In our experience with numerous captains since our first AK cruise in 1999 (19 whale watching trips out of Juneau), Captain Steve (Olmstead), owner of Alaska Humpback Adventures, has consistently ranked #1 in every way. He started many years ago with the original Harv & Marv (actually part of the Beedle family) then launched his own whale watching operation a number of years ago. Jayleen (another excellent captain) is his niece.
Captain Steve's knowledge, warmth and enthusiasm for the marine mammals and other wildlife in the waters around Juneau have made each of our trips with him unforgettable. More than once, he's located humpbacks bubble-net feeding in the area before any other boats have found them. Since his boat has a hydrophone, we've been able to hear the whales signaling seconds before they surfaced, which often enabled us to capture the bubble-netting behavior on camera!
Highly recommended for anyone looking for a small-boat (6 passengers) whale watching experience. Round-trip transportation to the Marina is included in the fare. Browse the website at www.alaskahumpbackadventures.com or call 907.419.5881.