Alaska culinary experience and evening whale quest. Juneau shore tours juneau tours and shore excursions. Following a short motorcoach ride to scenic auke bay, youll board a water jet powered catamaran specially designed for wildlife viewing. Info for cruise ship passengers dolphin jet boat tours. We saw a couple of whale watching excursions on line but found this one on your site for a way cheaper price. Humpback whale, evening whale quest juneau alaska youtube. If youre looking for whale watching opportunities during your alaskan cruise, juneau is the place. Departing from the state capital, an adventure cruise in alaska brings you up close to an exciting array of wildlife. Board bus and take narrated drive to auke bay 30 minutes evening whale watching quest 2 hours 30 minutes reboard bus and return to the juneau cruise ship docks 30 minutes. Throughout the cruise, your onboard naturalist will explain the behavior and habitat of the humpback whale. Jul, 2017 this video is about our juneau alaska cruise excursion where we went whale watching and visited the mendenhall glacier and tongass national forest.
This sightseeing cruise features guaranteed whale watching. Is there a better time of day to see more whales or both are about the same. Whale watching and wildlife quest is a disney cruise line port adventure in juneau, alaska featuring whale watching and sightseeing from a catamaran. Evening tour timing allows you to get the most out of your day in juneau. Use quotes to find results containing your phrase, exactly, e. Stretching from the juneau icefield to mendenhall lake, it has been slowly retreating since the mid 1700s. Find a better price for any excursion we offer and we will refund you 110% of the price difference. Visit sewards ice box and discover all of the exciting things to do in juneau. Your juneau tours are sure to keep you occupied and expedia can help you to find the best local, as well as tourist spots on the map. Juneau whale watch all you need to know before you go.
Board bus and take narrated drive to auke bay 30 minutes evening whale watching quest 2 hours 30 minutes reboard bus and return to the juneau cruise. But where the whale watching boats go in juneau is almost never out in the open ocean. Auke bay, with its harbor of whale watching vessels, lies about a halfhours ride from juneau. Prebook to secure your place, board a comfortable boat with outdoor decks and heated cabins, and cruise. Windows slide open for unrestricted views and photo opportunities. Head backstage before the evening s live stage show to join the cast for an exclusive meetandgreet session where youll get a glimpse of various props and costumes used to bring the show to life.
The juneau trip was a combo of whale watching and a quick stop at the mendenhall glacier. Put juneau at the top of your travel destinations and check it off on your list of must see places in the world. Evening whale quest with meal excursions princess cruises. Juneau private whale watching excursion juneau excursions. These are just a few words to describe alaskas capital city, juneau. Juneau, alaska fjord express to juneau 18003200146. Dec 10, 2019 booked an evening whale watch tour with allen marine in juneau through our princess cruise. This juneau whale watch and glacier tour is an unbelievable way to do.
Wrap three popular juneau experiences into one hasslefree outing on this multipart tour. Travel by deluxe catamaran served by a knowledgeable naturalist and. Your whale watching cruise adventure begins with a short drive to a scenic harbor. Alaskan wildlife and whale watching trip disney cruise line. Then, after your amazing experience whale watching in juneau alaska, its time to head to majestic mendenhall, the worlds only driveup glacier. This video has more real time be there feel as i left some of my running footage in the video. Shore excursions must be purchased in the same currency as your cruise. Juneau, alaska onboard experience royal caribbean international.
Kayak up one of the areas many protected waterways, go flightseeing, tour historic downtown or try your hand at panning for gold. Exclusive whale watching cruise tour in juneau, alaska. We have the choice between a morning or an afternoon whale watching trip out of juneau. We will be in juneau on june 1 with hal aboard the zaandam and are trying to decide on a whale watching excursion. When your cruise stops at juneau, see whales in their natural habitat on this whale watching boat trip, all without the fuss of organizing shore transport. 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. Embark on a scenic cruise into the alaskan wilderness that guarantees you will see wildlife, including whales. The night alaska wilderness spectacular cruisetour 8b pre tour visits seward, alaska. Visitors to juneau will find a quaint seaside port tucked among stunning snowcapped peaks. Relax in the warm, comfortable, spacious main cabin, surrounded by large windows as your experienced captain guides you through the island studded. Shore excursions must be purchased in the same currency as your cruise reservation. It was expensive and we didnt really need the meal since we could have eaten for free on the cruise ship. Enjoy a breathtaking evening cruise that combines an opportunity to indulge in alaskas diverse culinary delicacies with guaranteed whale viewing.
