The weather is best during these months and you have the greatest variety of activities to engage. This video is about our juneau alaska cruise excursion where we went whale watching and visited the mendenhall glacier and tongass national forest. Join us as we welcome back marine biologist, educator, and killer whale researcher, josh mcinnes for an exciting cruise where well explore the ecology of southeast alaskas marine life. The orca, or killer whale, is also common to juneau. Your driverguide will entertain you with interesting stories and facts about juneau. Your whale watching adventure begins with a narrated transfer from the pier to auke bay. Experience the magic of whale watching aboard one of our comfortable boats. We are now planning our 2021 alaska cruise and would like to try a different monthso either may or june.
Daily boat tours to tracy arm rarely return without whale sightings and youll often spot many on a single trip. Whale watching you cant visit alaska without heading out into. Watching for sea life is a real passion for usespecially humpback whales and orcas. Whale sightings are guaranteed on this personalized, small group whale watching tour, which combines marine exploration with scientific research, interpretation. Find custom cruises to alaska departing from the pacific northwest that offer whale and wildlife watching, sport fishing, scenic. We have been fortunate to have seen numerous whales from our ship on both cruises, plus weve taken whale watching excursions in juneau. Whale watch and salmon hatchery juneau shore excursion.
Following a short motorcoach ride to scenic auke bay, youll board a water jet powered catamaran. After sailing for a day and a half in the beautiful alaska inside passage, our cruise ship docked in rainy, misty juneau, our first port of call. This was our first time to alaska, and whale watching was top on my list of to dos. Traveling in a small group, this exploratory journey introduces you to this pristine wilderness with a certified naturalist guide as your leader. Mainly with harv and marvs you are on a 6 passenger boat sometimes a 12 passenger if you book that. Your captain and informative nature guide will show you the best wildlife viewing on juneaus waters.
Relax in the warm, comfortable, spacious main cabin, surrounded by large windows as your experienced captain guides you through the island studded. Orca enterprises whalewatching tour alaska communications. Here you will board the state of the art jet boat which is custom designed for juneau whale watching and features large. I wanted to try a private tour operator and a small ship, instead of the cruise ship.
Alaska whale watching juneau 2020 all you need to know. Formed during the little ice age, which began about 3,000 years ago, the glacier is fed from an icefield high above juneau. Your whale watching cruise adventure begins with a short drive to a scenic harbor. Prebook to secure your place, board a comfortable boat with outdoor decks and heated cabins, and cruise alaskas waters to see marine life in the wild. Juneau scenic tour and whale watching disney cruise line. Whale watching tours are offered in juneau and near glacier bay. Experience an allinclusive alaska small ship cruise through the inside passage. For a shorter and simpler adventure, check out our whale watching tour. Likely to sell out book now to guarantee your spot. It was a much better deal than the cruise excursion. April 6, 2020 by the planet d it was a sad day when we pulled into juneau on our alaskan, princess cruise. Whale watching adventure aweinspiring scenery and whale sightings are guaranteed.
The best place to look for them are in western johnstone strait, where they seem to congregate to feed on salmon in the summer, and lynn canal, between juneau and skagway. Alaska small ship cruises, also known as alaska yacht charter, small ship cruise alaska, alaska inside passage charter cruise or alaska yacht charters. 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. This unique 88 passenger alaska cruise on the safari endeavour allows you unparalleled opportunities to experience the. Easily recognized by their tall black tails, orcas are seen throughout the alaska cruise area. Why juneau is the whale watching destination juneau. Alaskas capital city, a historically important port town, and home to numerous stunning attractions like the mendenhall glacier caves, juneau is a oneofakind destination in an already oneofakind region. During an alaskan vacation, youll spot feeding humpback whales, orcas swimming with their offspring, and gray and blue whales splashing in the water from a frontrow seat. About 600 humpbacks visit southeast alaska during the summer months, a few of which stay yearround. Heres a couple juneau points of interest you can expect to see on an alaskan cruise to the capital. Nothing makes you feel so powerfully alive as the sight of one, especially in an intimate setting and at close range like what youll find with.
There are no whale watch tours from skagway and though there have been sightings from the shore on occasion, you will have a % better chance of whale sightings mostly tails, fins, blows in juneau. I say mostly tails, fins and blows because that is the norm but in july i took a whale watch with harv and marvs and we saw some incredible breaching. The inner reaches eastern coves cruise has several departure dates through september 2015, and sails from juneau to ketchikan two relatively easy ports to reach by air. Juneau, alaska a humpback whale became entangled in an anchor line on a small cruise ship in southeast alaska, getting stuck for roughly 12 hours while federal authorities and the boats. Following a short motorcoach ride to scenic auke bay, youll board a water jet powered catamaran specially designed for wildlife viewing. Whale watching tour juneau tours and shore excursions. Juneau, alaska, points of interest tours princess cruises. 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. Aug 17 23 juneau to petersburg or juneau to juneau, available full boat charter.
The excursion was a called alaska whales and rainforest trails. Ports such as juneau and ketchikan are each small cities with their own personalities. Whale watching in a very wet juneau, alaska the planet d. 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. Historically important as a mining and trade outpost, the. 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 luxury class vessels from. There are many options for visitors to choose from. Email or 18003235757 tour highlights see full tour description. Breathtaking whale sightings capped off with an allyoucaneat alaskan banquet. Discover why whale watching here is at the top of many outdoor adventurers bucket lists. For our day in juneau i had prepurchased a package of two trips one for juneau and one for skagway. This sightseeing cruise features guaranteed whale watching.
