Whale watching enthusiasts flock to the cook inlet, prince william sound, southeast alaska and kodiak where you are almost guaranteed to see these acrobatic sea creatures breaching, tailslapping, spyhopping, charging and flipper slapping in family groups, sometimes for hours at a time. Daily boat tours to tracy arm rarely return without whale sightings and youll often spot many on a single trip. The best time to visit alaska for whale viewing would depend on what types of whales you would like to see. Whale watching and wildlife tours with wild alaska point adolphus in southeast alaska near the glacier bay national park and preserve, gustavus, alaska is one of the best spots in the world to enjoy viewing humpback whales. Visit resurrection bay, alaska, with your kids and experience a whale watching boat tour, see the sea lions, the gulls and more sights. This oneday kenai fjord cruises departing from anchorage, alaska will provide an indepth experience within the pristine kenai fjords national park. Witness the return of gray whales to alaska waters on their annual 10,000 mile migration. Whale watching in alaska humpback whales book whalewatching tour contact specials and packages whales,wildlife watching tours whalewatching and wildlife tours with wild alaska point adolphus in southeast alaska near the glacier bay national park and preserve, gustavus, alaska is one of the best spots in the world to enjoy viewing humpback. You can enjoy marine wildlife with whale watching from seward in kenai fjords national park. Adolphus, an area considered one of the top whale watching locations in alaska.
Whale watching is also popular in southeast alaska so you may want to visit the travel juneau website for additional information about their whale season. Humpback whales, blue whales, minke whales, orcas, belugasall of them inhabit the waters around the state. The oil giant shell is preparing to drill for the first time in the arctic ocean off the shore of alaska, promising to manage the risk of a spill. Want to whale watch, see glaciers, go bird watching or just check out hidden coves. Explore the area on your own before you continue your alaska whale watching adventure from auke bay. With an anchorage audience, look into whales death begins. If you plan to take a whale watching tour of glacier national park, keep in mind that special regulations go into effect during whale season. Its spout shoots up at least 30 feet when it surfaces for air. Whale watching in a very wet juneau, alaska the planet d. For gray and humpback whale viewing april and may are the best times but they are often seen all summer. Best time to see whales in alaska alaska whale watching. Beluga whales wildlife viewing, alaska department of. Beluga whales can be seen along cook inlet heading south from anchorage along what is known as turnagain arm in the spring through fall months.
The spring is excellent for seeing gray whales during their migration period. January 06th 2012 posted by fritha b to kenai fjords national park, seward alaska, southeast alaska. Biologists investigate whale death amid anchorage gawkers. Whale watching tours are offered in juneau and near glacier bay. June, july and august are great months for viewing orca whales particularly out of resurrection bay in seward, alaska. For those visitors disembarking at the icy strait point destination located in hoonah, we offer 3hour whale watching excursions to pt. See alaskan wildlife on this whalewatching tour in hoonah that takes you out onto the waters of glacier bay and icy strait, where humpback whales arrive each year to feed before heading south for the winter. The first whale tail of our day same whale going back down. Beluga whales wildlife viewing, alaska department of fish. Bar harbor has the most tours in boats sail 20 miles out into the gulf of maine, where humpback, finback and minke whales live along with dolphins, seals and seasonal puffins.
Countless whales spend the summer near alaska shores feeding, and views of these mighty mammals are best in the waters near anchorage. Fallwinter whale expeditions join us for a unique and remarkable alaska whales in fallwinter photography adventure. Lawrence island community has been working nonstop to haul the whale out of the icy waters, harvest its. Best places to see whales in alaska and where to see whales in alaska is answered in full.
Gray whale killed by alaska natives, feds probing across alaska, ak its right there in front of us, honorary napaskiak chief chris larson said. Anchorage whale watching deals in anchorage, ak groupon. Killer whales are present in alaska may thru september. I believe most of the whalewatching tours run until about the 3rd week of september there. Sep 22, 2016 whaling season 2016 barrow, alaska keep an open mind as you watch the whaling process of the inupiat. The 10 best alaska whale watching tours book alaskan excursions. April 6, 2020 by the planet d it was a sad day when we pulled into juneau on our alaskan, princess cruise. Early season fishing starts may to midjune with some fish being caught in the upper reaches of 100 lbs. Wildlife viewing at beluga point anchorage area, alaska. The pattern on the underside of the tail helps identify her. Silence, then a gigantic form breaches the surface. Various species of whales migrate between the warm coastal waters of mexico and the frigid waters of alaska. For gray and humpback whale viewing april and may are.
