Sitka Wildlife Cruise and Homestead Discovery

Excursion Overview

Learn about life on the Homestead and explore Sitka Sound

Start your adventure by boarding a cozy, fully enclosed, and heated expedition catamaran at the Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal. Enjoy a scenic cruise through Sitka Sound, known for its rich wildlife, with chances to spot sea otters, humpback whales, and bald eagles. Continue into Silver Bay Fjord to look for the rare ABC brown bear, a subspecies of brown bear only found in Southeast Alaska.

Pause at Medvejie Hatchery in Bear Cove, a leading contributor to Southeast Alaska's wild salmon populations. Then head to the McGraw Family Homestead, where you'll be greeted with a campfire, warm beverages, locally smoked salmon on crackers, and s’mores. After about 40 minutes, board the Coastal Adventurer for a relaxing return cruise to the Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal, enjoying stunning mountain views, including Mount Edgecumbe, and a new route that offers more breathtaking scenery and wildlife opportunities.

While wildlife is abundant in Southeast Alaska and sightings are possible on any tour, wildlife sightings can not be guaranteed!

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • Homestead snacks and hot and cold beverages

Requirements:

  • Guests must be comfortable climbing steps and able to get in and out of the boat
  • Please wear appropriate attire for Southeast Alaska - layered clothing, waterproof jacket, and comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Duration: 2.5 hours (Roundtrip from the Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal)

  • 45 minutes- cruising to the Homestead
  • 45 minutes- at the Homestead
  • 1 hour- cruise back to the cruise ship terminal

Meeting Instructions:

  • This tour meets at the Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is not wheelchair or limited mobility accessible.

Refund Policy:

  • You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
  • Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wildlife is abundant in Southeast Alaska and sightings may include sea otters, humpback whales, bald eagles, and bears.

Snacks from the Homestead including Smoked salmon and kelp pickles on crackers, S’mores, bottled water, and hot beverages are provided.

Guests must be comfortable climbing steps and able to get in and out of the boat. Please inform the guides about any other physical limitations.

Layered clothing, a waterproof jacket, and sneakers or waterproof boots are recommended. Sunglasses and gloves are also recommended.

 

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$159.00

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$159.00

Duration: 2.5 hours

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Duration: 2.5 hours



Adult (13+): $159.00

Child (2-12): $129.00