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
Climb Aboard the "Morning Glory!"
Our brand new 16 passenger boat
Climb Aboard the "Morning Glory!"
Our brand new 16 passenger boat
Unbelievable Experience Thank you so much for an amazing time yesterday Gary. Your tour of the Ocean to see the Whales and other sea wildlife along with the bears was fantastic. You were some accommodating and looked after everybody’s wishes.The size of your boat was also great as it was just the right size (not too small and not too big to be overcrowded. As you know we gad booked the land tour with you for after lunch. Once we had eaten in the Smokey restaurant we were going to cancel and head back to the Ship as we felt our day was complete. We are so so pleased we didn’t. Our day just got better and better with Ryan. His personality and knowledge was brilliant and we had such a great time with him seeing the Fortress of the Bear, Raptor centre for Birds and Totem Heritage Centre. Great to meet you all for an experience my wife and I will never forget. Thank you again.
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EnglandGaz
9/07/2026
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EnglandGaz
9/07/2026
Unbelievable Experience Thank you so much for an amazing time yesterday Gary. Your tour of the Ocean to see the Whales and other sea wildlife along with the bears was fantastic. You were some accommodating and looked after everybody’s wishes.The size of your boat was also great as it was just the right size (not too small and not too big to be overcrowded. As you know we gad booked the land tour with you for after lunch. Once we had eaten in the Smokey restaurant we were going to cancel and head back to the Ship as we felt our day was complete. We are so so pleased we didn’t. Our day just got better and better with Ryan. His personality and knowledge was brilliant and we had such a great time with him seeing the Fortress of the Bear, Raptor centre for Birds and Totem Heritage Centre. Great to meet you all for an experience my wife and I will never forget. Thank you again.
Amazing Captain Gary and Caitlyn are the best guides we have spent time. The passion and knowledge they have for Sitka and the wildlife makes me wish I could give them 20 stars. If you are looking for an unforgettable day in Sitka you must book with Captain Gary. I will do it every time I find myself in Sitka.
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shawnbB647FY
9/01/2026
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shawnbB647FY
9/01/2026
Amazing Captain Gary and Caitlyn are the best guides we have spent time. The passion and knowledge they have for Sitka and the wildlife makes me wish I could give them 20 stars. If you are looking for an unforgettable day in Sitka you must book with Captain Gary. I will do it every time I find myself in Sitka.
Wonderful experience Capt. Gary and Caitlin were absolutely fantastic. Bears, Sea Otters, Bald Eagles, Sea Lions and of course Humpback Whales!
Both are extremely knowledgeable and fun.
I would absolutely do this again and anyone heading to Sitka should consider booking with Sitka Adventures as well.
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John T
8/19/2026
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John T
8/19/2026
Wonderful experience Capt. Gary and Caitlin were absolutely fantastic. Bears, Sea Otters, Bald Eagles, Sea Lions and of course Humpback Whales!
Both are extremely knowledgeable and fun.
I would absolutely do this again and anyone heading to Sitka should consider booking with Sitka Adventures as well.
Thank you so much for an amazing time yesterday Gary. Your tour of the Ocean to see the Whales and other sea wildlife along with the bears was fantastic. You were some accommodating and looked after everybody’s wishes.The size of your boat was also great as it was just the right size (not too small and not too big to be overcrowded. As you know we gad booked the land tour with you for after lunch. Once we had eaten in the Smokey restaurant we were going to cancel and head back to the Ship as we felt our day was complete. We are so so pleased we didn’t. Our day just got better and better with Ryan. His personality and knowledge was brilliant and we had such a great time with him seeing the Fortress of the Bear, Raptor centre for Birds and Totem Heritage Centre. Great to meet you all for an experience my wife and I will never forget. Thank you again.
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Gary
9/08/2026
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Gary
9/08/2026
Thank you so much for an amazing time yesterday Gary. Your tour of the Ocean to see the Whales and other sea wildlife along with the bears was fantastic. You were some accommodating and looked after everybody’s wishes.The size of your boat was also great as it was just the right size (not too small and not too big to be overcrowded. As you know we gad booked the land tour with you for after lunch. Once we had eaten in the Smokey restaurant we were going to cancel and head back to the Ship as we felt our day was complete. We are so so pleased we didn’t. Our day just got better and better with Ryan. His personality and knowledge was brilliant and we had such a great time with him seeing the Fortress of the Bear, Raptor centre for Birds and Totem Heritage Centre. Great to meet you all for an experience my wife and I will never forget. Thank you again.
