Whale Watching & Wildlife Quest
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Port
Juneau, Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Easy Activity
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Excursion Type
14,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$240
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
This sightseeing cruise features guaranteed whale watching. Following a short motorcoach ride to scenic Auke Bay, board an Alaska-built catamaran specially designed for wildlife viewing.
Relax in the warm, spacious cabin surrounded by large windows as you journey through the island-studded waters of Stephens Passage. This area is world-renowned as a favored summer feeding ground for humpback whales.
When whales are sighted, your skipper will gently maneuver the vessel to allow exceptional viewing and photo opportunities. These gentle ocean giants are famous for their powerful and sometimes synchronized foraging. Lunging and bubble-net feeding are just two of the spectacular behaviors you might encounter. Sometimes, the whales are close enough to hear them breathe as they surface for air.
An onboard naturalist will explain the behavior and habitat of the humpback whales and any other wildlife you may encounter, including killer whales, Steller sea lions, Dall's porpoise, harbor seals, bald eagles and Sitka black-tail deer.
Onboard food options include delicious appetizers and hors d'oeuvres with local delicacies such as smoked salmon, fresh fruits, and Alaska-grown vegetables, followed by enticing desserts. Locally-brewed beers, wine and a variety of juices and soft drinks are also included.
Please note: Dress warmly in layered clothing with gloves, a scarf, and a hat; outer layer should be windproof and waterproof. The operator of this tour guarantees that a whale will be sighted on this excursion in June, July and August, with participants receiving a $100 cash refund from the tour operator if a whale is not sighted. In all other months, no guarantee is offered; however, the tour operator's whale-sighting success rate remains at 99%. The vessel is restroom-equipped. Binoculars and souvenir route maps are provided.