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No matter how many times you see the humpback whale breach you will never be any less thrilled at the sight of one of these gigantic mammals as it shoots skyward from the water in an effortless display all to the delights of cheering spectators. Alaska whale tours are just another of the many exciting adventures you will want to add to your Alaska Cruise Tour itinerary.

Alaska Cruise Tours, Whales

Picture the large dorsal fins from a pod of Orcas, Killer Whales, as they slice through the frigid waters as they seek a morning’s meal or witness the phenomenon known as “Bubble Netting” performed by the numerous humpback whales that migrate to these waters from their winter grounds in either Hawaii or Mexico. Whale sightings are so abundant in Southeast Alaska that many cruise lines and tour guides alike guarantee you’re seeing them or a refund or rebate will be issued. They feel pretty safe in offering these guarantees and have been doing so for many years.

Will I See Whales During A Cruise To Alaska?

This is undoubtedly the most common question we here from first time cruisers to Alaska and one that we always love to answer. It is safe to assume that if you spend any time on deck, and I know you will, then the answer would have to be yes. Through years of careful conservation efforts, whales as well as seals, sea otters, and the giant sea lions are all common sights on your Alaska cruise. During your cruise to Alaska you are likely to see a number of Humpback whales, Orca or Killer Whales, and possibly the Blue, Gray, and Fin whales as well as plenty of additional marine life that will surely complement all of the whales of Alaska.

Juneau Alaska Whales Whale Watching tours out of Juneau AK that are scheduled around the cruise ship dockings.		Alaska Whale Tours Whale Watching tours that are scheduled to accommodate the cruise ship passengers.

Respect For Nature
Now protected from the whale hunting that greatly depleted the species, laws are being implemented to protect the remaining whale populations even further. Some of these laws restrict the time and distance vessels are allowed to spend in the immediate proximity of whales. Thanks to this renewed effort, whales once more occupy the same waters as the cruise ships that come to Alaska each summer.