Sitka Coastal Cruise with Raptor Encounter

Enjoy Sitka Sound & The Adventure Sitka Theater

Your adventure kicks off as soon as you disembark your cruise ship and meet your friendly tour representative. From there, you’ll be guided to a cutting-edge, 60-foot-tall indoor theater featuring a 180-degree dome screen, located just steps from the dock.

Settle into your seat and be transported by stunning aerial views of the Alaskan landscape and an immersive visual story of the bald eagle, a symbol of Alaska’s wildlife. The film, produced by a team with Emmy and Sundance Film Festival accolades, offers exclusive close-ups of bald eagles in their natural habitats, captured with advanced aerial filming techniques and projected in high definition.

Following the film, a live raptor presentation will bridge the gap from video to reality. A passionate Raptor Center guide will introduce a live raptor into the theater, sharing fascinating insights into their lives and behavior, and providing more information about the Alaska Raptor Center, a renowned rehabilitation facility for wild Alaskan birds. Afterward, you’ll be escorted to a custom-built expedition catamaran, located just steps away from the theater. Your welcoming crew will offer a safety briefing before setting off on a carefully planned marine sightseeing adventure.

Navigate the spectacular Sitka Sound

As you embark on your cruise, the experienced captain will chart a course through Sitka Sound, one of the world's most stunning and dynamic seascapes, considering seasonal migration patterns, recent wildlife sightings, and current weather conditions. Experience the grandeur of majestic mountains—snow-capped, lush, or a blend of both—as you glide past, learning about the glacial and volcanic forces that shaped them. While you savor a hot or cold beverage, enjoy the captain and crew's engaging narration about the area’s natural and cultural history. Look out for local wildlife, including eagles, sea otters, porpoises, and whales, from the comfort of your seat or from one of the outdoor observation decks.

After your memorable cruise, unwind with lunch or shopping at the Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal, or take advantage of the complimentary shuttle to explore downtown Sitka.