Guaranteed Whale Watching Adventure
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
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. 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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
What To Expect
Icy Strait
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
Reviews
229 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The crew were...
Elaine S,
Aug 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00The crew were knowledgeable about the area and we saw lots of wildlife. We were lucky enough to see a whale breach too! It was a small group of 15 and 2 crew which made for a comfortable viewing experience.
Saw humpbacks, orcas, sea...
Esther S,
Jul 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Saw humpbacks, orcas, sea otters and sea lions. Small boat with less than 20 people on it. Only negative is our ticket said 11:30, but once we got there and waited for awhile we learned that the timing on Viator was wrong and the tour wasn't until 12:30, so lots of waiting around.
Great time
Neal G,
Jul 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Easy walk from the ship to the meeting point. Capt. Carl and his team were great informative and helpful. We got to see whales, sea otters seals, eagles and other wild life
Great experience with...
Maranda J,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience with very educated guides, lots of whales and wildlife! Our local guide was full of local knowledge and even taught us some about her language and lineage. Our captain was very experienced and knowledgeable and made for a smooth journey. My family and I would absolutely recommend this excursion to all families old and young!
Truly Guaranteed and Then Some More
William P,
Jun 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00What an amazing experience!!! Please don't accept my review as what you might see every trip, but we had the perfect day. According to our captain, this was the best weather in 60 years. As we headed out to see whales, we could clearly see the Fairweather Mountains from 100 miles away. They had not been seen for almost 60 days prior. Then all of a sudden, we saw a pod of transient Orcas. This was the first Orca sighting in 30 days. We hung out with the Orcas for a little bit and then moved to another location. At the next location, we got into a group of Humpbacks. I would estimate about 6 of them including one named Wedgy that likes to sing a lot. There were also two juveniles. We saw multiple double tales throughout the trip. To top it all off, we had the best guide and captain. Captain Carl got us perfectly close to the whales. And our guide, Adriana was so knowledgeable and energetic. Even when she did not know one question, she was so excited to be able to research it that night. She is planning to be a captain someday herself. This was the highlight of our entire Alaska cruise.
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