Witness the return of gray whales to alaska waters on their annual 10,000 mile migration. Land tours are available before or after your alaska cruise with travel by deluxe motor coach or train and comfortable stays at the finest alaska hotels and wilderness lodges. Youll cruise through the tongass rainforest, the largest national forest in the united states. Juneau alaska cruise alaska cruise deals carnival cruise line. Get discounts, upgrades, onboard credits and more on your next alaska cruise. Be sure to bring a good camera, and book a shore excursion to capture some unique memories. Or head deeper into the frozen wilderness on an alaska cruise tour. Experience the thrill of a 30 ton whale gliding under your catamaran.
Best places to see whales in alaska and where to see whales in alaska is answered in full. Jun 24, 2015 uncruise adventures specializes in smallship cruising in alaska, so there is a very good chance of seeing whales on any of the companys itineraries. Yet incredibly intimate as you watch eagles nesting along coastal forests. Stroll through quaint towns, visit state parks and world heritage sites, or pan for gold in town. Cheap alaska cruises and discount alaska cruisetours on. This was a small group tour of only nine people plus mindy, our fantastic guide, and captain james. Enjoy cozy comforts on the highspeed catamaran and wander its outdoor decks as you come within 300 feet of massive tidewater glaciers. Whale watching in alaska is fun, accessible andexciting. If youre not sure whether a disney alaska cruise is right for you, heres a primer. Head deeper into the frozen wilderness with one of our alaska cruise tours on board norwegian jewel, combining your cruise with an immersive land holiday that goes beyond the expected. 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. The grand princess, a 949foot ship in the princess cruises fleet, on.
When the calm waters of alaskas inside passage are first broken by a large, dark humpback as it rises and breaches from the sea, viewers on the open deck of an alaskan whale watching ship cant help but gasp at the thrill. If you wanted to do a day cruise you could rent a car and drive, take the train, or there is van transfer from anchorage to whittier. Juneau, alaska is considered by many to be the most beautiful capital city in the nation. Usually the boats are smaller than the big catamarans, and your announcements and narration will usually be inperson. Cruising to alaska is a true part of the alaska experience. Cruise passengers watch as majestic whales breach the surface of the pristine waters of alaskas inside passage near juneau. Your whale watching cruise adventure begins with a short drive to a scenic harbor. Alaska s 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. 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.
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Seattle, juneau, inside passage, skagway, vancouver, bc. From the mighty caribou and the grizzly bears to humpback whale and seals, theres a good chance youll be close to more than one type of wildlife when you visit alaska. The inner reaches eastern coves cruise has several departure dates through september 2015, and sails from juneau to ketchikan two relatively easy ports to reach by air. At the small boat harbor youll check in at the tour office and board the whale watching glacier cruise boat.
For a limited time in early summer, this cruise departs from seward in search of our favorite black and white marine mammal the orca. Known for its endless wilderness, alaska is an adventurous yet relaxing destination for travelers. Spanning from 11 to 14 days, these cruise holiday packages include overnight stays in denali and anchorage. Alaska is called the land of the midnight sun, and its capital shines with a wide selection of delicious dining and native alaskan art shopping.
A healthy chicken caesar wrap for lunch will be served on the cruise. The where and when of the best time to see whales in alaska. Alaska cruise packages alaska cruise packages allow you to see and explore the great and mighty state of alaska for an affordable allinclusive price. Click here to download a printable version of the driving directions and map. Join us as we welcome back marine biologist, educator, and killer whale researcher, josh mcinnes for an exciting cruise where well explore the ecology of southeast alaskas marine life. Cruise alaskas inside passage in southeast alaska in comfort and style aboard one of uncruise adventures small ships.