Alaska gray whale watching cruise major marine tours. Join us for our first tour of the season as we cruise through resurrection bay to the gulf of alaska in search of our returning visitors. Whale watching in a very wet juneau, alaska updated. Kenai fjords tours boats kenai fjords tours operates the largest day cruise fleet in southcentral alaska. From juneau to kodiak, these whale watching areas are popular among tourist and residents alike. Captains bixler and krystin mcclure will help your. Seward whale watching glacier cruise kenai fjords tours. Hop on board the allseason missing lynx and lost lynx, the vessels bound for whatever seward ocean excursion suits your fancy. Whale watching, wildlife viewing, day cruise, resurrection bay tour difficulty. Sep 27, 2017 the extraordinary sight of a 30foot long dead humpback whale that washed up on a beach area in anchorage has drawn dozens of onlookers, despite a noaa warning to stay away.
Enjoy gorgeous scenery as you search for humpback and orca whales, then enjoy an allyoucaneat alaskan feast at the gold. Alaskan whales winter makin whoopee in hawaii pretty smart and summer havin babies and eating tons of fresh seafood in alaska. When would you go and can you provide a link to the tour. The best time for whale watching in alaska getaway usa. Killer whale range map, alaska department of fish and game. Along with our over 20 years experience of taking our clients whale watching, our research and reputation has caused dominica to be named the whale watching capital of the caribbean and has become a preferred destination for the sighting of the deep diving sperm whales. They can be seen on alaska whale tours of the shorelines of southeast alaska. Whales tail wine bars, bars, nightlife 939 west 5th ave.
Whale watching we are proud of our status as the pioneers of the whale watching industry in the caribbean. Start your best of juneau day tour in alaska with a narrated, guided tour to spectacular mendenhall glacier and its adjacent visitor center. The hoonah whale season is roughly may to september. Whale s tail wine bars, bars, nightlife 939 west 5th ave. North slope communities are nearing the end of a successful fall whaling season in which hunters landed three whales a day on three occasions in utqiagvik, including one taken under the guidance. Blues and minke whales also feed in prince william sound during the summer.
Kenai fjords national park boasts abundant wildlife, alpine and tidewater glaciers. The 10 best alaska whale watching tours book alaskan. From the boat, you may also spot orcas, seals, and sea otters. The inupiat hunt whales for subsistence, the same way their ancestors did centuries ago. Alaska whale watching tours whalewatching in alaska. Alaska whale watching glacier cruise departing from anchorage. Whether you are embarking on some of the best diving in the world, observing some of the largest mammals living on this planet, or just want to learn how to be an ardent diver, our team will ensure that yours is a remarkable, unforgettable experience. Resurrection bay and kenai fjords are great places to see wildlife and glaciers.
Whale watching, alaska anchorage forum tripadvisor. Tours are fully narrated by an accredited wildlife interpreter and also include a visit to the alaska maritime national wildlife refuge. The highlight was seeing the humpbacks lunge feeding. Whaling season 2016 barrow, alaska keep an open mind as you watch the whaling process of the inupiat.
Alaskas spectacular marine life and one of its best known glaciers all in a half day program on a boat holding a maximum of 40 guests. Goes through the jewel lake area and stops at the dimond transit center at the dimond mall. Here you will board a custom designed jet boat providing a comfortable platform for a superb juneau whale watching adventure. Captains bixler and krystin mcclure will help your small group plan an outing catered to your preferences.
