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.

Lisa helped us get all our safety gear on then we hoped on the zodiac. We sat on pommels which were…read moremore comfortable than they looked. Although the description mentioned speeds in excess of 50mph, our tour was more sedate. We did get lucky and saw a couple whales, but just the beautiful scenery would have made the tour worthwhile. Our guide was great. He was knowledgeable and a lifelong Alaskan. It was an enjoyable day on the water.

Awful! We cruised in on Holland America. Very calm seas. We went o suit up at 8:00. The bus…read moredriver said we were running late? How. Our ticket said 8:00. The facility to suit up was extremely clean. The suits were clean and had no smell. That is where the good ends. Went o the dock. Met Captain Dave. Asked him if we would be going to the cave. No, way too windy. Would not be near it. We were going to focus on birds in the bay. You have got to be kidding me for $199 each. We went to an outcropping of rocks. We stared at star fish and two small birds for 15 minutes. Then he saw a whale. We went in that direction saw a little bit of the whales back. Dave said it was shallow do the whale would not dive deep so no fluke would be seen. 30 seconds later the fake came up, but naturally our cameras were away as we were told too shallow for the whale to dive that way. Dave waited about 15 minutes more for the whale to come up. No whale, he finally left. During this time very little talking. Very little boat movement. The raft was in silence. Then he goes to a small island we see what he says are otters. I think they were. We were so far away I am not sure. Then some more otters, we were so far could not see them well. Then some little bird with a red long beak that he was thrilled about. He then went by a black sand (volcanic) beach. A couple of eagles, and a nest that you could barely see. Then back to shore. We got undressed. A woman came up to the van driver and said something about being late. So they wanted our driver to go into Sitka. All of us were ok with that so she dropped up there. Our tour ticket says it started at 8. It was now 10:15. The tour was supposed to be 1 1/2 hours long so they ended our tour early. Extremely boring. No thrills-----none. Not a little bit. If you have ever been on a lake in a speed boat---way less thrilling than that. Boring. Thank god he ended it early. Not what was described and paid for. Holland America said how people passengers and crew love the tour in other words--too bad so sad you wasted your money. No love here. Very tame, extremely boring ride. Nothing to recommend it except hat the gear was in good clean condition

Fabulous sailing adventure with Captain Blain & Monique on S/V Bob. Sailing, whale watching,…read morefishing (snagged halibut, prawns, king salmon, dungeness crab), sights, hikes and much more on a exquisitely appointed boat crewed by ever positive Monique and Blain. The delicious gourmet food was an unexpected surprise! Additionally, both of them are experts on region's flora and fauna. This was a world class experience revealing Alaska's full beauty -- our friends occupying the other two cabins concur! Highly recommend. Don't miss sailing SE Alaska on S/V Bob!

Our 10-day trip to Glacier Bay National Park on S/V BOB exceeded our wildest expectations. We…read morecannot recommend it enough. From day one to the last day Captain Blain & Monique made this trip one we will never forget. The scenery and wildlife were breathtaking and both Blain & Mo were so knowledgeable about all the birds, animals & plants we encountered along the way. The boat was comfy, the food was delicious - each day was a new adventure. Evening cocktail hour, dinner & games many nights rounded out every perfect day. We made new friends as we joined 4 strangers who became friends right off the bat! This is a first class trip and we can't wait to sail with them again!

A day out with Captain Ben is unforgettable. His charm and knowledge of all things Alaska will make…read moreyou and your family trip perfect. For those of you who like to hunt and fish, Ben can assist in those adventures as well. Do yourself a favor and when your in town...take the tour

Pretty well oiled machine, everything met my expectations, fishing, food, accommodations, great…read moreguides, owner was cool, Nicole, who ran the crew, is epic. This is my fourth year fishing Alaska in five years at all inclusives. Guess I've been lucky, haven't had a bad experience yet. This place is at the top.

My family and I did not stay at the Dove Island Lodge, but instead went for dinner. The service was…read moreimpeccable from the very start. We were picked up at the main dock in town, and took a very short boat ride to the island. We were greeted by two waiters who had hot towels and cocktails ready for us as we pulled in and escorted us to the dining cabin. The executive chef came out to greet us, all by name, and asked us if we had any dietary restrictions. He was prepared to make anything from raw, palio, vegan, vegeterian, etc. The dinner was delicious! The whole experience was very personalized and relaxing. I would highly recommend to treat yourself to a dinner or stay for a special occasion!

Elias is a great guy who was extremely flexible and easy to work with. He offered a wide range of…read moreoptions for a tour. He can accommodate up to 4 passengers. He likes to take you to beautiful places where other tours don't go or can take you to the local hot spots like the Raptor Center and the Fortress of the Bear.

If you're in Sitka, I highly recommend calling Tidal Taxi! My family and I were visiting without…read moreany pre-booked excursions, and Tidal Taxi was a fantastic find. The driver responded quickly and transported us from the Raptor Center to Fortress of the Bear. Along the way, he made several scenic stops so we could hop out, take pictures, and enjoy the views. He was also incredibly knowledgeable and answered all of our questions about the town. If you're looking for reliable and friendly transportation in Sitka, Tidal Taxi is the way to go!

What a day! Captain Xander scooped us up at our dock right on time, he greeted us with a huge smile…read moreand made us all feel comfortable and welcome immediately. We took a few spontaneous stops to view gray whales, humpbacks, and seals on the way to Goddard Hot Springs. Xander is knowledgeable about the history of Sitka, as well as the wildlife and migration patterns that we were curious about. Before disembarking for the hot springs he drew us a map and made some recommendations for our group. On the way back to the boat, I GOT ENGAGED and Xander's excitement for us was memorable. He snapped a bunch of photos of us and we got a few with him too. Highly recommend taking a ride with Captain Xander on any of the services he offers. Thanks for having us, we'll be back next time!

Captain Xander is patient, accommodating, punctual, and clearly knows the lands and waters around…read moreSitka. The boat is great! fast and quiet. Will definitely call on him again the next time we need a water taxi!

We enjoyed three days of fishing in August. Our group of 16 was well taken care of. Everyone was…read morefriendly and went out of their way to make us comfortable on the water and in the lodge. We have already booked next year's visit.

My mom had many issues with her trip. Hidden fees - 3% cc…read morefees not on contract or in any communication but charged to her credit card without authorization. Continental breakfast is advertised and all that was offered is bagels and toast, no protein which was expected with the continental breakfast expected. License not included in package price and limits on fishing not discussed prior to boarding the boat. Also, package states unlimited packaging of fish caught, but we were charged $10 per box of fish. Again, charged without any communication of these fees. Group of 2 treated considerably different than group of 12 on the trip. If you do not go fishing and stay at the lodge you will not be provided with lunch (and have no way to get food otherwise). The large group (a few people that stayed also) was provided lunch after group of 2 was told they would not get lunch because they stayed at the lodge instead of fishing that day. Also told new group was coming in early and we would have to be relocated to a hotel before our trip was over. This was very upsetting. As we paid for the entire stay prior to arrival. Paid over 3k per person, airfare and tip to boat captain, will not support this business again.