Private Charter Scenic Wildlife Excursion for Cruise Passengers

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Sitka, USA
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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

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 as needed.

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."

What's Included

  • Private, Fully Equipped+Fueled Coast Guard Approved Boat+Captain, Snacks, Sodas, Water, all Fees+Tax
  • Heated Cabin
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

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3-28 Harbor Drive
Sitka, AK 99835, USA

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Sitka

Outer Coast Charters provides private, small group scenic and wildlife boat tours. 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. Every 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 which may include: Humpback and Grey Whales, Sea Otters, Sea Lions, Dolphins, Harbor Seals, Orcas, Baranof Brown Bears, Eagles, Puffins, assorted Seabirds, as well as amazing Volcano, Mountain and Ocean Views.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Saint Lazaria Islands

If seas allow, we will travel to the Saint Lazaira Islands. St. Lazaria Island is a nesting bird colony located twenty miles (32 km) west of Sitka, Alaska and is a part of the Gulf of Alaska unit of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. It was originally designated as a "refuge for seabirds" in 1909 and received official Wilderness Designation from congress in 1970. It was added to the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge in 1980. The main island is thought to be the remnants of a now eroded volcano; a "volcanic plug" whose cliffs are home to more than half a 1 million various species of sea birds.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for toddlers/infants/frailty.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: Will I get seasick on Private Charter Scenic Wildlife Excursion for Cruise Passengers?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Private, Fully Equipped+Fueled Coast Guard Approved Boat+Captain, Snacks, Sodas, Water, all Fees+Tax
  • Heated Cabin
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for toddlers/infants/frailty.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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.

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