mooseII Posted April 1, 2006 #1 Share Posted April 1, 2006 I will be traveling mid-August and was wondering if you need to take a whale watching excursion in order to see whales, or can you see them from the cruise ship as well. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starbuck21 Posted April 1, 2006 #2 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Take the excursion in Juneau with Orca Enterprises, not to be missed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted April 1, 2006 #3 Share Posted April 1, 2006 You need a tour. It requires a GREAT deal of time to see them from your cruiseship- along with, proper attire, at the front of your ship for full viewing, necessary good pair of wide angle binoculars- 10x50 is my clear preference. And knowing your areas. Extremely few people are willing. Sightings are also distant and brief. You could be out 2 hours for a 2 minute view. :) But this is me, I am always out and have excellent rewards, usually I'm alone. :) But I also ALWAYS go on whale watching tours, 4 times with Orca Enterprises last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooseII Posted April 1, 2006 Author #4 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Thanks, that's very helpful. We'll probably take a tour, but also bring binoculars and hope to get lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj5739 Posted April 1, 2006 #5 Share Posted April 1, 2006 We are taking the Tracy Arm Fjord and Glacier Explorer excursion on NCL Sun. Are we likely to see whales or should we book a separate excursion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Larry Posted April 2, 2006 #6 Share Posted April 2, 2006 We are taking the Tracy Arm Fjord and Glacier Explorer excursion on NCL Sun. Are we likely to see whales or should we book a separate excursion? Sighting whales on these tours are possible but not likely. Best bet is to take a whale watching topur to see the whales. There are always possibilities to see whales from about 1 1/2 hours South of Tracy Arm all the way to Juneau. If you are on a ship with a naturalist check with them They should know the best areas to watch. Capt. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj5739 Posted April 2, 2006 #7 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Thank you Capt. Larry. I will see what I can work out with our schedule to book a whale tour. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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