On our Alaska whale watching cruises we will spend the majority of our time in areas where large numbers of Humpback Whales return to feed each year. Near Juneau, Alaska the protected waters of the Inside Passage offer some of the best whale watching in the world today and we expect to see these gentle giants on an almost daily basis.

Humpback Whales return each year to their summer feeding grounds in Southeast Alaska. Frederick Sound, Stephens Passage and Chatham Strait provide a rich supply of krill and small bait fish that the whales rely on for their primary food source. Discovery’s Alaska Inside Passage cruises are based in this area and we actively seek out these majestic creatures.

Other marine life ……. The diversity of marine life in Alaska is incredible. As well as Humpback and Orca Whales we’ll also be on the look out for Sea Otter, Stellar Sea Lion, curious Harbor Seals, Dalls Porpoise (who love to ride our the bow wave) and a variety of sea birds.