Guaranteed Whale Watching Adventure
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Experience the most sought-after Alaskan adventure in the best whale watching boat in Alaska where every seat is a window seat. This small-group tour - 24 people maximum, is 3 hours long from pick up to drop off with up to 2.5 hours being on the water. Once you arrive at Icy Strait Point, make your way to the Excursions Hub where you will be met by your guide. Worry free departure and return times guarantee to get you back for your ships all on board time. On board Alaska's most specialized whale watching boat, guaranteed whale sightings have never been a problem! Icy Strait and Point Adolphus are world-renowned when it comes to whale activity and is home to a large number of Humpback Whales as well as Orca, sea lions and sea otters. Completely protected from the elements yet experiencing the up and close feel of the water and whales is what sets this tour apart from all others. Come out with our family and enjoy the time of your life!
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger does not need wheelchair onboard.
Care Cart transportation from Ship's gangway to Excursion Hub for passengers with mobility issues. Plan for 20 min extra time for this service.
Operates in all weather conditions - except small craft advisory. Please dress in layers with a wind/rain jacket, hat and gloves.
Not available for those exhibiting signs or symptoms of Covid-19
What To Expect
This 2 hour and 45-minute tour includes 2.5 hours traveling through the waters of Icy Strait – home to a wide array of wildlife including Orcas (killer whales), Stellar sea lions, sea otters, Harbor seals, Dall’s porpoise, and the magnificent humpback whale. Keep an eye out for brown bears and Sitka Black-tailed deer meandering the shoreline, and the noble Bald eagle perched on tree-tops.
Whale watching in Icy Strait can take you to Point Adolphus, the world-renowned spot for extraordinary whale viewing. On this whale watching cruise, you will visit the most active playground of humpback whales in Southeast Alaska, where whale sightings are guaranteed! Breathtaking vistas of land and sea and Alaska’s magnificent creatures in the wild - this adventure is unforgettable.
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Guaranteed Whale Adventure
Duration: 3 hours
What‘s Included
Full refund if ship cancels or is late
transfers to and from the vessel
Full Refund with 7 days notice
Rain Gear
Binoculars
Snacks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
291 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience. The...
shepsp56,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience. The captain found the whales. The only problem was with Viator which stated the wrong time for the tour on the tickets. We only made the tour because we arrived early.
Whales, sea lions, otters, harbor seal, and brown bear oh my
Brandee H,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was excellent, would book again! We saw so many animals on the cruise. Patrick was an excellent captain. Paul our naturalist he answered all questions.
Vacation 2026
stevenmN7556PF,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Finding guide meeting place was not communicated very well
Superb Whale watching trip with friendly and knowledgable crew.
stevecoopes,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Most of the guests wanted to see Orcas and even though both Kate (marine biologist) and The captain (Alana I think) thought it would be difficult to find them, they went out of their way to find them for us. Which I’m delighted to say they did and we got to spend a great amount of time with them before heading off to show us humpbacks, sea Otters and sea lions 😁 The Captain also shared lots of great information about her Tlingit culture when asked. All in all, the best excursion we did in Alaska and one of My top 5 excursions ever. If I could give it 10 stars I would. Thank you ladies 🙏
saw lots of whales
loveforravel,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00excellent tour with great guides
Best Excursion Ever!!
malloryd360,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely AMAZING experience. If you do nothing else in Alaska, this is an absolute must. This was most certainly my favorite part of our Alaskan cruise, and it wasn’t even close. This tour group in specific has loads of local knowledge and endless knowledge and respect towards the whales. We saw too many whales to count (roughly 50 orcas and a handful of humpbacks). Our tour guides (one environmentalist and one local captain) were extremely knowledgeable and you could tell they had a deep respect for the whales and the environment. Book this excursion, and book with this group, I promise you that you won’t regret it!!
Best excursion on our trip
Alan Q,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience the highlight of our trip. We saw Orcas, Humpbacks, Dall porpoise, sea lions, otters, and eagles. The team accommodated a mistake I made and was able schedule us for an earlier trip so we wouldn’t miss our cruise. And the crew of our boat were professional and personable.
We didn't travel far out...
Emily B,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We didn't travel far out into the waters. We saw whales from the boat and the shore. The captain and guide were very good.
Great Experience. Our...
Ty T,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great Experience. Our boat operator and crew were very informative. They took us to see other wildlife besides the whales. The whale viewing was fantastic.
Amazing whales seals bears oh my
Allen H,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great ship ,crew knowledge was outstanding Booked it on there website so was a small 10 person group not the mad cruise ship crowd
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