If youre looking for whale watching opportunities during your alaskan cruise, juneau is the place. Juneau, alaska alaska cruises and 2020 alaska cruise deals. Whale gets entangled in alaska cruiseship anchor for half. Alaska whale watching cruise discusses whale watching as being one of those unforgettable alaskan experiences. Your tour begins with a 30minute bus ride to the marina, with your driver providing information about juneau along the way. Juneau, alaska luxury whale watch excursion norwegian cruise. But juneau isnt just a fun name to say, you know carnival cruises to juneau transport you to one of the most beautiful capital cities in america, with onceinalifetime shore excursions that include walking on glaciers, whale watching, and hikes through the countrys last oldgrowth forests. Experience the grandeur of juneau and the inside passage in an exclusive new way during this unforgettable, firstclass yacht experience. You cant visit juneau and fail to go whale watching. For several years he has operated whale watching and wildlife tour boats in southeast alaska. Or, if youd rather learn more about the city than the wildlife, consider the mendenhall glacier and juneau city combo tour.
Board a small ship cruise to juneau and see the mendenhall glacier, juneau icefield, and alaska state museum. Your halfday excursion features whalewatching, wildlifespotting, and a delightful selection food and drink whilst cruising by glaciers and mountains aboard a. 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. We were told by our ships captain and the naturalist on board that juneau is no place for sun worshipers, as it rains on average 221.
Whale watching and wildlife tours seeing humpback whales, killer whales, bald eagles, blue heron, eagle nests, salmon jumping, dall porpoise, light houses, bears, harbor porpoise, sea gulls, surf scoters, oyster catchers, harlequin ducks, harbor seals and steller sea lions just to name a fewlocated in juneau, alaska, usa. Youll have the chance to see other marine mammals including steller sea lions, harbor seals, dalls porpoises as well as bald eagles, bears, sitka blacktail deer and a variety of seabirds. Located in the southeast region of alaska, juneau is a wonderful vacation spot full of fun activities, fascinating sites, extraordinary museums, and tasty eateries. Visit alaska to enjoy a unique whale watching experience during your cruise.
Juneau, alaska luxury whale watch excursion norwegian. The juneau trip was a combo of whale watching and a quick stop at the mendenhall glacier. Juneau is a spectacular place of diverse, natural habitats from valley glaciers, to temperate forests and natural fjords. Our experienced captain and knowledgeable naturalist lead the way on an unforgettable search for whales around juneau. Alaskan whale watching and glacier tour disney cruise line.
Your juneau whale watching adventure begins with a narrated transfer from the juneau cruise ship pier in downtown juneau to auke bay. Why juneau is the whale watching destination juneau, alaska can be a fantastic vacation spot for people who love thrill and excitement. You can sample the local beers at the alaskan brewing company. This is the second post of my sevenpart alaska cruise series. Seeing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat is a sight to behold. The drawback is that the prices will be higher for both the cost of. 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. Join us on an exciting cruise exploring the waters around juneau, surrounded by magnificent scenery, in search of humpback and orca whales. If you are looking to see whales on your voyage to alaska, then a whale watching cruise from juneau offers a much better chance to spot them than scanning the horizon from your cruise ship. Spot wildlife like bears and their cubs fishing for salmon from august to september. 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.
From the mighty caribou and the grizzly bears to humpback whale and seals, theres a good chance youll be close to more than one type of wildlife when you visit alaska. Alaska is famous for whale watching and we provide an incomparable way for you to enjoy it. Juneau or seward i am an avid whale watcher on both coasts ma. Uncruise adventures specializes in smallship cruising in alaska, so there is a very good chance of seeing whales on any of the companys itineraries. Tour includes whale watching cruise with onboard naturalist. The best time to go to alaska for a cruise is during the summer months between june and august. Whale watching in a very wet juneau, alaska updated. This was my second time whale watching in juneau, alaska.
Juneau is the third most populated city in alaska, and it is the capital of this great state. But our shamu doesnt jump through hoops like he does at sea world. Orcas, popularly known as killer whales, also make appearances in alaskan waters with their pods. With the price being similar there is no comparison hands down i would take harv and marvs. From across an icebergdotted lake you will see the magnificent glacier, a dynamic flowing force, carving its way seaward. Sightseers may see both types of whales on a juneau whale. 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. We went whale watching on a boat in auke bay in juneau, alaska. Aweinspiring scenery and whale sightings are guaranteed. An alaska whale watching cruise is one of the best ways to see the worlds largest mammals in their natural habitat. Guaranteed juneau whale watching tours for cruise ship passengers from orca enterprise and weather. 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. Alaska whale small ship cruise northwest navigation co. Travel alaska juneau whale watching adventure glacier.
Learn the best things to do at the port of juneau, alaska. Anchorage is the states largest city and a gateway to the rest of the state. Pristine blue waters, breaching whales, bald eagles soaring overhead these are just some of the reasons to take advantage of this whalewatching tour in beautiful juneau, alaska. Your halfday excursion features whale watching, wildlifespotting, and a delightful selection food and drink whilst cruising by glaciers and mountains aboard a luxury yacht. There is a big benefit going with one of the independents in juneau 150 ship passengers vs max of 20 on the independents. Magical evening whale watching in juneau alaska with allen marine tours which took through stephens.
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