Tour includes narrated transfer to mendenhall glacier and selfguided tour. Whale watch juneau alaska juneau ak whale watching tours. Every day throughout the summers in the port of juneau you will find a number of world class cruise ships from companies like holland america, princess cruises, norwegian cruise lines and. Juneau is the best spot for whale watching in alaska. Or, if youd rather learn more about the city than the wildlife, consider the mendenhall glacier and juneau city combo tour. Travel by deluxe catamaran served by a knowledgeable naturalist and attentive crew.
Your tour begins with a 30minute bus ride to the marina, with your driver providing information about juneau along the way. Choose from our whale watching tours in juneau, alaska. Whale watching tour juneau alaska humpback adventures. On august, 2017 my husband and i docked in juneau and enjoyed a fantastic glacier float trip run by alaska travel adventures and led by our terrific guide riley.
Two outdoor decks provide for upclose viewing as you cruise through the majestic glaciercarved waters of southeast alaska. This is a great opportunity to view and learn about whales, sea lions, porpoise, seals, bald eagles and other species of wildlife. Juneau whale watching tours alaska shore excursions. We offer superior half day and full day alaska fishing trips for salmon, halibut, or rockfish. We are committed to giving our guests a unique tour with genuine individual attention, while sharing the spectacular beauty and wonder within and around the waters of juneau, alaska. About us juneau ak fishing charters lost in alaska. Step into alaska with one of these dedicated and knowledgeable local guides. Whale watching tours are offered in juneau and near glacier bay.
Alaska is famous for whale watching and we provide an incomparable way for you to enjoy it. Even during challenging times, we remain committed to sharing with our guests the magic of whales. Incredibly, they migrate more than 3,000 miles on their annual journey starting in hawaii in the north pacific ocean and end up in juneau. Join us for whale watching in our cool alaskan waters and then view one of 38 glaciers from the juneau ice fields the spectacular mendenhall glacier. Fishing or hunting five or six days a week for as long as he can remember. Went whale watching with dolphin jet boat tours in juneau, aug 23, it was a wonderful trip. This family operation is all about the customer experience. Years ago we took a larger tour 50 or so on the boat and the small group tour definitely is the way. For those who want to stay at sea level, here is a great whale watching cruise, that includes a stop at the visitor center at the famous mendenhall glacier and also at. Cruise in the comfort of heated cabins while looking for humpback whales, killer whales, sea lions, sea otters, porpoises, eagles, sea birds. Unique among american cities, juneau cannot be reached by road. Spot, it turns out, was a whale the ships captain got to name because he had been the first to identify it.
This was our first time to alaska, and whale watching was top on my list of to dos. Juneau exclusive whale watching excursion juneau excursions. We offer a two and a half hour whale watching tour, our captains choice whales wildlife excursion and our deluxe all day. 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 orcas, humpbacks, otters, sea lions and bald eagles. Juneau makes for a great jumpingoff point for outdoor activities all over the northern panhandle, as well as an excellent home base to explore southeast alaska. Make the most of your time in juneau on this whale watching boat trip. This sightseeing cruise features guaranteed whale watching. Whale watch and mendenhall glacier combo tour 2020 juneau. Best alaska whale watching tours alaska shore excursions. April 6, 2020 by the planet d it was a sad day when we pulled into juneau on our alaskan, princess cruise. We are traveling the end of may 2020 via princess coral princess. Alaska whale watching tours is dedicated to providing the best wildlife viewing and whale watching experiences in juneau. Start your best of juneau day tour in alaska with a narrated, guided tour to spectacular mendenhall glacier and its adjacent visitor center. Following a short motorcoach ride to scenic auke bay, youll board a water jet powered catamaran.
