Gallant Adventures
Gallant Adventures
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Boat ToursSightseeing ToursDolphin & Whale WatchingNature & Wildlife Tours
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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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. There is truly no better way to experience the Real Sitka!
Sitka, Alaska
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2023
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Dawn R
Greenfield, IN1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Friends
The best trip ever. Paul was a great communicator. We knew exactly where and how he was going to meet us. His boat is super clean and perfect for our wildlife adventure. Paul was extremely knowledgable about the area and the animals. We saw so many whales (very last boat of the season) we lost count, sea lions, sea otters, waterfalls, etc. Dont waste your money on a big boat excursion with lots of people, we are so glad we booked with Gallant Adventures. This was the highlight of our 7 day cruise. No regrets! Cant wait to go back and book again.
Written October 11, 2023
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Hi Dawn! Thanks for ending the season with me and also for taking the time to write me a nice review! While you truly never know what you’re going to see while out exploring around Sitka and some days are obviously better than others, Sitka is usually great for whale watching and it was HOT when you visited on Holland America last week! I’m glad that you enjoyed yourself and I hope you had a great rest of your trip! Thanks again for choosing me to take you out and I hope to see you again sometime!
Written October 12, 2023
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Santa
Denver, CO19 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
We have traveled to and experienced 46 countries so we are travel pros… Do this… Just do it. Paul is passionate about what he does. He is very personable and an amazing human being. He is very knowledgeable about wildlife around this area and it shows. Simply amazing experience. We saw a mother and her calf in an area where there were no other boats. This was entirely because of Paul’s local knowledge. It was a spiritual experience. Paul… We are coming back for more.
Written September 29, 2023
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I knew you were going to be a fun group the moment I met you and saw all those big smiles! I want to thank you for taking the time to write me such a nice review and also for choosing ME to take you out exploring!! I had a really fun time on our trip and also enjoyed hearing about all the African safaris you’ve been on! I’m glad that you had such a good time, Sitka is an awesome area and we didn’t even have good weather conditions that day & we’re really limited on where we could go. Hopefully next time will be with better weather and I can take you to some even better spots! But Sitka is amazing even on the worst of days! It was a pleasure meeting the 6 of you and I look forward to seeing you all again!
Written September 30, 2023
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sheryl y
2 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
Paul was enthusiastic and fun. We went racing after whales and got some great views. We also saw sea lions and bears. He worked hard to make sure we had a good experience. Thanks for a great trip!
Written September 25, 2023
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Hi Sheryl! I’m glad that you had fun racing from spot to spot looking for different wildlife and seeing beautiful scenery! It was also cool being able to show that other people on our trip the floathouse your family was renting! Thanks for having me take you out exploring the other day and also for taking the time to write me a review! I hope you have a good rest of your visit and I’ll see you NEXT time!
Written September 27, 2023
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Cindy S
1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Friends
We had the best day with Paul. We saw so many whales including babies. He took us into the most beautiful cove to see waterfalls and salmon. It was the highlight of our Alaskan cruise. Thank you Paul! It was AMAZING!
Written September 24, 2023
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Hi Cindy! I’m really happy to hear that you had such a good time out exploring the amazing area around Sitka with me! It was a pleasure meeting the 2 of you and I also had a really good time on our trip! Every day is different and you truly never know what you’re going to see while out on the water around here! Thank you so much for taking the time to write me a nice review and I hope to see you again!
Written September 25, 2023
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Sara C
1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Couples
If you find yourself in Sitka, I can’t recommend Gallant Adventures and Paul Davis enough!! We got lucky and it was just my husband and I on the boat, but even if the others showed it’s a small group you will be with. we saw LOTS of whales, salmon, eagles, sea lions, otters and he tried so hard for us to see a bear! He knows where to go and he’s such a nice guy with interesting stories on Alaska…. Also he is a great photographer 😁. 10/10 experience!!
Written September 21, 2023
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Hi Sara!!! I had a couple blast with the 2 of you yesterday! The conditions sure weren’t ideal but we made up for it with amazing whale watching! This September sure has had bad weather but you two were awesome! I really enjoyed your company and appreciate you taking the time to write me a nice review! Thanks so much and I hope to see you both again in Sitka sometime! Until them, take care!!
