A Whale's Song Expedition: Whale Watching

Premier Whale Watching Tours & Whale Photography Tours in Sitka

We See Whales on 99% of Our Tours

Join our Sitka, Alaska whale marine wildlife company for professionally accredited tours that showcase stunning marine life diversity, including humpback, minke, and gray whales, sea otters, orcas, puffins, and bald eagles. Our expert guides provide a front-row seat to witness the wonders of the Alaskan wilderness with high-quality and safe expeditions.

3-4 Hours

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Whale & Wildlife Photography Tours in Sitka & SE Alaska

Half-Day, Full-Day, & Multi-Day Expeditions

Experience the magic of Alaska’s iconic wildlife with our expert naturalist and photographer on our specialized photo tours. Capture frame-worthy moments and witness nature’s great events like bubble-net feeding and the mighty gray whale migration. Learn more about our unforgettable photography expeditions today.

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Responsible Whale Watching Certification

We hold Alaska’s only Responsible Whale Watching Certificate from the World Cetacean Alliance.

Expert Guides

Gain valuable knowledge & understanding from our expert naturalists & photographers.

Sitka’s Only Hydrophone

The only tour operator who allows you to listen to the whales as well as watch them.

Take Our Guests’ Word For It

We had a great time with Neal and Niko. We were able to see whales, seals, sea lions, puffins, sea otters and bald eagles. Intimate setting with experienced crew. Highly recommend.
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Mary Beth Barnes
7/21/2022
Neil was very nice. He remembered everyone's names, provided snacks and drinks, and took care of his sea sick guest. He also gave us information about the sea life and told stories. Overall there isn't a better caption to look for whales with.
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Josh Gilzow
7/17/2022
We really lucked out. Neil and Nico were awesome. Neil is really just fantastic. Very easy going and accommodating and knowledgeable. I realize that he doesn’t control the whales so he can’t guarantee that you will see them but he found 6 for us along with sea otters, sea lions and countless birds. Definitely a highlight of our trip. You can’t go wrong with booking this guy.
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Rob Floyd
7/06/2022
Neil and his team provide an amazing adventure for everyone. Neil will make sure that you have ample wildlife viewing. He is knowledgeable, professional and fun. This is one tour you will love that will provided memories for years to come ! I highly recommend A Whales Song Expedition, I have taken three tours and will be booking again.
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Laurie Jones-Serka
5/10/2022
Had an amazing experience this weekend with "A Whale's Song Expeditions"!The guide Captain Neil was exceptional and knowledgeable about all the sealife we encountered. He had coffee and drinks and the boat was very comfortable. We were the only two people on the tour, but it made for a very personal experience.We not only saw whales, but sea otters, sea lions, and too many types of seabirds to count! We were able to see everything we wanted to see and more.Captain Neil is an expert at finding each type of animal and has many fascinating insights into the biology, lifecycle and behavior of anything you encounter. He was a tour guide, captain and biologist all in one.I would recommend anyone take this tour. As someone who has been on over a dozen whale watches on the east coast, this was by far the best I've been on.
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Matthew Susko
5/04/2022
Had an amazing experience this weekend with "A Whale's Song Expeditions"!
The guide Captain Neil was exceptional and knowledgeable about all the sealife we encountered. He had coffee and drinks and the boat was very comfortable. We were the only two people on the tour, but it made for a very personal experience.
We not only saw whales, but sea otters, sea lions, and too many types of seabirds to count! We were able to see everything we wanted to see and more.
Captain Neil is an expert at finding each type of animal and has many fascinating insights into the biology, lifecycle and behavior of anything you encounter. He was a tour guide, captain and biologist all in one.

I would recommend anyone take this tour. As someone who has been on over a dozen whale watches on the east coast, this was by far the best I've been on.
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Matthew Susko
5/03/2022
Neil is a fantastic tour guide. He is passionate and knowledgeable about the wildlife in the water, on land, and in the air. Each excursion is fun, informational, educational, and filled with incredible sightings of the amazing wildlife and nature in and around Sitka. He makes a conscious effort to be respectful of the whales and minimize stressors on the wildlife and the ecosystem, which is extremely important to me. I have been on two, two-day whale watching excursions with Neil. I would never consider using anyone else. The value and experience for the money is beyond worth it. The cost is no question for the countless incredible memories and once-in-a-lifetime encounters. I would strongly recommend A Whale's Song Expeditions ten out of ten times. If I could give more than 5 stars I would!Thank you, Neil, for another breathtaking experience!!
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Heather Nicole
10/01/2021
Neil is a fantastic tour guide. He is passionate and knowledgeable about the wildlife in the water, on land, and in the air. Each excursion is fun, informational, educational, and filled with incredible sightings of the amazing wildlife and nature in and around Sitka. He makes a conscious effort to be respectful of the whales and minimize stressors on the wildlife and the ecosystem, which is extremely important to me. I have been on two, two-day whale watching excursions with Neil. I would never consider using anyone else. The value and experience for the money is beyond worth it. The cost is no question for the countless incredible memories and once-in-a-lifetime encounters. I would strongly recommend A Whale's Song Expeditions ten out of ten times. If I could give more than 5 stars I would!Thank you, Neil, for another breathtaking experience!!
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Heather Nicole
9/25/2021
Neil is a fantastic tour guide. He is passionate and knowledgeable about the wildlife in the water, on land, and in the air. Each excursion is fun, informational, educational, and filled with incredible sightings of the amazing wildlife and nature in and around Sitka. He makes a conscious effort to be respectful of the whales and minimize stressors on the wildlife and the ecosystem, which is extremely important to me. I have been on two, two-day whale watching excursions with Neil. I would never consider using anyone else. The value and experience for the money is beyond worth it. The cost is no question for the countless incredible memories and once-in-a-lifetime encounters. I would strongly recommend A Whale's Song Expeditions ten out of ten times. If I could give more than 5 stars I would!
Thank you, Neil, for another breathtaking experience!!
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Heather Nicole
9/19/2021
Booked a tour last minute. It was just my wife and myself. Exceeded all our expectations. Saw lots of whales. And a pleasure to met Neil and his wife.
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Brian Beaudreau
9/09/2021

Dedicated to Protecting & Sustaining the Local Wildlife & Environment

Our number one priority is respecting and protecting the local wildlife and surroundings. We are proud to be the only wildlife watching company in Alaska and the second in the US to hold a Responsible Whale Watching Certificate. This means we operate to the highest standards of care for local wildlife, sustainability, and customer experience.