But juneau isnt just a fun name to say, you know carnival cruises to juneau. Juneau evening whale watch in early may alaska cruise. Whale watching in juneau alaska cruise critic community. Evening whale quest with dinner carnival cruise line. Enjoy a whales guaranteed wildlife cruise aboard a deluxe catamaran. You know you want to go whale watching while in juneau, but which trip is right for you. Go for a ride on a dog sled, whale watching, hiking, nature watching, flightseeing, ziplining and more. The inside passage waters near juneau support a very healthy humpback whale population. Dedicated pre cruise and onboard specialists are available to assist you. Booked an evening whale watch tour with allen marine in juneau through our princess cruise. Drive right up to the icy mass of mendenhall glacier, where you can hike, explore, and check out. Juneau, alaska vacations, day tours juneau tours, outdoor. Explore our cruise itineraries and choose from a variety of rooms depending on your needs and budget.
To purchase a royal caribbean international shore excursion, you must already have a reservation number for a cruise and have made a payment towards that reservation. Magical evening whale watching in juneau alaska with allen marine tours which took through stephens passage more. The city was named after gold prospector joe juneau and is nestled in a spectacular setting between mount juneau and the gastineau channel. Alaskans are ready for life under covid19, gov says back to seminormal business. Departing from the state capital, an adventure cruise in alaska brings you up close to an exciting array of wildlife, including bears and birds, as well as dramatic and unusual scenery. This whale watching trip saves you the trouble of getting to the harbor and back with a roundtrip shuttle directly from your cruise. Mendenhall glacier and whale quest disney cruise line. Eating and drinking are also some of the top things to do when taking a cruise to juneau, alaska, due to its fresh seafood and local craft beer. This whale watching trip saves you the trouble of getting to the harbor and back with a roundtrip shuttle directly from your cruise ship dock or a designated meeting point. This excursion guarantee youll be able to view at least one whale, or you will. Wed like time to explore juneau on our own when our ship arrives at 1.
Our tour buses always meet passengers in the same convenient spot at the base of the mount roberts tramway, which is a short walk or shuttle ride from the dock. Evening whale quest allen marine tours, juneau traveller. Magical evening whale watching in juneau alaska with allen marine tours which took through stephens. Enhance your disney cruise line trip with the purchase of the adventures by disney 7night alaska cruise. There are two things you definitely need to experience while youre in juneau. On this combo package you get two of our most popular tours, one at each of your cruise. Alaska whale small ship cruise northwest navigation co. And if gold is your game, there are tours to pan for gold, alone or in combination with other familyfun activities like an authentic salmon bake, a flightseeing tour of glaciers, or a whale watching cruise. Take a whalewatching cruise to look for humpback whales in the wild. Drive right up to the icy mass of mendenhall glacier, where you can hike, explore, and check out interactive exhibits at the visitor center. Info for cruise ship passengers we make it as easy as possible for cruise ship passengers to enjoy our tours. For our day in juneau i had prepurchased a package of two trips one for juneau and one for skagway.
Enjoy a magical evening cruise that features guaranteed whale viewing. Dates, times, and prices are subject to change and may not be available for your sailing. From juneau, experience alaskan wilderness with this glacier and whale watching combo tour. Juneau was established as the seat of alaskas government dating back to 1906. Your whale watching juneau adventure begins with convenient pickup near the cruise docks, followed by a 25minute drive through downtown juneau, with narration provided during the. Throughout the cruise your onboard naturalist will explain the behavior and habitat of the humpback whale.
Board bus and take narrated drive to mendenhall glacier 30 minutes visit mendenhall glacier visitors center 1 hour reboard bus, drive to auke bay 30 minutes board catamaran, evening whale quest 2 hours 15 minutes reboard bus and return to the juneau cruise ship docks 30 minutes. Our brand new 28 passenger jet boats were custom built in 2011 for whale watching in alaskan waters. It was expensive and we didnt really need the meal since we could have eaten for free on the cruise. Juneau cruises are the perfect way to experience the majesty of alaska. Join us as we welcome back marine biologist, educator, and killer whale researcher, josh mcinnes for an exciting cruise where well explore the ecology of southeast alaskas marine life. Juneau whale watch 2020 all you need to know before you go. As you cruise, an onboard naturalist will explain the habits and habitats of the wildlife you may encounter. Here, you will board a mammalfriendly jet boat equipped with. On this exclusive whale watching cruise, youll enjoy more time on the water watching these majestic creatures with a total of 3 hours of. Here, you will board a mammalfriendly jet boat equipped with water jet drives to ensure a quiet underwater operation without dangerous propellers that may frighten or harm the animals.
