Is whale watching better in Juneau or Icy Strait?

The best place for whale watching in Alaska is Juneau, because there are so many whales that seeing whales on your excursion is guaranteed. Icy Strait is also very good for whale watching, but there are no guarantees for this port (though most tours do see whales.)



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The best port for whale watching is Juneau. We went with Orca and had a good time. Of course, there is always a floating whale observation platform (i.e. the cruiseship).

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The Gulf of Maine is an ideal whale habitat because it's filled with all the staples of a whale's diet—squid, krill, and plenty of fish. Visit Acadia National Park and bring along your binoculars to see whale spouts from afar or take to the water for a tour.

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Juneau is a very walkable city. Most cruise ships dock right in downtown, and visitors can leave the ship and walk all throughout downtown, shopping and exploring.

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Whales are generally most active in the morning and late afternoon, making these the best times to spot them. During the morning, whales tend to be more active as they start their day and may feed. As the day progresses and the sun sets, whales become more active as they prepare to rest for the night.

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While many people go to Mendenhall Glacier with a tour group or on a shore excursion, you can also get to the glacier on your own. You can take a taxi from Juneau, drive to the glacier with a rental car, or take the city bus to Glacier Spur Road and walk the rest of the way (1.5 miles).

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It's very normal gray whale behavior. They sometimes come within 50 feet of the shore. People have been seeing humpbacks also near the pier close to shore. It is a healthy, normal activity.”

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