There are many things to do in juneau, alaskamustdo adventures with alaska. Book your tour juneau whale watching tours and excursions. Whale watching in a very wet juneau, alaska the planet d. I was able to catch these beautiful whales in juneau alaska with dolphin jet boat tours.
Juneau whale watching tours and excursions juneau tours. The importance of sustainable whale watching in juneau. The orca, or killer whale, is also common to juneau. Juneau might be alaskas capital, but the city offers much more than business and politics. Our captains and naturalists will take you in search of humpback and killer whales, steller sea lions, dalls porpoise, harbor seals, bald eagles, bears and deer, making for the ultimate southeast alaska wildlife viewing. Why juneau is the alaska whale watching destination.
Is there a better time of day to see more whales or both are about the same. That said, there are also great whales in icy straigt. Whale watch and salmon hatchery juneau shore excursion. The odds are so great of seeing whales that sightings are even guaranteed. Whether youre staying for a day or a week, here are a few of the most popular things to do in juneau. Whale watching tours are offered in juneau and near glacier bay. From sales agents and dock representatives to bus drivers guides, naturalistsdeck hands and boat captains. Juneau whale watching tours alaska shore excursions. Our juneau excursion was cancelled at the last minute so we jumped on an excursion that included both viewing the glacier and whale watching. Sightseers may see both types of whales on a juneau whale watching excursion. Start your best of juneau day tour in alaska with a narrated, guided tour to spectacular mendenhall glacier and its adjacent visitor center. From easy sightseeing to epic outdoor adventures, juneaus activities and attractions include everything youd want for a tripofalifetime in alaska. Us dept of commerce national oceanic and atmospheric administration national weather service.
With all of the money youll save by taking advantage of juneau s budget conscious offerings, you can splurge on more souvenirs or a bigger excursion in skagway or ketchikan. How do you change the planned location of a giant bronze whale statue. Here you will board a custom designed jet boat providing a comfortable platform for a superb juneau whale watching adventure. Juneau has about 65 whales that come here each season to feed in the nutrientrich waters, so the captain has gotten pretty good at scoping out their favorite hangouts. Some juneau whalewatching companies commit to a higher. Juneau whale watch all you need to know before you go. Everything ive read about alaska indicates that juneau is the best port for whale sighting excursions so were looking forward to it. Committed to our community, we take pride in our services and our vast knowledge of the local waters.
Thats how several juneau residents have tried, anyway. We are thinking of doing a whale watching tour in juneau around sept 23. Embark on an exciting cruise to explore the beautiful waters around juneau. This is an enthralling opportunity to witness two jewels in juneau the graceful elegance of humpback whales and the serene beauty of the mendenhall glacier. Humpback whale approach regulations effective since july 2, 2001 requires that you. Alaska whale watching tours is dedicated to providing the best wildlife viewing and whale watching experiences in juneau. As a member of whale sense, juneau tours is one of the premier tour providers in. Alaska the best tips for whale watching in alaska whaletrips. Juneau is expected to soon be designated by national geographic as whale watching capital of the world.
The centre of the inside passage is the area between ketchikan in the south and juneau and gustavus in the north. One year of whale watching in just one infographic. For our day in juneau i had prepurchased a package of two trips one for juneau and one for skagway. Breathtaking scenery surrounds you as you search for humpback and orca whales guaranteed sighting. The small beach there offers excellent views of admiralty island, the chilkats, lynn canal, and the mountains behind the mendenhall glacier. I went with whale watch alaska in juneau a couple of times to see the whales this summer. Juneau whale watching tours let our experienced guides show you the whales. Juneau whale watching tours whale watch juneau alaska. It was so nice to get up close to the whales, and not have a hundred. We initially avoided the whale watching tours because we figured we see one or two from our balcony on. Experience alaskan wildlife and wilderness with ease on a halfday group tour.
Juneau whale watching shore excursions royal caribbean. Juneau whale watch 2020 all you need to know before you. Mayor bill overstreet park features tahku, a humpback whale fountain, restroom facilities, a picnic shelter, table. This site is a public resource focused on humpback whales seen in juneaus waters. One of the biggest things that makes a whale watching tour juneau an unparalleled and worldclass adventure is its proximity to a number of different waterways. The whaleplanner july a whale watching infographic. 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. It never really gets hot in juneau, except on those few days each year when the temperature exceeds 80f 27c. Create your own private juneau whale watching tour this private whale watching tour showcases southeast alaska as a spectacular place of islands, glaciers, and rugged mountain peaks. This is an enthralling opportunity to witness three experiences in juneau the graceful elegance of. If its whales you want, its whales youre gonna get.
