We purchased our excursion through port promotions for slightly less that other ones we saw available. Breathtaking whale sightings capped off with an allyoucaneat alaskan banquet. Guaranteed juneau whale watching tours for cruise ship passengers from orca enterprise and weather. Whale watching is one of the things to do in juneau alaska that you simply shouldnt miss. This website is a collection, or catalog, of the best photographs of nearly 1900 different humpback whales seen in southeastern alaska across the past. Your experience will be indepth, authentic, genuine and personalized.
This site is a public resource focused on humpback whales seen in juneaus. Whalewatching, juneau, alaska august 1, 2011 bubblenetting. From the comfort of a heated jet boat or catamaran, enjoy views of fjords and snowdrizzled mountains, and delight in a medley of wildlife including orcas, humpbacks, otters, sea lions and bald eagles. Whale watch and mendenhall glacier combo tour 2020 juneau. A triple treat complete with whales, glaciers and an alaskan buffet. The sculpture is parked under the juneaudouglas bridge and will take weeks to install. This is a great opportunity to view and learn about whales, sea lions. From sales agents and dock representatives to bus drivers guides, naturalistsdeck hands and boat captains. We are going on a cruise in late may to these ports of call, and i was wondering which city is best to do the whale watching. Yukon summer alaska polar bear viewing and photo tour with wild alaska travel. If youre looking for whale watching opportunities during your alaskan cruise, juneau is the place. Is there any place where one can see whales from shore, with binoculars, of course.
Whale watching on september 17, 2010 with captain shawn of harv and marvs based in juneau, alaska. Alaska travel adventures is preparing for the upcoming summer. Owners louis juergens and jamie letterman have over 30 years of combined experience in the tourism industry. Why juneau is the alaska whale watching destination. Daily boat tours to tracy arm rarely return without whale sightings and youll often spot many on a single trip. Alaska is the land of the midnight sun, glaciers and wildlife. Tour includes whale watching cruise with onboard naturalist. Situated as they are in one of the worlds premier whale grounds, juneau whale watching tours are a mustdo on any visit to alaska. 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. But dont let that title mislead you, this family operation is all about the customer experience. Captain jack and captain alan pride themselves in sharing their love of alaska with you. 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.
Whale watching and wildlife tours juneau 2020 all you. Getting out on the water in the presence of such beautiful areas and professional naturalists will make your trip worthwhile and you will not regret going on a whale watching tour in juneau. Its always powerful to watch humpback whales bubble net feed, especially when they are surfacing right next to your boat. For several years he has operated whale watching and wildlife tour boats in southeast alaska. All whale trips include use of the transportation to and from our dock, boat, captain, snacks, and soft drinks. Using photography, researchers capture this image to identify each whale. The view of the mendenhall glacier behind auke bay and mount mcginnis towering over auke lake. We have expertise in all aspects of fishing and whale watching for groups, families, individuals, and corporate needs. We are currently hiring outgoing, highly motivated people for summer employment in alaska.
Her main focus is on quality customer service in every aspect of her business. Mayor bill overstreet park features tahku, a humpback whale fountain, restroom facilities, a picnic shelter, table. Wildlife and whale watching cruise fjord express to juneau 1. Committed to our community, we take pride in our services and our vast knowledge of the local waters. The juneau and chilkat icefields rim the shorelines between the port cities of skagway, juneau and haines alaska. Alaska whale watching juneau 2020 all you need to know. 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. Juneau excursions and tours gastineau guiding company. It was originally constructed by national oceanic and atmospheric administrations alaska fisheries science center, and is now supported and managed by university of alaska fairbanks, with funding support from north pacific research board nprb and the marine ecosystem sustainability in the arctic and subarctic. Alaska whale watching tours is dedicated to providing the best wildlife viewing and whale watching experiences in juneau. Whale watching in juneau alaska pearsons pond luxury. Jayleens alaska is owned by jayleen bydlon, a lifelong alaskan.
Juneau whale watching alaska whale watching, juneau. The whale sculpture welcome to the whale sculpture tahku, the alaska whale sculpture, is a lifescale bronze whale sculpture of a breaching humpback rising amidst waterworks from an infinity pool located on the waterfront of alaska s capital city, juneau a destination for over 1 million visitors each year from around the world. Jayleens alaska is one of the best small boat whale watching companies in juneau, if not the best. Orca enterprises whalewatching tour alaska communications. Whale watching tour juneau tours and shore excursions. Some juneau whalewatching companies commit to a higher.
