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. 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. Juneau whale watching, glaciers or other shore tours albom. Email or 18003235757 tour highlights see full tour description your driverguide will entertain you with interesting stories and facts about juneau. Drive right up to the icy mass of mendenhall glacier, where you can hike, explore, and check out interactive exhibits at the visitor center. Paddle with whales kayak adventure juneau tours and. Whale watching and wildlife adventure from juneau 2020. Our catamaran hull design insures stability, safety and comfort. Dolphin jet boat tours juneau whale watching tours. While juneau whale watching topped my list, there are plenty of other things to do in juneau for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, adventure.
Enjoy a tram ride, whale watching, salmon fishing, ziplining and much more. On this whalewatching adventure from juneau, not only will you be in the presence of these massive creatures, but you may also see sea lions, harbor seals, porpoises, bald eagles, bears, deer and a variety of birds. Tour includes whale watching cruise with onboard naturalist. Whale watching adventure aweinspiring scenery and whale sightings are guaranteed. Tours from juneau whale watch tend to sell out travelers recommend booking in advance. Locally owned and operated juneau tours and whale watch is the largest independent tour operator in. 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 alaska whale watching destination alaska. All whale trips include use of the transportation to and from our dock, boat, captain, snacks, and soft. The operators of this tour guarantee you will see a whale. Returning to the juneau cruise ship dock, your transportation will be waiting to take you back to juneau, approximately 30 minutes drive.
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. Windows slide open for unrestricted views and photo opportunities. Embark on an exciting cruise to explore the beautiful waters around juneau. Whale watching and wildlife tours juneau 2020 all you. Juneau private whale watching excursion juneau excursions. Whale watching adventure, juneau, 3 hours previous slide next slide explore the waters of juneau in search for humpback and orca whales aboard a custom jet boat designed to allow adventurers to search for whales in total comfort. Best alaska whale watching adventure shore excursion at. Juneau scenic tour and whale watching disney cruise line. The whale watching adventure includes a 100% guarantee you will see whales. Jun 15, 20 whale watching in juneau, alaska is about humpback whales and beautiful scenery, glaciers, seal lions, eagles, and that you should always have your camera rolling. 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. Find juneau whale watching information, charters and tours. 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. Unlike whale watching in the open ocean, the waters of juneau alaska are more restricted, which brings the whales closer together.
On this whale watching adventure from juneau, not only will you be in the presence of these massive creatures, but you may also see sea lions, harbor seals, porpoises, bald eagles, bears, deer and a variety of birds. Whale watch and salmon hatchery juneau shore excursion. Owner, terry has over 30 years of experience in the tourism industry. Juneau whale watch all you need to know before you go.
Wrap three popular juneau experiences into one hasslefree outing on this multipart tour. 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. Launch the 6person charter, meandering out to the inside passage and exploring for whales and other marine wildlife along the way. If youre looking for whale watching opportunities during your alaskan cruise, juneau is the place. Whale watching adventure juneau, alaska one thing jason and i didnt want to miss in alaska was a chance to see whales in the wild. Alaska humpback adventures is a locally owned family whale watching business in juneau, alaska. Dec 08, 2017 whale watching adventure tour juneau, alaska alaska shore excursions.
Whale watching and mendenhall glacier tour juneau, alaska duration. Alask humpback adventures is a locally owned family whale watching business in juneau, alaska. Plus, if conditions are right, use a hydrophone to hear humpback whale songs. 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. Aweinspiring scenery and whale sightings are guaranteed. Breathtaking scenery surrounds you as you search for humpback and orca whales guaranteed sighting.
Your paddle with whales kayak adventure begins with a pickup right at the cruise docks and transportation to the kayak base, which allows an opportunity for gear fitting and safety instructions for the day. Click here to visit whale watching adventure whale watching adventure experience the magic of whale watching aboard one of our comfortable boats. Experience alaskan wildlife and wilderness with ease on a halfday group tour. 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. Tour includes whale watching cruise with onboard naturalist, red king crab leg meal, transfers to and from the pier. Take a whalewatching cruise to look for humpback whales in the wild.
There are many things to do in juneau, alaskamustdo adventures with alaska. Your whale watching adventure begins with a narrated transfer from the pier to auke bay. Our experienced captain and knowledgeable naturalist lead the way on an unforgettable search for whales around juneau. Make the most of your short time in juneau, on this personalized whale watching excursion experience in juneau alaska that you deserve. Juneau, alaskas professional whale watching and wildlife tours alaska, the last frontier, land of the midnight sun, northern lights, glaciers calving into pristine waters, grizzly bears feasting on wild salmon, otters frolicking in kelp beds, eagles soaring overhead, humpback and killer whales feeding and playing in quiet inlets. Travel alaska juneau whale watching adventure glacier. This was our first time to alaska, and whale watching was top on my list of to dos. Cabins are heated, enclosed with a restroom on board for your comfort.
