Weather permitting alaska whale watching juneau all. Jul 11, 2017 humpback whales watching in auke bay near juneau. A smaller group makes for a larger wilderness experience bob janes, dawn wolfe and family owners of gastineau guiding. 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. Get the most out of your shore excursion in juneau with our central port pickup, flexible schedule at the mendenhall glacier park and deluxe whale watching. Travelers embark on a whale watching tour for the unique opportunity to see humpback and orca whales, dalls porpoises, steller sea lions, harbor seals, bald eagles, and more. Guaranteed juneau whale watching tours for cruise ship passengers from orca enterprise and weather. Unlike whale watching in the open ocean, the waters of juneau alaska are more restricted, which brings the whales closer together. Our juneau whale watching tours offer other wildlife possibilities. We had looked into dolphin jet boat tours because they have a guarantee. Your juneau whale watching adventure begins with a narrated transfer from the juneau cruise ship pier in downtown juneau to auke bay. Alaska is famous for whale watching and we provide an incomparable way for you to enjoy it. 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.
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. New juneau whale watching custom boats depart from juneaus auke bay harbor and explore alaska. But dont let that title mislead you, this family operation is all about the customer experience. Times are tough for the travel community right now. Your experience will be indepth, authentic, genuine and personalized. The whalesong is the official studentrun newspaper for the university of alaska southeast. Juneau whale watching tours with harv and marvs include lots of photo opportunities. Our experienced captain and knowledgeable naturalist lead the way on an unforgettable search for whales around juneau. Dalls porpoise, harbor porpoise, harbor seals, killer whales orca, sitka blacktailed deer.
Situated as they are in one of the worlds premier whale grounds, juneau whale watching tours are a mustdo on any visit to alaska. Your tour begins with a 30minute bus ride to the marina, with your driver providing information about juneau along the way. Juneau excursions and tours gastineau guiding company. Info for cruise ship passengers we make it as easy as possible for cruise ship passengers to enjoy our tours. This excursion guarantee youll be able to view at least one whale, or you will. All activities on this tour are operated by permit and regulation through the adfg and noaa in support of the university of alaska and. Find exclusive content on the whalesong website and join the pod on instagram.
The highlight was seeing the humpbacks lunge feeding. Wrap three popular juneau experiences into one hasslefree outing on this multipart tour. Juneau has a healthy humpback whale population with some 65 whales returning each season to feed in the nutrientrich waters, and your captain is excellent at locating them. Apr 06, 2020 whale watching juneau juneau is one of the best places on earth to spot humpback whales. Experience the magic of whale watching aboard one of our comfortable boats. For several years he has operated whale watching and wildlife tour boats in southeast alaska. Humpback whales, bald eagles, steller sea lions, lighthouses and a view of the mendenhall glacier. Check out our standard luxury trip lasts four hours, including van travel, which gives us plenty of time to view whales as well as look for other animals like orcas, bears, sea lions, eagles, and porpoises, all while viewing the incredible scenery that southea. Whale watching tour in juneau alaska, rum runner charters. Exclusive 100% money back guarantee if we dont find you a whale on your tour. When you book your first tour online, contact us and well apply the discount when you want to book your second and third tours. Locally owned and operated juneau tours and whale watch is the largest independent tour operator in.
Whale watching in a very wet juneau, alaska the planet d. Our catamaran hull design insures stability, safety and comfort. Your driverguide will entertain you with interesting stories and facts about juneau. Your whale watching cruise adventure begins with a short drive to a scenic harbor. Relax in the warm, comfortable, spacious main cabin, surrounded by large windows as your experienced captain guides you through the islandstudded waters of stephens passage. This sightseeing cruise features guaranteed whale watching. My friend and i want to take a whale watching tour while in juneau the week of may 25th. 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. Gastineau guiding company juneau whale watching tours and. Whale watching on september 17, 2010 with captain shawn of harv and marvs based in juneau, alaska. Travel by deluxe catamaran served by a knowledgeable naturalist and attentive crew.
To limit the spread of the coronavirus, attractions may be closed or have partial closures. Please consult government travel advisories before. Juneau whale watching tours and excursions juneau tours. Your support will go a long way in helping tour operators worldwide get back on their feet down the road. On this combo package you get two of our most popular tours, one at each of your cruise stops. The weather permitting is a wheelchair friendly vessel. The waters around juneau are rich in krill shrimplike organisms and small baitfish, a humpbacks favorite food. Juneau, alaskas professional whale watching and wildlife. All tours juneau whale watching tours and excursions. But our shamu doesnt jump through hoops like he does at sea world.
Whale watch and mendenhall glacier combo tour 2020 juneau. Whale watching tours are offered in juneau and near glacier bay. Daily boat tours to tracy arm rarely return without whale sightings and youll often spot many on a single trip. 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. Book your juneau excursion today and see bears, eagles, orcas, humpback whales and more. Returning to the juneau cruise ship dock, your transportation will be waiting to take you back to juneau, approximately 30 minutes drive. Nov 01, 2010 whale watching on september 17, 2010 with captain shawn of harv and marvs based in juneau, alaska. All of our trips are designed to fulfill your particular adventure desires.