Whale watching juneaustyle, is a 3 5 hour whale watching adventure that begins when you board a coach bus that departs downtown juneau from the mt. Whale watching tour juneau tours and shore excursions. Our unforgettable sightseeing cruises offer whale watching and more. Nov 01, 2010 whale watching on september 17, 2010 with captain shawn of harv and marvs based in juneau, alaska. Once they arrive in alaska, the young calves learn to feed, swim, and get their flukes up for diving. Alaska is famous for fantastic viewing of humpback whales. When you book your first tour online, contact us and well apply the discount when you want to book your second and third tours. In its 15 th year of operation, alaskanowned company juneau tours and whale watch weighs in as the largest independent tour provider in southeast alaska. Juneau, alaska discover alaskas whales excursion norwegian. Your experience will be indepth, authentic, genuine and personalized. Five best shore excursions in juneau alaska contributed. There your captain and onboard naturalist will welcome you aboard our state of the art 48passenger jet boat, custom designed for juneau whale watching with large windows and an outside viewing deck.
About 600 humpbacks visit southeast alaska during the summer months, a few of which stay yearround. Daily boat tours to tracy arm rarely return without whale sightings and youll often spot many on a single trip. All whale trips include use of the transportation to and from our dock, boat, captain, snacks, and soft drinks. While out on the water, there is no doubt that youll see humpback whales this is the time of year they travel to alaska to feed on thousands of pounds of krill a day. Our whale watching and photo safari charters are second to none. Whale watch and salmon hatchery juneau shore excursion.
Alaska s 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. Your whale watching adventure begins with a narrated transfer from the pier to auke bay. Whale watching in alaska continues to be the most popular tour in the state with areas like juneau, glacier bay and sitka leading in the numbers of sightings every day. Whale watching in juneau or skagway alaska forum tripadvisor. Any advantage in going whale watching in juneau rather than skagway. Captain elizabeth had recommended the dolphin jet boat tour, because of the awesome staff on board and the breathless views of mountains, glaciers, and whales that you will see.
Juneau, alaska whale watching tours dolphin jet boat tours. From sales agents and dock representatives to bus drivers guides, naturalistsdeck hands and. Tour includes whale watching cruise with onboard naturalist. Enjoy a tram ride, whale watching, salmon fishing, ziplining and much more. Alaska whale watching juneau, alaska juneau whale watching. A visit to to juneau, alaska is not complete without setting out on a boat for some whale watching. Then, after your amazing experience whale watching in juneau alaska, its time to head to majestic mendenhall, the worlds only driveup glacier. Juneau whale watching tours and excursions juneau tours. Aweinspiring scenery and whale sightings are guaranteed.
Embark on a scenic cruise into the alaskan wilderness that guarantees you will see wildlife, including whales. Then off to the mendenhall glacier to spend some time hiking, watching fish spawn at steep creek or enjoy an outstanding view from the visitor center. See the best of juneau with a whale watching tour followed by a hot king crab meal at the best restaurant in town. The 25minute narrated journey takes you past downtown juneau and some of the most picturesque landscape in southeast alaska. My family and i did this as a day excursion off of a cruise and it was perfect, the water was beautiful, the glacier and waterfall are things that should be seen up close and our. Had a wonderful time fishing and whale watching with captain terry, donuts when we arrived, great sandwiches for lunch, reeling in salmon while having whales on either side of the boat. They attest to the untamed wilderness that lies just beyond the souvenir shops. All tours juneau whale watching tours and excursions. We know that you might be concerned, or that your plans might have to change.
Upcoming events calendar check out some cool upcoming events and trips planned by downloading. Owner, terry has over 30 years of experience in the tourism industry. Whale watching in a very wet juneau, alaska the planet d. For a shorter and simpler adventure, check out our whale watching tour. Dec 15, 2011 experience juneau s premier attractions. Best of juneau a triple treat complete with whales, glaciers and an alaskan buffet. Alaska whale watching juneau 2020 all you need to know. Alaska whale watching tours best in seward, whittier. On any given day trip youll likely see huge rafts of sea otters, horned and tufted puffins, cormorants, humpback whales, or even bald eagles. Your juneau whale watching adventure begins with a narrated transfer from the juneau cruise ship pier in downtown juneau to auke bay. Orca enterprises whalewatching tour alaska communications. This was our second trip to alaska and second time on a whale watching tour. Alaska humpback adventures exists to give honor to god by providing a safe, personal, and authentic alaskan whale watching experience.
