Experience alaskas premier attractions, glaciers and marine wildlife by land and by sea. These arent the only places to see wildlife, but by the time youve visited. Along the way your guide will entertain you with legends and lore of juneaus colorful past. Guaranteed juneau whale watching tours for cruise ship passengers from orca enterprise and weather. Juneau has a wealth and diversity of wildlife viewing experiences for you, whether you like to go on your own or with a guide. Because of the large concentration of glaciers in and around juneau, flightseeing options are particularly spectacular in this area. Whale watching tour in juneau alaska, rum runner charters. Exclusive 100% money back guarantee if we dont find you a whale on your tour. Our whale watching adventure tour is our premier sightseeing excursion. My family and i did the mendenhall glacier and wildlife quest tour, booked through our visiting cruise ship in juneau. If flightseeing or whale watching are on your bucket lists, juneau is going to be the place for those activities. The orca, or killer whale, is also common to juneau. Juneau wildlife viewing guide alaska department of fish.
Now, unpack your bags and settle in for a few days. The waters around juneau are rich in krill shrimplike organisms and small baitfish, a humpbacks favorite food. Experience an intimate encounter with humpback and orca whales on a scenic whale watching tour around juneau harbor. Magical evening whale watching in juneau alaska with allen. This is a great opportunity to view and learn about whales, sea lions. Our private whale watching charters give you amazing access to wildlife viewing in juneau alaska. I saw a breach on this trip, but my camera was not rolling. Start your tour by meeting your friendly and experienced guide at your cruise ship pier, and take the short ride to auke bay harbor where youll meet your local captain and board a whale watching vessel specially designed for comfort and wildlife viewing. Took the ships excursion for whale watching and wildlife quest. Juneaus surrounding beauty and natural wonders have attracted cruise ship.
Alaska culinary experience and evening whale quest. A unique opportunity to experience southeast alaskas natural history and. 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. 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.
Booked an evening whale watch tour with allen marine in juneau through our princess cruise. Whale watching and wildlife quest juneau 2020 all you need to. Against a majestic backdrop of snowcapped peaks and glaciers, the onboard naturalist will explain the behavior and habitat of wildlife you may encounter, including humpback and killer whales, steller sea lions, dalls porpoise, harbor seals, bald eagles, bears and deer. We guide you on a 2 hour whale watching tour, spotting humpback whales and other wildlife. Magical evening whale watching in juneau alaska with allen marine tours which took through stephens passage more information in the link below. Mendenhall glacier, whale watching and wildlife quest. It was an incredible event, humpback whales, killer whales, bald eagles, harbor seals. Whale watch and mendenhall glacier combo tour 2020 juneau. Mendenhall glacier, whale watching and wildlife quest ju40. Wildlife viewing is among the most popular activities in alaska.
We saw eagles, seals, humpback whales, sea lions, and orcas. 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. Whale watching adventure aweinspiring scenery and whale sightings are guaranteed. Alaska wildlife tours alaska animals, nature tours. 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. Threehour whale watching adventure for one or two from hometown charters up to 30% off. Mendenhall glacier and whale quest allen marine tours. All about whales the majestic giants of the deep come here to eat and play.
Embark on a scenic cruise into the alaskan wilderness that guarantees you will see wildlife, including whales. These arent the only places to see wildlife, but by. Tour includes whale watching cruise with onboard naturalist. All whale trips include use of the transportation to and from our dock, boat, captain, snacks, and soft drinks. For several years he has operated whale watching and wildlife tour boats in southeast 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. Whale watching and wildlife quest is a disney cruise line port adventure in juneau, alaska featuring whale watching and sightseeing from a catamaran. Prices are based on availability and subject to change. 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. Upon arrival in auke bay, youll board one of our comfortable, mammal friendly, handicap. Step into alaska with one of these dedicated and knowledgeable local guides. Mayor bill overstreet park features tahku, a humpback whale fountain, restroom facilities, a picnic shelter, table. Alaska whale watching juneau 2020 all you need to know.
From whale watching for orcas or humpbacks, to brown bear viewing and alaska birding tours, your friends and family will delight in meeting alaska animals of all shapes and sizes. Whale watching and wildlife quest juneau 2020 all you. If youre looking for whale watching opportunities during your alaskan cruise, juneau is the place. Daily boat tours to tracy arm rarely return without whale sightings and youll often spot many on a single trip. Evening whale quest allen marine tours, juneau traveller. Ketchikan, ak rainforest wildlife sanctuary nature walk. Reviews on whale watching tours in juneau, ak, united states harv and marvs outback alaska, gastineau guiding company, juneau tours and whale watch, adventures in alaska whale watching, alaska humpback adventures. Email or 18003235757 tour highlights see full tour description. Whale watching and wildlife quest juneau all you need. The tour was going so well, that it was almost 4 hours until we docked back. Embark on a scenic cruise with guaranteed whale sightings as you observe alaskan wildlife with a naturalist guide. Alaska is famous for whale watching and we provide an incomparable way for you to enjoy it. Step into alaska juneau whale watching tours and hiking. 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.
But our shamu doesnt jump through hoops like he does at sea world. Best wildlife tour whale watch tour ive ever been on. This was our first time to alaska, and whale watching was top on my list of to dos. 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. Top 10 best whale watching tours near juneau, ak, united. Weve selected a dozen of our favorite destinations to share with you.
Youll cruise the same waters as tlingit natives did centuries ago and sail through icefields from which norwegian immigrants gathered glacier ice to preserve. For guests who want private whale watching, this juneau excursion is ideal. Discover juneaus natural splendors as you board a waterjetpowered catamaran in search of whales before exploring the massive mendenhall glacier. Private whale watching shore excursion in juneau, alaska. After being transferred from the cruise pier to the small boat harbor approximately 30 minutes, guests will board their private boat, which holds up to either 6, 12, 14, 16, and 18 guests, depending on your excursion group size. Whale watching and wildlife tours juneau all you need. Whale watching tour juneau tours and shore excursions. Hooked adventures offers historical and wildlife information as we cruise near hoonah, ak and icy strait. 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.
Experience alaskas two most popular attractions glaciers and wildlife on one. Whale watching tours are offered in juneau and near glacier bay. The operators of this tour guarantee that youll see a whale. This is a great opportunity to view and learn about whales, sea lions, porpoise, seals, bald eagles and other species of wildlife. The mendenhall glacier is one of juneaus most impressive natural wonders, stretching over miles 21 kilometers. 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. On this halfday tour, enjoy spectacular views of the glacier from the viewing platforms and walkways, and learn. Whale watching and wildlife quest disney cruise line. Your driverguide will entertain you with interesting stories and facts about juneau. We had beautiful weather for our morning whale watching tour on the 2 story st. Travel by deluxe catamaran served by a knowledgeable naturalist and attentive crew. Juneau rained all day, but were forewarned so brought warmer clothing. Alaskan culinary experience and evening whale quest ju30.
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