Voyage through the untamed beauty of the last frontier from the comfort of our worldclass ships, exclusive rail service and princess wilderness lodges near national parks. Save big on cruises departing from seattle 20192020 when you book with dreamlines. For getting up close and personal with alaskan wildlife, juneau whale watching tours are an experience without equal. We traveled about 30 minutes on a bus, passed mendenhall glacier, to the waters edge where we bordered a new whale watching boat. Following a short motorcoach ride to scenic auke bay, youll board a water jet powered catamaran specially designed for wildlife viewing. 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. Kayak in remote inlets that bring you closer to wildlife including eagles, sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions and seabirds. Cruise passengers watch as majestic whales breach the surface of the pristine waters of alaskas inside passage near. Visit alaska to enjoy a unique whale watching experience during your cruise. Alaska whale watching tours whalewatching in alaska.
Relax in the warm, comfortable, spacious main cabin, surrounded by large windows as your experienced captain guides you through the island studded. Then, after your amazing experience whale watching in juneau alaska, its time to head to majestic mendenhall, the worlds only driveup glacier. Take a boat and cruise the giant icebergs of disco bay accompanied by humpback and fin whales. Best places to see whales in alaska and where to see whales in alaska is answered in full. Visit small villages to experience our rich local culture as well as remote locations where youll kayak near icebergs and hike through rainforests.
The canadian rockies with alaska cruise 8904 cosmos. You will also witness seals sunbathing on rocks and pods of humpback whales breaching the surface of the water when hunting. For whale watching from the ship you have to be up high and forward so that you can get the best 180 degree or more view. Alaska whale watching cruise discusses whale watching as being one of those unforgettable alaskan experiences. Whales begin their migration from the warm waters of mexico in february arriving in alaska waters in april. The 10 best alaska whale watching tours book alaskan excursions. Our team of cruise experts are knowledgeable and happy to help you in choosing the perfect alaskan cruise itinerary for your cruise vacation. From juneau to kodiak, these whale watching areas are popular among tourist and residents alike. But juneau isnt just a fun name to say, you know carnival cruises to juneau. The where and when of the best time to see whales in alaska.
Whales in alaskan waters, approaching the diamond princess cruise ship. The most common whales you are likely to see in alaska are orcas, or killer whales and humpbacks. From the mighty caribou and the grizzly bears to humpback whale and seals. Cruises to alaska, 2020, 2021 and 2022 alaska cruises the.
Alaska cruises alaskan cruise holidays celebrity cruises. Jul 30, 2010 a dead whale has been found pinned to the bow of a cruise ship off the coast of alaska, the third such incident in a decade the whale was removed from a princess cruises ship on wednesday. 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. Typically, theres around 15 hours of daylighttwilight in may. Join us aboard a premier expedition ship that will traverse waters inaccessible to others and take you closer to wild alaska. A dead whale has been found pinned to the bow of a cruise ship off the coast of alaska, the third such incident in a decade the whale was removed. Sep 24, 2019 alaskan whale watching this was a great trip. Alaska cruises alaskan cruise deals carnival cruise line. Based in anchorage, the alaska tours company offers three, fullday whale watching cruises that last from six to nine hours. Our alaska cruises are your ticket to adventure amidst the great lands glaciers, wildlife and national parks.
Exclusive whales and wildlife expedition ju77 disney cruise line. Based in anchorage, the alaska tours company offers three, fullday whalewatching cruises that last from six to nine hours. All our cruises have been the last ones of the season so late in september. Alaska cruises 2020 cruise to alaska princess cruises. Apr 16, 2008 whales in alaskan waters, approaching the diamond princess cruise ship.
Grab it and get up here because alaska is a natural wonder through and through, and the coastal panhandle region carnival sails to is perhaps the most stunning. Here are some of the best northern, whale watching summer cruises as well as an option in southern waters during the cooler months. Browse alaskan cruise itineraries for the best way to see the most of the last frontier. Your whale watching cruise adventure begins with a short drive to a scenic harbor. Leave the cruise ship crowds behind for an authentic alaskan experience, surrounded by water, wilderness and wildlife. Apr 10, 2015 a search for whale watching cruises in alaska will bring up a crippling flood of information. 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. Exclusive whales and wildlife expedition is a disney cruise line port adventure offered in the port of juneau, alaska on an alaskan disney cruise. Experience the wonder of the alaskan coast aboard one of three exquisite ships. Whale watching cruises in anchorage, alaska usa today. Whales begin their annual migration from the warm waters of mexico in february and arrive in alaska in april. Although alaska whales generally do not possess hind limbs, some whales such as sperm whales and baleen whales sometimes have rudimentary hind limbs. Whale watching and wildlife quest is a disney cruise line port adventure in juneau, alaska featuring whale watching and sightseeing from a catamaran. The hoonah whale season is roughly may to september.
