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Sitka Shore Excursion: Alaskan Wildlife by Land and Sea
Recommended for your Sitka trip
4 hours (Approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Overview
While your ship is docked in port, get to know Sitka’s historical sites and enjoy wildlife sightings on this 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.
- Half-day tour with a whale watching excursion and land tour of Sitka
- See whales and other marine life on a boat tour
- Hear stories from your experienced local guides about Sitka’s fascinating history as a fur-trading empire
- Be amazed by the stunning totem poles in the forest around Sitka National Historical Park
- Visit Fortress of the Bear to get a view of wild brown bears living in a naturalized habitat
- Travel by comfortable catamaran and tour van well-suited to navigate Sitka’s seas and roads
- Covered by Viator’s worry-free policy: guaranteed on-time return to your ship
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Kick off your land and sea combo shore excursion with a cruise aboard a Glacier Bay catamaran. As your experienced captain navigates Sitka’s narrow passages and bays, you can watch the stunning landscapes from the spacious deck or inside a heated cabin equipped with large windows. The 26-foot-long (8-meter) vessel is built specifically to sail smoothly in most conditions.
Factoring in weather and sea conditions, the captain tries to customize the tour to your interests and take you to prime viewing locations to watch for gray and humpback whales. You might spot otters lounging in kelp, whales feeding, or perhaps even a bear on a beach.
Back on land, a comfortable 14-passenger van takes you on a sightseeing tour of Sitka. Cross over the O’Connell Bridge bridge for great views of Sitka, and visit Japonski Island, which played a role in World War II.
Inside Sitka National Historical Park, admire Tlingit and Haida totem poles and then take a pleasant stroll overlooking the Indian River. During salmon season, learn about the life cycle of the fish as you see them spawn.
Next, visit Fortress of the Bear, the largest bear reserve in North America. The habitat takes in orphaned bear cubs to live in a naturalized setting. Meet the caretaker staff and witness brown bears at play, from a distance of 25 feet (8 meters) away.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your excursion ends with ample time for you to return to the Sitka Cruise Ship Dock for your ship’s departure. In the extremely unlikely event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
Factoring in weather and sea conditions, the captain tries to customize the tour to your interests and take you to prime viewing locations to watch for gray and humpback whales. You might spot otters lounging in kelp, whales feeding, or perhaps even a bear on a beach.
Back on land, a comfortable 14-passenger van takes you on a sightseeing tour of Sitka. Cross over the O’Connell Bridge bridge for great views of Sitka, and visit Japonski Island, which played a role in World War II.
Inside Sitka National Historical Park, admire Tlingit and Haida totem poles and then take a pleasant stroll overlooking the Indian River. During salmon season, learn about the life cycle of the fish as you see them spawn.
Next, visit Fortress of the Bear, the largest bear reserve in North America. The habitat takes in orphaned bear cubs to live in a naturalized setting. Meet the caretaker staff and witness brown bears at play, from a distance of 25 feet (8 meters) away.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your excursion ends with ample time for you to return to the Sitka Cruise Ship Dock for your ship’s departure. In the extremely unlikely event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
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