Our Vessel: “Cat Daddy”

Ride in safety and comfort aboard our custom-built, 43-foot, expedition-style catamaran featuring a spacious, heated cabin with ample deluxe seating, restroom, and galley. Expect unparalleled viewing opportunities thanks to large wrap-around windows and an expansive open-air deck. Cat Daddy is the very best marine watching and photographing platform in Sitka.

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Our Vessel: “Cat Daddy”

Ride in safety and comfort aboard our custom-built, 43-foot, expedition-style catamaran featuring a spacious, heated cabin with ample deluxe seating, restroom, and galley. Expect unparalleled viewing opportunities thanks to large wrap-around windows and an expansive open-air deck. Cat Daddy is the very best marine watching and photographing platform in Sitka.

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About Sitka

Tlingit, Russian, and American settlers have all called Sitka home. Today, cultural influences from all three groups remain. Sitka is an island community boldly living between the mountains and sea, where the arts flourish and an ancient native culture still thrives. Surrounded by rainforest, we share our home with brown bears, bald eagles, orcas, otters, and all five species of salmon.

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About Sitka

Tlingit, Russian, and American settlers have all called Sitka home. Today, cultural influences from all three groups remain. Sitka is an island community boldly living between the mountains and sea, where the arts flourish and an ancient native culture still thrives. Surrounded by rainforest, we share our home with brown bears, bald eagles, orcas, otters, and all five species of salmon.

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So bubble netting whales came up really close to my boat today. Thanks Heather Keisel for this awesome video. #whalewatching #bubblenetfeeding #marinemammals #cetacean #worldcetaceanalliance #whalephotography #whalephoto #whale #whalesofinstagram
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This the season. Bubble-Net feeding Humpbacks. Our photography tour guests had an amazing day. Here the group of netters are organizing. Pics of the the whales exploding out of the water to be posted. TURN ON SOUND. #whalewatching #bubblenetfeeding #marinemammals #cetacean #worldcetaceanalliance #whalephotography #whalephoto #whale #whalesofinstagram
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Caption: 🌟🐋 Calling All Nature Lovers! 📸✨. Dive into the heart of the action with our exclusive 2024 Bubble-Net Feeding Humpback Whale Photography tour. Imagine the thrill of capturing these gentle giants in a perfectly choreographed feeding dance. Here is a bird’s eye view captured from an awe-inspiring drone perspective of nature’s breathtaking spectacle. Limited spots available—reserve yours now for an unforgettable experience! #NaturePhotography #DroneView #WhalePhotography #BubbleNetFeeding #WildlifePhotography #WildlifePhotography #VisitSitka #AlaskaPhotography #WildlifePhotographyTour ...

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Captivating landscapes, mesmerizing wildlife, and unforgettable moments await! Introducing our newest adventure - the Ultimate Alaska Photography Tour. Join us for 13 days of immersive photography experiences amidst the breathtaking beauty of Alaska's untamed landscapes. Learn more and book your spot now! https://awhalessongexpeditions.com/.../ultimate-alaska.../ Photos credit - Guests Bret Charman, Peter Ormond, Sarah Morrow, Robert Martin, Martina McGovern and Jane Garnham. 📸✨ #AlaskaPhotographyTour #NaturePhotography #WildlifeAdventures #WildlifePhotography #Naturelovers #ExploreMore #BubbleNetFeeding #HumpbackWhales #WildlifePhotographyTour #PhotographyAdventure #WhaleWatchingPhotography #MarineLifeCapture #NaturePhotographyTour #WhalePhotography #ExclusiveWildlifeEncounters #CaptureTheWild #OceanPhotography #PhotographyExpedition #NatureLens #WildlifePhotoTour #WhaleWatching #PhotographyExperience #WhaleBehaviorCapture #ExploreNatureWithCamera #WhalePhotographyAdventure #WhalePhotographyTour ...

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📷✨ Capture the wild magic of bubble-net feeding! Don't miss the chance to snap once-in-a-lifetime moments with humpback whales in action. Hurry, only a few spots left for this year and next! Secure your spot and dive into the world of incredible nature photography. 🌊🐋 Book Today https://awhalessongexpeditions.com/tour/bubble-net-feeding-humpback-whale/
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Whale Watching & Wildlife Photography Tours in Sitka

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Premier Whale Watching Tours & Whale Photography Tours in Sitka

We See Whales on 99% of Our Tours

Whale Watching & Wildlife Tour

Whale & Wildlife Photography Tours in Sitka & SE Alaska

Half-Day, Full-Day, & Multi-Day Expeditions

Responsible Whale Watching Certification

Expert Guides

Sitka’s Only Hydrophone

Take Our Guests’ Word For It

Dedicated to Protecting & Sustaining the Local Wildlife & Environment

Our Vessel: “Cat Daddy”

Our Vessel: “Cat Daddy”

About Sitka

About Sitka

See What We’ve Been Up To

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