Juneau is majestically rugged and contains some of the most beautiful, enchanting and mesmerizing wildlife and scenery in the world. Explore the area on your own before you continue your alaska whale watching adventure from auke bay. For juneau whale watching tours, our seasoned captains and knowledgeable naturalists make your small boat alaska whale watching experience unparalleled. From juneaus cruise port, it is only a short drive to auke bay. This combo is the best way to make the most of your day in juneau. Between may and september, humpbacks stay in the northern parts of the passage to feed. Whale watch juneau alaska juneau ak whale watching tours. Begin with a cruise to view humpback whales and other marine life from a picture perfect vantage point. Juneau whale watching tour alaska shore excursions. The adventure continues to mendenhall glacier, where you can choose from a.
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. For whale watching to remain a viable industry, we need to ensure its sustainable for the whales. Daily boat tours to tracy arm rarely return without whale sightings and youll often spot many on a single trip. Juneau adventures is a locallyowned and operated charter company, based in juneau, alaska. July is a great time of year for bubble net feeding. What clothing to wear in juneau, alaska juneau whale. Juneau tours and whale watch 76 egan dr suite 300, juneau, alaska 99801 rated 4. Video gallery photo contest share your experience order brochure about us contact media download. Operate your vessel at a slow, safe speed when near a humpback whale.
Travelers with flexibility should look to the months of june, july and august when whales are the most active and easier to find. Your juneau whale watching journey will take you through favorite channel, stephens passage, lynn canal or saginaw channel. Take a whalewatching cruise to look for humpback whales in the wild. Juneau is no place for sun worshipers, as it rains on average 222 days per year, averaging 62 inches of rainfall. Whale watching in a very wet juneau, alaska updated. Terry was born and raised in juneau, spending much of his early life on the water with his family. All you need to know about whale watching in alaska. Juneau by sea take to the pristine waters and say hello to juneaus largest residents, the humpback whales.
But dont let that title mislead you, this family operation is all about the customer experience. Participate in citizen science on the most unique whale watching excursion in juneau, alaska. Seven whale watching companies in juneau are the first in the state to participate in a voluntary stewardship program that challenges them to go. Owner, terry has over 30 years of experience in the tourism industry. We traveled with a group of 18 on the holland america oosterdam in july. The best time to whale watch is from april to november, when approximately 600 humpbacks inhabit the. Near the end of the north douglas highway is a small halfmile trail leading out to the north end of douglas island. Your whale watching adventure begins with a narrated transfer from the pier to auke bay. But our shamu doesnt jump through hoops like he does at sea world. There your captain and onboard naturalist will welcome you aboard our state of the art 48passenger jet boat, custom designed for juneau whale watching with large windows and an outside viewing deck.
Allen marine is committed to the longstanding relationships we have. The juneau trip was a combo of whale watching and a quick stop at the mendenhall glacier. We will be on carnival legend in a few weeks and have booked the discover alaskas whales excursion in juneau. These stunning features cradle diverse natural habitats that are home to fascinating animals. After you pass through historic downtown juneau, you embark on a 20 minute journey along the picturesque lynn canal, whose tidal flats are skirted by rainforests and frequented by bald eagles, all along the way to auke bay. Browse the web version and easily learn where to go. Juneau has a healthy humpback whale population with some 65 whales returning each season to feed in the nutrientrich waters and your captain is well versed in locating them.
Juneau is the best spot for whale watching in alaska. Our 100% whaleviewing success rate, exceptional crew performance, and superior vessel design has combined to make this tour a multiyear winner of the shore excursion of the year in juneau. While out on the water, there is no doubt that youll see humpback whales this is the time of year they travel to alaska to feed on thousands of pounds of krill a day. There are two things you definitely need to experience while youre in juneau. July weather is normally good in either waters, but the numerous islands around juneau provide a protective environment where operators can choose which waterway to watch whales. Your 3 hour juneau whale watching adventure begins the moment you board a bus in downtown juneau, at the base of the mt. Not place your vessel in the path of oncoming humpback whales causing them to surface within 100 yards of your vessel. Along the californian coast, there are quite good chances of seeing blue whales best from june to september. The big question is what time of year travelers should go whale watching in juneau to get the most out of their vacation experience. April 6, 2020 by the planet d it was a sad day when we pulled into juneau on our alaskan, princess cruise. Best whale watching port in july juneau forum tripadvisor. Cruise in the comfort of heated cabins while looking for humpback whales, killer whales, sea lions, sea otters, porpoises, eagles, sea birds and a myriad of. Tours from juneau whale watch tend to sell out travelers recommend booking in advance.
We have the choice between a morning or an afternoon whale watching trip out of juneau. June and july are the driest months, with an average of 16 days of rain. Whale watching shore excursions alaska shore tours. Enjoy a tram ride, whale watching, salmon fishing, ziplining and much more. Tour includes whale watching cruise with onboard naturalist. Here is why juneau is the alaska whale watching destination. Dress warmly and bring a rainproof jacket to wear on the observation deck. Wrap three popular juneau experiences into one hasslefree outing on this multipart tour. We provide the highest quality and competitive whale watch tours aboard our fantastic fleet of custom boats. This private exploratory journey through coastal fjords introduces you to this wilderness in an intimate.
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