Alaska tales juneau whale watching tours in alaska. Prince william sound in alaska is the summer habitat for gray, humpback and orca whales, making april through september some of the best months to whale watch. Alaska cruises are not pleasure cruises like in the caribbean. Based in anchorage, the alaska tours company offers three, fullday whalewatching cruises that last from six to nine hours. Cruise passengers watch as majestic whales breach the surface of the pristine waters of alaskas inside passage near. Enjoy gorgeous scenery as you search for humpback and orca whales, then enjoy an allyoucaneat alaskan feast at the gold.
Explore the waters around juneau aboard a scenic cruise. The most common whales you are likely to see in alaska are orcas, or killer whales and humpbacks. Our gray whale watching cruise takes you through resurrection bay to the edge of the gulf of alaska in search of our returning visitors. Committed to our community, we take pride in our services and our vast knowledge of the local waters. Whales in alaskan waters, approaching the diamond princess cruise ship. Step into alaska with one of these dedicated and knowledgeable local guides.
Cruises from seattle 20202021 save up to 39% dreamlines. One of the biggest thrills for many alaska visitors is to see these giants of the sea. Our award winning glacier cruises depart from whittier alaska the gateway to prince william sound. How did a dead whale get stuck to the bow of this cruise ship. Set voyage into alaskas inside passage on this whalewatching shore excursion from juneau port. You miss seeing as you approach, and miss them altogether if theyre on the other side of the ship. Relax in the warm, comfortable, spacious main cabin, surrounded by large windows as your experienced captain guides you through the island studded. A balcony, while private, is not the best place to view whales.
Here, you will board a mammalfriendly jet boat equipped with water jet drives to ensure a quiet underwater operation without dangerous propellers that may frighten or harm the animals. The grand princess, a 949foot ship in the princess cruises fleet, on. The official conservation travel partner of world wildlife fund, offering custom and small group tours to natures greatest sites. Alaska whale watching cruise discusses whale watching as being one of those unforgettable alaskan experiences. Humpback whale discovered on bow of cruise ship as it arrives in alaska port by jessica hathaway august 11, 2017 noaas office of law enforcement is investigating the death of a humpback whale that arrived in ketchikan, alaska, on wednesday, aug. For the purposes of this web site, whale will be interpreted as being limited to the larger of the cetacean order of. Alaska whale watching tours whalewatching in alaska. Many cruisers do not worry about onboard entertainment, with alaska itself.
Whether you want to go whale watching for orcas, humpbacks, grays or beluga whales, most alaska whale watching tours are just an easy day cruise away. Gray whales in the russian arctic with aurora expeditions getting there is half the fun with this twoweek cruise. Alaskan whales winter makin whoopee in hawaii pretty smart and summer havin babies and eating tons of fresh seafood in alaska. Here are some of the best northern, whalewatching summer cruises as well as an option in southern waters during the cooler months. Alaska whale watching includes where to see whales in alaska. Embark on a scenic cruise with guaranteed whale sightings as you observe alaskan wildlife with a naturalist guide. On a whalewatching tour out of juneau, the chance of seeing humpbacks is 100%, and orcas is 25%. Phillips cruises alaska glacier tours whittier prince william sound. The best time to see these majestic marine mammals is from june until august. From a distance whales can be spotted by the distinctive white spout, as they exhale when surfacing. Once hunted for oil and bone, today the whales of the northwest coast are recongnized as being unusually intelligent, gentle creatures. The best time for whale watching in alaska getaway usa. While you will see humpies from a cruise ship, booking a whale watching excursion in juneau or.
Animals of alaska sail onto the waters of stephens passage in the comfort of a deluxe catamaran for cozy wildlife sightseeing. Alaskan wildlife and whale watching trip disney cruise line. The day cruises from prince william sound focus on glacier viewing and occasionally whales are spotted but there are no cruises specifically geared to whale watching. You can enjoy marine wildlife with whale watching from seward in kenai fjords national park. Alaska gray whale watching cruise major marine tours. This sightseeing cruise features guaranteed whale watching. From the comfort of a heated jet boat or catamaran, enjoy views of fjords and snowdrizzled mountains, and delight in a medley of wildlife including. There are many considerations to take into account when choosing a trip like this. A search for whale watching cruises in alaska will bring up a crippling flood of information. Orca quest cruise in kenai fjords major marine tours. April 01st 2014 posted by mike m to alaska trip planning, anchorage alaska, general alaska travel, southcentral alaska. We specialize in the finest juneau whale watching and hiking shore excursions and can arrange custom trips by land and sea for families or groups seeking private wilderness experiences.