Written September 22, 2023
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remyenzo
Newark, DE27 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
I cannot say enough good things about Gallant Adventures and Captain Paul. I knew he would be great from the moment he personally returned my call when I inquired about the trip. Paul is incredibly knowledgable and friendly. We saw tons of whales and also eagles, seals, sea lions and a very playful otter! It is a small group, only six passengers, and he picks you up from the shuttle into town. I highly recommend this excursion and can't wait to take it again!!!!!
Written September 20, 2023
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Thank you SO MUCH for the nice review and also for taking the time to write it! There’s little I enjoy more than taking people out to explore the awesome area around Sitka! Thanks for choosing ME to take you out and I look forward to seeing you NEXT time!!
See you then!!
Written September 20, 2023
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Jane T
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Friends
Paul was an excellent host and tour guide. He made it very easy and convenient to meet up with him from our cruise ship and took us out to see amazing views around Sitka and met our goal of seeing lots of wild life. These included bald eagles, sea lions, sea otters and lots and lots of whales. His boat was top notch for being, clean, modern, comfortable and warm. We had a part of five and all would give him a 10/10 score. This was way better than any of the excursions I booked through the cruise line. Thank you Paul!
Written September 5, 2023
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It was great meeting you when you visited off the Holland Eurodam a couple weeks ago! Thanks so much for the fun morning and also for taking the time to write me a 5 star review! I hope you had a great rest of your cruise and I look forward to seeing you NEXT time!! See you then!!
Written September 5, 2023
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Wasilewski
11 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Just returned from our trip to Alaska. I can't say enough about our wonderful trip with Capt. Paul. It way exceeded my expectations. He is so knowledgeable and gets you up close and personal with all the wildlife. If you are planning a wildlife/whale excursion you should definitely schedule with Capt. Paul and Gallant Adventures. Thank you Capt. Paul for the exciting and memorable trip. Charlene and Ski Wasilewski
Written August 27, 2023
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Hi Charlene & Ski!! It’s good to hear from you and thanks for taking the time to write me a nice review! I had a fabulous time with the 2 of you when you visited last week off the Holland Eurodam! Thanks for also posting those great photos! As cool as the whales ones are, I think my favorite one is that jellyfish picture you took inside of the sea cave at St. Lazaria Island! Soo awesome!! What a fun trip we had!! It was a pleasure meeting you and I hope to see you next time you’re in Sitka!!
Written August 27, 2023
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U7050YOrachels
Christchurch, New Zealand9 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We had a fantastic day out with Paul! The biggest highlight was seeing bears. Paul knew just where to look and after 10 mins a couple of bears came down by the shore. We then went out to see humpbacks and we’re so lucky to see so many, including a mum and calf. Paul’s boat is new, comfortable and warm in the cabin. Highly recommend going on an excursion with Gallant Adventures
Written August 26, 2023
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I had a great time out with the 2 of you last week! I appreciate you choosing ME to take you out exploring the awesome area around Sitka and I also appreciate you taking the time to write me a review! Some days are obviously better than others but you truly never know what you’re going to see while out exploring and that’s one of the things that makes my job fun! I’m glad you enjoyed your trip and it was a pleasure meeting you!
Written August 27, 2023
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joprice1955
Heber Springs, AR38 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
If you want to see whales, book “Gallant Adventures”, Paul Davis is the best!!! Weather permitting he will go out of his way to make sure you see whales. A great guy and a great guide you won’t go wrong booking Gallant Adventures.
Written August 22, 2023
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Hi Jo & Mike! What a fun afternoon I had with you today!! Thanks for taking the time to write me a 5 star review, I truly appreciate that! It was a pleasure meeting the 2 of you and we saw some really good stuff while out exploring today! I hope you have a great rest of your trip and I look forward to seeing you next time!
Written August 23, 2023
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zeppgirl
Sacramento375 contributions
I am very interested, but do get seasick easily. Would this tour be suitable, or should I look for a land-based activity?
