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No trip to Alaska is complete without an up-close and personal
view of the humpback whales. And our Juneau whale watch tour is a great way to see these gentle giants
of the deep that come to Southeast Alaska to feed and frolic. Now it's true you
may catch sight of whales from the deck of your cruise ship, but you will still
be at least forty feet above them. Our whale watch tours put you at water level. Instead of seeing what looks like miniature whales, you'll see them in their full, huge magnificent glory - you'll be at eye-level as they pass nearby. It's only at water-level that you get a true sense of the immense size of these highly intelligent mammals. Our fast mammal friendly boats - no propeller for whales to get entangled in - swiftly take you out to where the whales are. Because we use jet boats you get to the whales faster than fishing charter boats. Relax in the comfort of our fully enclosed cabins, till you get to where the whales are. Then it's Showtime. You can stay inside the warm cabin and view the whales through the wrap around glass windows, or go out onto the deck for the thrill of a lifetime. Either way you'll see whales. Guaranteed! And because our boats carry no more than thirty-six passengers at a time, you won't be competing with a hundred other folks for the best view. A highly trained naturalist will tell you all about these amazing creatures, while making sure you know exactly where to look, so you get a great view. Binoculars are provided. Be sure and bring your camera so you can get lots of great shots on this truly memorable trip. This tour is provided by Juneau's oldest, most experienced whale watch company. Whale watching is what we do. Our captains are here to show you a great time. Just $110 per person |
Humpback Whale facts: Active, acrobatic whales Are 40-50 feet long Adults weigh 79,00 pounds (36,00 kg) Their songs are complex vocalizations Migrate over 6,000 miles a year Have no teeth - they have baleen Baleen is made of keratin (like our hair) Winter in Hawaii (smart whales!) Do not feed in Hawaii - breed and birth there Feed in Alaska ( in our nutrient rich waters) About 750 in Southeast Alaska in summer Hearing is highly developed Are not fish -- they are mammals They are warm blooded They breathe air Birth live young and suckle them Their tales are called flukes Each fluke is as unique as a fingerprint : |
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