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
Wonderful Tour in Sitka! I would just like to say that I loved my tour with Captain Gary and it was one of the very best tours of my Alaskan cruise. I chose this tour because of a recommendation on Facebook. We did the Sitka Whale Watching Marine Tour.
I got to fulfill my bucket list of seeing a bear in the wild and even her 2 cubs (all from the safe distance of the boat). The whale watching was fun and we saw plenty of whales. Also, were able to see sea otters and other marine life and some beautiful scenery along the way.
Gary was engaging and friendly. I always felt safe on his boat. His first mate was very knowledgeable and she also took pictures with a very nice professional camera and then airdropped all of those quality photos of our trips with us! I also appreciated the more intimate numbers on our boat. Only about 20-25 people on this tour.
If you are thinking of booking this tour, book with confidence. You won't be disappointed! My only tip-- remember to book the early shuttle if you have an earlier tour and are coming from the NCL Bliss. My husband and I thought we had booked it, but we didn't hit the confirmation button. We still were still able to get off the ship quickly on standby the morning of the tour and made it without issue.
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vegabay
8/10/2026
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vegabay
8/10/2026
Wonderful Tour in Sitka! I would just like to say that I loved my tour with Captain Gary and it was one of the very best tours of my Alaskan cruise. I chose this tour because of a recommendation on Facebook. We did the Sitka Whale Watching Marine Tour.
I got to fulfill my bucket list of seeing a bear in the wild and even her 2 cubs (all from the safe distance of the boat). The whale watching was fun and we saw plenty of whales. Also, were able to see sea otters and other marine life and some beautiful scenery along the way.
Gary was engaging and friendly. I always felt safe on his boat. His first mate was very knowledgeable and she also took pictures with a very nice professional camera and then airdropped all of those quality photos of our trips with us! I also appreciated the more intimate numbers on our boat. Only about 20-25 people on this tour.
If you are thinking of booking this tour, book with confidence. You won't be disappointed! My only tip-- remember to book the early shuttle if you have an earlier tour and are coming from the NCL Bliss. My husband and I thought we had booked it, but we didn't hit the confirmation button. We still were still able to get off the ship quickly on standby the morning of the tour and made it without issue.
Wildlife and whales galore We were a group of 4 siblings, spouses, and my special needs daughter. Captain Gary’s adventure was the hands down highlight of our Alaskan cruise. We saw sea lions, bears and cubs, jumping salmon, eagles, and over 20 whales.
Captain Gary is a gentleman in all aspects. He paid very close attention to assure my special needs daughter was in good order. If you think you can do better booking elsewhere, I can assure you the “you’re part of the family” treatment you get with Captain Gary will not be matched. After all, it’s a family run business.
Thanks again Captain!
Carson in Tennessee
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Tour58309318190
8/05/2026
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Tour58309318190
8/05/2026
Wildlife and whales galore We were a group of 4 siblings, spouses, and my special needs daughter. Captain Gary’s adventure was the hands down highlight of our Alaskan cruise. We saw sea lions, bears and cubs, jumping salmon, eagles, and over 20 whales.
Captain Gary is a gentleman in all aspects. He paid very close attention to assure my special needs daughter was in good order. If you think you can do better booking elsewhere, I can assure you the “you’re part of the family” treatment you get with Captain Gary will not be matched. After all, it’s a family run business.
Thanks again Captain!
Carson in Tennessee
Most excellent tour! Knowledgeable, friendly and created an experience of a lifetime!
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Pioneer66900507229
8/01/2026
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Pioneer66900507229
8/01/2026
Most excellent tour! Knowledgeable, friendly and created an experience of a lifetime!
An absolute highlight of our Alaska cruise! This whale watching excursion was worth every single penny. Captain Gary and his assistant were incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating facts about the local marine life and ecosystem throughout the trip. They were able to provide details on the specific whales we saw and where they have been spotted previously. Most importantly, they truly knew where the whales were—we were treated to some unforgettable sightings!
As cruise passengers, we were naturally a bit anxious about timing, but the team took our ship's departure schedule very seriously. They managed the time perfectly, ensuring we had maximum viewing time on the water without ever making us feel rushed, and got us back to the port with time to spare. If you want a stress-free adventure with guides who genuinely know their stuff, look no further!
If you want to see the most whales and learn the most about them, go ahead and book Captain Gary!
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Rebecca Asche
8/07/2026
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Rebecca Asche
8/07/2026
An absolute highlight of our Alaska cruise! This whale watching excursion was worth every single penny. Captain Gary and his assistant were incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating facts about the local marine life and ecosystem throughout the trip. They were able to provide details on the specific whales we saw and where they have been spotted previously. Most importantly, they truly knew where the whales were—we were treated to some unforgettable sightings!
As cruise passengers, we were naturally a bit anxious about timing, but the team took our ship's departure schedule very seriously. They managed the time perfectly, ensuring we had maximum viewing time on the water without ever making us feel rushed, and got us back to the port with time to spare. If you want a stress-free adventure with guides who genuinely know their stuff, look no further!
If you want to see the most whales and learn the most about them, go ahead and book Captain Gary!
