Whale Watching in Glacier Bay & Icy Straits
Humpback whales are a treasure of this unique area...
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Many people who travel to Glacier Bay and Gustavus come to see the whales!
To view one of earth's most magnificent creatures is an absolutely exhilarating experience!
In addition to the ever popular Humpbacks, other species of whales including Greys, Minkes, and Orcas and many other fascinating marine animals are commonly seen in these southeast Alaskan waters of Glacier Bay and surrounding Icy Straits.
 Only a few dozen Humpback whales stay around all year, but between June and September
many more come here to feed.
LISTEN TO THE SOUNDS OF THE HUMPBACK WHALES!
A Gustavus.com exclusive treat: Listen to the amazing clips below, then buy the CD if you want to hear more.
Clip 1 | Clip 2 | Clip 3 (MP3 clips, you'll need Quicktime on your machine.)
 The whales are here
primarily to revel in the nutrient rich waters before migrating back to Hawaii
and other far away places for the winter. Blows, backs and flukes are very
common, but often so are breaches and lunge feeding, and for the very lucky
to witness, bubblenetting!
Bubblenetting is when a group of whales work together, circling a school
of small fish using air bubbles. Then, at the same time, coordinated through
vocalization, the whales rise through the middle of the trapped fish with
their mouths wide open capturing their prey. Truly an amazing sight in nature!
Charters, Tours, & Outfitters:
Here, Gustavus.com lists several whale watching charter boats and kayaking outfitters from Gustavus who can take you to see the whales and marine life of the area.
Most go out for several hours or overnight to give you plenty of opportunity to see lots of fascinating whale behavior and use lots of film...
P.O. B ox 240 - Gustavus Alaska 99826
(907) 697-2266, 1-800-KAYAKER, Fax: (907) 697-2701
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Spirit Walker Expeditions is a local, guide-owned and operated sea kayaking company. With over 20 years of experience guiding trips to the whale-feeding grounds at Point Adolphus, we provide visitors with safe, memorable, and exciting trips.
All of our trips are fully outfitted with an experienced and friendly guide, high quality equipment, superb meals, and lots of local knowledge.
No experience is necessary. Join us for a day trip or a week long adventure!
COME SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR ALL THE DETAILS!
 P.O. Box 80- (#2 Grampa's Farm Road ) - Gustavus, Alaska 99826
(907) 697-2346, Fax: (907) 697-2211, Toll Free (800) 478-2346
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Let the experience of the ANNIE MAE folks work for you! We'll help you plan a really fun and exciting Whale watching tour! (Our contacts and agreements with the charter and whalewatching boats gives us the ability to package a custom whale watching and photography tour thats best for
you and your families individual situation!)
While you're here in Gustavus, we'd love you to stay with us at THE ANNIE MAE LODGE, a beautiful full, service lodge serving gourmet food and all kinds of touring adventures. Boat and plane tours, fishing, whale-watching,
kayaking, and more!
COME SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR ALL THE DETAILS ON THESE WONDERFUL EXPERIENCES!
 Based out of Gustavus, Alaska
Office & Fax (907) 766- 3000, Cell (907) 321-2302
or Toll Free number: 888-698-2726
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Whale watching at it's best aboard the US Coast Guard certified 47 foot M/V TAZ! Morning and afternoon excursions into North America's most famous humpback whale feeding grounds. Icy Straits and the Point Adolphus areas are world known for the gathering of numerous gentle giants. Their unique feeding techniques, acrobatics and vocalizations make every tour unforgettable.
We offer 2 daily 3.5 hour tours from Gustavus. Custom tours and charters are also available for larger groups of up to 23 passengers. Locally owned and operated.
COME SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR ALL THE DETAILS ON THESE WONDERFUL EXPERIENCES!
P.O. Box 1081, Haines AK 99827
Toll Free: 800-766-3396
Gustavus: 907-697-2411 (May-Sept)
Haines, Alaska: 907-766-3366
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Alaska Mountain Guides and Climbing School Inc. (AMG) was listed as one of the "Best Outfitters on Earth" in 2007 by National Geographic Adventure Magazine, and offers the highest quality guided sea kayaking trips in Glacier Bay National Park and with the whales at Point Adolphus.
AMG is the exclusive company offering 5 day or longer trips in Glacier Bay. They also run multi week trips for their university accredited program, the International Wilderness Leadership School (www.iwls.com)
Their most popular one day trip continues to be Kayaking with whales at Point Adolphus. Point Adolphus is the most prolific whale feeding area in Alaska with large numbers of humpback and orca whales. Trips are offered daily from Gustavus and Juneau and are perfect for families and beginners. No experience is required. Please visit the website for more details.
P.O. Box 47- Gustavus, Alaska 99826
(907) 697-2282, Fax: (866) 561-3039
CONTACT: David (Fritz) Koschmann
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Woodwind Sailing Adventures offers whale watching tours in Glacier Bay and Icy Straits. There are always whales in these areas and sailing on our new 40' sailing catamaran is a great way to see them. We carry a hydrophone to listen to the underwater sounds of whales and other marine mammals and carry several pairs of binoculars for passengers.
Regular whale watching tours are seven hours and include one meal. Custom tours of any length are available.
COME SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND DETAILS!
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