frugaltravel Posted March 23, 2011 #26 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I just booked Orca.....reason being Harv amnd Marv...advertises if you have a problem walking 300 ft. or doing stairs don't book with us........... I will have my 82 year old Mom with me..She ususally doesn't have a problem but you never know....Orca said.....depending on the tide there might be a steep ramp on the dock. If Mom feels umcomfortable doing the walk we have a wheelchair in our van that we can use to get her down to the boat. Now wasn't that nice. Both companies board from the same area, same ramp AFAIK, so if it will be a problem with one, it will probably be a problem with the other. Hopefully it won't be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted March 23, 2011 #27 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Both companies board from the same area, same ramp AFAIK, so if it will be a problem with one, it will probably be a problem with the other. Hopefully it won't be a problem. There are different docks on Auke Bay and all the whale watch tours do not leave from the same one. As a suggestion- look at tide tables and pick the best times, avoiding the low tide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasminelee Posted March 23, 2011 #28 Share Posted March 23, 2011 As a suggestion- look at tide tables and pick the best times, avoiding the low tide. never thought about that-good point BQ. I checked and high tide when we are in Juneau is 2:30 in the afternoon-with a full moon the night before. I guess an afternoon tour would be best? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmama Posted March 24, 2011 #29 Share Posted March 24, 2011 When we went out with Harv & Marv last year, a fellow passenger on the 6 person boat was in a wheel chair, we all helped her, & she managed just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasminelee Posted March 25, 2011 #30 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I checked the tide tables as suggested - and high tide when we are in Juneau is 2:30 in the afternoon-with a full moon the night before. I guess an afternoon tour would be best for whale watching? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamd Posted March 25, 2011 #31 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Wondering if anyone has had any experience with Alaska Galore Tours out of Juneau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpc Posted March 25, 2011 #32 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Hmm.. So is Dolphin the only one that is that range of passengers? I would love to be exclusive but my group members prefer a larger boat, so I would think 20 -40 person boat would do better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted March 25, 2011 #33 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Hmm.. So is Dolphin the only one that is that range of passengers? I would love to be exclusive but my group members prefer a larger boat, so I would think 20 -40 person boat would do better. Orca's Odysea is in this passenger range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyjean Posted March 27, 2011 #34 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I am also trying to plan our excursions for a first trip to Alaska. We leave September 3, 2011 and will be in Juneau/Stephens Passage for half day & evening. Forgive my ignorance, but are whales still out and about that late in the season? Would a whale watching tour be worthwhile? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasminelee Posted March 27, 2011 #35 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I checked the tide tables as BQ suggested - and high tide when we are in Juneau is 2:30 in the afternoon-with a full moon the night before. I guess an afternoon tour would be best for whale watching? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted March 28, 2011 #36 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I am also trying to plan our excursions for a first trip to Alaska. We leave September 3, 2011 and will be in Juneau/Stephens Passage for half day & evening. Forgive my ignorance, but are whales still out and about that late in the season? Would a whale watching tour be worthwhile? Thanks!! The humpback whales don't migrate until about November. They are seen the entire Alaska cruise season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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