Whale watching tour juneau tours and shore excursions. Upon arrival, you will meet your whale watching cruise excursion captain and staff who will welcome you aboard and give you a quick safety orientation. The adventure continues to mendenhall glacier, where you can choose from a. Your juneau adventures whale watching voyage will take you right to the middle of the action and to one of the most memorable experiences of your life. There are plenty of ways to enjoy the vast outdoors of juneau. Enjoy snacks featuring local juneau food onboard our boat throughout your adventure. Venture out into the lifefilled waters beyond juneau for an unforgettable encounter with majestic creatures of the deep of close. Exclusive whales and wildlife expedition is a disney cruise line port adventure offered in the port of juneau, alaska on an alaskan disney cruise. Begin with a cruise to view humpback whales and other marine life from a picture perfect vantage point. Whale watching tours out of juneau are popular, but sometimes cram large groups of travelers onto their boats. Juneau, alaskas professional whale watching and wildlife tours. Juneau adventures is a locallyowned and operated charter company, based in juneau, alaska. You may see other charming marine mammals such as steller sea lions, harbor seals, and dalls porpoises. A smaller group makes for a larger wilderness experience bob janes, dawn wolfe and family owners of gastineau guiding.
Spend your morning or afternoon spotting magnificent humpback whales in the picturesque auke bay with the alaskan mountains in the background. See pods of humpback whales, learn about these fascinating creatures from an onboard naturalist, and get the chance to spot orcas, porpoises, harbor seals, and eagles along the way. Whale watching adventure tour juneau, alaska alaska shore excursions. Scania is the premier whale watching boat in juneau. Your kayak guide and boat captain will facilitate this active natural history adventure while sharing their local knowledge of the area and seeking out the best wildlife viewing opportunities. Alaska humpback adventures exists to give honor to god by providing a safe, personal, and authentic alaskan whale watching experience. At the core of our juneau tours and excursions is a passionate guide who opens a doorway to the wild places that will stir your soul. 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. Email or 18003235757 tour highlights see full tour description narrated transfer. 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.
Juneau excursions and tours gastineau guiding company. All whale trips include use of the transportation to and from our dock, boat, captain, snacks, and soft drinks. Outside of alaskan waters, humpbacks are usually solitary creatures, only the cow and her calf traveling together. Our brand new 28 passenger jet boats were custom built in 2011 for whale watching in alaskan waters. Juneau exclusive whale watching excursion juneau excursions. Youll depart from the tram area in downtown juneau on a bus driven by a local tour guide and take a scenic route to auke bay, where youll board a jet boat. 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. We purchased our excursion through port promotions for slightly less that other ones we saw available. Location, location, location one of the biggest things that makes a whale watching tour juneau an unparalleled and worldclass adventure is its proximity to a number of different waterways. Theres never a dull moment on this whale watching adventure. Historically important as a mining and trade outpost, the. Enjoy a whales guaranteed wildlife cruise aboard a deluxe catamaran, and then step ashore on a remote island to enjoy a delicious salmon bake feast in a spectacular wilderness setting.
Take an aerial tour of juneaus glaciers, go camping or kayaking on mendenhall lake. The drive to the whale watching harbor includes a narrated tour during a scenic drive through the historic streets of downtown juneau. Enjoy whale watching on scenic auke bay from a fullyenclosed heated boat cabin. Here is why juneau is the alaska whale watching destination. Whale watching tour juneau alaska humpback adventures. Whale watching and sea life discovery is a disney cruise line port adventure in juneau, alaska, featuring humpback whales in their natural habitat. Email or 18003235757 tour highlights see full tour description. You will begin in downtown juneau at the main cruise ship terminal where you will board a bus driven by a local tour guide. For several years he has operated whale watching and wildlife tour boats in southeast alaska.
From juneau, experience alaskan wilderness with this glacier and whale watching combo tour. 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. With this tour, ride with a group roughly a third the size of those on similarlysized commercial vessels, which leaves you plenty of room on the viewing decks. Nearly 1 million visitors arrive in juneau annually, 900,000 of them via cruise ship. Aug 15, 2017 while juneau whale watching topped my list, there are plenty of other things to do in juneau for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and tourists. Whale watching adventure tour juneau, alaska youtube.
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