Sitka and I was fortunate enough to go on a 3-hour tour with Allen Marine, who’s main HQ is Sitka. They provide tours in the major Alaska ports-of-call and are experts at finding wildlife. Their boats are fast, safe and the crews experienced. Off we go, through the Pacific swell, weaving through islands to Redoubt Bay. Here we came across a group, (pod) of Orcas, a big bull, some females and a calf. These magnificent creatures are very reclusive and finding them was a treat and such an experience.
An adult female
The bull, (his fin is 5 feet high) with an accompanying female.
Up close and personal, the calf’s fin to the left
Showing off for us
Apart from these beautiful creatures, humback whales, Bald eagles and Sea otters were sighted.
Cruisin’ for Krill
Another whale tail
Bald eagle
A cuddly Sea otter
Finally, the beautiful Amsterdam, at anchor at Sitka Inner anchorage.