Belated post but I had such a wonderful time going out on the boat with Caitlyn and Gary. 10/10 would do it again! Amazing wildlife, knowledgeable, kind staff and fun for all! I definitely would recommend this company to anyone in Sitka! Mahalo for the great time you guys 🤙
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Courtney Savary
9/07/2026
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Courtney Savary
9/07/2026
Belated post but I had such a wonderful time going out on the boat with Caitlyn and Gary. 10/10 would do it again! Amazing wildlife, knowledgeable, kind staff and fun for all! I definitely would recommend this company to anyone in Sitka! Mahalo for the great time you guys 🤙
Had an amazing time on tour today! Gary and Caitlyn were very knowledgeable. We saw so much wildlife it was crazy. Would definitely recommend this tour for anyone in the area!
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Lindsay Stillman22
9/06/2026
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Lindsay Stillman22
9/06/2026
Had an amazing time on tour today! Gary and Caitlyn were very knowledgeable. We saw so much wildlife it was crazy. Would definitely recommend this tour for anyone in the area!
I cannot recommend Captain Gary’s Sitka Adventures enough. While on his vessel today, we saw bears, eagles, whales breaching, sea otters, sea lions. The entire experience was amazing from beginning to end. But perhaps the best part was the time spent with Captain Gary and Caitlyn. They are both so knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife. If you are planning an Alaskan cruise that stops in Sitka, book this excursion immediately! It was EPIC!
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Michelle Guido
9/06/2026
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Michelle Guido
9/06/2026
I cannot recommend Captain Gary’s Sitka Adventures enough. While on his vessel today, we saw bears, eagles, whales breaching, sea otters, sea lions. The entire experience was amazing from beginning to end. But perhaps the best part was the time spent with Captain Gary and Caitlyn. They are both so knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife. If you are planning an Alaskan cruise that stops in Sitka, book this excursion immediately! It was EPIC!
Don’t go anywhere else!!!! Local people who love what they do. The boat was comfortable, very welcoming and knowledgeable. We saw salmon, bears, otters, sea lions, and whales- all around us! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!
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Tami Jones
9/05/2026
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Tami Jones
9/05/2026
Don’t go anywhere else!!!! Local people who love what they do. The boat was comfortable, very welcoming and knowledgeable. We saw salmon, bears, otters, sea lions, and whales- all around us! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!
Unbelievable!! Honestly the absolute best charter tour I have ever been in!! Super clean beautiful boat, great knowledge of the area and native wildlife and WOW did he deliver!! Salmon, eagles, WHALES…lots and lots of Whales, otters and sea lions! Absolutely amazing tour
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Lisa Baker
9/02/2026
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Lisa Baker
9/02/2026
Unbelievable!! Honestly the absolute best charter tour I have ever been in!! Super clean beautiful boat, great knowledge of the area and native wildlife and WOW did he deliver!! Salmon, eagles, WHALES…lots and lots of Whales, otters and sea lions! Absolutely amazing tour
Amazing I would highly recommend. The staff is amazing and very knowledgeable!
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Missy McNamee
9/02/2026
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Missy McNamee
9/02/2026
Amazing I would highly recommend. The staff is amazing and very knowledgeable!
Captain Gary and deck hand Caitlyn are so much fun to spend time with. There knowledge and love for Sitka and the wildlife makes the time spent with them both fun and a great learning opportunity. If you are stopping in Sitka do not miss this tour.
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shawn billingsleyhy
9/02/2026
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shawn billingsleyhy
9/02/2026
Captain Gary and deck hand Caitlyn are so much fun to spend time with. There knowledge and love for Sitka and the wildlife makes the time spent with them both fun and a great learning opportunity. If you are stopping in Sitka do not miss this tour.
Captain Gary and Caitlyn were amazing! Friendly and knowledgeable, I would definitely do this tour again!
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Darlene Meik
9/02/2026
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Darlene Meik
9/02/2026
Captain Gary and Caitlyn were amazing! Friendly and knowledgeable, I would definitely do this tour again!