Vessels that transport passengers on a whale watch excursion are allowed to approach as close as 100 yards to a humpback whale a distance that hardly. Set sail with a 40year alaska resident who is anxious to introduce whale song cruise guests to the spectacular sights of what many say is the most beautiful part of southeast alaska. When the calm waters of alaskas inside passage are first broken by a large, dark humpback as it rises and breaches from the sea, viewers on the open deck of an alaskan whale watching ship cant help but gasp at the thrill. For this reason, we thought it would be helpful to organize some of the basics about whale watching in alaska in one brief article, covering what whales you can see and some of the general places you can whale watch. Juneau alaska cruise excursion and whale watching june 5, 2017 duration. Humpback whale discovered on bow of cruise ship as it. Whale watching in anchorage starts with the belugas cruising in cook inlet. Following a short motorcoach ride to scenic auke bay, youll board a water jet powered catamaran specially designed for wildlife viewing. This oneday kenai fjord cruises departing from anchorage, alaska will provide an indepth experience within the pristine kenai fjords national park. Alaska small ship cruises, also known as alaska yacht charter, small ship cruise alaska, alaska inside passage charter cruise or alaska yacht charters. Youll cruise the same waters as tlingit natives did centuries ago and sail through icefields from which norwegian immigrants gathered glacier ice to preserve. Countless whales spend the summer near alaska shores feeding, and views of.
See more ideas about whale, alaska and sea creatures. Thanks to their epic migrations, phenomenally deep dives, great age and the virtual impossibility of keeping them in captivity there are still many mysteries surrounding these great mammals of the sea. Alaskas spectacular marine life and one of its best known glaciers all in a half day program on a boat holding a maximum of 40 guests. Alaska whale watching glacier cruise departing from anchorage.
Your whale watching cruise adventure begins with a short drive to a scenic harbor. Whale watching cruises in anchorage, alaska usa today. Whale watching and wildlife quest is a disney cruise line port adventure in juneau, alaska featuring whale watching and sightseeing from a catamaran. For a limited time in early summer, this cruise departs from seward in search of our favorite black and white marine mammal the orca. Join major marine tours the local whale experts as we search for orcas, distinguishable by their stately dorsal fins and fascinating social behaviors. The excursion was a called alaska whales and rainforest trails. With renowned naturalist guides, our goal is to provide lifeenhancing travel experiences while supporting environmental and wildlife conservation.
Tour includes whale watching cruise with onboard naturalist. Jan 6, 20 whales that breed and birth in warm climates like hawaii and mexico come to alaska to feed in our nutrient rich waters. Aweinspiring scenery and whale sightings are guaranteed. Whale watching in alaska is special since you can meet different species of whales here. Your experience will be indepth, authentic, genuine and personalized.
All participants are eligible to enter the tour operators capture juneau photo contest and win cash prizes. Anchorage, alaska a cruise ship reached an alaska port with a surprise on its bow. Liability waiver required to be signed in the presence of the tour operator. Blues and minke whales also feed in prince william sound during the summer.
Alaska whale watching tours is dedicated to providing the best wildlife viewing and whale watching experiences in juneau. Situated as they are in one of the worlds premier whale grounds, juneau whale watching tours are a mustdo on any visit to alaska. A dead whale has been found pinned to the bow of a cruise ship off the coast of alaska, the third such incident in a decade the whale was removed from a princess cruises ship on wednesday. From the mighty caribou and the grizzly bears to humpback whale and seals. Watching for alaska wildlife on vacation princess cruises. In addition to gray whales, watch for steller sea lions, sea otters, dalls porpoises, harbor seals, bald eagles, and. Visit alaska to enjoy a unique whale watching experience during your cruise.
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