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Alaskan Bear Watch by Land & Sea

From $ 400

Scenic boat ride and guided walk to view wild Alaskan bears fishing at Neets Bay, surrounded by stunning wilderness and wildlife.

Embark on a scenic boat ride to Neets Bay, narrated with stories of Alaska’s wildlife and traditions. Watch for eagles, seals, and porpoises as you cruise. Upon arrival, walk through the rainforest to a viewing platform overlooking a salmon stream, where you may see wild Alaskan bears feeding. Experience one of Alaska’s top wildlife tours, combining stunning scenery, local culture, and unforgettable bear viewing in their natural habitat.

Energy Level

Duration

4.75 Hours

Type

ONCE IN A LIFE

Accessible

Shore Thing Highlights

Short hike through rainforest to view bears in their natural habitat
Scenic boat ride to Neets Bay

Need to know

Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
Wildlife sightings are likely but not guaranteed
Seasonal tour based on Salmon Run. Available from approximately mid-July - September. Subject to change
Sailors prone to motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing
Weather can vary throughout the day; layers and a rain jacket are recommended
Depending on the tide, ramp to get to/from the boat can be steep
Approximately 1 hour boat ride each way to Neet's Bay

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A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls

Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.

If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.

If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.

If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.

Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.

Alaskan Bear Watch by Land & Sea

Scenic boat ride and guided walk to view wild Alaskan bears fishing at Neets Bay, surrounded by stunning wilderness and wildlife.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

Experience shores the Virgin way

Our Shore Things Policies