About Us

Captain Parker White

Captain Parker and his wife with king crabs that were caught in Southeast Alaska

Captain Parker and his wife Zaide have the privilege of owning Sitka expeditions with the hopes of showing guests to Alaska how special Sitka is. Born and raised in Sitka, having put countless hours into his expertise on the water. Captain Parker spent 11 years of his dedicated to being a firefighter and police officer serving the community of Sitka. 

Parker and Zaide have long local lineage in Sitka. Both were raised on the water and know the local history. Local knowledge is vital to providing safe and enriching tours. WE always like to say, theres no one that knows the water better than a local!

Captain Codi Plourde

Captain Codi holding her daughter while operating a boat with a beautiful sunny background.

Captain Codi Plourde made Sitka her home in 2012, and since then, she has immersed herself in life on the ocean, dedicating every moment to working the waters that surround this stunning Alaskan town. With a Masters 100-ton USCG license, Codi is a highly skilled and experienced captain, known for her deep knowledge of the local waters and her passion for fishing, hunting, and all things maritime.

A true advocate for the Alaskan way of life and a devoted mother, Captain Codi balances the demanding life on the water with cherishing moments with her daughter Rylynn, teaching her the values of strength, resilience, and the beauty of life at sea.

F/V Polaris

f/v Solaris in Katlian Bay in Sitka Alaska with snowy mountains in the background.
Boat helm inside the Polaris, a northriver boat.
Interior of a North River boat showing seating, a table, windows, and a dashboard area.

Captained by Parker, our brand new state of the art 34-foot North River was built in 2024 and designed purely for the comfort and performance for anything Sitka throws at us. Built with a warm enclosed cabin with 3 air ride seats, this boat is not only spacious but extremely comfortable to be on.

Built with twin 300 horse Yamaha outboards and a 250 gallon fuel tank, the F/V Polaris can get us to any fishing or wildlife location quickly!

M/V Solaris

The solaris traveling on a calm ocean with trees in the background in Sitka Alaska on a wildlife tour.
Interior view of the Solaris for whale watching.
Interior view of the Solaris.

Captained by Codi, similar to our captains, this boat was born and raised in Sitka! Created by Allen Marine, the M/V Solaris was built for your comfort! With a spacious cabin that allows you to move about the cabin freely to the spacious back deck with lots of seating! This vessel will get you anywhere in Sitka freely and comfortably!