Juneau private whale watching excursion juneau excursions. For a shorter and simpler adventure, check out our whale watching tour. With binoculars in hand and a great position on a small boat, youll be put in the. Juneau, alaskas professional whale watching and wildlife. Juneaus kayak and standup paddleboard rental specialists. From the comfort of a heated jet boat or catamaran, enjoy views of fjords and snowdrizzled mountains, and delight in a medley of wildlife including orcas, humpbacks, otters, sea lions and bald eagles. Once you reach the ship, youll set off with your captain and naturalist for 3 hours of exploration, making the private whale watching tour the longest whale watching experience we offer in juneau. Captain larry orca enterprises llc, juneau, alaska.
Small boat 6 people whale watching is so much more preferable than the bigger vessels because there is no fighting for position and dodging other people with ipads, gopros, cameras, etc. You depart from the tram area in downtown juneau on a bus driven by a local tour guide through a scenic route to auke bay, where you board one of our jet boats. Our fully customized, mammalsafe jet boat, the awesome orca, was designed and built specifically for whale watching and wildlife tours and the comfort of our guests. We were nearing the end of our trip but had one more excursion, whale watching in juneau. Watchstanders at coast guard sector juneau received a call from a crewmember of the 35x10x4. Apr 06, 2020 the boat was a pleasant warm ride and it was a good size for whale watching. 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. Lawrence dupler, 67, was arrested today for allegedly driving a 52foot tour boat while intoxicated.
While homer based bay welding constructed the alaskan marinegrade vessel. 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. A text message from a whale watching boat in juneau has led to the arrest of the captain on board. We are committed to our community, the environment, and of course to you, our guests. Our experienced captain and knowledgeable naturalist lead the way on an unforgettable search for whales around juneau. 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. Juneau has a healthy humpback whale population with some 65 whales returning each season to feed in the nutrientrich waters and your captain is. Mendenhall glacier and whale quest excursion offered through princess cruises. 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. Info for cruise ship passengers dolphin jet boat tours.
Juneau whale watching captain arrested for allegedly. The coast guard and good samaritans rescued 18 people sunday from a sinking whale watching boat near juneau, alaska. Exclusive 100% money back guarantee if we dont find you a whale on your tour. Quite unlike the largeboat whale watching outings, which are filled with crowds and deliver information over a loudspeaker, this intimate experience is ideal for travelers looking for a peaceful. Seattle whale watching tours, whale watching from friday harbor, san juan island washington, public tours and private boat charters with western prince. Juneau whale watching adventure dolphin jet boat tours. Small boat 6 people whale watching is so much more preferable than the. Alask humpback adventures is a locally owned family whale watching business in juneau, alaska. Learn more about our small group cruise shore excursions and renown. Of course we cant control nature, but we are so sure that we will see a whale on this whale watching tour that the boat captain is willing to say that if a whale is not sighted on this adventure your money will be refunded. Even if the weather is inclement in town, it may be quite different on the tour. Your guides have been searching these waters for humpbacks for nearly 2 decades, so follow their lead and youre bound to see something that.
We are committed to our community, the environment, and of course to. Explore the waters around juneau aboard a scenic cruise. 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. Returning to the juneau cruise ship dock, your transportation will be waiting to take you back to juneau, approximately 30 minutes drive. We enjoyed our 4th of july trip in juneau the whale watching boat trip was excellent enjoyed the scenery and we saw a lot of humpback whales this is not the trip to see orcas.
Our experienced, passionate team of captains and naturalists love to share our vast knowledge of whales, wildlife, and their beautiful. We traveled about 30 minutes on a bus, passed mendenhall glacier, to the waters edge where we bordered a new whale watching boat. Make the most of your short time in juneau, on this personalized whale watching excursion experience in juneau alaska that you deserve. The alaska boat and kayak rental shop also offers water taxi services, ground transportation, and. The whale watching tour doesnt disappoint and puts you up close and.
Alaska is famous for whale watching and we provide an incomparable way for you to enjoy it. Locally owned and operated juneau tours and whale watch is the largest independent tour operator in. All whale trips include use of the transportation to and from our dock, boat, captain, snacks, and soft drinks. Boats for sale in juneau, ak used boats on oodle classifieds. Whale watching tour juneau tours and shore excursions. We were referred by a former employee of the company and we would only book through dolphin when we make it to juneau again.
