throughout and really moved us through each of the activities quickly and in a way that we learned a lot and enjoyed ourselves the entire time. If you are coming in on a cruise, I highly recommend booking an excursion through bumble.

Rob was an excellent tour guide and we got to see bears at the Fortress of the Bear sanctuary and…read morehe shared a lot of great information along the way.