Captain Neil and Assistant Tyler were over Fantastic. We took the morning photo tour and saw nearly 20 whales, 30 Puffins and 15 otters. Seeing all of this sea life totally exceeded expectations. It was raining throughout the trip, however Captain Neil kept moving... read moreCaptain Neil and Assistant Tyler were over Fantastic. We took the morning photo tour and saw nearly 20 whales, 30 Puffins and 15 otters. Seeing all of this sea life totally exceeded expectations. It was raining throughout the trip, however Captain Neil kept moving the boat around to place us in beautiful rain free skies. My son filled a 128G card and I took over 500 photos. My favorite was the Puffins. Much smaller in person and completely unique. We would definitely recommend this tour to any sightseer or photographer. read less

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Neil was awesome. He has a great bedside manner and sense of humor. He was laid back but worked hard to make sure we were comfortable and taught us so much about the area and, of course, the wildlife. We saw so many birds, otters and... read moreNeil was awesome. He has a great bedside manner and sense of humor. He was laid back but worked hard to make sure we were comfortable and taught us so much about the area and, of course, the wildlife. We saw so many birds, otters and humpback whales. He even took care to make sure the boat stayed relatively stable since I told him Im prone to seasickness. I always get sick, but not this time! We really could not have asked for a better experience. Thank you Neil! read less

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It's a great wilderness adventure when you see breaching whales, a raft of sea otters (as in 20+), puffins, and more. It becomes a phenomenal tour when the captain and guide of the boat is enthusiastic, extremely knowledgeable, caring, and safety conscious. Finally, when you add... read moreIt's a great wilderness adventure when you see breaching whales, a raft of sea otters (as in 20+), puffins, and more. It becomes a phenomenal tour when the captain and guide of the boat is enthusiastic, extremely knowledgeable, caring, and safety conscious. Finally, when you add this being a small group tour with personalized service, the trip jumps into the "Best Ever" category.

As a former international adventure travel outfitter and guide, I have been a part of and witnessed hundreds of outdoor adventure journeys. They don't get any better than this trip, with Neil and his team taking great care of the people on his boat and the environment in which he travels. My daughters and I thank you for an unforgettably fantastic voyage. read less

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We had such a great experience on our wildlife tour! Neil was such a polite and knowledgeable guide. He knew exactly where to go to see everything. We saw whales, puffins, otters, seals and sea lions. We also were able to see 6 whales breach out... read moreWe had such a great experience on our wildlife tour! Neil was such a polite and knowledgeable guide. He knew exactly where to go to see everything. We saw whales, puffins, otters, seals and sea lions. We also were able to see 6 whales breach out of water which was by far the highlight of our trip! We would absolutely recommend this tour. It was a wonderful experience. Very family friendly! My 5 year old loved it!! read less

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Neil was wonderful! He is an excellent and knowledgeable guide. The boat is beautiful, with a cozy cabin and everything you need for successful wildlife viewing. Neil worked hard to give us the best experience possible and it really showed. We saw many humpback whales, so... read moreNeil was wonderful! He is an excellent and knowledgeable guide. The boat is beautiful, with a cozy cabin and everything you need for successful wildlife viewing. Neil worked hard to give us the best experience possible and it really showed. We saw many humpback whales, so many beautiful and rare seabirds, and lots of smaller marine mammals. Thank you Neil! read less

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It was my boyfriend’s first time whale watching and our trip with Neil did not disappoint! Neil was incredibly hospitable and knowledgable, not only about the wildlife, but also the history and local geography. We lucked out and watched a humpback whale “showing off” for close... read moreIt was my boyfriend’s first time whale watching and our trip with Neil did not disappoint! Neil was incredibly hospitable and knowledgable, not only about the wildlife, but also the history and local geography. We lucked out and watched a humpback whale “showing off” for close to 10 minutes!! It was an experience of a lifetime.

We cannot recommend A Whale’s Song Expeditions enough to anyone visiting the Sitka area! read less

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As a professional photographer, my 4-hour-plus photo tour with Captain Neil met all my expectations with respect to documenting humpback whales' bubble-net feeding. Neil is knowledgeable as well as respectful of the behavior of these magnificent mammals of the sea, and he strives to enable a... read moreAs a professional photographer, my 4-hour-plus photo tour with Captain Neil met all my expectations with respect to documenting humpback whales' bubble-net feeding. Neil is knowledgeable as well as respectful of the behavior of these magnificent mammals of the sea, and he strives to enable a photographer to achieve his/her best outcomes. His catamaran was comfortable, clean and well-appointed. read less

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Niel (with Karen as a bonus!) was such a wonderful host and his vessel, the Cat Daddy, was a very capable and comfortable boat. Niel was warm and welcoming and really seemed to enjoy life in SE Alaska, I bet that guy has some stories!
Our... read moreNiel (with Karen as a bonus!) was such a wonderful host and his vessel, the Cat Daddy, was a very capable and comfortable boat. Niel was warm and welcoming and really seemed to enjoy life in SE Alaska, I bet that guy has some stories!
Our group was blown away by the boat as we arrived, then again when we climbed aboard, entered the cab and were greeted by the smell of fresh coffee and an assortment of snacks. Within minutes of departing we saw eagles, harbor seals, and a great blue Herron! As soon as we entered the Sitka Sound, we saw bubble net feeding whales! And too many whales to count, really.
Thanks for making our trip unforgettable, Niel! Hope to see Niel, Karen, and the Cat Daddy again someday! read less

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Niel (with Karen as a bonus!) was such a wonderful host and his vessel, the Cat Daddy, was a very capable and comfortable boat. Niel was warm and welcoming and really seemed to enjoy life in SE Alaska, I bet that guy has some stories!Our... read moreNiel (with Karen as a bonus!) was such a wonderful host and his vessel, the Cat Daddy, was a very capable and comfortable boat. Niel was warm and welcoming and really seemed to enjoy life in SE Alaska, I bet that guy has some stories!Our group was blown away by the boat as we arrived, then again when we climbed aboard, entered the cab and were greeted by the smell of fresh coffee and an assortment of snacks. Within minutes of departing we saw eagles, harbor seals, and a great blue Herron! As soon as we entered the Sitka Sound, we saw bubble net feeding whales! And too many whales to count, really.Thanks for making our trip unforgettable, Niel! Hope to see Niel, Karen, and the Cat Daddy again someday! read less

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Excellent – I just spent 3 days on A Whale's Song Expeditions with Captain Neil. It was an incredible experience. The area surrounding Sitka is magnificently beautiful – a landscape photographer’s dream. The wildlife was abundant and easily photographed. Plenty of seabirds, otters, sea lions and... read moreExcellent – I just spent 3 days on A Whale's Song Expeditions with Captain Neil. It was an incredible experience. The area surrounding Sitka is magnificently beautiful – a landscape photographer’s dream. The wildlife was abundant and easily photographed. Plenty of seabirds, otters, sea lions and more bald eagles and whales than I could count. Captain Neil is a great host and guide, from the welcoming pot of hot coffee to the on-going narrative about the wildlife and sea life to adjusting plans on-the-fly based on where the wildlife could be seen. I will be coming back and I definitely recommend A Whale's Song to friends and family. read less

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