Hello
Thanks for stopping by!
We’re local guides who absolutely love Sitka—our hometown / home waters—and have a passion for sharing it.
We invite you to come explore with us and discover the untamed beauty, abundant wildlife and story of Baranof Island and Sitka Sound.
It’s a place that’s wildly beautiful, teeming with life, and historically and culturally rich. A place we call home.
We feel lucky to live, work and play here and we’d love to share the adventure with you.
Read on to learn more about us, the tours we offer and how we can make Sitka the favorite port of your Alaskan vacation.
See you at the dock!
Gary & Koali + Nico


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Bree C
7/02/2023
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Bree C

7/02/2023
An amazing Sitka experience!! I did the Land and Sea Tour on June 21st. We started out our day with the land portion and had a really great time. Our guide was very knowledgeable! The amount of time at each of the stops was perfect, about 30 minutes at each. Afterwords, we went on the water with Capt. Gary. He has an amazing network of people to know the best places to go to see whales. Immediately after boarding the boat, he was informed of a large pod of whales bubble net feeding. We went right out to where they were being spotted even though it was a ways out. I have never seen anything so incredible in my life! We were surrounded by about 12-15 humbacks, and watch them come up to bubble net feed 3 times! I had 2 children and my grandmother with me, and I know all of us will remember this experience for the rest of our lives!! It's evident how much Gary cares about what he does and the safety of the whales! He was so amazing with my children and it was like being out on the water with an old friend. I can't recommend this tour enough!

Gary went out of his way to call me when I made the initial enquiry and the amazing communication continued throughout.
We were lucky to see numerous whales, sea otters and a bear catching a salmon along the shore line.
Gary’s boat was a maximum of 6 and his local knowledge and relationships with other boats owners ensured that we wasted no time and headed straight to the most recent sightings.
Gary’s interaction and attention to detail was absolutely perfect.
You MUST book this trip as Sitka was the very first port on our 11 night Alaskan Cruise and by far was the best excursion of our whole holiday.
In the afternoon we visited the Raptor Centre, Fortress of the Bears and Totem pole centre and each of these stops were good to see but for me the whales and bear watching were the best.
Many thanks
Mark & Vicky (England)
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washy777
9/26/2022
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washy777

9/26/2022
Best excursion of our Alaskan Cruise. We had the most amazing time booking direct with Gary for his best of land and sea excursion.
Gary went out of his way to call me when I made the initial enquiry and the amazing communication continued throughout.
We were lucky to see numerous whales, sea otters and a bear catching a salmon along the shore line.
Gary’s boat was a maximum of 6 and his local knowledge and relationships with other boats owners ensured that we wasted no time and headed straight to the most recent sightings.
Gary’s interaction and attention to detail was absolutely perfect.
You MUST book this trip as Sitka was the very first port on our 11 night Alaskan Cruise and by far was the best excursion of our whole holiday.
In the afternoon we visited the Raptor Centre, Fortress of the Bears and Totem pole centre and each of these stops were good to see but for me the whales and bear watching were the best.
Many thanks
Mark & Vicky (England)
Gary went out of his way to call me when I made the initial enquiry and the amazing communication continued throughout.
We were lucky to see numerous whales, sea otters and a bear catching a salmon along the shore line.
Gary’s boat was a maximum of 6 and his local knowledge and relationships with other boats owners ensured that we wasted no time and headed straight to the most recent sightings.
Gary’s interaction and attention to detail was absolutely perfect.
You MUST book this trip as Sitka was the very first port on our 11 night Alaskan Cruise and by far was the best excursion of our whole holiday.
In the afternoon we visited the Raptor Centre, Fortress of the Bears and Totem pole centre and each of these stops were good to see but for me the whales and bear watching were the best.
Many thanks
Mark & Vicky (England)

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Jen
9/03/2022
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Jen

