Threehour whale watching adventure for one or two from hometown charters up to 30% off. This family operation is all about the customer experience. Juneau tours and whale watch when its feeding time in. Here you will board the state of the art jet boat which is custom designed for juneau whale watching and features large windows as well as an outside viewing deck.
Humpbacks migrate more than 3,000 miles from tropical waters, like hawaii, to the cooler waters of southeast alaska in as few as 30 days. 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. 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. In its 15th year of operation, alaskanowned company juneau tours and whale watch weighs in as the largest independent tour provider in southeast alaska. Our juneau whale watching tours offer other wildlife possibilities. 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. But dont let that title mislead you, this family operation is all about the customer experience. Juneau, alaskas professional whale watching and wildlife tours. New juneau whale watching custom boats depart from juneaus auke bay harbor and explore alaska%u2019s inside passage. Juneau whale watching tours with harv and marvs include lots of photo opportunities. The big question is what time of year travelers should go whale watching in juneau to get the most out of their vacation experience. Our tour buses always meet passengers in the same convenient spot at the base of the mount roberts tramway, which is a short walk or shuttle ride from the dock. Suspended cruise ship season triggers deep tourism.
Juneau, alaskas professional whale watching and wildlife tours alaska, the last frontier, land of the midnight sun, northern lights, glaciers calving into pristine waters, grizzly bears feasting on wild salmon, otters frolicking in kelp beds, eagles soaring overhead, humpback and. Guaranteed juneau whale watching tours for cruise ship passengers from orca enterprise and weather. Join alaska tales for the best whale watching alaska has to offer. Juneau wildlife viewing whale watching whales and other marine mammals occasionally venture into gastineau channel but, for more reliable viewing, take a whale watching cruise. 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. Our standard luxury trip lasts four hours, with a minimum of 3hours being spent directly on the water. Join us for juneau whale watching tours in auke bay. Alaskan whales winter makin whoopee in hawaii pretty smart and summer havin babies and eating tons of fresh seafood in alaska. For several years he has operated whale watching and wildlife tour boats in southeast alaska.
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. Juneau whale watching tours and excursions juneau tours. City and glacier and whale watching city and glacier tour glacier and whale watch juneau whale watching whens the best time to see whales in juneau, alaska. Sep 24, 2019 this was our first time to alaska, and whale watching was top on my list of to dos. Whale watching tour in juneau alaska, rum runner charters. 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. Juneau, alaskas professional whale watching and wildlife.
Here you will board the state of the art jet boat which is custom designed for juneau whale watching and features large. Luxury whale watching whale watching season starts approximately on may15th and ends on september 30, 2018. As this air rises to the surface, it creates a curtain of bubbles that acts as a physical barrier to frighten and retain the school of herring. We found the tour sellers on the dock, and found one selling tours on juneau whale watching, a top rated provider on tripadvisor.
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. You can hear the air blasting through the blowhole as the massive creature rises from the water, mist. Check them both off your list on this halfday combo tour that includes flexible departure times and roundtrip transportation from mt. Juneau whale watching tours depart from juneaus auke bay harbor and explore alaskas inside passage. The best time to whale watch is from april to november, when approximately 600 humpbacks inhabit the waters of the northern inside passage. Begin with a cruise to view humpback whales and other marine life from a picture perfect vantage point. Dolphin jet boat tours juneau whale watching tours.
Whale watching tour juneau tours and shore excursions. Private whale watching shore excursion in juneau, alaska. Enjoy a tram ride, whale watching, salmon fishing, ziplining and much more. Travelers with flexibility should look to the months of june, july and august when whales are the most active and easier to find. Top 10 best whale watching tours near juneau, ak, united. Experience breathtaking beauty, natural wonders and rich history with fun, informative guides. Juneau has a healthy humpback whale population with some 65 whales returning each season to feed in the nutrientrich waters, and your captain is excellent at locating them.
Exclusive 100% money back guarantee if we dont find you a whale on your tour. We left statendam to a cool and rainy morning at about 8. Find juneau whale watching information, charters and tours. If youre looking for whale watching opportunities during your alaskan cruise, juneau is the place. Juneau whale watch all you need to know before you go. Juneau whale watching toursalaska whale watching step off the cruise ships into our world, to enjoy exclusive juneau whale watching tours o ur smaller boats offer more personal experiences with the option of 6 guests on our smaller vessels or up to 18 guests on our larger vessels. Your juneau whale watching adventure begins with a narrated transfer from the juneau cruise ship pier in downtown juneau to auke bay. For guests who want private whale watching, this juneau excursion is ideal. Scania is the premier whale watching boat in juneau. There are two things you definitely need to experience while youre in juneau. August 28, 2017 juneau, alaskas capital city, is a vibrant coastal community with an eclectic downtown, tucked between the scenic mountains and protected waterways of the famous inside passage.
Nothing makes you feel so powerfully alive as the sight of one, especially in an intimate setting and at close range like what youll find with dolphin jet boat tours. We offer public and private tours, land tours, special transportation, and more. But our shamu doesnt jump through hoops like he does at sea world. 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. The trip was as part of a day stop in juneau for whale watching and a visit to the glazier, best was the fantastic opportunity to have expert team to guide us through to witness all forms of sea life. This juneau whale watch and glacier tour is an unbelievable way to do both in a single excursion helping keep your alaska shore excursions cheap. Our catamaran hull design insures stability, safety and comfort. In northern alaska, spring whaling season yields estimated. 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. Your experience will be indepth, authentic, genuine and personalized. From sales agents and dock representatives to bus drivers guides, naturalistsdeck hands and boat captains. Harv and marvs outback alaska juneau whale watching. Whether youre looking for a quick getaway or a long trip, whale watch alaska in juneau can accommodate your ideal vacation.