Dolphin jet boat tours juneau all you need to know. After lunch, youll have time to explore petersburgs rich fishing. Enjoy gorgeous scenery as you search for humpback and orca whales, then enjoy an allyoucaneat alaskan feast at the gold. Experience juneaus marine wildlife on this exclusive private whale watching tour. Introducing our brand new boat, we are super excited to bring the atlin into the juneau whale watch family. Join us for juneau whale watching tours in auke bay. She is a friendly, knowledgeable, live long resident of. Upon arrival in auke bay, youll board one of our comfortable, mammal friendly.
Your tour begins with a 30minute bus ride to the marina, with your driver providing information about juneau along the way. But once we spotted the whales, we were up on deck taking in the view. Or, if youd rather learn more about the city than the wildlife, consider the mendenhall glacier and. Aug 07, 2014 a text message from a whale watching boat in juneau has led to the arrest of the captain on board. 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. There is a fleet of six whale watching boats, some that hold up to 18 guests maximum.
Boarding the boat that fits your size group, you will set out into auke bay, a protected waterway that is a summer feeding ground to humpback whales as well as other marine life. Watch whales, go on a photosafari, stroll the shore of. The boat was a scientific research vessel, so not only just a whale watching trip, it also taught us a lot about the other water life in the area. Whale watching tour 100% guarantee sighting seward alaska. Board a small ship cruise to juneau and see the mendenhall glacier, juneau icefield, and alaska state museum. If youre looking for whale watching opportunities during your alaskan cruise, juneau is the place.
The 10 best alaska whale watching tours book alaskan. Harv and marvs outback alaska juneau whale watching. Our juneau whale watching tours offer other wildlife possibilities. Experience an allinclusive alaska small ship cruise through the inside passage. While heading out to the bay, we sat inside enjoying complimentary hot chocolate and donuts. Theres never a dull moment on this whale watching adventure. Find boats for sale in juneau, ak on oodle classifieds. 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. Nows your chance to see humpback whales, bald eagles, stellar sea lion, killer whales, and dahl porpoise pods during an amazing alaska excursion. Get to know juneau and discover the beauty of mendenhall glacier on this 2. Oct 03, 2019 small boat 6 people whale watching is so much more preferable than the bigger vessels because there is no fighting for position and dodging other people with ipads, gopros, cameras, etc. Your captain and naturalist will lead the charge as you pass through favorite channel, stephens passage, lynn canal, or saginaw channel, depending on monitored whale traffic.
You could stay under cover or go out doors to see the whales. Humpback whales, bald eagles, steller sea lions, lighthouses and a view of the mendenhall glacier. We had looked into dolphin jet boat tours because they have a guarantee. Experience the magic of whale watching aboard one of our comfortable boats. Private whale watching tour juneau tours and shore. Here you will board the state of the art jet boat which is custom designed for juneau whale watching and. Juneau exclusive whale watching excursion juneau excursions. The local guy charters, view our pricing and costs for fishing boat charter tours located in juneau alaska. Your juneau whale watching adventure begins with a narrated transfer from the juneau cruise ship pier in downtown juneau to auke bay. Wind through the city with a guide from the area, and hear about the origins of the haidatlingit tribe, the impact of russian, european and american influences, and the gold that shaped the regions past and present. Set voyage into alaskas inside passage on this whalewatching shore excursion from juneau port. Or, if youd rather learn more about the city than the wildlife, consider the mendenhall glacier and juneau city combo tour.
Enjoy a smallgroup exploration of juneaus mountaineous beauty. Our alaska whale watching tours highlight whale and wildlife viewing on smaller boats. Juneau whale watching tours with harv and marvs include lots of photo opportunities. This tour is ideal as a shore excursion from your cruise ship in juneau since theres pick up and drop off at your ship, and an entire tour in just three action packed hours. It is 42 feet long and 12 feet wide, and is the fastest excursion vessel in southeast alaska. Juneau whale watching tours alaska whale watching juneau. They provided great service, small group setting, and very knowledgeable staff who clearly enjoyed their job. The boat was a pleasant warm ride and it was a good size for whale watching. She is a friendly, knowledgeable, live long resident of juneau and knows the area like the back of her hand. Juneau fishing and whale watching rum runner charters voyij. If your captain does not find a whale, you will receive a refund. Juneau whale watching, glaciers or other shore tours. For guests who want private whale watching, this juneau excursion is ideal.