Juneaus surrounding beauty and natural wonders have attracted cruise ship travelers for over a century, with steamship. While your ship is docked in juneau, enjoy yourself on a 2hour whale watching cruise from auke bay. Have the advantage throughout the cruise of a naturalist onboard who will explain the humpback whale s behavior and habitat. Enjoy a magical evening cruise that features great food, a relaxing ambiance and. Keep your camera out to catch killer shots of whales on the hunt, humpbacks breaching into the air and stellar sea lions soaking up the sun. The national oceanic and atmospheric association noaa is investigating after a holland america cruise liner may have made contact with a pod of humpback whales off the coast of alaska. Cabins are heated, enclosed with a restroom on board for your comfort. It was more personal, friendlier and it just makes the experience more relaxing and unique. Investigation launched after holland america cruise ship. Throughout the cruise, your onboard naturalist will explain the behavior and habitat of the humpback whale and other wildlife you may encounter, including killer whales, sea lions, porpoises, harbor seals, and bald eagles. Experience an intimate encounter with humpback and orca whales on a scenic whale watching tour around juneau harbor. Back in 2016, a holland america cruise ship struck a fin whale before entering a port in alaska, dragging it on the bulbous bow on the zaandam liner, the associated press reported.
Do not post about coronavirus on roll calls if you arent sailing on that cruise. Alaska whale watching tours is dedicated to providing the best wildlife viewing and whale watching experiences in 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. Is there a better time of day morning, afternoon or evening to see more whale. Juneau port stop alaska cruises norwegian cruise line. Astounding icecapped mountains welcome the cruising traveler to juneau. Mendenhall glacier and whale quest is a disney cruise line port adventure in juneau, alaska featuring whale watching and visit to the mendenhall glacier. Juneau could never leave any visitor dissatisfied so book your juneau cruise excursion with us today. Board bus and take narrated drive to mendenhall glacier 30 minutes visit mendenhall glacier visitors center 1 hour reboard bus, drive to auke bay 30 minutes board catamaran, evening whale quest 2 hours 15 minutes reboard bus and return to the juneau cruise.
Magical evening whale watching in juneau alaska with allen marine tours which took through stephens passage more information in the link below. Importantly for cruise passengers, visitors will find that juneau cruise excursions abound, with numerous opportunities available for ziplining, flightseeing, glacier exploration, and perhaps most notably, worldclass whale watching. Surrounded by fjords, forest and snowcapped mountains, juneau is one gorgeous state capital. Enjoy what is truly an outdoorsmans paradise, with activities you wont find anywhere else. We love whale watching and had to opportunity to visit juneau in our cruise. It was an incredible event, humpback whales, killer whales, bald eagles, harbor seals. Time of day for whale watching cruise juneau forum. May 14, 2017 magical evening whale watching in juneau alaska with allen marine tours which took through stephens passage more information in the link below. Enjoy the peaceful ambiance of alaskas long evening. Juneau has been called alaskas peak experience, certainly due in part to its unparalleled glacier viewing from such places as tracy arm fjord, the juneau icefields and glacier bay national park. Throughout the cruise your onboard naturalist will explain the behavior and habitat of the humpback whale and other wildlife you may encounter, including killer whales, sea lions, porpoise, harbor seals, bald eagles and more. Juneau alaska cruise excursion and whale watching june 5. The peaceful glow of an alaskan summer night is the perfect.
Juneau, alaskas capital city, has a population of 32,000 and is only accessible by air or sea. Today, juneau thrives on tourism with cruise ships making the city one of the primary ports of call for cruise passengers. Enjoy a magical evening cruise that features great food, a relaxing ambiance and guaranteed whale viewing. Whale watching rates fivestars for fun and fascinating juneau cruise. Well be there in early may will it stay light long enough to. Juneau alaska cruise alaska cruise deals carnival cruise line. Alaska is called the land of the midnight sun, and its capital shines with a wide selection of delicious dining and native alaskan art shopping. Sure ive been on scores of whale watching tours, ranging from dawn until past sunset, and in general, whale behavior doesnt correspond nearly as much to time of day as it does to the tides, the location of the feed, and the presence of other whales and sometimes boats.
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