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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I cannot say enough about the experience I had with Neil. I am a local Sitkan. Neil put out a post about a whale watching photo tour and we jumped at the opportunity! Neil's boat was luxury. It had running water, fresh... read moreI cannot say enough about the experience I had with Neil. I am a local Sitkan. Neil put out a post about a whale watching photo tour and we jumped at the opportunity! Neil's boat was luxury. It had running water, fresh coffee, a fridge and a toilet, heat and comfortable seating. His boat road the waves with ease and Neil made us feel very safe. His knowledge of wild life and the local folklore was amazing to hear. I learned a lot just but chatting with him. He took us to all the best photography spots and we got some incredible experiences. The underwater speaker allows you to hear the whales while photographing them, its a once in a life time experience. I 100% recommend booking for your next adventure, you will not regret it. read less

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Captain Neil took a small local group out for a day of whale watching and site seeing with an emphasis on photography. The boat was smooth riding and comfortable. Captain Neil was professional and very considerate towards the group’s desires for good lighting and angles for... read moreCaptain Neil took a small local group out for a day of whale watching and site seeing with an emphasis on photography. The boat was smooth riding and comfortable. Captain Neil was professional and very considerate towards the group’s desires for good lighting and angles for the best shots while not crowding the wildlife. It was a wonderful day on the water and I would highly recommend time out in the Cat Daddy with Captain Neil. read less

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Bring your camera, you won't be disappointed! Excellent – A photographer's dream come true - bring your camera, you won't be disappointed! 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,... read moreExcellent – A photographer's dream come true - bring your camera, you won't be disappointed! 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 am recommending Captain Neil and the Catdaddy to friends and family. read less

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Fantastic evening of whale watching. The boat was great and Neil was a very knowledgeable and friendly host!

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One of the best experiences of my life. The tour was incredible and the boat was awesome! Couldn’t recommend it enough!

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The total package! The entire experience was unforgettable. I highly recommend this to anyone who is a photography enthusiast. The wildlife was incredible!

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