Signature Icy Straight Whale Encounter
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On average, this booked 5 months in advance.
Why people love this tour
People love this tour as the boats used are small and faster than those used by cruise line tours allowing for a more personable experience and easier maneuvering around the whale watching grounds.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included
Overview
Every summer, in the nutrient-rich waters of Glacier Bay and Icy Strait, hundreds of humpback whales come to feed before migrating south for the winter. Residing in the area from May through September, these whales can reach 50 feet in length and weigh as much as 30-50 tons.
During this thrilling excursion, you'll be able to observe whales from the deck of this spacious boat. Typical whale sightings include diving, blows, and flukes (tails). If you're especially lucky, you'll be able to see bubble-net feeding, which is a cooperative method where a pod forms a circle and then dives under water. Once submerged, they blow air to create a wall of bubbles that forces krill and plankton to the surface, creating a prime condition for feasting!
This boat is built for speed and comfort with the perfect modifications for travel along Alaska's waterways.
What's Included
- Round trip transportation
- English speaking guide/captain
- Whale watching with a great local guide
- A chance to see bears, eagles, and other wildlife
- Amazing photo opportunities!
- Food and Beverages
- Tips/Gratuities
Considerations
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This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or motorized scooters.
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Due to boat regulations, everyone traveling on the boat must purchase a seat, even infants. Every guest onboard pays the same rate.
Special Instructions
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Please dress in layers to be prepared for any weather conditions.
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Bring your waterproof camera to capture wonderful memories of your time ashore!
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Whale watching boats vary between 18- passenger or 30-passenger vessels. Sorry, there is no way to guarantee a certain boat size.
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There is a restroom onboard the boats.
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Cruise guests docking at the Adventure Dock, allow 5/10 minutes to walk to your meeting location.
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Cruise guests docking at the Wilderness Dock, allow 15/20 minutes to walk, or pay to ride the Gondola to your meeting location.
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Hotel or Airbnb guests will need to find their own way to the meeting location. Specific instructions will appear on your voucher.
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Please arrive at your meeting point 15 minutes before the start time for an on-time departure.
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This tour requires a minimum of 8 guests to sign up before it can be confirmed. Minimums are met on almost every day a cruise ship is in port. However, if you book very far in advance (and/or on a slow day for ships in port), your booking may be placed on a temporary hold before it is confirmed. We will notify you if the minimum is not met.
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Price Info
Signature Icy Straight Whale Encounter
Per Person
USD $ 259.00
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