The whales we see on our whale watching tours don’t have teeth! Instead, they have baleen — plates that filter out small fish from water. Baleen whales include humpback whales, right whales, blue whales, sei whales and fin whales.
The shape and pattern of the tail of a humpback whale (its fluke) is like the fingerprint of a human. No two are alike. Whale researchers and whale watchers can identify humpback whales by the pattern on their flukes.
We offer two tour departures each day. Our morning tour departs the Gustavus dock at 8:30 am, and returns at noon. Our afternoon tour departs at 12:30 pm, and returns to the Gustavus dock at 4:00 pm. This schedule lets you take an afternoon tour, with plenty of time to catch the evening Alaska Airlines flight to Juneau.
We offer morning and afternoon excursions into Icy Strait and Point Adolphus (near Glacier Bay). Join us for a great opportunity to see humpback whales, orcas (killer whales), Alaskan brown bears, stellar sea lions, sea otters, dall porpoises, harbor porpoises, bald eagles, puffins, and a variety of other shore birds.
The TAZ is a 50' aluminum passenger vessel, and is certified to carry 28 passengers. The TAZ is very stable, with large windows and a comfortable heated interior. The TAZ is great for whale-watching and wildlife viewing, from inside or outside.
Nothing matches the freedom and comfort of an Alaskan whale-watching tour. Our "mobile base" provides us with unparalleled access to whales and wildlife. There is no better joy than sharing the amazing Alaskan wilderness with your fellow photographers.