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Intimately observe and learn about whales, sea otters, brown bears, Stellar sea lions, puffins and bald eagles while on a personable marine wildlife boat tour with a 100 ton Master captain, Alaskan field geologist and mountain climber as your guide...more

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Sitka, AK 99835

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skippy710

Homer, Louisiana

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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Best trip ever!!!

Captain Paul was amazing! We saw more whales than we could count!! Otters,puffins,took us out to a amazing island with cave he drove the boat right in!!! He was so informative and fun to be with we will go out with him every time we...More

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Erika P

27

Reviewed 15 September 2018

Family favorite

Even with "less than ideal" weather during our August tour, this was the favorite shore excursion of our entire group. Paul was able to find seven different types of wildlife--not counting seagulls. ;) We were fortunate to have a grey whale swim right towards us....More

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Larry B

Fort Collins, Colorado

26

Reviewed 5 September 2018

Whales,birds and otters

The perfect tour. Paul made our adventure the best we have ever been on. He also makes a mean very tasty smoked salmon spread for a mid trip snack.

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Melhol

Reno, NV

618

Reviewed 3 September 2018 via mobile

Best part of our Cruise!

Paul made our time on the ocean in Sitka absolutely perfect! He took the time to message us two days prior (knowing we would finally have cell service in Juneau). He has set himself apart from all other operators by his love and passion for...More

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begnrmind2017

Victoria, Canada

151

Reviewed 31 August 2018 via mobile

Puffins, Otters, Whales?

Marine adventure tour that takes you close to all the sea life visible that day. When the whales eluded us, genial captain Paul gauged the sea conditions vs. the temperament of us 6 passengers and took us an hour offshore to an eroded volcanic island...More

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Sweetie1953

Texas

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Reviewed 31 August 2018 via mobile

Definitely a Highlight on our Alaska cruise trip!

Absolutely the best way to get up close to the whales around Sitka. Paul Davis is an awesome captain and we were spotting whales before we left the harbor. I never dreamed we would be able to be so close to the whales! The boat...More

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Lesley A

211

Reviewed 28 August 2018 via mobile

Outstanding Experience

We spent the day whale watching with Gallant Adventures. To say it was amazing is an understatement! Paul, the Captain, knew exactly where to take us to see the most amazing sea and wildlife!! My son, who is 5, spent nearly the entire time with...More

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Gentle J

211

Reviewed 24 August 2018 via mobile

A Sitka must do!

I have fantastic photos but the ones posted are accurate and even more fantastic. Paul, the owner/operator takes you out to paradise islands showing you up close & personal Alaska wildlife. I highly recommend this adventure.More

11 Thank Gentle J

Thanks for the review! Sitka is, indeed, a natural paradise! I just have the Best Time taking people out to explore & experience the REAL Sitka! I’m glad that you had a good time on your trip and thank you very much for taking a...More

Kathy S

16

Reviewed 24 August 2018

Whale watching with Paul at Gallant Adventures

Had an absolutely fabulous morning with Paul whale watching. We saw whales within the first 15 minutes of leaving the harbor. Paul was very kind and attentive to us and showed us so much including puffins, sea otters, sea lions, birds and the overall beauty...More

6 Thank Kathy S

Hi Kathy!! Good to hear from you and thanks for taking a moment to write me a 5 Star review! I had a blast out with your family a couple of weeks ago. Sitka has been Whalemania as of late and, as you mentioned, there...More

sugglace

Buffalo, New York

912

Reviewed 20 August 2018

Great day on "gnarly" sea

We picked Paul Davis based on all the TA reviews. Great choice! He responded so quickly to all questions. He has a small boat and knows all the waters around Sitka. He told us it was one of the worst days he had this year...More

7 Thank sugglace

Corinne, Thanks for the 5 star review!! What a fun and unexpectedly productive trip!! I was totally on the fence with canceling our trip since it was rough out on the ocean and also very foggy. However, just like my one buddy says “You don’t...More

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jimmccabe707

We arrive on the Oosterdam, Holland America at 8am in Sitka on Thursday, May 4, 2017 and depart at 4 pm.. Do you have room for two to fit our schedule? Is your boat enclosed to shield one from the wind and rain? Thanks.

4 April 2017|

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Please email me for questions regarding availability. You can also try calling me and leaving a voicemail at (907)738-2855. Emails do work best though. My email address is on my website and also listed here on my TripAdvisor... More

George G

Do you have two spaces available for one of your shorter tours during the period Sept. 9 through Sept. 11? My wife and I will arrive in Sitka on the evening of the 8th and will fly on to Juneau on the 12th.

5 September 2016|

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Call Paul Davis directly at 907-738-2855. He is very responsive and will answer your questions directly.

GomezAtlanta

Do you operate in early October?

21 August 2016|

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Good to hear from you and thanks for the inquiry. I operate year-round, but things slow down a lot from Oct-April, so I am often traveling or away on a mountain climbing trip. If you're interested in a tour, shoot me an... More