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• Excellent. highly recommended.

  HaangYee N,2026年6月25日

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  I am grateful to be able to join the whale watching tour with Captain Denise. She showcased her experience and shared lots of local stories, also made sure we get back the cruise on time with great buffer so no need to worry (my tour starts as 5pm and cruise gangway up is 8:30pm) . Boat condition is fantastic as well. In general I had a really great time with my family! Highly recommend recommended.

• Whale watching, wild life chartering transporting

  Cheryl K,2026年6月24日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Captain billy made our trip awesome! We seen more than expected and he tells great stories! If you don't go then your missing out big time!!!

• We enjoyed this tour. ...

  Teresa G,2026年6月23日

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  We enjoyed this tour. It was easy to find the pick up location. Captain Denise was awesome. She has a calm energy, had great stories, and made you feel welcome. The boat was comfortable and we found a few whales & seals. Captain Denise made sure we made it back in time to board our cruise ship.

• This was an amazing tour....

  Gloria V,2026年6月23日

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  This was an amazing tour. We enjoyed it so much. Our captain’s stories were captivating. I highly recommend it!

• In Desperate Need of Training

  Caesar1pup,2026年6月22日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  2.00

  While we were fortunate to see many amazing humpback whales, the overall experience was disappointing due to the unprofessional conduct of the guide. The naturalist/guide who joined the captain spent the majority of the trip at the back of the boat chatting with a single passenger about hunting and fishing in Alaska, rather than engaging with the group or providing educational commentary. At one point, another guest asked if they ever see killer whales in the area. The guide replied, “No, never any killer whales. We mainly see humpbacks and occasionally orcas.” He seemed unaware that “killer whales” and “orcas” are the same animal—a basic fact that someone working on a whale watching tour boat should know. He also shared several personal details with the boat that felt completely out of place, including that he was from Oklahoma, is 85% Cherokee, had just turned 21, and had gotten so drunk on his birthday that he blacked out and woke up in the woods. The wildlife viewing was good, but the guide’s lack of professionalism, inaccurate information, and focus on personal anecdotes rather than the tour significantly detracted from the experience. I would not recommend this operator if you’re looking for an informative and well-guided trip.

• One of our best whale watching experiences ever!

  RMurray847,2026年6月21日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I know that having a great whale watching experience (we saw bubble feeding!) is a lot of luck, but this company really went out of their way to keep up with what other captains were seeing and made sure they got us to the good stuff. We bypassed a single whale to make better time getting to a group that was bubble feeding!! It was great. Captain Denise Gray was terrifice, and told funny stories all along the way. She had a young naturalist onboard with her (Annaliese) who was helpful and friendly too. All in all, it was a great experience, and one I would gladly repeat. (Aside from the nine whale group we saw, we also saw sea otter, bald eagles, stellar sea lions and even a mink as we sailed through the dock area).

  

  

• Denise Gray was a great...

  Sharon M,2026年6月21日

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Denise Gray was a great captain, and Annaliese (sp?) was a very nice naturalist. We had great sightings, but also heard amusing stories all along the way. Much more reasonable than booking an excursion via the cruise line, and just an excellent overall experience.

  

• Canceled last minute with no communication.

  141joanng,2026年6月20日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  1.00

  We were scheduled for the whale watching tour on 6/17. We showed up at the pick up sight at 4:00 as instructed (15 minutes before pick up time). After 20 minutes, another tour operator called the owner of Hoonah Travel Adventures, LLC directly. The owner informs me that she cancelled the tour the previous day with Viator because there were only two of us booked and, “they can’t make any money” that way. She said she messaged me through the App (which I did not have). She had my email (sent me an email to review her) and my phone number on file but did not use either of those options. We were on a cruise ship. This left us with ZERO options to rebook with anyone else. Completely ruined our day, and honestly one of the most important bucket list reasons we came to Alaska. It really stings to hear all the other people coming off the boats talking about all the whales they saw and the “bubble feeding” (they were with a different operator). There was no apology. No empathy. Basically a middle finger. Do not book with these people!

• Best Whale Watching Ever

  Chris B,2026年6月20日

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Denise and Annalise were amazing! The boat was also very comfortable and perfect for the tour. Literally saw a pod of 14 whales bubble net feeding and they swam right up to the boat!! Our guides were so awesome and very knowledgeable. 100/10

• Great experience and memories

  davewO802XR,2026年6月19日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Captain Denise and crew were excellent. We had several sightings without getting too close/disturbing the Whales. This was an experince we will always have great memories of.

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