I've been a nature tourist for most of my life. This was, without a doubt, the best tour I've been…read moreon in my life. Not only was our guide Lanie knowledgeable, she was clearly dedicated to sharing a love of this unique and special ecosystem.

My wife and I are history buffs. Suzan is a great tour guide. We were on a cruise ship and booked…read moredirectly with SWT via the Viator web site. She is VERY knowledgeable about Sika history and gave us a great 2.5 hour tour. Excellent value. Sitka was really the highlight of our Alaska cruise with a lot of kiddos due to this tour. After the tour, we went back and spent our leisure time doing the Nat'l Par sites and the historic church as well as Sheldon Jackson Museum and Baranof Castle.

We did the Sitka to Juneau cruise on the Chichagof Dream (70-passenger vessel) from June 18 to June…read more23 2023, and it was absolutely fantastic! The crew went out of its way to find and follow the wildlife: whales, wolves, mountain goats, bears, eagles, sea lions... We had the luck of a perfect weather, with no rain at all, which we understand is outside the norm. Whatever the weather, the ship is great, the food very good and the crew extremely warm, welcoming, and fun to interact with. Kudos to Alaskan Dream Cruises.

We went on an eight day boat cruise from July 24th to August 1st 2025 on the Admiralty Dream for a…read moretour called The Last Frontier. We got a 30% discount from the $15,000 list price by booking last minute on June 18th. Only 120 square foot rooms available and were the second most expensive rooms on the top deck of a three deck boat. ADC had a shuttle to pick us up at the airport, even when we arranged to arrive a day early, and stay a day in Sitka. Boat left from an anchorage right next to the downtown area. Our boat had 41 passengers in 2 person cabins with most cabins 96 or 110 square feet. These were the smallest rooms I've seen on boat cruises. There were no balcony cabins, with outside corridors running on the outside of each room . ADC provided wading boots, waterproof pants, and waterproof jacket. You needed the wading boots to travel from the ship to shore by zodiac boat when there were no docking facilities. You were left off in ankle deep water. Zodiac boat also for touring the islands and forests where the water was too shallow for the Admiralty Dream. People walking by could look through the windows into your room. There were curtains, but they didn't wrap around, so the corridor night lights shone through the edges, right into the eyes of me lying on the bed next to the window. Units on the bottom deck were 96 square feet in size with portholes and interior corridors. Boat built in 1979 and of antiquated design, although the sink and track lighting were new. Rooms had no drawers and no dressers and no locks on the sliding doors from the outside. We kept our valuables in our lockable luggage stored under the bed. Phone booth size shower with curtain next to toilet. After each shower we had to wipe the floor next to the toilet of water so that the next user of the toilet would not get their pants wet from the wet floor. Water from the sink had a light brown tone, and tasted like it was full of iron. At least they gave us a large water bottle. Continuous background noise from the ventilation motor running behind our third deck cabin. Highlights of our tour of the Alaska inlet area include the following. Hike to lake Eva's hidden Fall hatchery along with kayaking. Red bluff Bay bears. Tracy arm fjord glacier point Hugh Whales, William Henry Bay orcas. Orca point Lodge Juneau. Hike to coastal artillery, and kayaking. Glacier Bay Bartlett cove near glacier Bay national Park visitor center. Meals were served in dining room including breakfast lunch and dinner with multiple choices of each. Quality of the meals was generally very good although no food was available outside of regular dining hours. Salmon was the most served dish, with no crab served until we reached Orca point lodge. No cell phone coverage and no Wi-Fi for eight days. Would go again except that Alaskan dream cruises did not sail in 2026.

We're still talking about Bob Purvis, our walking tour guide on how his love and passion for what…read morehe does shows during our time with him. He's a good person. The tour is very informative and gives you really a taste of Sitka. Thanks for your time and the Carmel candies Bob!

We love a good walking tour. And Taste of Sitka was all of that and more. Bob knows Sitka inside…read moreand out - the local sights and engaging back stories, the local artistians and shop keeps with local products (such a welcome change from strip mall cities). He keeps his tours to small groups so was happy to personalize for our group of four, including a stop for coffee to tour with. Sitka was first known as Sheet ka by the Tlingit people, "meaning people on the outside". See...how else would I have known that.

I had the honor of hunting brown bear with Parker Guide Service in the fall of 2023. Captain Bruce…read moreParker is the real deal, a true master at many crafts. As a passionate hunter, it surprises me to say the hunt itself was just the cherry on top of this wonderful Alaskan experience. I loved Parker's yacht, the Alaskan Harvest, a floating palace that's as comfortable as the finest hotel on earth. Food was beyond delicious. From humpback and killer whales to goats and bears and birds, wildlife viewing was top notch on the trip. Overall, I can't imagine a better way to experience the beauty and isolation of Southeast Alaska. If you're considering a trip, don't hesitate. I promise that it will the experience of your lifetime.

This was my first hunting trip to Alaska and it couldn't have turned out better! Bruce and the…read moreguides were experienced, knowledgeable easy to get along with. Your every needs are met on the boat with 5-star meals and comfortable sleeping arrangements. Look forward to my next trip with them! Jon Reardon

Enjoyed an incredible wildlife tour with the captain, crew and naturalist aboard the Saint Tatiana…read more We were able to see northern sea otters, stellar sea lions, and so many humpbacks with lots of tail slapping. Couldn't have asked for a better wildlife tour in Sitka!

we had such a great experience! Karley, Dave, and Bailey were incredible! we saw whales, otters,…read morebald eagles, and gorgeous terrain. The crew was knowledgeable, funny, and kind. What a great experience!!

