We chartered a trip with Bill & Chrystal for our family at the end of last season. It was beyond…read moreanything we expected. Along with their crew, Daisy, they took us to all the best spots to see wildlife and the splendors of Alaska. They are so knowledgeable about the area and you can see that this is their passion. They want to share this love with as many people as possible. The food was incredible and they were very accommodating as one of our group is not a fish lover. Fishing for dinner was amazing! The boat is beautiful. The 3 cabins all with ensuite, were perfect for my family. We were all together on a boat for a week but had a space that was our own to get some alone time. This was the perfect fit for our family. Bill & Chrystal were great hosts and made this the most amazing trip imaginable. The Asher family

Bear paw charters offers a unique Sitkan experience, you can charter a dinner cruise or charter an…read moreovernight excursion. Bill and Chrystal are great hosts! I highly recommend checking them out.

Everything went very smoothly from booking to cleaning and packaging the fish…read more Very polite and helpful. Can't wait to go back !

Great experience did an awesome job accompanying my 80 year old father in law. Plus we caught lots…read moreof fish!!!

Airport shuttle! Good sized shower, large room…read more Walking distance to everything you need! Super helpful staff.

The Sitka hotel has the charm and quaintness you would want and expect when visiting Alaska. Our…read moreroom had a small kitchenette which was nice to have. The location was perfect. We enjoyed how close it was to restaurants, shops, marina, parks and the beach. I would recommend staying here!

Unfortunately, I didn't actually get to stay at the Lodge. But they were incredibly nice when I…read morehad to cancel a stay only a few hours before I was supposed to check-in. I expected to pay for at least one night, if not for my entire 3 night stay, but they were very understanding and mailed me a check refunding my (full cost) reservation. How nice of them!

If you want a fishing experience of a life time, then you need to go to Wild Strawberry Lodge in…read moreSitka, Alaska. They do everything for you except fish. You are picked up from the airport, taken to the lodge we're you are fitted for your overalls and rain boots, during this time your luggage is taken to your room. First night they will take you to town for dinner and will go and pick you up when you're done. They have a chef who prepares all the meals, believe me you will not be disappointed. We have fished with several captains and no one has disappointed us. We have always came home with a great deal of fish. The fish is filet and seal package there. When your trip is over, they drive you to the airport, your tickets are printed, your frozen fish is there, all you have to do is show ID and you're on your way. Theresa and everyone at the lodge, thank you for an amazing time!!!

TIKI DAVE loves Beak Restaurant!…read more After researching restaurants in Sitka, Beak, by far, seemed to be the best in town. And it was my wife's birthday, so I wanted to pick the best for a lunch in town on our cruise stop. And well, she doesn't eat seafood, so she was left to order the Vegetable Barley Soup and the Mac & Cheese so she wasn't thrilled but I've got to say, those two non-fish items were amazing. It would be nice if they offered some other non-fish items. Still, the rest of our seafood eaters loved our dishes. SON OF TIKI DAVE and I shared the Blackened Lingcod Sandwich (with tomato, spinach, horseradish aioli, served on a stadium roll with kettle chips) for $24 as well as the Halibut Roll (Cooked in Butter with Shredded Cabbage, Celery on a Hot Dog Bun and served with Kettle Chips) for $23. The boy preferred the Blackened Lingcod Sandwich and I preferred the buttery Halibut Roll. Man, that Halibut Roll was so awesome! The girl had the Smoked Salmon Plate, served with House Crostini and Cheddar Cheese for $18 and man, that salmon was amazing. We took the leftovers of this and damn it, I left it when the wife and I hit for a Moose Fart afterwards at Ernie's Old Time Saloon (great shot but $10!). Obviously, prices are a little steep...because it's Alaska and well, cruises. But Beak delivers delicious food and the ambiance in an old house is wonderful. They serve local beer as well as wine. Service is refreshingly gratuity free, which is nice. Do know that service in Alaska can vary from great to 'we'll get to you when we want'. Service at Beak was kind of in the middle but that didn't detract from our experience at all. TIKI DAVE HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDS BEAK in Sitka Alaska. Oh! And how you get here...MAKE ABSOLUTE CERTAIN you download a map of Sitka before you step off the ship, if you do come from a ship because cellular service in town really sucks. We asked a tour operator where the restaurant was because we didn't know about the terrible cell service. The location is near the foot of the bridge on the west side of town. And when in Sitka, make sure you walk east to The Sitka National Historical Park, check out the great little free museum at its entrance, and make your way to the Indian River to see the salmon and possibly bears feeding. I will be uploading a video of our experience soon! Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@TIKIDAVETRAVEL And follow me! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565274777775&mibextid=ZbWKwL https://www.instagram.com/tikidavetravel/?__d=1%2F%3Fhidemenu%3Dtrue

This place is really well rated around town, so my friends were excited to come here for the salmon…read morechowder. I am not a huge seafood person, so I was relieved to see they had a few non-seafood options too. We did have to wait about 30 mins outside under their "portico" to get a table. Unfortunately, the only table available was outside, and it was COLD. A few outdoor heaters would make a huge difference. I kept wondering why they didn't have any! - It is ALASKA after all... My friends all ordered the salmon chowder and said it was good, although they wished it had been hotter, especially since we were all sitting outside trying not to freeze. They also thought it could have used a little more flavor, but overall they liked it. I went with the mac and cheese, which was made with bowtie pasta. An unusual choice for mac and cheese, but it worked. It was nothing spectacular, but it was hot, cheesy and comforting, so on a chilly day, that was a big win for me. Service was fast and very friendly, which definitely helped. They also have a small but really cool gift shop, so be sure to take a look before you leave. Overall, a solid stop. I just wish they would add some heaters for those chilly outdoor tables!

My family and I came here for my brother's graduation from the Alaska Police Academy. It was our…read morefirst time in Alaska and we didn't know what to expect. From the second we arrived the team was incredibly hospitable. They answered all our questions and gave us suggestions on what to do and where to go. They're a small family owned business and you can sense the family while you're there. Two nights prior to our departure we had a family emergency and had to fly home early. When we advised them that sadly we had to leave early, they were more concerned about us and our situation. They kept saying, "Don't worry about a thing, here we don't have problems, just solutions." The cancelled the rest of our stay without penalty, without us even asking. They helped us book a car to head to the airport and wished us well. As someone who works in hospitality for big corporations, I'm constantly told to charge penalties for this and that. So it was refreshing to see a small family owned business not worry about the bottom line and only focused on their guest. My experience here changed how I interacted with my guests when I returned to my place of employment. They reminded me of why I wanted to work in hospitality. I honestly can't wait to come back to visit and I highly recommend staying here.

Everyone was so friendly, but especially miss Vickie! The rooms were clean and the bed was…read morecomfortable. The whole place was quiet and we just had a really great experience there.

Food truck in downtown Sitka. Location posted and hours do not appear accurate. Met the owner when…read morepurchasing food from a nearby vendor. He was very rude and I would not recommend trying this establishment.

If you happen to be in downtown Sitka, do not miss this place. The food is top quality and…read moredelicious than any Thai restaurant food I have ever eaten so far. It is run by a young couple, and they prepare and serve the food with lots of kindness and passion.

It was delightful! Capt Jack and Anya (sp?) were great guides. We saw lots of whales, eagles, sea…read moreotters, salmon, and sea lions. The food at fin island was awesome!

So great! The ladies if this crew were amazing! They knew the best places to go. We saw gray…read morewhales, sea otters, humpback whales and Stella seals. May have gotten the seal name wrong. Megan, Kate, Abigail and cannot recall the last lady's name, went above and beyond!!! Highly recommend.