Your whale watching adventure begins with a narrated transfer from the pier to auke bay. 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. Email or 18003235757 tour highlights see full tour description. 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.
We specialize in the finest juneau whale watching and hiking. Whale watching adventure aweinspiring scenery and whale sightings are guaranteed. This family operation is all about the customer experience. There your captain and onboard naturalist will welcome you aboard the north star, our state of the art 48passenger jet boat custom designed for juneau whale watching, with large windows and an outside viewing deck. Our tour buses always meet passengers in the same convenient spot at the base of the mount roberts tramway, which is a short walk or shuttle ride from the dock. 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. This site is a public resource focused on humpback whales seen in juneaus waters. Tour includes whale watching cruise with onboard naturalist. Nows your chance to see humpback whales, bald eagles, stellar sea lion, killer whales, and dahl porpoise pods during an amazing alaska excursion. Or, if youd rather learn more about the city than the wildlife, consider the mendenhall glacier and juneau city combo tour. The orca, or killer whale, is also common to juneau. Dalls porpoise, harbor porpoise, harbor seals, killer whales orca, sitka blacktailed deer, coastal brown bears, and an assortment of. Dolphin jet boat tours juneau whale watching tours.
Apr 25, 2020 we are a marine mammal education company that has incredible whale watching trips. Juneau whale watching juneau whale watch, juneau traveller. From sales agents and dock representatives to bus drivers guides, naturalistsdeck hands and boat captains. Fodors first choice for whale watching in juneau 2011, 2012, 20, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Take a whale watching cruise to look for humpback whales in the wild. Whale sculpture arrives in juneau, fins to come tuesday. The whale project juneau 2020 all you need to know before. Captain larry orca enterprises llc, juneau, alaska.
Downtown juneau is a perfect stop for sightseeing, food, and fun, but theres more to see and do just a short drive away where auke bay harbor awaits. Whale watching tour juneau tours and shore excursions. In its 15th year of operation, alaskanowned company juneau tours and whale watch weighs in as the largest independent tour provider in southeast alaska. 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. All whale trips include use of the transportation to and from our dock, boat, captain, snacks, and soft drinks. Juneau whale watching tours depart from juneaus auke bay harbor and explore alaskas inside passage. Juneau exclusive whale watching excursion juneau excursions. Skip wallens whale sculpture arrived on august 8, 2016, in juneau, alaska. Our private whale watching charters give you amazing access to wildlife viewing in juneau alaska. Juneau whale watch 2020 all you need to know before you. Youll board a waterjetpowered catamaran specially designed for wildlife viewing.
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. 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. Alaska whale watching juneau 2020 all you need to know. Email or 18003235757 tour highlights see full tour description your driverguide will entertain you with interesting stories and facts about juneau. This was truly a trip of a lifetime and i would highly encourage anyone going to anchorage to make the effort to see this amazing wildlife with local guides that know where to. Humpbacks migrate more than 3,000 miles from tropical waters, like hawaii, to the cooler waters of southeast alaska in as few as 30 days. 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. Fodors first choice for whalewatching in juneau 2011, 2012, 20, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Experience breathtaking beauty, natural wonders and rich history with fun, informative guides.
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. For a shorter and simpler adventure, check out our whale watching tour. If youre looking for whale watching opportunities during your alaskan cruise, juneau is the place. At the end of our whale watching, we visited a couple of steller sea lions. New issues are available the last thursday of every month while classes are in session.
Juneau, alaskas professional whale watching and wildlife tours. Step into alaska with one of these dedicated and knowledgeable local guides. Info for cruise ship passengers dolphin jet boat tours. Evening tour timing allows you to get the most out of your day in juneau, no. The sculpture is parked under the juneaudouglas bridge and will take weeks to install. Whalesong student newspaper university of alaska southeast. Scania is the premier whale watching boat in juneau. Take a whalewatching cruise to look for humpback whales in the wild. Book local and online for the best deals in juneau. This is a great opportunity to view and learn about whales, sea lions. Embark on a scenic cruise into the alaskan wilderness that guarantees you will see wildlife, including whales. Alaska whale watching juneau all you need to know before. 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. Juneau private whale watching excursion juneau excursions.
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. Make the most of your short time in juneau, on this personalized whale watching excursion experience in juneau alaska that you deserve. We guide you on a 2 hour whale watching tour, spotting humpback whales and other wildlife. This boat is a 6 passenger plus steve trip, so it offered up a far more personalized trip than all of the larger boats, the lady with us was into photography, so steve made sure to get close to the seals and eagle. Orca enterprises is an alaskan family owned whale watching tour company. Whale watch and salmon hatchery juneau shore excursion. Find juneau whale watching information, charters and tours. You should expect to see humpback whales in juneau.
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