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. Alaska galore tours is a locally owned and operated tour business based in juneau. But our shamu doesnt jump through hoops like he does at sea world. Alaska is famous for whale watching and if their beers are anything like their humpbacks, then you are in for a real treat. Early morning with a setting moon, as a humpback whale breaks water in the fredrick sound, southeast alaska photo by. Exclusive whale watching cruise tour in juneau, alaska.
We took a whalewatching trip out from juneau which exceeded our expectations. Alaska is famous for whale watching and we provide an incomparable way for you to enjoy it. Make the most of your time in juneau on this whale watching boat trip. Aweinspiring scenery and whale sightings are guaranteed. Juneau, the capital of alaska, is the second largest city in the united states by area, 3255 square miles and is the second most populous city in the state with over 32,000 citizens.
Made it great for talking to the guide and the captain of the vessel. We had the privilege of watching about ten whales repeatedly surge from the surface in a foam of bubbles in a show of cooperative feeding. For guests who want private whale watching, this juneau excursion is ideal. Small boat 6 people whale watching is so much more preferable than the bigger vessels because there is no fighting for position and dodging other people with ipads, gopros, cameras, etc. This site is a public resource focused on humpback whales seen in juneaus waters. About 600 humpbacks visit southeast alaska during the summer months, a few of which stay yearround. Alaska tales juneau whale watching tours in alaska.
If we can spend more time on the water then we will. We are all about the dream adventure of a lifetime with whale watch alaska. 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 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.
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. 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. Whale watching tours are offered in juneau and near glacier bay. 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. Your support will go a long way in helping tour operators worldwide get back on their feet down the road. On this exclusive whale watching cruise, youll enjoy more time on the water watching these majestic creatures with a total of 3 hours of water time all while being able to escape the crowds on a boat that holds a maximum of 618 passengers. Nows your chance to see humpback whales, bald eagles, stellar sea lion, killer whales, and dahl porpoise pods during an amazing alaska excursion. Travel by deluxe catamaran served by a knowledgeable naturalist and attentive crew. Skip wallens whale sculpture arrived on august 8, 2016, in juneau, alaska. The fountain is part of the seawalk area on the waterfront.
Enjoy a memorable alaskan whale watching adventure that. It was originally constructed by national oceanic and atmospheric administrations alaska fisheries science center, and. We are alaskas leading operator of active tour programs and have been offering quality excursions since 1978. Our private whale watching charters give you amazing access to wildlife viewing in juneau alaska. Embark on a scenic cruise into the alaskan wilderness that guarantees you will see wildlife, including whales. Private whale watching shore excursion in juneau, alaska. Step into alaska with one of these dedicated and knowledgeable local guides. Its a fun and interesting way to learn something new with the opportunity to see whales playing or feeding nearby. Weather permitting alaska whale watching is located in juneau. 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. Tour includes narrated transfer to mendenhall glacier and selfguided tour. When a humpback whale dives, the tail rises into the air showing a distinct shape and coloration unique to each whale. The orca, or killer whale, is also common to juneau.
The whale project in juneau, alaska is a stunning tribute to a symbol of alaskan heritage. Historically important as a mining and trade outpost, the. The national oceanic and atmospheric administration has brought the east coast program whale sense to alaska. Enjoy alaska whale watching tours, alaska charter fishing, juneau alaska salmon and halibut fishing. Exclusive 100% money back guarantee if we dont find you a whale on your tour. At the end of our whale watching, we visited a couple of steller sea lions. Following your pickup near the cruise ship pier, well get you over to auke bay, which is the prime time location to start a whale watching trip. Put weather permitting alaska whale watching at the forefront of your travel plans using our juneau holiday planning site. Juneau, alaska fjord express to juneau 18003200146.
Auke bay is a neighborhood located in the city and borough of juneau, alaska, that contains auke bay harbor, auke lake, the university of alaska southeast, an elementary school, a church, a post office, a bar, a coffee shop, a waffle house, a thrift shop, a thai restaurant, and one convenience store. Set voyage into alaskas inside passage on this whalewatching shore excursion from juneau port. We guide you on a 2 hour whale watching tour, spotting humpback whales and other wildlife. A whalewatching boat sank near juneau sunday afternoon, but all 18 people aboard made it safely to shore with the help of two other vessels in the area, the u. Whale watching tour in juneau alaska, rum runner charters. Juneau, alaskas capital city, has a population of 32,000 and is only accessible by air or sea. 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.
Your tour begins with a 30minute bus ride to the marina, with your driver providing information about juneau along the way. 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. Times are tough for the travel community right now. Humpback whale, alaska, saw whales breach the water all through out time on small ship humpback whale, alaska whales bubbling feeding in inlet out of juneau on whaledolphin watch tour alaska on our wanderlust list.
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