Excursions & Spring Special

ABC Coastal Excursions can host up to 6 guests on multi-day adventure cruises. Departing from Sitka, Alaska and cruising the coastal areas around Admiralty, Baranof, and Chichagof Islands, adventure begins aboard the Silver Lady and continues with opportunities for daily excursions and activities. While we have a 4 day minimum for any of our trips, our most popular trip is the 5 day Classic Cruise with custom activities and destinations. Guests can choose to add additional days if desired. No matter the length of your trip, we always ensure there is plenty of time for our guests to enjoy excursions on land and sea.

Kayaking, Beachcombing and Hiking

Kayaking is still one of the best ways to explore Southeast Alaska - and the Silver Lady carries enough kayaks to outfit every guest. Beachcombing is a wonder for all ages. Guests can find countless creatures in tidepools, walk miles of coastline with amazing views, spot hundreds of shells and even find treasures from across the ocean like a vintage Japanese glass ball. There are a number of lovely, and well maintained, trails on Baranof Island that are easily accessible from downtown Sitka. While out on the Silver Lady, we will also have time to explore more remote areas with guests who like to spend some time off the beaten path.

 Fishing

Captain Brian has spent a lifetime fishing the waters around the ABC Islands and guests are provided with all fishing gear and onboard processing. Fishing licenses are required and the fee is included in your booking - we can print your license for you while onboard. The ADF&G Sitka Area Sport Fishing Report is a good place to get information about current regulations in effect and species specific information. Salmon season typically runs May through September, Lingcod season changes a bit every year but typically opens sometime in May and runs through November and rockfish can be caught year round. We also lease a halibut charter permit so guests can fish for this highly sought after species. Depending on our location and season, we may also set shrimp and crab pots during our trips so guests can experience the absolute freshest seafood while aboard. Be sure to check current regulations before planning your fishing trip.

Spring Special - Whales & Wildlife Photography Cruise

Southeast Alaska, and Sitka in particular, come to life in the spring. With the return of the herring every March, so come the whales! This time of year is much loved by the locals. And for those adventurous souls that travel north during herring season (when weather can range from rain, to hail, to snow, to peeks of stormy sunshine), they are rewarded with the opportunity to witness countless whales, sea lions, sea birds, eagles and otters as they all converge here for the arrival of the herring. You may even get to witness the famous bubble net feeding as pods of humpback whales encircle thousands of herring in a net of bubbles before surfacing with mouths open in a magnificent display of baleen, silver and birds. Email us to inquire about availability for one of our Spring Specialty cruises.