Whales in Alaska - when and where?

[Luluwa]

When is the best time to see the whales in Alaska and is there a port of call you'd recommend an excursion? Thanks!

[runner15km]

We were surrounded by whales sailing south through the inside passage. Bring binoculars and be on the lookout.

[bingo3]

We were surrounded by whales sailing south through the inside passage. Bring binoculars and be on the lookout.

 

What month?

[flounder315]

We booked a whale watching excursion through Harv & Marv's in Juneau late June in 2012. It was awesome. Also saw whales many times from our Balcony. The naturalist onboard announces over the loud speakers anytime they see some.

[runner15km]

What month?

 

Last week of July.

[Budget Queen]

Head over to the Alaska boards. Whale watches are 100% sightings of humpbacks out of Juneau. The above information is way too general, sorry. I was on the Miracle for 3 weeks last summer, along with 4 additional Alaska cruises. It is NOT common for any announcements. Michelle does give an informative program on whales, that would be of benefit on areas as well.

 

On the Alaska board, I give very specific information on sighting stats.

 

I am also assuming you are taking a Carnival cruise? When?

 

Whale are seen the entire Alaska cruise season.

[Luluwa]

Thanks that's great info

[Luluwa]

Yes Budget Queen Carnival for sure but month still not sure but Juneau sounds like

A good choice for whales

[Tapi]

We sailed the first week of June and we saw whales right off our balcony several times during the week. The first time I saw a tail come out of the water it completely shocked me! Definitely bring your binoculars!

[Budget Queen]

Yes Budget Queen Carnival for sure but month still not sure but Juneau sounds like

A good choice for whales

 

If you are open to timeframe. With the Seattle sailings, you can get looks of the humpback migration in May. on the first and last sea sailing day. Taking the mid May trip, has good sightings both days.

 

There is a post a few days back that has very specific information on whale sighting areas from a cruise ship. I also highly recommend the whale watch tours out of Juneau.

Edited April 17, 2015 by Budget Queen