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.
Whale Watching & Wildlife Tour
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
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.
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Was a great trip!
We’ve just launched three immersive 9-day expeditions for 2025—and they’re designed for photographers, filmmakers, and drone pilots who crave wild moments and unforgettable light.
📸 Seldom Seen Photography Tour
Explore hidden corners of Southeast Alaska aboard the MV Catdaddy and unwind in cozy Alaskan lodges nestled in Native-owned coastal communities.
🚢 Mothership Sitka Photography Tour
Live aboard the MV Denali, your floating home base. Each day, embark on agile wildlife photography outings from the MV Catdaddy to wherever the light and wildlife lead.
🎬 9-Day Photography, Videography & Drone Workshop
Want to level up your storytelling? Choose your focus—photo, video, or drone—and capture frame-worthy scenes with expert guidance in the heart of the Tongass.
✨ These small-group trips are all-inclusive, filled with gourmet meals, pro mentorship, and some of the best wildlife viewing on Earth.
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3 New Ways to Experience Alaska’s Wild Side 🎥📸🐋
We’re launching three new 9-day expeditions for 2025—and they’re built for creators, explorers, and nature lovers alike.
Ready to capture Alaska like never before?
Swipe ➡️ for a look at what’s new 📷✨ New for 2025:
9-Day Photography Tour
🌿 Seldom Seen Alaska Photography Tour
Capture the stillness of hidden fjords, salmon-filled creeks, and rugged coastal forests. This land-and-sea adventure takes you through Alaska’s lesser-traveled corners, guided by local expertise and grounded in cultural connection. Mothership Seldom Seen Alaska Photography Tour
🚤 Mothership Tour - Wake up aboard the MV Denali, your floating base camp, and launch daily photography expeditions from the MV Catdaddy, our custom built photo boat built for access and agility
Photography, Drone & Video Workshop
🎬 9-Day Creative Workshop - Choose your creative focus—or explore them all. This immersive workshop offers guided instruction in photography, cinematic wildlife videography, and drone techniques, all set against a jaw-dropping Alaskan backdrop. Learn from expert mentors while creating your most compelling work yet.
📅 Space is limited.
📍 Southeast Alaska is calling.
👋 Dreaming of your next adventure?
📬 We’d love to help you plan it!
💌 Drop us a line: Neil@awhalessongexpeditions.com
The group of bubble netting whales head right got us. That banging you hear is me stomping on the deck to make sure the whales knew we were there. #humpbackwhales #worldcetaceanalliance #visitsitka #northamericannaturephotographyassociation
A little reminder of my roots in our local grocery store