Private Charter Scenic Wildlife Excursion for Cruise Passengers

Join Captain Chris for a private wildlife charter in Sitka Sound. Explore Saint Lazaria Islands and Mt. Edgecumbe. Experience Southeast Alaska’s stunning coastline.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sitka - Outer Coast Charters offers private, small group scenic and wildlife boat tours. Each custom adventure benefits from the comfort and safety of our Suzy-Q Stabicraft. This vessel, crafted in New Zealand, is a double-hulled aluminum Stabicraft 2500 Ultracab XL safety boat. Every tour is uniquely designed based on the weather, sea conditions,…
What's Included
  • Private, fully equipped and fueled Coast Guard approved boat
  • Captain included
  • Snacks, sodas, and water provided
  • All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Choose your preferred start time, anytime between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm. The tour includes 3 hours, but you have the flexibility to adjust the duration of your private tour as desired.
Your guide is a Merchant Marine Captain with over 30 years of maritime experience, who will take you on a journey around Sitka Sound, the Saint Lazaria Islands, and Mt….

Location
Sitka
Harbor Drive
At cruise terminal, take free shuttle to town. After you exit the bus, walk towards the water/Crescent Harbor. Take the blue covered gangway down to the harbor/boats. Walk main row to end, then take a right(Row 6, Slip 27). Suzy-Q sits close to the end of Row 6. A 5 to 10 minute walk.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sylvia_z
Aug 22, 2025
Chris is a great guide... - Chris is a great guide and captain. Informative and adaptable to what ever we wanted to see. He was responsive to his passengers’ needs and requests. Put us all at ease from the minute we stepped on the boat.
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Brendah814
Jul 31, 2025
Great wildlife experience - We had a great private charter. The directions to find the Captain were very clear. Captain was friendly showed us different areas and gave us history to the area. Didn’t promise whales, but we were very fortunate to see several whales on our excursion and was able to get pictures! We saw seals, river otters, eagles, and crazy enough a deer! I was very impressed with our wildlife experience. I love that it was just our small group!
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Darin
Jul 30, 2025
Great activity for Sitka - Had a great day with Captain Chris. Saw some great wildlife and explored some nice tranquil bays. Four of us were quite comfortable.
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Corry_d
Jul 25, 2025
Captain Chris was very... - Captain Chris was very nice and accommodating. He helped get a shuttle and was great with our 7 yr old and all his questions as well. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a good private tour.
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Barbara_p
Jul 8, 2025
Captain Chris was... - Captain Chris was awesome. He is very detailed oriented, especially in safety. We had ages from 5 to 67 and he kept everyone engaged. He asked what we wanted to see and was able to deliver.
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Theresa_h
Jun 30, 2025
Wonderful Excursion - Captain Chris was wonderful. We saw everything we wanted to see. Whales, eagles, sea lions. He also took us down some hidden passages that were just beautiful. I really liked that he had a closed portion on his boat that we were able to be in while we went from place to place this kept us warm and out of the rain. 100% recommend
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Michelle_b
May 10, 2025
See the wildlife in Sitka - Captain Chris was great and he took us to several different spots to find wildlife and one spot for a little peace and tranquility. The weather wasn't the best, but since the cab was fully enclosed we could stop, pop out for photos and then get back inside to stay mostly dry. We always felt safe, even with rain and wind creating some rough seas at times. We saw seals, eagles, a sea otter (that Captain Chris somehow spotted as we were zooming by), gray whales, and jellyfish! A very good time was had by all! Thanks Captain Chris!
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Lisa_s
Sep 20, 2024
Such a wonderful experience from beginning to finish - Our experience with Captain Chris was wonderful. He asked us what we wanted to see and gave us several options which he tailored to our liking. From the beginning of the trip and explaining the boat and safety, to the snacks, soda, coffee, knowing where to go to see things, his knowledge of the area and even giving us a history lesson. We saw several humpback whales; as well as a mom and baby, sea lions and sea otters. We all thoroughly enjoyed our trip and highly recommend Captain Chris and his private charter services. Will definitely be passing along his name to friends who will be taking future Alaskan cruises with a stop in Sitka.
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_w3529cy
Sep 10, 2024
Cabin camping on Kruzov Island, Alaska - In August 2024, we camped in a Cabin on an island near Sitka, Alaska (Kruzov Island), which we had been planning for a year. (3 nights in Cabin, town of Sitka, 6 nights including before and after) 8/27/2024-9/5/2024 We used Outer Coast Charters to get from the town of Sitka to the island and back. Some camping equipment cannot be carried on airplanes, and may be purchased or rented locally needed. Captain Chris of Outer Coast Charters, in a prior email exchange, explained what the camp needed, Information on what to buy or rent locally, plus the Cabin I'm planning to visit (Brent's Beach Cabin) We have received a lot of appropriate and valuable information on related topics. Captain Chris himself seems to have a lot of camping experience and can handle requests to rent camping equipment. (I rented mattresses, LED lanterns, etc.) They also included Whale/Wildlife Watching Tours on my request when travelling between town and island. During my stay, on August 29, there was a major internet communication failure in the town of Sitka, but I was not able to I am very grateful for all the advice and help I received until I left town. If you are considering activities such as visiting the town of Sitka and visiting nearby islands, please visit Outer Coast I would encourage you to contact Captain Charter Chris. (Tokyo, Japan)
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Rachel_s
Sep 8, 2024
Excellent Experience ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - We had a great trip with Captain Chris! An excellent excursion, probably our favorite of our entire trip to Alaska. A much better alternative to those who took a trip with our cruise line. We were able to see it all- whales, sea lions, otters, and eagles. Captain Chris was extremely knowledgeable. He provided great insight and an excellent experience overall. 10/10 for sure!!
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From $995 (Per Group)
up to 5 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).