learnedm Posted February 10, 2006 #1 Share Posted February 10, 2006 We're on RCCL Radiance in June and are trying to plan our excursions for Sitka and ISP and would appreciate input/recommendations. Main interest is whale watching, but we're also interested in seeing a variety of wildlife. We could handle activity of a moderate level. Sitka: We've seen great reviews of the Sea Otter & Wildlife Quest, but nothing on the Captain's Choice Wildlife Quest & Beach Trek in Sitka. Has anyone done this excursion? It sounds more appealing because of the small group size. Which would you guys choose? (BTW, we will be in Sitka on our 10th anniversary, so would be nice to do something special.) ISP: Unsure what to do here. Would we get better whale watching & wildlife viewing here or in Sitka? Any favorite excursions? Thanks in advance for your feedback! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted February 10, 2006 #2 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Hoonah whale watching is the tops for humpbacks. But go with an independent for a longer time out. http://www.visithoonah.com/fishes/ http://teckkoutfitters.com/ As for Sitka, I again would suggest an independent if your interest is in puffins?? Varied wildlife including humpbacks and sea otters are the usual. If puffins are an interest, have a boat that goes to St. Lazaria Island. The only easily viewable rookery on the Inside passage for cruise ship visitors. Sitka's Secrets is one company http://www.sitka.org for listings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learnedm Posted February 11, 2006 Author #3 Share Posted February 11, 2006 BQ, thanks for the feedback. We are looking into the companies you mentioned. We're still curious, though, if anyone's done the Captain's Choice Wildlife Quest and Beach Trek. Anyone know anything about this excursion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breenw Posted February 11, 2006 #4 Share Posted February 11, 2006 learndm - if you are interested in whale watching in Icy Strait Point - contact me by e-mail. I have done the research and have something booked with one of the recommended tour companies. We have 3 spots left on our boat. My e-mail is breenw@insightbb.com. Mention "Icy Strait" in your message line so I'll know it was someone from Cruise Critic. Marsha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrtle0116 Posted February 11, 2006 #5 Share Posted February 11, 2006 We're on Radiance June 3 - no Sitka. When are you travelling? Myrtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learnedm Posted February 12, 2006 Author #6 Share Posted February 12, 2006 We are travelling northbound on June 10, so yes, we are visiting Sitka. If memory serves me, southbound is Ketchikan instead. We picked northbound because our anniversary falls in that week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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