Comfy, clean boat with bathroom. Room to be inside and outside. Friendly staff. Beautiful whales, eagle and sea otters.
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Arica
8/05/2026
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Arica
8/05/2026
Comfy, clean boat with bathroom. Room to be inside and outside. Friendly staff. Beautiful whales, eagle and sea otters.
We had a fantastic whale watching tour with Captain Gary's Sitka Adventures! We saw an incredible number of whales and sea otters, along with several majestic bald eagles. Unfortunately, we didn't spot any bears, but that didn't take away from what was an amazing adventure.
Captain Gary, the owner and operator, was incredibly friendly and made the entire experience enjoyable. His naturalist, Caitlin, was outstanding—her knowledge of the local wildlife and ecosystem made the tour even more interesting.
If you're visiting Sitka and looking for an unforgettable wildlife experience, I highly recommend Captain Gary's Sitka Adventures. We had an amazing time!
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Nate Thomas
8/05/2026
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Nate Thomas
8/05/2026
We had a fantastic whale watching tour with Captain Gary's Sitka Adventures! We saw an incredible number of whales and sea otters, along with several majestic bald eagles. Unfortunately, we didn't spot any bears, but that didn't take away from what was an amazing adventure.
Captain Gary, the owner and operator, was incredibly friendly and made the entire experience enjoyable. His naturalist, Caitlin, was outstanding—her knowledge of the local wildlife and ecosystem made the tour even more interesting.
If you're visiting Sitka and looking for an unforgettable wildlife experience, I highly recommend Captain Gary's Sitka Adventures. We had an amazing time!
Absolutely fantastic time on the water with Captain Gary and Caitlyn. Our ship was running a little behind schedule and Gary reached out before we docked, coordinating a plan to get to the dock. When we got on the water, it was amazing. Gary and Caitlyn were engaging and explained so much. We saw coastal brown bears, sea otters, harbor seals, and more humpback whales than we could count. The boat was extremely comfortable too. Highly recommend Captain Gary if you find yourself in Sitka!
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Eric Hoolihan
8/05/2026
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Eric Hoolihan
8/05/2026
Absolutely fantastic time on the water with Captain Gary and Caitlyn. Our ship was running a little behind schedule and Gary reached out before we docked, coordinating a plan to get to the dock. When we got on the water, it was amazing. Gary and Caitlyn were engaging and explained so much. We saw coastal brown bears, sea otters, harbor seals, and more humpback whales than we could count. The boat was extremely comfortable too. Highly recommend Captain Gary if you find yourself in Sitka!
Awesome tour! Awesome guides!!! Gary and his wife did an amazing job with the information, sites, pictures, etc!!! Would recommend every time you visit Sitka!
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Matt Overland
8/05/2026
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Matt Overland
8/05/2026
Awesome tour! Awesome guides!!! Gary and his wife did an amazing job with the information, sites, pictures, etc!!! Would recommend every time you visit Sitka!
Couldn’t ask for better! Cheaper than the cruise ship options and way better. Great vessel, comfortable but small enough to you get a close up view, and Gary and Catherine are absolutely an amazing duo. We saw orcas, humpbacks, puffers, sea lions and more - all in less than 3 hrs! Great tour
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Alex Foti
8/04/2026
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Alex Foti
8/04/2026
Couldn’t ask for better! Cheaper than the cruise ship options and way better. Great vessel, comfortable but small enough to you get a close up view, and Gary and Catherine are absolutely an amazing duo. We saw orcas, humpbacks, puffers, sea lions and more - all in less than 3 hrs! Great tour
Such a great experience, we saw whales, sea otters , bears and sea lions! Friendly and informative.
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Kristen Precord
8/04/2026
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Kristen Precord
8/04/2026
Such a great experience, we saw whales, sea otters , bears and sea lions! Friendly and informative.
Fantastic tour. We saw bears, whales, otters and more. Highly recommend
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Marty Zambo
8/03/2026
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Marty Zambo
8/03/2026
Fantastic tour. We saw bears, whales, otters and more. Highly recommend
Captain Gary made our time in Sitka absolutely unforgettable! From the moment we stepped on board, he was welcoming, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what he does. He knew exactly where to go to give us the best experience and shared so many interesting facts about the area and its wildlife along the way.
His professionalism, friendly personality, and attention to detail made us feel comfortable and well taken care of the entire trip. If you're visiting Sitka and want an incredible experience with someone who truly knows these waters, Captain Gary is the one to book with. Highly recommend—we'd do it again in a heartbeat!
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Brittani Skoglund
8/03/2026
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Brittani Skoglund
8/03/2026
Captain Gary made our time in Sitka absolutely unforgettable! From the moment we stepped on board, he was welcoming, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what he does. He knew exactly where to go to give us the best experience and shared so many interesting facts about the area and its wildlife along the way.
His professionalism, friendly personality, and attention to detail made us feel comfortable and well taken care of the entire trip. If you're visiting Sitka and want an incredible experience with someone who truly knows these waters, Captain Gary is the one to book with. Highly recommend—we'd do it again in a heartbeat!