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We did the Land and Sea tour with our family of 7 on 7/13/26, including my three kids and my in-laws, one of whom has major health issues. We saw the bears, raptor center, and totem poles, but the whale watching was the highlight.

We were nervous going in since our shore time was shortened by NCL and my father in law can’t walk fast. Gary was extremely accommodating and listened to our concerns, and everything worked out great.

He and his team are knowledgeable and fun, and we saw orcas, bald eagles, and humpback whales. The boat being covered and heated was a nice surprise too.

Highly recommend for families of all ages and abilities.

Being with Gary on this excursion was the best decision. From the moment I called to book to the very last minute was amazing. Gary is so warm and very knowledgeable. He had so much fun with my daughter and me. It was exciting every moment. If you don’t go whale watching with Gary then ur missing out on the best excursion ever!!!

What an incredible experience! This was one of the highlights of our Alaska trip. Captain Gary was fantastic: friendly, knowledgeable, and worked hard to make sure everyone had an amazing day.

We saw an unbelievable amount of wildlife, including a pod of orcas, got amazingly close to humpback whales for incredible photos, spotted sea otters,, and saw so much more during the boat tour. The land portion was also enjoyable, with a visit to a bear recovery center where we got to see bears up close, followed with some nice short hikes.

The entire day was well organized, and every guide we met was welcoming, friendly, and hospitable. If you’re considering this tour, don’t hesitate, it was an unforgettable experience and worth every penny!

After a last minute cancellation by another operator, Gary was able to fit us in. There were only 6 passengers on a boat built for 14, so we had plenty of space.

Gary found us sea otters, sea lions, gray whales and humpbacks. He was extremely knowledgeable about the area and very patient, allowing us to get hundreds of pictures.

We would highly recommend them.

Last minute booking with Gary and his whale watching tour. He is great and put on a great tour. 10/10 recommend and would definitely do it again!

We loved having a local tour guide! We made it to all the stops, had plenty of local lore & gossip - which I loved, and really enjoyed our time. We would recommend to anyone looking!

The old cliche says that you can't please all of the people all of the time, so I was amazed that Captain Gary has maintained a 5 star rating on well over 300 reviews when I was looking to book a tour. Gary was great. He worked to accommodate me as a solo traveler and even called me personally a couple of times when we were arranging a date and time during my stay in Sitka. The boat tour was great. In addition to the beautiful scenery, we saw whales, sea otters, bald eagles, and various other wildlife. The boat was also very comfortable. Gary's lifelong knowledge of the Sitka area made the tour all the more interesting. He even spent a few minutes talking to me afterward and pointed out some additional places I could visit. Highly recommend!

Amazing whale watching tour! The views were incredible, and we saw so many whales. Several of them came very close to the boat, and we were in the perfect position to watch them. We also saw sea otters and lots of different birds along the way. The crew provided complimentary snacks and drinks, slowed down whenever there was wildlife to observe, and shared many interesting facts about the area and the animals. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, and the entire experience was unforgettable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area!

We had a great time! Highly recommend!!