PETERSBURG SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Set sail with a Tlingit guide through the waters of Séet Ká Kwáan
A 5–6 hour marine-based cultural and wildlife tour from Petersburg that pairs a Tlingit cultural knowledge-bearer with a captain to interpret the region’s history, landscape, and wildlife.
Set sail with a Tlingit guide through the waters of Séet Ká Kwáan.
Indigenous Expeditions is a marine-based cultural tour out of Petersburg (Séet Ká Kwáan) that pairs a Tlingit cultural knowledge-bearer with a captain for a 5–6 hour journey through the region’s waterways. Guests glide past island shores, historic sites and marine habitat while hearing stories that connect natural history with the living traditions of the Tlingit people.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Indigenous-led storytelling
The tour is led by a Tlingit cultural knowledge-bearer alongside the captain, offering an Indigenous perspective on local history, places and practices.
Watch for birds and marine life
As you move through the waterways around Petersburg, look for local wildlife, birds and marine life that are woven into the region’s cultural and natural stories.
Historic traps, hunting grounds and village sites
Stops and narratives cover traditional fish traps, hunting grounds, village sites and traditional artwork—places and practices that have shaped Tlingit life for generations.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
Over a 5–6 hour outing, guests board a vessel and travel the coastal waters around Petersburg as a cultural knowledge-bearer and the captain interpret the landscape. The pace is observational and story-driven: sites are identified, their histories explained, and wildlife viewed from the boat as part of a single, cohesive cultural-wildlife narrative.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience is best for — and who it isn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing runs approximately 5–6 hours.
This is a marine-based cultural tour; plan for a multi-hour outing on the water and consult the operator for specific gear guidance.
The tour is offered as a small-group experience with 2–4 guests.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does Indigenous Expeditions last?
The tour lasts about 5–6 hours.
Who leads the tour?
A Tlingit cultural knowledge-bearer accompanies the captain to guide the cultural and natural interpretation.
What will we see and learn about?
Guests may visit or learn about traditional fish traps, hunting grounds, village sites and traditional artwork, and will have opportunities to watch for local wildlife, birds and marine life.
How many people are on each trip?
The experience is a small-group tour for 2–4 guests.
Where does the tour operate?
The tour operates in the waters around Petersburg, Alaska, an area traditionally known as Séet Ká Kwáan in Southeast Alaska.