Fabulous sailing adventure with Captain Blain & Monique on S/V Bob. Sailing, whale watching,…read morefishing (snagged halibut, prawns, king salmon, dungeness crab), sights, hikes and much more on a exquisitely appointed boat crewed by ever positive Monique and Blain. The delicious gourmet food was an unexpected surprise! Additionally, both of them are experts on region's flora and fauna. This was a world class experience revealing Alaska's full beauty -- our friends occupying the other two cabins concur! Highly recommend. Don't miss sailing SE Alaska on S/V Bob!

Our 10-day trip to Glacier Bay National Park on S/V BOB exceeded our wildest expectations. We…read morecannot recommend it enough. From day one to the last day Captain Blain & Monique made this trip one we will never forget. The scenery and wildlife were breathtaking and both Blain & Mo were so knowledgeable about all the birds, animals & plants we encountered along the way. The boat was comfy, the food was delicious - each day was a new adventure. Evening cocktail hour, dinner & games many nights rounded out every perfect day. We made new friends as we joined 4 strangers who became friends right off the bat! This is a first class trip and we can't wait to sail with them again!

FAYE is absolutely wonderful! So knowledgeable and kind! Absolutely recommend this tour. We came…read morefrom a cruise and it was so easy to find the tour and enjoy our day! If you are in Sitka! Request Faye and you'll have a wonderful experience

Our family of 4 had a great time with the bear/raptor tour from this company. The tour guide was…read moreultra friendly and knowledgeable, since she's a local girl. Really appreciate the extra care and time she allotted for us...and showing us the salmon run!

We visited Sitka on our cruise and had a great experience on this tour. The free shuttle to town…read moredrops you off right where the tour stand was so it was easy to find, and their vans were very nice and new looking. This was a small tour which we loved, only max 10 people; we had 8. Our tour guide, Bret, was very helpful, courteous and professional. He was also an excellent photo taker!! The raptor center and the Fortress of the Bear are both smaller venues so it doesn't take a long time to see everything. I think the tours allowed for 30 minutes at each place, but I think it would have been nice to have maybe another 20 minutes at the Fortress so we could have read some stuff and looked around more. There were so many bald eagles there too! The Sitka Nat'l Historic Park was beautiful as were all the totems, we walked a short loop around while our guide, Bret provided a lot of wonderful information. I would have loved to have gotten more time there to read a bit more in the museum and walk more of the the trails. If we get back to Sitka, we will absolutely come back and re-visit the park and trails. Bret shared information with us the whole time he was driving and we really learned a lot. Worth taking and less expensive than the cruise ship.

I visited Alaska on a cruise and wanted to see some sites in Sitka. Sitka Wildlife Tours was…read morerecommended by someone in our group. We had a private shuttle to accommodate our group of 10. Our tour guide Brett took us to the Fortess of the Bear, the Raptor Center and the Park. Amazing centers that support the wildlife is such a great spot to visit. We had plenty of time to watch the bears communicate with one another and the staff at the centers. I also love that there are items in the gift shop that support the sanctuary so purchase those and know your purchase supports the wildlife. The Raptor center has amazing eagles, owls and other birds that are in need of medical help. Absolutely amazing to see them up close. The park has so much history on the natives, totem poles, and beautiful artifacts to see up close. If you're in Sitka I highly recommend you take this tour.

We had the most epic day with Guide Garrett! The weather…read morewas gorgeous and the sites were stunning. Captain Conner kindly shuttled us to the dock location (a very generous exception when I misunderstood the instructions). Guide Garrett, powerful waterman of the Sitka Sound (think a younger more approachable King Triton of The Little Mermaid), created the most wonderful day. He knew pretty much everything about anything oceanic or Alaska history and ALMOST all the bird species (it was a Pigeon Guillemot, Garrett). We will never forget the memorable day (our deltoids are still living it). Thank you Adventure Sitka!

Whether you are an experienced paddler or a newbie, you will enjoy this outing. The guides are…read moreextremely friendly and helpful, and they point out the magnificent natural features of Baranof Island. The waters are generally pretty calm on the west side of the island where this tour takes place, so you can get in really close to some amazing rock formations and see all the sea urchins, starfish, eagles, moon jellies, mussels, sea lions, and other wildlife. We did not spot any whales or bears on this trip, but we didn't miss them. It was most enjoyable. You can come as you are, they have all the gear you will need.

What an awesome experience!  My husband and I enjoyed this tour with Captain Gary very much.  From…read morestart to finish, it was fun and exciting.   We came from the cruise ship port by a free 10 minute shuttle. We boarded the boat which was new, clean and beautifully designed, plus it had SUPER comfortable seats.  Before we even left the local bay, we saw multiple whales and seals. We went to several areas to see more amazing whales, salmon jumping out of the water, otters and a waterfall! We were able to sit inside or go on the front or back decks for photos or to hang out a bit and observe the natural beauty around us. As a fellow nature lover, It was fun that Captain Gary was excited to see the whales as well even after having grown up in Sitka and seeing them many times before.  He was a wealth of knowledge about the wildlife and area, plus relaxed and easy going.  I appreciate the details about the whales names and that he recently found out how some were related. This was our favorite tour of our entire cruise, hands down.  We'll recommend Captain Gary's Sitka Adventures to everyone traveling to the area!

Fantastic Land & Sea Tour! The boat was new & fit 14 people comfortably & handled the waves very…read morewell. We saw several whales, sea otters, & sea lions. We then went to the land tour where we went to a park & saw several eagles & enjoyed the rainforest. We then went to the Bear Raptor Center & Eagle Raptor Center & grabbed a hotdog at the Bear place. We enjoyed both tours & saw a lot of Sitka & our driver (also named Gary) was very knowledgable about the history of Sitka & we learned a lot! Definitely recommend!