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Local Alaska Whale Watching with Bonus Drone Footage of Whales

Local Alaska Whale Watching with Bonus Drone Footage of Whales

Overview

Whale watching in the wild and pristine waters of Icy Strait, where Humpback whales are abundant and sighted on every trip, with small business owner Captain Josh! Otter and Steller Sea Lions are also very common, with Orcas, Brown Bears, and other wildlife frequently sighted!

Owned and operated by our own Captain Josh, he will be your personal guide as he navigates the wilderness waters of Icy strait. What makes his tours special is the energy he has and the creative ways he finds to show you his beloved wildlife, so that you can really see and appreciate these creatures with him, and to make every tour amazing.

His 14 passenger vessel was designed specifically for whale watching on Alaska's waters, and will provide a safe and stable viewing platform for you. He also provides 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!

City: Hoonah

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $190.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $190.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Soda/Pop

USB drive with Drone Shots of Whales! (one per group)

Snacks

Additional Info

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
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (64)

Kelcey M

May 2022

The smaller boat with max 14 pax means you can get closer to the Whales, Otters and Porpoises. To see the Whales in their natural environment with snow capped peaks around you and Eagles flying overhead was a ‘bucket list’ experience. Then to see the drone footage of what you have seen from the boat is a wonderful keepsake. Thank you Josh we had a great time. Kelcey & Nick

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thank you so much for coming out!

Teresa_G

May 2022

We had a great time with Captain Josh. We loved the smaller group experience on a smaller vessel versus the crowded experience sold on the cruise ship. We were able to see seal lions, sea otters, bald eagles, and humpback whales. We even saw a brown bear from a distance. I would recommend booking with Captain Josh if you want to avoid the large groups. The added drone footage was a great way to see the whales from above.

KaraWritesReviews

May 2022

Book this tour! It is the coolest whale watching tour you can imagine, and Capt. Josh’s drone footage makes the whale watching experience so much more fun and interesting. Capt. Josh was wonderful - he shared lots of interesting information about the whales and sea life. We were so impressed with the care and respect he showed for all of the animals we saw along the way. The tour is the perfect small size so that everyone has an amazing view from either inside or outside (whichever you prefer), and everyone can ask questions. We saw whales, sea lions, otters, and so much more! The camera on his drone is absolutely incredible, giving up close views of wildlife you wouldn’t otherwise get to see. If you’re traveling on a cruise ship, have zero worries about booking this tour independently. Everything ran perfectly on time, and we were back in plenty of time to get back on board our ship. We love supporting small, local-owned businesses when we travel, and this is one of the best we’ve encountered. We actually booked this tour when the whale watching tour we booked through our cruise line got canceled. We’re so happy we did this tour instead, and it will be the first tour we book when we come back to Alaska. It’s one of the best things we did on our trip to Alaska!