By setting my shutter at 1800 it was fast enough to stop the action. The best time to see these majestic marine mammals is from june until august. Whale watching cruises in anchorage, alaska usa today. Offering fresh alaska seafood, steaks, a wide variety of bistro fare, and. But our shamu doesnt jump through hoops like he does at sea world. The regulations apply vessel speed limits and restrict travel routes in certain areas. See alaskan wildlife on this whale watching tour in hoonah that takes you out onto the waters of glacier bay and icy strait, where humpback whales arrive each year to feed before heading south for the winter. I was just wondering if i were going to try and find a cruise to alaska it would have to be during whale season. Jul 11, 2017 humpback whales watching in auke bay near juneau.
A whaling season in alaska a deep dive into the lives of the last alaskan whale hunters, and a sensitive look at the harsh changes underway in the arctic. The extraordinary sight of a 30foot long dead humpback whale that washed up on a beach area in anchorage has drawn dozens of onlookers, despite a noaa warning to stay away. I believe most of the whale watching tours run until about the 3rd week of september there. Alaskas most popular wildlife, whale watching and glacier cruise. Sep 28, 2016 whaling crews and helpers took turns cutting up muktuk into bitesized pieces monday afternoon in barrow as the celebration of nalukataq marked the end of whaling season. Whale watching in alaska is special since you can meet different species of whales here. Protected gray whale killed by alaska natives, feds probing. A whaling crew from savoonga landed its second bowhead of the season this week. By midseptember many are migrating back south, so no, its not a good time of year. The where and when of the best time to see whales in alaska. Casey grove, alaska public media anchorage september 26, 2017 biologists and veterinarians work tuesday to cut blubber off a young humpback whale that washed up on a popular beach in anchorage. Whale watching in alaska is fun, accessible andexciting. I took the spring gray whale watch tour a few years ago. Explore the waters around juneau aboard a scenic cruise.
Whether you want to go whale watching for orcas, humpbacks, grays or beluga whales, most alaska whale watching tours are just an easy day cruise away. They can be viewed year round in in the southern alaska waters of the shelikof strait between katmai national park on the alaska peninsula and kodiak island. Juneau whale watching, glaciers or other shore tours. Wanderbird offers more adventurous, multiday trips from belfast. Savoonga harvests its second whale of the season alaska. Prince william sound in alaska is the summer habitat for gray, humpback and orca whales, making april through september some of the best months to whale watch.
The orca, or killer whale, is also common to juneau. North slope communities report successful whaling season. Hop on board the all season missing lynx and lost lynx, the vessels bound for whatever seward ocean excursion suits your fancy. Anchorage hotel whale watch and dive center dominica. Situated as they are in one of the worlds premier whale grounds, juneau whale watching tours are a mustdo on any visit to alaska. An exceptional setting within the protected waters of a single bay on alaskas admiralty island national monument, beautiful late season low angle sunlight, wintry mountain backdrops, and an amazing gathering of humpback whales all combine to create an opportunity. My guess is that this is a spring gray whale watch tour, since seward is generally not the place for whale watching tours. You will get the chance to see humpback whales and if you. The millennium class vessels are 95 feet long and coast guard licensed for 150 passengers. An ideal location for family and friends, divers, hikers, whale watchers, adventure seekers. Whaling crews and helpers took turns cutting up muktuk into bitesized pieces monday afternoon in barrow as the celebration of nalukataq marked the end of whaling season. For a shorter and simpler adventure, check out our whale watching tour. None this tour combines your choice of bus and or alaska railroad transportation between anchorage and seward with alaskas most popular wildlife, whale watching and glacier cruise. Alaska sea adventures fallwinter whale trips alaska sea.
Buses arrive every 15 minutes and its a 20minute ride to downtown. Or, if youd rather learn more about the city than the wildlife, consider the mendenhall glacier and juneau city combo tour. A big blue whale can be 100 feet long and weigh up to 150 tons. Aug 02, 2017 gray whale killed by alaska natives, feds probing across alaska, ak its right there in front of us, honorary napaskiak chief chris larson said. Sep 26, 2017 casey grove, alaska public media anchorage september 26, 2017 biologists and veterinarians work tuesday to cut blubber off a young humpback whale that washed up on a popular beach in anchorage. Barrow celebrates end of successful whaling season. Turnagain arm and alaska wildlife tour from anchorage.
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