Alaska Ocean Wilderness Expedition

  A great tour regardless of the weather - We had a rainy but lovely afternoon with Delaney and Eric this memorial day weekend. It was chilly and wet the day we visited Ketchikan, but that didn't stop Delaney... read more and Eric from showing us around the beautiful landscape and wildlife of Ketchikan. They provided all the gears to keep us warm and dry in the rain and we were able to see the a few humpbacks (I screamed the first time I saw the tail), bunch of bald eagles (flying, resting, juvenile, adult, etc) and other birds, many harbor seals swimming as a group, sea stars, and many more wildlife! Delaney was not only knowledgeable (and full of love for her home in Ketchikan) but also engaged my 5 year old daughter the whole time. Highly recommend!

  Worth every cent spent. Crew was great! A must do!  - When I was looking for an excursion in Ketchikan, I came upon the name Out to Sea Expedition. One previous review caught my attention, as it referred to being the... read more only person to use their services, which spoke volumes of the care that the ownership/staff have for their customers. Turned out to be so very true, Despite the rain, the wind, the cold, the adventure in the zodiac was great. Captain Eric, Naturalist Jenny (the water fowl queen) new when to venture for the best sightings. Eagles, whales, sea otters, various water fowl, 5 harbor seals (clowned for us), The knowledge that both Captain Eric and Jenny have is limitless, as is their passion for the seas, They along with Delany make sure the tourists are well taken care of with proper preparedness before the excursion and during. I highly recommend booking a special day with Out to Sea Expedition Company. When I return to Ketchikan, I will book a second excursion.
(Thanks Delaney for the tip about NY Cafe. Owner speaks highly of you. Fish chowder-great) Thanks Richard, "the spotter".

  A Whale of a Time! Must book!  - This was our first visit to Alaska, with a keen interest in whale watching. We scheduled our excursion with Out to Sea Expeditions while stationed in Ketchikan. The excursion emerged... read more as the pinnacle of our journey. The proprietors themselves were our guides. They were exceptionally personable, ensuring our comfort throughout the trip. Their extensive knowledge of the locale was evident, providing us with abundant information about the surrounding area and islands. They prioritized our comfort and safety, adhering to the standard distances for observing whales. However, the whales seemed to have their own rules. I couldn’t have asked for a more enriching experience.

  Awesome Outing  - We loved our excursion with Out to Sea Expeditions while in Ketchikan, Alaska. The staff is very friendly, safety conscious and helpful with fitting us for life jackets &... read more water gear to keep us dry and warm. Believe me, you will be glad to have the opportunity to wear the provided gear! We saw whales, eagles, starfish, anemones, all kinds of ducks & birds, fish, porpoises, seals and other wildlife I am forgetting. This was an amazing outing that I am so thankful to have experienced. Eric & Delaney are extremely knowledgable and have such a love for the area and what they are blessed to do each day. You will not be sorry if you choose Out to Sea for an outing while visiting Ketchikan.

  Fantastic Expedition - This was a truly amazing experience. My parents love being out on the water, and so we chose to go out with Out to Sea Expeditions, and they showed us... read more the natural beauty of Southeast Alaska by water. They are great, as they have a smaller boat than most companies, so they are able to go to a lot of places that the larger boats can't go to, and they are able to get a lot closer to shore than some of the other companies.

Highlights from our excursion included:
- Getting hands on with some of the plants found in Southeast Alaska
- Learning about the inter-tidal ecosystems
- Seeing the Beaver Clan House and the Saxman Totem Park from the water
- BIRDING!

If anyone is wondering if they should book with Out to Sea Expeditions, just do it. It will be an experience that you will not easily forget. 10/10 will go again!

  Fantastic afternoon  - This was a really good informative trip that was run by two clearly passionate staff who wanted to share all there knowledge, I would highly recommend this adventure to everyone... read more of all ages

  Don't Miss This!!  - This was the high light of our Alaskan cruise. The owners of the company are the ones who take you out on their boat and their love of the... read more area is obvious from the beginning. They are very knowledgeable of the area and take you to see all sorts of wildlife. We saw various birds, seals, and of course whales. They even have names for the whales!! Can't recommend this highly enough, don't miss it.

  This Expedition is a Must!  - We had an amazing experience on this expedition. Our guides were amazing! Very knowledgeable about the terrain and wild life and really exceptional people who felt like family... read more from the start.

We saw bald eagles, wales, seals, and a host of other wild life. We also explored many of the nearby islands in an intimate, small boat that allowed us to feel a strong connection to the scenery.

This expedition is a must. I can't speak highly enough about it.

  Awesome Experience!  - We saw Orcas, seals, Dolphins, Eagles, sea lions, salmon and multiple species of birds and trees. Delaney and Eric were safety conscious and made the trip extremely enjoyable. They had... read more extensive knowledge of Alaska and the wildlife. I would highly recommend this tour!

  THE Alaska experience to enjoy  - Delaney and Eric provided the MOST AMAZING experience on our Alaska trip. While particular wildlife can never be guaranteed they were able to safely navigate in areas where we had... read more opportunities to encounter humpback whales, harbor seals, sea stars, sea urchins and more. It was a glorious day and we can't recommend them highly enough.