Sitka Wildlife & Science Tour

Explore Sitka’s wildlife and culture with visits to the Raptor Center, Sitka National Historical Park, and Sitka Sound Science Center.

Begin at the Alaska Raptor Center, where rehabilitated eagles soar in the Flight Center. Then stroll the totem-lined trails of Sitka National Historical Park, learning about the 1804 battle and Tlingit artistry. Conclude at Sitka Sound Science Center, where aquariums, hatchery tanks, and interactive touch pools reveal marine life from salmon to sea urchins. This three-stop tour blends birds, marine science, and Native culture in one engaging excursion.

Shore Thing Highlights

Visit the Sitka Sound Science Center
Visit the Sitka Historical Society & Museum
Visit the Alaska Raptor Center to meet rehabilitated eagles, owls and other birds of prey

Need to know

Accessible for collapsible wheelchairs with advance notice, as long as Sailors can navigate a few steps. Scooters cannot be accommodated
Weather can vary throughout the day; layers are recommended as well as a rain jacket
Tour order may vary
Shore Thing ends downtown where Sailors can either take the shuttle back or stay in town and return at their leisure
Salmon might be seen spawning in the late summer months of mid-July to early September
Wildlife sightings are likely but not guaranteed

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Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
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

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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.

Sitka Wildlife & Science Tour

Explore Sitka’s wildlife and culture with visits to the Raptor Center, Sitka National Historical Park, and Sitka Sound Science Center.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

Experience shores the Virgin way

Alaskan Bear, Homestead, and Fjord Experience