Cruise passengers watch as majestic whales breach the surface of the pristine waters of alaskas inside passage near. Join major marine tours the local whale experts as we search for orcas, distinguishable by their stately dorsal fins and fascinating social behaviors. Alaska whale watching glacier cruise departing from anchorage. An alaska cruise package will typically include your cruise fare, reduced airfare, transportation to and from the ship, pre or post hotel, shore excursions, and train rides. Youll cruise the same waters as tlingit natives did centuries ago and sail through icefields from which norwegian immigrants gathered glacier ice to preserve. The day cruises from prince william sound focus on glacier viewing and occasionally whales are spotted but there are no cruises specifically geared to whale watching. Juneau alaska cruise excursion and whale watching june 5, 2017 duration. Given alaskas sheer size, its impossible to see everything youd want to on a 7 or 11night cruise, especially inland attractions thats where cruise tours come in. Shore excursions and engaging travel experiences with holland. Alaska cruise packages allow you to see and explore the great and mighty state of alaska for an affordable allinclusive price. Set sail to alaska from san francisco and enjoy the beautiful pacific coastal views and see the top destinations such as victoria, juneau and sitka.
Theyre known to surface and breech throughout the inside passage, prince william sound and glacier bay, and are able to stay underwater for up to 30 minutes. Alaska gray whale watching cruise major marine tours. Captain tobie and guide matt were fun, as excited as we were when whales were spotted, helpful, and made sure we were treated well in all ways. Seattle, juneau, skagway, ketchikan, victoria, seattle. This was our first time to alaska, and whale watching was top on my list of to dos. Based in anchorage, the alaska tours company offers three, fullday whale watching cruises that last from six to nine hours.
Usually the boats are smaller than the big catamarans, and your announcements and. Dolphin jet tours, gastineau guiding company, adventures in alaska, alaska whale watching and orca enterprises all fall into the medium category with anywhere from 7 to 50 guests on each tour. The humpback whale is one of the worlds most endangered species of whales. Alaska whale small ship cruise northwest navigation co. The official conservation travel partner of world wildlife fund, offering custom and small group tours to natures greatest sites. The cruise ships try and book you in as many excursions in a day as possible. Whale watching in alaska continues to be the most popular tour in the state with areas like juneau, glacier bay and sitka leading in the numbers of sightings every day. Theres plenty of marine life, birds, and animals to see, and it doesnt take much. Cruise passengers watch as majestic whales breach the surface of the pristine waters of alaska s inside passage near juneau.
With renowned naturalist guides, our goal is to provide lifeenhancing travel experiences while supporting environmental and wildlife conservation. Phillips 26 glacier cruise, out of whittier, will take you to 26 different glaciers in just 5 hours. The coastal waters and passage ways off alaska offer you the best and upclose whale watching experiences. 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 and wildlife quest is a disney cruise line port adventure in juneau, alaska featuring whale watching and sightseeing from a catamaran. Alaska whale watching tours whalewatching in alaska. Ferrengi alaska cruise season is may though septmay can be a bit early for wildlifewe have been in july and sept i think we saw more wildlife in july but saw plenty last weeki have downloaded somephotos in the cruisemates gallery under alaska 2008 if anyone would like to take a. Read this before planning your whale watching tour in alaska. Apr 10, 2015 the majority of whale watching takes place in this area, so this is probably where youll find a cruise, and in fact there arent really whale watching cruises as you move further north. From resident orca pods to migratory humpback whales and an endless array of marine wildlife. Uncruise adventures specializes in smallship cruising in alaska, so there is a very good chance of seeing whales on any of the companys itineraries.
Major marine tours has two cruise checkin and boarding locations in seward. Visit alaska to enjoy a unique whale watching experience during your cruise. Embark on a scenic cruise with guaranteed whale sightings as you observe alaskan wildlife with a naturalist guide. Tour includes whale watching cruise with onboard naturalist. Alaska cruise 2015 and whale watching alaska forum.