Set sail from juneau to see humpback whales in their natural habitat. Juneau adventures is a locallyowned and operated charter company, based in juneau, alaska. The whale watching tour doesnt disappoint and puts you up close and personal with all sorts of alaskan wildlife, of course with humpback whales being. Information on alaska whale tours grouped by region, and listed by the city closest to their port of call. 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. Captain larry has been vice president of marine education and research of southeast alaska mersea, a nonprofit whale support group based in juneau, since its inception in 1996. For several years he has operated whale watching and wildlife tour boats in southeast alaska. From sales agents and dock representatives to bus driversguides, naturalistsdeck hands and boat captains, juneau tours and whale watch treats everyone like. Set voyage into alaskas inside passage on this whalewatching shore excursion from juneau port. Committed to our community, we take pride in our services and our vast knowledge of the local waters. Departing downtown juneau, you will be transferred on a scenic drive through the mendenhall valley to auke bay, approximately 30 minutes away. Discover alaskas whales get more from your cruise and tour experience.
But dont let that title mislead you, this family operation is all about the customer experience. Juneau whale watching alaska whale watching, juneau. When we stepped out onto our balcony, we saw that the rain was coming down hard. Seven whale watching companies in juneau are the first in the state to. Alaska whale watching juneau all you need to know before. Our private whale watching charters give you amazing access to wildlife viewing in juneau alaska. Shoretrips shore excursions showcase the best that juneau has to offer.
Enjoy a memorable alaskan whale watching adventure that guarantees a humpback whale sighting. Situated as they are in one of the worlds premier whale grounds, juneau whale watching tours are a mustdo on any visit to alaska. Alaska tales juneau whale watching tours in alaska. This familyrun company operating out of valdez will show you the best glaciers, with great customer service along the way. Juneau alaska whale watching includes information on tours based out of juneau alaska where you will find some of the best whale watching tours available along with the most complete wildlife viewing packages making juneau alaska whale watching tours a top attraction among visitors. On this combo package you get two of our most popular tours, one at each of your cruise stops. Although those summer months can be ideal for whale watching in juneau, theres also nothing like seeing those baby whales practicing their new skills and getting their tails going. The company offers smallgroup excursions up to 20 guests aboard a luxury yacht with an onboard naturalist, as well as a combination whale watch and flightseeing tour over. Escape the cruise ship shore excursion crowds and enjoy unique sights of juneau and alaska. 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. Explore the area on your own before you continue your alaska whale watching adventure from auke bay.
Humpback whales are well known for their leaps and breaches, lungefeeding, lobtailing, peck slapping and rolling. We guide you on a 2 hour whale watching tour, spotting humpback whales and other wildlife. Apr 06, 2020 whale watching in a very wet juneau, alaska updated. The orca, or killer whale, is also common to juneau. View our full list of activities for your next visit. Juneau, originally named harrisburg after one of its cofounders, was the first town established in alaska after its purchase. You can book individually, or secure a whole vessel for a private party. The mv scania is the premier whale watching boat in juneau. Juneau tours and whale watch 76 egan dr suite 300, juneau, alaska 99801 rated 4. You will play a significant role in providing ongoing documentation and data collection for local university and regional science programs. At the end of our whale watching, we visited a couple of steller sea lions.
Keep your eyes peeled for potential alaska wildlife sightings. Made it great for talking to the guide and the captain of the vessel. Some juneau whalewatching companies commit to a higher. Enjoy gorgeous scenery as you search for humpback and orca whales, then enjoy an allyoucaneat alaskan feast at the gold. Whale watching on september 17, 2010 with captain shawn of harv and marvs based in juneau, alaska. From sales agents and dock representatives to bus drivers guides, naturalistsdeck hands and boat captains. The 10 best alaska whale watching tours book alaskan. The whale watching tour doesnt disappoint and puts you up close and personal with all sorts of alaskan wildlife, of course with humpback whales being the focus of this halfday juneau shore excursion. Juneau has a healthy humpback whale population with some 65 whales returning each season to feed in the nutrientrich waters and your captain is well versed in locating them. However, we will be in skagway for a longer period of time. Orcas revered king of the ocean and an important character in northwest native culture, the orca, or killer whale, is a skillful predator and will eat a variety of prey, including swimming moose and other whales.
