Best time of day for whale watching out of Juneau?

[lcccbeloeil]

We have the choice between a morning or an afternoon whale watching trip out of Juneau. Is there a better time of day to see more whales or both are about the same?

Thanks!

[retiring soon]

Hi!

I've only been once in the afternoon around 4 with Capt. Larry & there were lots of whales, both humpbacks & orcas.

~Jo~ :)

[Toyz711]

the whales don't care, they are out there 24/7. take the time that works best for you.

[Toyz711]

orcas are not always in the area, they roam far and wide. humpbacks are stay nearby and are sighted regularly. most cases it's going to be backs, fins and tails sighted...but you can always get lucky!

[TXTraveler76]

Our group went whale watching on May 26 with Princess. We had a pm tour and flipped to an am tour. Both tours had Killer whales and humpbacks. I got pictures of the fluke of the humpback and several of a juvenile killer whale breaching. I also got lots of just splashes. It was great fun and highly recommend it. We received hot chocolate or coffee and donuts for free in the am.

[foodgirl]

We did our whale watchig in the morning and our tour guides told us the whales are out all the time....the only benefit to the early morning departure was that not as many boats are out yet so we could maneuver to the whales spotted easier.

[lcccbeloeil]

Thanks everyone! Good to know that there are fewer boats in the morning.