The 10 best alaska whale watching tours book alaskan. Kayak in remote inlets that bring you closer to wildlife including eagles, sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions and seabirds. 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. You can enjoy marine wildlife with whale watching from seward in kenai fjords national park. From the avid birdwatcher to the novice lover of wildlife, cruises with custom alaska cruises offer ample opportunities to view and photograph the many types of birds found in 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. Animals of alaska sail onto the waters of stephens passage in the comfort of a deluxe catamaran for cozy wildlife sightseeing. Alaska whale watching tours best in seward, whittier. Your whale watching juneau adventure begins with convenient pickup near the cruise docks, followed by a 25minute drive through downtown juneau, with narration provided during the journey to introduce you to the sights of alaskas capital city and its rollicking history as a wild frontier mining town. Norwegian lets you explore all sides of alaska the way locals see it, up close and personal on an alaskan cruise.
Major marine tours is a certified green business through the adventure green alaska program, which. Cruise itineraries range from 5 to 19 days on a variety of cruise lines on ships large and small. Aug 26, 2017 alaska whale watching tours princess cruises. But juneau isnt just a fun name to say, you know carnival cruises to juneau. Watching for alaska wildlife on vacation princess cruises. From the mighty caribou and the grizzly bears to humpback whale and seals. Orca quest cruise in kenai fjords major marine tours. Get the latest deals for alaska cruises on cruise critic. Beautiful inside passage from seattle with ovation of the seas. Aug 10, 2017 anchorage, alaska a cruise ship reached an alaska port with a surprise on its bow. Alaska cruises will do it with quaint seaside towns like ketchikan and skagway, and with stunning harbor vistas like juneaus.
Next up was juneau for some satisfying whale watching and. Anchorage, alaska a cruise ship reached an alaska port with a surprise on its bow. Alaska cruise and land packages pair an alaska cruise vacation with a multinight land tour into the heart of alaska s vast interior, including denali national park. When the calm waters of alaska s inside passage are first broken by a large, dark humpback as it rises and breaches from the sea, viewers on the open deck of an alaskan whale watching ship cant help but gasp at the thrill. Astounding icecapped mountains welcome the cruising traveler to juneau. From juneau to kodiak, these whale watching areas are popular among tourist and residents alike. The boat was a scientific research vessel, so not only. Cruises from seattle 20202021 save up to 39% dreamlines. Aweinspiring scenery and whale sightings are guaranteed. Information on alaska whale tours grouped by region, and listed by the city closest to their port of call. Visit the historic gold rush town of fairbanks, and the coastal towns of seward and alyeska. We booked everything independentlyhad smaller amount of. Enjoy gorgeous scenery as you search for humpback and orca whales, then enjoy an allyoucaneat alaskan feast at the gold.
Whether your looking for the best alaska cruise deal or just wanting to learn more about alaska cruises, this cruise guide will give you insight into each cruise destination so you can make an informed decision on your first or next cruise vacation. Find a better price on any tour we offer and well refund you 110 percent of the price difference in the form of an onboard credit. Overall, alaska is an excellent place to whale watch, and there are plenty of cruises to pick from. In addition, pack a good camera for capturing stunning photos and videos as well. Whether you decide to book a shore excursion or do some whale watching from the deck of the cruise ship, make sure to bring a pair of binoculars to get a glimpse of the wildlife at further distances on your alaska cruise. The majority of whale watching takes place in this area, so this is probably where youll find a cruise, and in fact there arent really whale watching cruises as you move further north. The canadian rockies with alaska cruise 8904 20 day tour from vancouver to vancouver.
Cruising alaska will also give you a firstrow ticket to the best of nature including fjords, wildlife and mountains galore. Spring in alaska sees the arrival of a vast concentration of migratory shore and estuary birds. How did a dead whale get stuck to the bow of this cruise ship. You might see waterfowl, pipers, heron and swans just to name a few. Explore the waters around juneau aboard a scenic cruise. Alaska fishing cruise wild alaska sportfishing and cruises. Thanks to their small size, these alaska cruise ships can travel into areas in alaskas waterways which most ships cannot reach. Based in anchorage, the alaska tours company offers three, fullday whalewatching cruises that last from six to nine hours. Royal caribbean alaska cruise tours 9 19 night cruisetours. Offered by most of the worlds most popular cruise lines, including norwegian, royal caribbean, celebrity, holland america line, and princess, a cruise tour is typically an.
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