RAPTOR ENCOUNTERS

AT SITKA ALASKA’S ODYSSEY THEATER

Overview

Take a short walk from the pier to the Alaskan Odyssey Theater, a unique, 180-degree wrap-around, high-definition large screen visual arena. Once seated, sit back, and lose yourself in a breathtakingly immersive bald eagle video experience created by a team of award-winning video producers. After the video, you’ll want to keep your seat for an exclusive live bird demonstration with talkback conducted by a professional raptor handler from Sitka’s renowned Alaska Raptor Center.

Details

Your adventure begins the moment you step off your cruise ship and are greeted by your friendly tour representative, who will give you a brief orientation of Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal, including nearby restroom facilities.  Then, you will be escorted to a brand new, state-of-the-art, 60-foot-tall 180-degree dome screen indoor theater facility, which is conveniently located just steps away from the cruise ship dock. 

Once seated, relax and allow yourself to be swept away by breathtaking aerial views of the Alaskan landscape and an immersive visual story of the bald eagle, one of Alaska’s most prolific wildlife icons.  The videography, created by a team of producers with Emmy and Sundance Film Festival recognition, will provide exclusive close-up views of bald eagles in their natural habitats captured using the most cutting-edge aerial filming techniques.   The screen is equipped with the latest high-definition projection technology, ensuring crystal-clear visuals that bring the content to life. 

Afterward, from the comfort of your seat, bridge the gap from video to real life with a professional raptor handler presentation.  Your passionate and knowledgeable Raptor Center guide will bring a live raptor into the theater and provide informative and engaging insights into their lives and behavior. You’ll also learn more about the Alaska Raptor Center, a renowned rehabilitation center for wild Alaskan birds.  After the show, decompress with lunch or shopping at the Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal or take the complimentary shuttle into downtown Sitka.  

Location
The Alaskan Odyessy Theater at Halibut Point.

Duration

Approximately 1 hour

Price

Adult 13+: $59

Children 2-12: $47

+ 6% tax

Group Discounts Available!

Schedule

Select a day in green from the calendar below to book.

This tour is available April-October

This tour is sold through your cruise ship. Please contact your ship’s shore excursion department for booking options.

Activity Level

Easy

Group Size

1 person minimum / 260 person maximum

Experience Includes

Ticket to Alaska Odyssey Theaters screening of Kingdom of the Eagle & Live Raptor Show (1 Hour Duration)

One Hour and 15 minute Coastal Cruise on Expedition Catamaran

Total tour time includes 15 minutes to transition from Coastal Cruise Vessel to Alaska Odyssey Theater and 15 minutes total for embarking / disembarking / safety briefing of cruise vessel

Please Note

The live bird for the Raptor Center presentation will be a raptor/bird of prey.  This bird will often, but not always, be a bald eagle, depending on availability. 

For private group bookings, please contact us!