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Alaska Whale Watching with bonus Drone viewing of Whales

Alaska, USAby Alaska Whales & Drones Tours

  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 14 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Whale watching in the wild and pristine waters of Icy Strait, where Humpback whales are abundant and sighted on every trip! Otter and Steller Sea Lions are also very common, with Orcas, Brown Bears, and other wildlife frequently sighted! Owned and designed by Captain Josh, he or his capable crew will be your personal guides as they navigates the wilderness waters of Icy strait. What makes these tours special is the energy and passion that our crews have and the creative ways they find to show you our beloved wildlife, so that you can really see and appreciate these creatures! His 14 and 18 passenger vessels are designed specifically for whale watching on Alaska's waters, and will provide a safe and stable viewing platform for you. This is also the one truly Drone-integrated whale watching tour in the world, providing you with views and videos of wildlife that are truly unique, and at the end of it, you get to take the footage from your tour home!

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • USB drive with Drone Shots of Whales! (one per group)
  • Snacks
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

You will travel out into Icy Strait with our capable captains in our small 14-18 passenger boats, and seek out wildlife, such as Humpback Whales, Orcas, Coastal Brown Bears, Sea lions, seals, and more! we have a 100% success rate with finding Humpback Whales on tours! Our custom boats are also designed to give you excellent indoor and outdoor viewing of wildlife. During the course of our 3-hour tour, while you are enjoying views of marine life from the boat, we will ADD to your viewing experience by deploying a professional filmography drone from the boat, and film the wildlife from above. You can be watching a mother whale and her calf from the boat, and on our way in watch what they and all the other wildlife was doing from above! We understand how incredible the connection with the wildlife is, and that's why we try to give you an additional viewing perspective, but one that doesn't detract from what's happening. It adds to the tour, without losing anything! Seeing the whole whale swimming through its environment, watching calves playing with their mothers, or orcas swimming in their pods, is only made better with the extra drone's perspective!

Meeting and pickup

THE PICKUP LOCATION IS THE EXCURSIONS HUB AT ICY STRAIT POINT. If you would like to meet us in the town of Hoonah, please reach out directly to Captain Josh! PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR TOUR IS SCHEDULED TO DEPART, OUT OF COURTESY TO OTHERS WE LEAVE ON TIME. If your ship is docked at the Adventure Dock, proceed ashore to the Icy Strait Point Adventure Center. Once inside the Adventure Center walk through the building and exit through door number “2”. (This is clearly marked). Follow the signs on the gravel path to the Excursion Hub. The total walking time is 6-8 minutes, please allow extra time if you are not a fast walker. We ask that you check in for your tour 15 minutes early and we leave on time. If your ship is docked at the Wilderness Dock this is a 25 minute walk, or you may ride the Transporter Gondola(3 minute ride) to the Adventure Center. If you walk, once you arrive at Adventure Center follow signs to Excursion Hub. If you take the gondola, once you step off of gondola you should see a sign for the Excursion Hub. Take a left and follow path to the Excursion Hub. Once you are at the Excursions Hub, you will look for your driver who will be holding an orange sign that says "Alaska Whale and Drone Tours". Check in with them, and they will bring you into town!

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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