9/03/2022
When we come back, we are calling you! Spending time with Captain Gary on his boat was well worth it! We were in port on a cruise but I booked our excursions on my own. Cpt Gary was recommended to me by another Sitka vendor and I was very happy with the recommendation. On our boat ride, he took us over to the salmon hatchery. We weren't even there a minute and we saw a Momma Bear and her three cubs come out of the trees. We saw the Momma Bear dive in and catch a salmon to feed the cubs. As they were eating, another bear ventured down. She made it clear for the other bear to stay away. Off the other bear went. The boat only had my family of 4, Capt Gary, and two other tourists - super nice ladies, so it was nice not to be in a crowd. We also saw bald eagles, sea lions on a buoy, and a sea otter randomly floating in the middle of the water. Captain Gary - Thank you for being a wonderful tour guide!
Gary was able to take me and a friend out during the off-season. It was clear how much Gary loves being on the water and showing people around Sitka's waters. His tours may be a little pricier than others, but after going on many I can confidently say it is more than worth it. His boat is very comfortable with viewing stations on the front and back. The boat is also much sturdier than others, so if you get sea sick easily this option will be much better for you.
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Max Perkins
3/27/2025
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Max Perkins
3/27/2025
Gary was able to take me and a friend out during the off-season. It was clear how much Gary loves being on the water and showing people around Sitka's waters. His tours may be a little pricier than others, but after going on many I can confidently say it is more than worth it. His boat is very comfortable with viewing stations on the front and back. The boat is also much sturdier than others, so if you get sea sick easily this option will be much better for you.
Captain Gary and his crew really know their stuff and they will do everything in their power for you to see a whale on your trip. We saw more than 10 whales surrounding us two cute lil otters and a bunch of lounging sea lions! Such an amazing experience and this crew is high tier always checking to make sure everyone is feeling good and having a good time!
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Aly Terry
3/24/2025
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Aly Terry
3/24/2025
Captain Gary and his crew really know their stuff and they will do everything in their power for you to see a whale on your trip. We saw more than 10 whales surrounding us two cute lil otters and a bunch of lounging sea lions! Such an amazing experience and this crew is high tier always checking to make sure everyone is feeling good and having a good time!
Amazing Whale Watching with Captain Gary!
This tour was hands down one of the best experiences we had in Sitka! Captain Gary knows these waters like the back of his hand, and it really showed. Right from the start, we felt like we were in great hands—his knowledge of the area and wildlife made all the difference.
The Morning Glory was super comfortable, with a heated cabin, big windows, and open decks that gave us awesome views. And the wildlife? Incredible! We saw humpback whales, sea otters, puffins, bald eagles, and even a bear along the shore.Gary knew exactly where to go, and his stories made the trip even better.
Unlike big crowded tours, this one felt personal and relaxed, like we were out with a friend who just happens to be an expert. If you’re looking for an unforgettable Sitka whale-watching tour, this is the one to book!
This tour was hands down one of the best experiences we had in Sitka! Captain Gary knows these waters like the back of his hand, and it really showed. Right from the start, we felt like we were in great hands—his knowledge of the area and wildlife made all the difference.
The Morning Glory was super comfortable, with a heated cabin, big windows, and open decks that gave us awesome views. And the wildlife? Incredible! We saw humpback whales, sea otters, puffins, bald eagles, and even a bear along the shore.Gary knew exactly where to go, and his stories made the trip even better.
Unlike big crowded tours, this one felt personal and relaxed, like we were out with a friend who just happens to be an expert. If you’re looking for an unforgettable Sitka whale-watching tour, this is the one to book!
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Izabela Thorne
2/24/2025
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Izabela Thorne
2/24/2025
Amazing Whale Watching with Captain Gary!
This tour was hands down one of the best experiences we had in Sitka! Captain Gary knows these waters like the back of his hand, and it really showed. Right from the start, we felt like we were in great hands—his knowledge of the area and wildlife made all the difference.
The Morning Glory was super comfortable, with a heated cabin, big windows, and open decks that gave us awesome views. And the wildlife? Incredible! We saw humpback whales, sea otters, puffins, bald eagles, and even a bear along the shore.Gary knew exactly where to go, and his stories made the trip even better.
Unlike big crowded tours, this one felt personal and relaxed, like we were out with a friend who just happens to be an expert. If you’re looking for an unforgettable Sitka whale-watching tour, this is the one to book!