The suspended cruise ship season means instead of hiring up, the business is laying. For your convenience, we arrange for you to be picked up directly at your cruiseship, and once your whale watching tour concludes. Departing downtown juneau, you will be transferred on a scenic drive through the mendenhall valley to auke bay, approximately 30 minutes away. Humpback whales, bald eagles, steller sea lions, lighthouses and a view of the mendenhall glacier. New juneau whale watching custom boats depart from juneaus auke bay harbor and explore alaska.
At the end of our whale watching, we visited a couple of steller sea lions. Take a whale watching cruise to look for humpback whales in the wild. We guide you on a 2 hour whale watching tour, spotting humpback whales and other wildlife. Whens the best time to see whales in juneau, alaska. Step into alaska juneau whale watching tours and hiking. Nows your chance to see humpback whales, bald eagles, stellar sea lion, killer whales, and dahl porpoise pods during an amazing alaska excursion.
Then, after your amazing experience whale watching in juneau alaska, its time to head to majestic mendenhall, the worlds only driveup glacier. Because of the large concentration of glaciers in and around juneau, flightseeing options are particularly spectacular in this area. For the first time in many years, barrow, alaska the farthestnorth community in america exhausted its entire years whaling quota in the spring, landing 14 bowheads and losing eight. When you book your first tour online, contact us and well apply the discount when you want to book your second and third 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. Locally owned and operated juneau tours and whale watch is the largest independent tour operator in. Juneau whale watch 2020 all you need to know before you. Book local and online for the best deals in juneau. Info for cruise ship passengers dolphin jet boat tours.
A text message from a whale watching boat in juneau has led to the arrest of the captain on board. Lawrence dupler, 67, was arrested today for allegedly driving a. Roberts tramway, making it ideal for a shore excursion or quick trip. Unlike whale watching in the open ocean, the waters of juneau alaska are more restricted, which brings the whales closer together. The orca, or killer whale, is also common to juneau. Juneau exclusive whale watching excursion juneau excursions. Take your next vacation from ordinary to extraordinary with whale watch alaska in juneau. While you will see humpies from a cruise ship, booking a whale watching excursion in juneau or icy strait point will get you much, much closer. Our intention in juneau was to go whale watching and also to visit the mendenhall glacier. Book your tickets online for juneau whale watch, juneau.
Whalewatching, juneau, alaska august 1, 2011 bubblenetting. The weather permitting is a wheelchair friendly vessel. Dalls porpoise, harbor porpoise, harbor seals, killer whales orca, sitka blacktailed deer, coastal brown bears, and an assortment of. We took a whalewatching trip out from juneau which exceeded our expectations. Info for cruise ship passengers we make it as easy as possible for cruise ship passengers to enjoy our tours. Take a whalewatching cruise to look for humpback whales in the wild. Wrap three popular juneau experiences into one hasslefree outing on this multipart tour. Our private whale watching charters give you amazing access to wildlife viewing in juneau alaska. You can hear the air blasting through the blowhole as the massive creature rises from the water, mist floating through the air and dampening your face.
Whale watch and mendenhall glacier combo tour 2020 juneau. Alaska whale watching juneau 2020 all you need to know. From sales agents and dock representatives to bus driversguides, naturalistsdeck hands and boat captains, juneau tours and whale watch treats everyone like wellloved family. Situated as they are in one of the worlds premier whale grounds, juneau whale watching tours are a mustdo on any visit to alaska. Juneau whale watching captain arrested for allegedly. All whale trips include use of the transportation to and from our dock, boat, captain, snacks, and soft drinks. By juneau skagway tours may 1, 2014 june 14th, 2017 no comments. 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. Drive to whale watch alaska and find parking in the area. Whale watching and visiting the mendenhall glacier are two of the most popular activities around juneau. If flightseeing or whale watching are on your bucket lists, juneau is going to be the place for those activities. Daily boat tours to tracy arm rarely return without whale sightings and youll often spot many on a single trip. 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.
Nov 01, 2010 whale watching on september 17, 2010 with captain shawn of harv and marvs based in juneau, alaska. Aug 01, 2011 whalewatching, juneau, alaska august 1, 2011 bubblenetting. A group of humpbacks will dive down to herring schools where one whale the bubbleblower will release a ring of bubbles as it spirals beneath the prey usually herring. Alaska whale watching juneau all you need to know before. Whale watching tours are offered in juneau and near glacier bay. Step into alaska with one of these dedicated and knowledgeable local guides. Trips total four hours which includes transportation time to and from the downtown juneau area. Whale watching on september 17, 2010 with captain shawn of harv and marvs based in juneau, alaska. Fodors first choice for whalewatching in juneau 2011, 2012, 20, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. 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. 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. Book your juneau excursion today and see bears, eagles, orcas, humpback whales and more. A halfpacked workstation idles at an unusually quiet office of juneau tours and whale watch on march, 2020.
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