Juneau

Whale-Watching

Alaska Whale Watching offers small-group excursions (up to 12 guests) aboard a luxury yacht with an onboard naturalist. The company also offers a whale-watching/fishing combination tour, which is popular with multigenerational groups. Juneau, AK. 907/321-5859 or 888/432-6722. www.akwhalewatching.com.

Several companies lead whale-watching trips from Juneau. Juneau Sportfishing & Sightseeing has been around for many years, and its boats carry a maximum of six passengers, providing a personalized trip. Juneau, AK. 907/586-1887. www.juneausportfishing.com.

Orca Enterprises (with Captain Larry) offers whale-watching tours via jet boats designed for comfort and speed. The operator boasts a whale-sighting success rate of 99.9% between May 1 and October 15. Juneau, AK. 907/789-6801 or 888/733-6722. www.alaskawhalewatching.com.

Weather Permitting Alaska runs small-boat luxury whale-watching trips that last four hours, including van travel. Visitors get plenty of time to view whales and to look for other animals, including orcas, bears, sea lions, eagles, and porpoises, all while enjoying dramatic scenery. There are never more than six customers on a trip, making this one of the most flexible, intimate, and comprehensive whale-watches anywhere. The boat is stable and roomy. All trips include generous snacks featuring shrimp or salmon and homemade brownies along with nonalcoholic beverages. There is a money-back guarantee for whale viewing. The boat captain is a certified Wilderness First Aid Responder and is certified in Swift Water Rescue and Proficiency in Survival Craft. Juneau, AK. 907/209-4221. www.weatherpermittingalaska.com.

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• Biking
• Boating, Canoeing, and Kayaking
• Climbing Gym
• Cross-Country Skiing
• Downhill Skiing
• Fishing

• Flightseeing
• Gold Panning
• Golf
• Hiking
• Sightseeing and Glaciers
• Whale-Watching