Nows your chance to see humpback whales, bald eagles, stellar sea lion, killer whales, and dahl porpoise pods during an amazing alaska excursion. Our alaska tours are fully narrated by whales, birds, sea lions, and your captain or naturalist, who are uscg certified, licensed, bonded and insured. For juneau whale watching tours, our seasoned captains and knowledgeable naturalists make your small boat alaska whale watching experience unparalleled. Whale watching tour in juneau alaska, rum runner charters. Once a whale is spotted, your captain will slow down the boat so you can go onto the outside deck for a better view. Experience the mendenhall glacier for breathtaking views, auke bay for whale watching, and taku glacier lodge for the. The 10 best alaska whale watching tours book alaskan excursions. New juneau whale watching custom boats depart from juneaus auke bay harbor and explore alaska. For planning juneau whale watching tours contact alaska galore tours. Dolphin jet boat tours juneau whale watching tours. Your adventure begins with a short drive through downtown juneau all the way to auke bay where you will have the opportunity to see humpback and orca whales, dalls porpoises, steller sea lions, harbor seals, bald eagles, and more. Climb the sixmile, 3,819foot ascent of mount roberts on foot, or. He and cindy have been living the good life in alaska for over 20 years and know where the good holes are located.
Gastineau guiding provided a fantastic small group experience. From sales agents and dock representatives to bus driversguides, naturalistsdeck hands and boat captains, juneau tours and whale watch treats everyone like wellloved family. In its 15th year of operation, alaskanowned company juneau tours and whale watch weighs in as the largest independent tour provider in southeast alaska. We specialize in premier private and small group charters. Explore the waters around juneau aboard a scenic cruise. As in other parts of the world with abundant whale populations, juneaus mariners and naturalists keep track of the whales that visit. Juneau excursions and tours gastineau guiding company. Captain tobie and guide matt were fun, as excited as we were when whales were spotted, helpful, and made sure we were treated well in all ways. The juneau whale watching adventure tour takes you on a tour through favorite channel, stephens passage, lynn canal, or saginaw channel in search of alaskas most incredible creatures. Here you will board the state of the art jet boat which is custom designed for juneau whale watching and features large windows as well as an outside viewing deck. Find things to do in juneau like tours, whale watching, fishing, shopping and fine dining. He is a published author and loves to write stories about his adventures hunting and fishing in the great land. Today we were supposed to go dogsledding on a mendenhall glacier. Juneau whale watching tours let our experienced guides show you the whales.
Here you will board a custom designed jet boat providing a comfortable platform for a superb juneau whale. Become a citizen science observer for the day aboard a safari vessel, where you will observe marine animals such as humpback whales and collect data of. Dont miss our onceinalifetime alaska whale watching tours. If youre looking for whale watching opportunities during your alaskan cruise, juneau is the place. Statter harbor in juneau, where dolphin jet boat tours stage trips. Exclusive 100% money back guarantee if we dont find you a whale on your tour. Around 150 humpbacks have been officially documented here in the state capitals protected waters. Adventures in juneau, alaska click here to book whale watching tour. By theresa soley, contributing writer, alaska campgrounds. Whale watching boat tour in juneau, alaska youtube.
They also nurse their calves throughout their long journey. Breathtaking whale sightings capped off with an allyoucaneat alaskan banquet. Im trying to decide which port to schedule our whale watching excursion, either juneau or icy strait point. Whether you arrive by boat or plane, alaskas capital has something for everybody. We are now accepting reservations for the 2020 season this combo is the best way to make the most of your day in juneau.
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