More whale watching fun
Humpback whales can definitely be a very common sight in Southeast Alaska (especially during the summer months). If you keep your eyes peeled, you just might see some, especially when cruising to Alaska. BTW, this is where having a balcony room can be nice as you get pretty good views of the ocean, with extra opportunities to see whales. Another common whale species: dahl's porpoises. There are supposedly orca whales too, but I don't recall seeing any of them (you are definitely by far more likely to see a humpback whale than an orca whale in Alaska based on my own experiences). Not really sure where to look for orcas or when they are most active. Skagway also offers whale watching excursions too, though I ended up doing the White Pass Railroad excursion instead. Whales are probably the most common animals you are likely to see along the inside passage (definitely moreso than say bears and wolves) for example, so it is good to keep an eye out for whales when sailing the inside passage
Humpback whales can definitely be a very common sight in Southeast Alaska (especially during the summer months). If you keep your eyes peeled, you just might see some, especially when cruising to Alaska. BTW, this is where having a balcony room can be nice as you get pretty good views of the ocean, with extra opportunities to see whales. Another common whale species: dahl's porpoises. There are supposedly orca whales too, but I don't recall seeing any of them (you are definitely by far more likely to see a humpback whale than an orca whale in Alaska based on my own experiences). Not really sure where to look for orcas or when they are most active. Skagway also offers whale watching excursions too, though I ended up doing the White Pass Railroad excursion instead. Whales are probably the most common animals you are likely to see along the inside passage (definitely moreso than say bears and wolves) for example, so it is good to keep an eye out for whales when sailing the inside passage
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