Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Then grab your bags, camera, and hiking boots and head to Sitka, Alaska. If gallant adventures in the great outdoors appeals to you, Coastal Tours Sitka is your top choice in water taxi tours. Reached only via plane or boat, this delightful 14-mile island is one of a pair off the coast of Alaska. But despite its small size, you will not get bored on your visit! There is much to do in Sitka. You may choose to stay in town, explore the woodland, or check out the water’s abundance of activities.
If your goal is to see as much wildlife as possible during your stay, a trip by water is the best way to take it all in.
Take it to the Water!
Go on a Whale Watching Cruise – Captain Rick is always happy to take people out on the water. On his tours, guests will see whales, sea lions, otters, and many other animals who call the sea their home.- Visit in the springtime – If you want to watch the herring, the perfect time is from March to April. This is when millions of Pacific herrings gather along the Alaskan shore to lay their eggs. And with the herring come the predators such as bald eagles, seals, Stellar sea lions, and even the occasional killer whales who show up to hunt. The picture opportunities are endless!
- Remember that Sitka, Alaska, is bear country! – Aboard Goleta, Captain Rick brings you close to the shoreline near fish hatcheries and shallow inlets where brown bears and black bears love to eat. It’s likely you’ll see mama bear and cubs catching a bite along the water… far enough away to be safe, but close enough for amazing photography and video recording.
It would be hard to say what the best part of a visit to Sitka is. From the fantastic shops and eateries to wildlife viewing and boating, you will make many memories! Contact Captain Rick of Coastal Tours Sitka today to reserve your spot on the Goleta.