Excursion Ocean raft adventure tour at Sitka

Take off on this high-speed adventure excursion aboard a specially-designed ocean raft. Gear up in Coast Guard-style exposure suits and explore the volcanic coast line of Kruzof Island, with towering cliffs where the sea birds are nesting and volcanic sea caves lurk. Race over ocean swells and look for marine wildlife such as whales and sea otters.

Ocean Rafting

Once introduced to your guide, don your issued equipment which includes a Coast Guard-style exposure suit, balaclava, safety glasses and gloves. Board your open-seating Adventure Raft. Specially-designed straddle seats provide comfortable and secure seating for your exciting trip out into nature. This thrill ride takes you off shore in ocean waters where you travel at up to 40 miles per hour (80 kph) on the waves. Experience a blast of fresh air in the fly over the sea swells while watching seabirds glide past. Watch for whales and sea otters on your way to explore the ravaged volcanic coastline of Kruzof Island. Your raft gets up close to towering cliffs, where sea birds nest and enters (weather permitting) the volcanic sea caves. At opportune times, the captain stops the boat and shuts down the engine so you can listen to the surf crashing off of volcanic cliffs and perhaps the songs of nesting seabirds or the sounds of whales breathing.

After an hour and forty-five minutes in your raft, return to 'terra firma', remove your gear and return to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Sitka, Kruzof Island, Cliffs, Seabirds, Sea Caves, Marine Life

Note

Please note: This tour is recommended only for guests in good physical condition.  Although little walking is required, guests must be able to manoeuvre in and out of the raft which involves a high step. Ocean ride involves fast acceleration and a bumpy ride that is jolting to the body. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility, back/neck/hip problems, those who are pregnant or suffer from motion sickness or guests who utilise a wheelchair. Participants must be a minimum of 9 years of age, weigh less than 350 pounds (160 kilograms/25 stone) and be able to fit into exposure suits. Full flotation & cold weather suits are provided as well as hood, glasses and gloves.  Dress in layers, bring a jacket and wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. You may be splashed. Space is extremely limited.  Guests must book well in advance to avoid disappointment.