Whales are synonymous with Alaska, and it’s for this reason our Alaska whale watching tours are some of the most popular expeditions around. So, if this once-in-a-lifetime experience tops your cruise excursion bucket list, now’s the time to do it. 

Some whales live in Alaska’s waters all year round, whereas others just pass through during migration. But, depending on the season, you could spot humpback or orca whales directly off Alaska’s shoreline. 

If you want to focus your trip exclusively on the majestic creatures themselves, join one of our dedicated whale-watching tours. If your cruise stops at Icy Strait Point, you’re in luck, as we offer a Guaranteed Whale Watching Adventure. Spend 2.5 hours with your crew - descendants of the Southeast’s first people, the Hoonah Tlingit - who are full of knowledge and keen to make your experience as jaw-dropping as possible. You’ll likely spot plenty of Alaskan animals on your trip, so cameras at the ready.  

To get even closer to those enigmatic whales, why not try a Paddle With Whales Kayak Adventure? You’ll get to see the Channel Islands State Marine Park, a series of uninhabited islands where the abundant wildlife is in charge. You can expect to see seals, porpoises, and bald eagles here - as well as those all-important whales, of course. 

To make your Juneau whale-watching excursion even better value, why not combine it with a glimpse of a mighty glacier on the Whale Watching and Mendenhall Glacier Tour? Enjoy sightings of humpback whales from the deck of your comfortable sightseeing boat, before a short bus ride whisks you off to explore the Mendenhall, the world’s only drive-up glacier.