Aug 10, 2017 a cruise ship reached an alaskan port with a surprise on its bow. A cruise ship reached an alaskan port with a surprise on its bow. For this reason, we thought it would be helpful to organize some of the basics about whale watching in alaska in one brief article, covering what whales you can see and some of the general places you can whale watch. A whale watching cruise in alaska is an incredible way to see some of the worlds largest mammals. 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. Most species of whale bear a fin on their backs known as a dorsal fin. Vessels that transport passengers on a whale watch excursion are allowed to approach as close as 100 yards to a humpback whale a distance that hardly requires binoculars to get an upcloselook. Humpback whales, blue whales, minke whales, orcas, belugasall of them inhabit the waters around the state. Alaska cruise deals 20202021 alaska cruise vacations. Whales begin their annual migration from the warm waters of. Best time to see whales in alaska alaska whale watching.
The grand princess, a 290metre ship in the princess cruises fleet, pulled into ketchikan with. Humpback whale found impaled on princess cruises ship as. Our alaska cruises are as charming as the sights and adventures youll encounter. From the boat, you may also spot orcas, seals, and sea otters. With the most comprehensive choice of cruises to alaska to alaska, dreamlines is your onestop shop to booking your perfect cruise vacation. The whale watching and wildlife quest and the ocean wildlife and orca exploration excursions are perfect for closeup sightings of not only wild orcas but also humpback whales, sea lions, and porpoises. Have done two alaska cruises and going back on a third next september. 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.
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. Celebrity cruises sails to alaska between may and september. Cruises from seattle 20202021 save up to 39% dreamlines. Our award winning glacier cruises depart from whittier alaska the gateway to prince. The humpback whale is one of the worlds most endangered species of whales. 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. The vast majority of cruises that travel to the rugged american landscape of alaska leave from the west coast. Whale watching in alaska is fun, accessible andexciting. Great deals on cruises to alaska, hawaii, and more. Feds investigate video of cruise ship in nearmiss with humpback. Alaska cruises will do it with quaint seaside towns like ketchikan and skagway, and with stunning harbor vistas like juneaus. This sightseeing cruise features guaranteed whale watching. Astounding icecapped mountains welcome the cruising traveler to juneau.
Its easy to book a whale watch excursion from juneau but theres a lot more you can do in the area. Line cruise ship narrowly missing a pod of humpback whales while on its way to juneau. Under federal law, vessels must maintain a distance of at least 100 yards from humpback whales in alaska. Some of the best whale watching tours in alaska garden.
In mid august, my family with 3 teenage boys are going on a princess cruise setting sail from seattle, ketchikan, tracy arm fjord, juneau, skagway, then back to seattle. 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. Seattle, san francisco and vancouver are all great starting points for a cruise where youll hopefully spot bald eagles, trek on a glacier and possibly pan for gold. Kayak, hike, and skiff among southeast alaskas favorite glaciers and whales on this 7night small ship cruise. In addition to chance sightings from the cruise ship, guests on norwegians alaskan cruises can get close up sightings of orca pods in action by booking one of our whale watching excursions. Whale watching in alaska is special since you can meet different species of whales here. How far is prince william sound from anchorage hotels. Book your alaskan cruise today for a onceinalifetime vacation. The best time to see these majestic marine mammals is from june until august. Jun 24, 2015 these adventurous itineraries are available on a range of vessels from expedition ships designed to ply icy waters to schooners and small, mainstream cruise ships.
Watching for alaska wildlife on vacation princess cruises. Whether you sail north or south on celebrity cruises, you will take in the views of bays, mountain goats and orcas. Humpback whale found impaled on princess cruises ship as it. Alaska whale watching juneau 2020 all you need to know. Cruise alaskas inside passage in southeast alaska in comfort and style aboard one of uncruise adventures small ships. Temperatures are likely to reach the teens in june. Phillips cruises alaska glacier tours whittier prince william sound. Consider wearing lightweight or fingerless gloves to more easily access your cameras functions while whale watching in alaska. It is not uncommon for cruise passengers to see whales right from. Alaskan whale watching and glacier tour disney cruise line. Various species of whales can be seen throughout alaska during the months of may through september. Its a perfect excursion for a halfday in port, even better if you have more time to fill your entire box with fish. You can enjoy marine wildlife with whale watching from seward in kenai fjords national park.
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