Shore Things Policies

Celebrate Sitka, Without the Crowds

Wildlife boat cruise on Sitka Sound, back on land, meet rescued brown bears, and experience Alaska through a private small-group adventure.

This is Alaska without the crowds, the buses, or the rush. Cruise through Sitka Sound on a private wildlife journey where whales, sea otters, sea lions, and bald eagles steal the spotlight against rugged island coastline. Then continue by land through hidden estuaries, waterfalls, and dramatic overlooks above Silver Bay. Along the way, enjoy exclusive access to Fortress of the Bear for an up-close introduction to rescued Alaskan brown bears that’s truly awe-inspiring.

Shore Thing Highlights

Explore waterfalls, estuaries, and Silver Bay
Visit Fortress of the Bear with express access
Spot whales, otters, bears, and bald eagles
Cruise Sitka Sound in a private small group

Need to know

This Shore Thing is accessible for collapsible wheelchairs, as long as Sailors can navigate a few steps on their own
Price is per vehicle and includes up to 6 Sailors
Weather can vary throughout the day; layers and a rain jacket are recommended
Wildlife sightings are likely but not guaranteed
Sailors prone to motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing
Sailors who remain in town can take the shuttle back to the pier at their convenience
Approximately 2 hours on the water and 2 hour sightseeing tour with various stops

Experience shores the Virgin way

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

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.

Celebrate Sitka, Without the Crowds

Wildlife boat cruise on Sitka Sound, back on land, meet rescued brown bears, and experience Alaska through a private small-group adventure.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

Experience shores the Virgin way

Our Shore Things Policies