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
Ugh, too many whales But seriously, put this tour at the top of your list in Sitka. Captain Gary and Caitlin were excellent- knowledgeable, professional, hospitable, and friendly. Capt Gary knew exactly where to go to see the whales, otters, seals, sea lions, etc. We even contributed to scientific research that identifies and tracks whales. Caitlin shared her wonderful photos with passengers at the end via Airdrop. It was so fun to hear their stories and knowledge of the animals and the area. The tour boat,“Morning Glory,”was comfortable and smooth with indoor/outdoor viewing options, a heater indoors, snacks/drinks, and a small bathroom. Can’t say enough great things about Captain Gary’s Sitka Adventures- Thank you for the fantastic experience!
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Kelly M
7/11/2026
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Kelly M
7/11/2026
Ugh, too many whales But seriously, put this tour at the top of your list in Sitka. Captain Gary and Caitlin were excellent- knowledgeable, professional, hospitable, and friendly. Capt Gary knew exactly where to go to see the whales, otters, seals, sea lions, etc. We even contributed to scientific research that identifies and tracks whales. Caitlin shared her wonderful photos with passengers at the end via Airdrop. It was so fun to hear their stories and knowledge of the animals and the area. The tour boat,“Morning Glory,”was comfortable and smooth with indoor/outdoor viewing options, a heater indoors, snacks/drinks, and a small bathroom. Can’t say enough great things about Captain Gary’s Sitka Adventures- Thank you for the fantastic experience!
Great adventure and experience!! We had an amazing time today!!! Saw so many whales it was mind blowing! His boat is extremely comfortable and smooth. His assistant today was Caitlin and she was knowledgeable And a pleasure to listen to and communicate with. Communication with Gary was great and consistent. I would book with him again in a heartbeat!!!
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Kathy M
7/09/2026
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Kathy M
7/09/2026
Great adventure and experience!! We had an amazing time today!!! Saw so many whales it was mind blowing! His boat is extremely comfortable and smooth. His assistant today was Caitlin and she was knowledgeable And a pleasure to listen to and communicate with. Communication with Gary was great and consistent. I would book with him again in a heartbeat!!!
Book it! Hands down the best part of our visit to Sitka! Capt. Gary was knowledgeable and lots of fun. A true top-notch operation! We were happy to support local highly, highly recommend Sitka Adventures!
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Jessica F
6/06/2026
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Jessica F
6/06/2026
Book it! Hands down the best part of our visit to Sitka! Capt. Gary was knowledgeable and lots of fun. A true top-notch operation! We were happy to support local highly, highly recommend Sitka Adventures!
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.
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Adam Rojas
7/07/2026
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Adam Rojas
7/07/2026
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!
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Haleigh Gorman
7/04/2026
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Haleigh Gorman
7/04/2026
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!
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Nicole Jonasson
7/02/2026
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Nicole Jonasson
7/02/2026
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!
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Daniel Ward
6/20/2026
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Daniel Ward
6/20/2026
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!
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Mack Bybee
6/12/2026
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Mack Bybee
6/12/2026
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!!
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Jenna G
6/09/2026
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Jenna G
6/09/2026
We had a great time! Highly recommend!!
Saw gray whales breaching within 20 yards of us. Also saw groups of otters, porpoises, and eagles. Captain Gary was hospitable, did a great job facilitating/explaining the shuttle process to the meeting point. Highly recommend!
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Charlie Jacob
6/02/2026
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Charlie Jacob
6/02/2026
Saw gray whales breaching within 20 yards of us. Also saw groups of otters, porpoises, and eagles. Captain Gary was hospitable, did a great job facilitating/explaining the shuttle process to the meeting point. Highly recommend!
One of the most beautiful experiences I've ever had! You can tell Capt Gary & his crew really care about what they do!
We were bombarding them with questions about everything from local wildlife to Alaska history, and they did not hesitate to answer with enthusiasm, knowledge, and care.
We saw allll of the things, from sea lion chomping down brunch, to grey whale, adolescent and adult bald eagle, sea otter waving hello, and so much more. It was the highlight of our trip!
If you are cruising through Sitka, I highly recommend booking Captain Gary's Sitka Adventures!
Here are just a few captures along our journey. So beautiful!
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Jae Baldizzi Kosior
5/31/2026
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Jae Baldizzi Kosior
5/31/2026
One of the most beautiful experiences I've ever had! You can tell Capt Gary & his crew really care about what they do!
We were bombarding them with questions about everything from local wildlife to Alaska history, and they did not hesitate to answer with enthusiasm, knowledge, and care.
We saw allll of the things, from sea lion chomping down brunch, to grey whale, adolescent and adult bald eagle, sea otter waving hello, and so much more. It was the highlight of our trip!
If you are cruising through Sitka, I highly recommend booking Captain Gary's Sitka Adventures!
Here are just a few captures along our journey. So beautiful!
Absolutely best tour of our 10 day Alaska Cruise. Gary's passion for Sitka and the Ocean make this a 10/10 no questions ask book right away kind of tour! We can't wait to come back!!!! And we even got to see whales and otters!!!
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Hayden Withers
5/27/2026
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Hayden Withers
5/27/2026
Absolutely best tour of our 10 day Alaska Cruise. Gary's passion for Sitka and the Ocean make this a 10/10 no questions ask book right away kind of tour! We can't wait to come back!!!! And we even got to see whales and otters!!!