This tour was hands down one of the best experiences we had in Sitka! Captain Gary knows these waters like the back of his hand, and it really showed. Right from the start, we felt like we were in great hands—his knowledge of the area and wildlife made all the difference.
The Morning Glory was super comfortable, with a heated cabin, big windows, and open decks that gave us awesome views. And the wildlife? Incredible! We saw humpback whales, sea otters, puffins, bald eagles, and even a bear along the shore.Gary knew exactly where to go, and his stories made the trip even better.
Unlike big crowded tours, this one felt personal and relaxed, like we were out with a friend who just happens to be an expert. If you’re looking for an unforgettable Sitka whale-watching tour, this is the one to book!
Amazing experience. With a lot of research I came across Captain Gary's and it did not disappoint. We were expecting to see lots of humpbacks, which we only saw a couple but that's okay because we got to see an ORCA! My 3 year old son has talked about it non stop since. Gary and all of the people we met were so kind. We saw so much wildlife and the tour was the highlight of our whole trip.
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Kacy McMurry
12/24/2024
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Kacy McMurry
12/24/2024
Amazing experience. With a lot of research I came across Captain Gary's and it did not disappoint. We were expecting to see lots of humpbacks, which we only saw a couple but that's okay because we got to see an ORCA! My 3 year old son has talked about it non stop since. Gary and all of the people we met were so kind. We saw so much wildlife and the tour was the highlight of our whole trip.
Wow 🤩 this trip with Captain Gary was the highlight of our 3 weeks in Alaska & west Canada. Cpt Gary worked hard to get us to places to see two bears on the shore, humpback whales fluking under a rainbow, stellar sea lions & sea otters 🥰 His boat is newly fitted out inside with large windows & comfy seating, everyone has a view. We loved the max group size of 16. We loved this trip so much we’ve booked again next year. Thanks so much Captain Gary
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Debbie Gibbs
12/24/2024
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Debbie Gibbs
12/24/2024
Wow 🤩 this trip with Captain Gary was the highlight of our 3 weeks in Alaska & west Canada. Cpt Gary worked hard to get us to places to see two bears on the shore, humpback whales fluking under a rainbow, stellar sea lions & sea otters 🥰 His boat is newly fitted out inside with large windows & comfy seating, everyone has a view. We loved the max group size of 16. We loved this trip so much we’ve booked again next year. Thanks so much Captain Gary
Great day on the water!! Saw humpback, sea otter, orca, eagles and so much more
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Kari DuCott
10/29/2024
Had an incredible adventure with Captain Gary Late September! He was able to help us see some of the most beautiful parts of Alaska as well as get us on numerous whales, 2 bears, otters, and harbour seals. Captain Gary and his cousin provided the tour for us and were both very friendly, professional, and overall gave us the best experience possible. His Ship was beautiful, comfortable, and yeah, 5/5 stars wow wow wow!!!
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Andrew Hammonds
10/22/2024
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Andrew Hammonds
10/22/2024
Had an incredible adventure with Captain Gary Late September! He was able to help us see some of the most beautiful parts of Alaska as well as get us on numerous whales, 2 bears, otters, and harbour seals. Captain Gary and his cousin provided the tour for us and were both very friendly, professional, and overall gave us the best experience possible. His Ship was beautiful, comfortable, and yeah, 5/5 stars wow wow wow!!!
Booked with Captain Gary for a whale watching trip for full family and grand child on our first trip to Alaska. We could have not been more pleased. Seen many whales, whales at full breach, coastal brown bears, stellar sea lions , seals and Bald Eagles. Overall a great trip with beautiful scenery and Captain Gary was very informative making for a great trip. Definitely would recommend.
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Chris Craig
9/30/2024
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Chris Craig
9/30/2024
Booked with Captain Gary for a whale watching trip for full family and grand child on our first trip to Alaska. We could have not been more pleased. Seen many whales, whales at full breach, coastal brown bears, stellar sea lions , seals and Bald Eagles. Overall a great trip with beautiful scenery and Captain Gary was very informative making for a great trip. Definitely would recommend.
TAKE THIS TOUR Caught her on the pier right off the cruise, of course I had my doubts because the last port was really pushy. But she was AMAZING!!! we had a wonderful time! Small bus great history tour along the way. Bryan even walked us to spots to see salmon and told is all about berries and pointed out wild life along the trails! We will be back 10/10!!
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C Bumbalough
9/23/2024
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C Bumbalough
9/23/2024
TAKE THIS TOUR Caught her on the pier right off the cruise, of course I had my doubts because the last port was really pushy. But she was AMAZING!!! we had a wonderful time! Small bus great history tour along the way. Bryan even walked us to spots to see salmon and told is all about berries and pointed out wild life along the trails! We will be back 10/10!!