Lucas K
Newcastle, WY4 contributions
The waters in Sitka Channel can be rough at times. Like any adventure out to sea, there is always the possibility of getting sea sick. I would think a dose of Dramamine would help if you are able to take one. The tour is amazing and definitely worth the time and money if you can swing it. There are lots of land adventures but nothing of this grandeur. Good luck deciding!
mawvkysc
Walterboro, SC61 contributions
Also, I forgot to ask about whether you have to proved your own transport from the ship to where Paul docks? Thanks
Lisa52858
Palm Beach Gardens, FL60 contributions
He was very helpful with instructions. The dock is away from town so there is a free shuttle to town and he was waiting for us with a sign when we got off.
Email him, he is a great communicator.
mawvkysc
Walterboro, SC61 contributions
Hi. I am so interested in this tour. My one concern is the comfort level of the ride and seats. My parents, early 70s, have some aches and pains. The alternative would be Allen Marine which looks like a good second option. Any advice? Thanks
Shel28
Omaha, NE94 contributions
I traveled once with my parents who were 69 and they were fine. Another trip there was a lady on the boat that had just recovered from a bad car accident and had some leg/knee issues and she seemed to be fine. Paul will help you in and out of the boat and seemed to take care based on who he was traveling with. There is comfortable seating inside the enclosed cabin with a wall of windows so you won't miss things if you need to stay seated.I have no doubt that if you emailed Paul with your concerns in more detail he will be very honest with you on whether this is the right trip for you or not. He's a great guy!
jimmccabe707
Glen Arbor, MI
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.
gallantadventures
Sitka, AK10 contributions
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 page. Thanks a lot and I look forward to hearing from you!
-Paul Davis
Owner & Captain
gaggle79
Austin, TX13 contributions
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.
brproactive
Glendora, CA78 contributions
Call Paul Davis directly at 907-738-2855. He is very responsive and will answer your questions directly.
Josh G
Atlanta61 contributions
Do you operate in early October?
gallantadventures
Sitka, AK10 contributions
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 email and we'll go from there. Thanks!
Bananz
Mission Viejo, CA118 contributions
Is there a bathroom on-board?
gallantadventures
Sitka, AK10 contributions
And I do have a customized bucket for emergencies with the best view in the house!
eagertolearnca
ca usa24 contributions
I would like to book a group fo us for next June. I would like to know if yu could accomodate 7 adults and i 5 year old child
gallantadventures
Sitka, AK10 contributions
Good to hear from you and thanks for the question! The boat that I use for my wildlife tours can only take a maximum of 6 passengers at a time. That is a US Coast Guard regulation and they consider every living person a passenger, whether they are 1 day or 100years old. The USCG takes this law seriously. In the past I have run tandem tours with another operator to accommodate larger groups, but I don't really like operating tandem with another boat because that compromises the quality of my tour and also opens the bag on some of my secret spots. 😁 As mentioned above, often times larger groups will just split up and the early risers go on my first tour and the people who want to sleep-in go out on my second tour of the day (departure times vary depending on the day). I've been told it's nice to compare the things they saw in my tour over dinner because every tour is different! Thanks a bunch and feel free to email or call me.
carol c
Charlottesville, VA7 contributions
We will be on a Norwegian cruise ship docking how would we get to you
gallantadventures
Sitka, AK10 contributions
I meet my people in a convenient downtown Sitka location. If your ship is docking at the Old Sitka Dock out the road, then you would hop on the free busses that your ship uses to shuttle you into downtown Sitka. If you are on my first tour of the day, I'd meet you right where you step off the bus at our designated time. If you aren't on my first tour of the day, I'd meet you underneath the Crescent Harbor Covered Shelter which is adjacent to the Harrigan Centennial Hall Visitor's Center. My meeting place is super convenient and I recommend you contact me to see what my availability looks like and, if I have room for your group and you decide to book, I'll email you meeting instructions. Thanks!!
mcrchap
Paxinos, PA6 contributions
How long is the tour? Prices?
gallantadventures
Sitka, AK10 contributions
Good to hear from you and thanks for the inquiry! Your best bet is to email or call me to see what my availability is like. I offer several types of tours and they vary from day to day depending on my availability and what I already have booked. My standard 2.5-3hr marine wildlife tour is $125/each (or 6passengers for $625) and my 5-6hr extended marine wildlife tour is basically twice the time-twice the price of my standard tour or $250/each. TripAdvisor won't let me post my phone # or email address in this response, but they are both in my information above.
Please feel free to contact me to see what I have available. My tours are really great and are the best way to see the REAL Sitka! Thanks!