Located on Baranof Island, in the heart of the Alexander Archipelago, Sitka offers privileged access to one of Alaska’s richest coastal ecosystems. Between forest-covered mountains, sheltered bays, and the waters of the North Pacific, wildlife is present everywhere.

Humpback whales regularly feed in these productive waters, but they are only one part of a much larger story. Sea otters, Steller sea lions, bald eagles, seabirds, brown bears, and many other species share this territory, where the ocean, the forest, and the mountains remain deeply connected.

We selected this team for their small-group approach and their deep knowledge of the local marine environment. This experience gives visitors the time to observe wildlife, discover the coastal landscapes of Baranof Island, and gain a deeper understanding of the natural balance that defines this region of Alaska.

Beyond whale watching, these excursions offer an immersion into a territory that is still largely shaped by natural forces. A place where every encounter with wildlife reminds us how interconnected different forms of life truly are.

What We Particularly Appreciate Here

The feeling of moving through a complete ecosystem, where whales, bears, eagles, forests, and the ocean all belong to the same story. A destination that reminds us that the richness of the living world also lies in the connections that unite species with one another.