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Sitka Small Group Boat Tour 2 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10

Very goodTop 10% in Sitka

131 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Sitka
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Sitka’s rugged rainforest coast by boat, watching for whales, sea otters, eagles, and bears on a 150-minute small-group tour.

About this tour

Set out from Sitka for a 150-minute small-group boat tour along the rugged coastline of the Tongass National Rain Forest. This Sitka Small Group Boat Tour brings you close to Alaska’s wild shoreline, with chances to spot sea lions, sea otters, bald eagles, and coastal birds. Keep watch for gray and humpback whales, with an occasional orca sighting possible.

You may also see deer and seals. From late July through October, brown bears are often spotted feeding on salmon. When time allows, the captain may take you to one of two waterfalls, where salmon may be seen attempting to leap upstream. Binoculars, non-alcoholic beverages, and required safety equipment are provided, and an English-speaking licensed guide and driver accompany the trip.

Cruise ship passengers can take a free courtesy shuttle into town, a ride of about 10 minutes, and meet by the listed address. The tour returns to its departure point; the final tour of the day may drop off at the cruise ship terminal at the captain’s discretion. Join this Sitka Small Group Boat Tour for a memorable look at the coast and its wildlife.

Highlights

  • Cruise along the rugged coastline of the Tongass National Rain Forest
  • Look for sea lions, sea otters, bald eagles, and coastal birds
  • Watch for gray and humpback whales, with occasional orca sightings
  • Spot brown bears fishing for salmon from late July through October
  • Visit a waterfall when time allows and watch for salmon leaping upstream

What's included

Included

  • U.S. Coast Guard-required safety equipment
  • Non-alcoholic beverages
  • English-speaking licensed guide and driver
  • Use of binoculars

Not included

  • Gratuity

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Important information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Nearby public transportation is available
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  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Cruise ship passengers can take a free courtesy shuttle to town; the ride takes about 10 minutes
  • Meet in front of the listed address and look for the business sign
  • The final tour of the day may drop off at the cruise ship terminal at the captain’s discretion

Frequently asked questions

How long is the boat tour?

The tour lasts 150 minutes.

What wildlife might I see?

Possible sightings include sea lions, sea otters, bald eagles, coastal birds, gray and humpback whales, and occasionally orcas. Deer, seals, and brown bears may also be seen.

When can I see brown bears?

Brown bears are often seen feeding on salmon from late July through October.

Are beverages and binoculars provided?

Non-alcoholic beverages and binoculars are provided.

Where do cruise ship passengers meet?

Take the free courtesy shuttle from the cruise ship terminal to town, about a 10-minute ride, then look for the business sign in front of the listed address.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.96 from 131 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Sitka
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.8. Top 10% in Sitka means it ranks in the top 10% of tours in Sitka by this score.

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