Sitka Scenic Marine Life & Seabirds Private Charter Eco-Tour
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3 giờ
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You select your start-time, any time between: 6:00am - 5:00pm.
3 hours are included, however you can shorten or extend your private tour you'd like.
Your tour guide, a Merchant Marine Captain with over 30-years on the water will tour you around Sitka Sound, Saint Lazaria Islands and Mt. Edgecumbe Volcano for active wildlife sightings.
We are based out of Sitka on the western side of Baranof Island, in beautiful Southeast Alaska. We are owned and operated by a year round resident and adventure outfitter. He states, "There's no place I'd rather be or explore than Southeast Alaska. Here we have the bounty of the Pacific Ocean at our doorstep with over 17,000 miles of coastline encompassing the Tongass National Forest, the largest intact temperate rain forest in the world. Our mission is to provide our guests with the rarest of Maritime and Coastal Adventures, while providing an element of added safety as we explore one of the most beautiful places on the edges of the earth."
Thông tin khác
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Viator will default all tickets to "Adult", but rest assured we are very kid friendly!
If anyone in your party has mobility issues, we can prearrange to reposition Suzy-Q closer. Just let us know prior to your arrival in Sitka.
We guarantee return to your shuttle or directly to cruise ship prior to your ship’s departure from Sitka.
Not recommended for toddlers/infants/frailty.
Cần Quan Tâm
Sitka
We will provide a private seabird and wildlife scenic boat tour. Our custom adventures all benefit from the comfort and safety of our Suzy-Q Stabicraft. Built in New Zealand, Suzy-Q is a double-hulled aluminum Stabicraft 2500 Ultracab XL safety boat. Each tour is custom designed depending on the weather and seas, and where wildlife might best be seen each day. If seas allow it, we will travel to the Saint Lazaira Islands. Alternatively, we will cruise Sitka Sound and its endless array of islands and coves to provide your party with the best adventure possible. Your private charter will focus on the best locations for scenic and wildlife and photography focusing on Eagles, Puffins, assorted Seabirds, as well as Humpback and Grey Whales, Sea Otters, Sea Lions, Dolphins, Harbor Seals, Orcas, Baranof Brown Bears and amazing Volcano, Mountain and Ocean Views.
St. Lazaria Island is a nesting bird colony located twenty miles (32 km) west of Sitka, Alaska. Its is a part of the Gulf of Alaska unit of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge and as additional protections as the Saint Lazaria Wilderness. St. Lazaria is a very rugged island with land access only for research. Its isolation and direct exposure to the Pacific Ocean makes it an ideal seabird habitat. Wildlife on St. Lazaria is most exclusively limited to birds. On the island there are: 250,000 breeding pairs of fork-tailed storm-petrels and Leach's storm-petrels. 4-5,000 common and thick-billed murres. 1,500-2,000 breeding pairs of tufted puffins. 1,000 breeding pairs of rhinoceros auklets. Nesting bird density reaches 7000 birds per acre. Other less populous species include: pigeon guillemots, glaucous-winged gulls, ancient murrelets, Cassin's auklets, bald eagles, peregrine falcons, and black oystercatchers.
Tùy chọn
Sitka Scenic Marine Life & Seabirds Private Charter Eco-Tour
Bao gồm
Private, Fully Equipped, Coast Guard Approved Captained Boat, Snacks, Sodas, Water, all Fees+Taxes
Heated Cabin
Gratuities
Alcoholic Beverages
Chính sách hủy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Đánh giá
3 đánh giá
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Incredible experience 🐳🦅🦦
Jamie C,15 thg 6, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Our family chartered with Captain Chris, we had an amazing day. Chris is very knowledgeable, he went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience ensuring that we saw plenty of wildlife. He was thorough on safety and ensured a smooth trip, extremely accommodating. An unforgettable experience!
Our Puffin Adventure was out of this world AWESOME
Richard C,1 thg 6, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Unforgettable, World-Class Adventure with Captain Chris! If you are looking for a charter captain in Sitka who is deeply dedicated to fulfilling your dream adventure, look no further than Captain Chris. We booked a private tour with a specific vision in mind which was to see the local wildlife and experience the magic of St. Lazaria Island. Captain Chris went above and beyond to make it happen! The ocean threw some serious elements at us, requiring Chris to navigate through significant 10-to-15-foot rolling waves. While that might sound intimidating, his thoroughness with safety and expert boat handling kept us feeling completely secure and comfortable the entire time. Because of his determination, we made it out to Saint Lazaria Island, and it felt like stepping into Avatar's Pandora. It is a stunning, otherworldly place. Not only did we circle the beautiful island, but we were lucky enough to spot the very first puffins of the season! Look up into the trees, and bald eagles were looming high above the canopy. It was breathtaking. From there, the wildlife just kept coming. We spotted a sea otter floating along tightly holding its baby. To top off an already perfect day, Captain Chris took us into a quiet bay where we encountered 4 to 5 Gray whales. They were so close to the boat it was absolutely beautiful, a memory our family will cherish forever. Beyond being an elite captain, Chris is just a phenomenal host. He kept us stocked with great snacks and drinks, and he was incredibly kind, patient, and attentive to my elderly in-laws, ensuring they had the trip of a lifetime without any stress. Thank you, Captain Chris, for your dedication, your expertise, and a flawless day on the water. We cannot recommend him highly enough!
A Magical Whale Tour of Sitka and He Proposed and She Said Yes.
108russj,28 thg 5, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Marco asked and Kelly said yes . Captain Chris accommodated Marco’s marriage proposal request on this beautiful trip. The only thing that could top the proposal and my daughter’s total surprise was Captain Chris’s ability to seek and find spectacular scenery and amazing wildlife. We simply floated at one point with engines off and trimmed up and a 40ft grey whale was spotted. The whole family loved our encounter. Great spring weather on a very stable boat with a warm cabin on this special family day . I highly recommend Captain Chris’s cruise eco trip. He has tremendous knowledge of the area and the birds, sea lions and whales . This was a once in a lifetime experience and the absolute highlight of our Alaska trip . If we ever saw a whale off the large cruise boat we would just state that nothing would compare to Captain Chris trip . Captain Chris also has tremendous knowledge and a great sense of humor. This keeps his “crew” highly entertained . Thank you Outer Coast Charters for a magical experience . The trip was the best charter I have ever been on in my 71 years of travel through many national parks and areas - none nicer than Sitka . It was magic - my daughter and her children will tell the story of a whale of a trip in Sitka Alaska May 2025. A curious crew met a curious whale . A truly special day - thank you Chris Paul Jones . You will always be connected with our family and our friend Frank.
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