
Whale & Marine Mammals Cruise
Departing directly from the Icy Strait Point dock, you will enjoy the sights and sounds of one of Alaska’s premier humpback feeding areas, Point Adolphus. Water currents within this area create abundant and dense ocean nutrients, generating an ideal feeding opportunity for a variety of sea creatures including Orcas, sea lions, seals, sea otters, porpoises, and the humpback whale. The area is teeming with wildlife and your pulse will quicken with your first sighting of the magnificent humpback whale. Throughout your 2.5 hours on the water, discover the pure unspoiled wilderness of Alaska and connect with her natural beauty. The on-board naturalist will provide informative and engaging commentary about the diversity of marine life that comes here each summer to indulge in the nutrient-rich waters and describe their biology and behaviors. Point Adolphus is so abundant in humpback whales, it’s guaranteed you’ll see one!
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Duration:
2.5 hours

Whale, Wildlife & Bear Search Combo
Combine your whale watching cruise with our wildlife and bear search for the ultimate wildlife exploration!
After returning from your whale watch, journey from Icy Strait Point into the wilds of Chichagof Island as you explore the Spasski River Valley in search of local wildlife. The Spasski River Valley is famous for having one of the highest densities of coastal brown bears in the world! Your guide will narrate as your bus travels through the Tlingit village of Hoonah and out into coastal rainforest and muskegs. Watch for bald eagles, Sitka black-tailed deer and the Alaska coastal brown bears that could be anywhere along the road. Once you arrive in the river valley, you will disembark the bus and accompany your guide down a gravel path and boardwalks across a muskeg to viewing platforms strategically positioned over the lower Spasski River. Along the way, your guide will describe and explain the delicate rainforest ecology that supports our island's massive bears and all of the other commonly found flora and fauna of the area. This area is great for bird-watching and the Spasski River is an active salmon stream.
You will be exposed to the elements during your nature walk and time on the viewing platforms. Please wear comfortable walking (water-resistant) shoes, dress warmly, and bring a waterproof jacket and pants if it’s raining. Weather conditions in southeast Alaska may change suddenly. Please note that bear-sightings are not guaranteed. While they are commonly spotted throughout the summer, this is a true wilderness area and 100% unscripted. Do remember to bring your cameras and binoculars!
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Minimum Age:
8 years old
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Duration:
5.5 hours