Rum runner charters offers some of the best whale watching and salmon fishing excursions in juneau, alaska. Whale watching in a very wet juneau, alaska the planet d. No other company in seward offers a whale guarantee. Prebook to secure your place, board a comfortable boat with outdoor decks and heated cabins, and cruise alaskas waters to see marine life in the wild. Juneau whale watching captain arrested for allegedly driving. Private whale watching shore excursion in juneau, alaska. Ive seen boats both small and large run aground, operated by unqualified personnel, even being run with a full passenger load and no main engine system.
Big red reporting that the vessel was taking on water in favorite channel. Orca enterprises is an alaskan family owned whale watching tour company. We offer 14 day whale watching tours departing from. Theres never a dull moment on our whale watching adventure. Jayleens alaska is one of the best small boat whale watching companies in juneau, if not the best. Proudly keeping business in alaska, coastwise corporations produced its striking design, layout and smart ergonomics expected in a custom whale watching catamaran. Youll depart from the tram area in downtown juneau on a bus driven by a local tour guide and take a scenic route to auke bay, where youll board a jet boat. Our fully customized, mammalsafe jet boat, the awesome orca, was designed and built specifically for whalewatching and wildlife tours and the comfort of our guests. All activities on this tour are operated by permit and regulation through the adfg and noaa in support of the university of alaska and. Lawrence dupler, 67, was arrested today for allegedly driving a. My friend and i want to take a whale watching tour while in juneau the week of may 25th. Pay for your moorage, electric and other dock and harbors fees through our online bill pay.
Whale watching tour in juneau alaska, rum runner charters. We offer public and private tours, land tours, special transportation, and more. And what better way to experience these magnificent animals than an exclusive private whale watching tour meant just for your small group. Wild coast exploration by private boat allen marine tours. Wish we could have gotten a little closer to the whales, but we appreciated the way the boat captains all worked together to not harass the whales i could see. We hooked up with 3 other cruise critic members for a private tour. Dolphin jet boat tours juneau whale watching tours.
Our private whale watching charters give you amazing access to wildlife viewing in juneau alaska. Anchor in private bays and coves, access inlets and waterways that the large cruise ships cant. Pricing and costs for fishing boat charter tours juneau alaska. Enjoy the handson treatment aboard our juneau whale watching shore excursion boat that only holds a maximum of 18 guests, on this guaranteed whale spotting cruise excursion in alaska. You can sample the local beers at the alaskan brewing company. Chris conder, owner of salmon and whale watching charter boat rum runner charters. Dolphin jet boat tours juneau all you need to know before. The 10 best alaska whale watching tours book alaskan excursions. Then, after your amazing experience whale watching in juneau alaska, its time to head to majestic mendenhall, the worlds only driveup glacier.
Aug 17 23 juneau to petersburg or juneau to juneau, available full boat charter. When your cruise stops at juneau, see whales in their natural habitat on this whalewatching boat trip, all without the fuss of organizing shore transport. Our experienced, passionate team of captains and naturalists love to share our vast knowledge of whales, wildlife, and their beautiful pacific northwest home with travelers from near and far. Our whale watching boats juneau whale watching tour. Embark on alaskas most intimate wilderness experience aboard your own private expedition catamaran. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used boats for sale, fishing boat listings, jetski classifieds, motor boats, power boats, and sailboats. For availability and discounts visit our schedule and rates page. Petersburg youll board the david b in petersburg at noon, stow your luggage and familiarize yourself with the boat, your fellow passengers, and the crew. 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. Embark on a whale watching excursion that combines the luxury of a private yacht with the chance to see and learn about alaskas renown wildlife. While juneau whale watching topped my list, there are plenty of other things to do in juneau for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and tourists.
Please take the following tips into consideration before your whale watching tour with dolphin jet boat tours. Spot wildlife like bears and their cubs fishing for salmon from august to september. Whale watching shore excursions alaska shore tours. Alaska whale small ship cruise northwest navigation co. Boat differences when whale watching juneau forum tripadvisor. Juneau excursions and tours gastineau guiding company. Boat charters san juan islands western prince whale watching. Best whale watching tour in juneau juneau forum tripadvisor. Nearly 1 million visitors arrive in juneau annually, 900,000 of them via cruise. Ranked among the best whale watching juneau alaska has to offer, this experience kicks.
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