Bald Eagles
Humpback Whales
Orcas
Sea Birds
Views
Culture
Bald Eagles Humpback Whales Orcas Sea Birds Views Culture
Matt was an amazing guide - incredibly knowledgeable and put forth every effort to make sure we saw as much wildlife as possible. His boat was SO nice - had a heated/enclosed section with plenty of seating which was great for the cold weather, but overall the boat had so much space to move around and catch all of the views. Incredible experience, highly recommended! I definitely plan to book with him again in the future for family visits!
— Melissa 
Meet Captain Matt
Captain Matt Stroemer is your guide on the Sea Piper. An18 year commercial fisherman, a USCG licensed 100-ton Master Captain, and longtime Sitka, Alaska resident, Matt has the local knowledge and on-water experience that ensures guests have a safe, comfortable and enjoyable tour. Captain Matt can share countless fishing stories and has in-depth local knowledge of the commercial fishing industry, wildlife, history and culture.
More than just a tour boat, the Sea Piper was custom designed to provide guest comfort along with the functionality of a working commercial fishing vessel. Along with his 18 years of commercial fishing, Captain Matt has been building boats for more than 25 years.
Building custom commercial fishing, charter and pleasure boats for clients around the Pacific Northwest gave Matt the inspiration to build a dual purpose vessel; one that would provide guests with the ultimate platform for whale watching and wildlife viewing, as well as the ability to commercially fish and share both experiences with visitors from around the world.
Boasting a roomy, heated cabin, ample seating for up to 16 guests, a marine head and a fully covered back deck, the Sea Piper leaves nothing to chance in delivering the best in guest comfort and experience.
The F/V Sea Piper
Sea Piper offers 2.5 hour marine tours, for up to 16 guests, in the beautiful waters of Sitka Sound. Some of the wildlife we may encounter include brown bears, bald eagles and a variety of sea birds. Sitka Sound is also home to Steller sea lions, sea otters, humpback whales, orcas, and Dall’s porpoise, and we often see many of these species in a single tour.
Since the Sea Piper is also a working commercial fishing vessel, Captain Matt can provide interested guests with an introduction to onboard commercial fishing gear and methods, followed by a discussion about the commercial fishing industry and sustainable fisheries in Sitka and Southeast Alaska.
Light refreshments including coffee, tea, hot chocolate, hot cider and water are available, plus a light snack is provided. Captain Matt and his crew ensure each tour provides guests with a warm and inviting, family friendly personalized Alaskan experience. Bring your camera and rain gear and we’ll provide the rest.
Rates start at $185 per person and will be confirmed upon booking.
The Tours
The Sea Piper can be found on Float 3, Slip 28 in Crescent Harbor. Crescent Harbor is conveniently located downtown, along the Sea Walk, just east of Harrigan Centennial Hall.
Enter the harbor via the ramp next to the large covered shelter, just off the Sea Walk. From there, walk east along the main dock and turn right at the 3rd float. You’ll find Sea Piper at Slip 28.