About Sitka Sound Ocean Adventures
Sitka Sound Ocean Adventures is a locally owned sea kayaking outfitter operating out of Sitka on Baranof Island, in the heart of Southeast Alaska. The company introduces visitors to the sheltered, wildlife-rich waters of Sitka Sound, guiding paddlers past forested islets, kelp beds and the volcanic backdrop of Mount Edgecumbe. It has become one of the go-to names for cruise passengers and independent travellers looking to get out on the water for a few hours.
Their signature Sitka Sound Kayak Adventure is a guided paddle suited to first-timers and experienced kayakers alike, with stable two-person sea kayaks, all the gear, and knowledgeable local guides who point out sea otters, harbour seals, bald eagles and the occasional whale. Trips are timed to work for shore excursions and last a few hours, with transport between the downtown terminal and the launch site included. Small group sizes keep the experience personal and unhurried.
What sets the operation apart is its focus on Sitka Sound's calm, protected paddling waters and its convenient access from the cruise terminal, making it one of the easiest ways to experience wild Alaska by kayak without a long boat transfer. Guides grew up paddling these waters and share plenty of local history, marine biology and Tlingit cultural context along the way.
