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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

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $190.00

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Sat 21 Sep

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)

Holliebtrex

Aug 2022

Watching magnificent humpback whales with Captain Josh and crew was one of the best 3 hours of my life - no exaggeration. To see whales from the boat breaching, slapping the water, eating, diving and feeding was unbelievable. But then to get home and see the drone footage view of what we were seeing made it magical. From a high altitude the drone can zoom in to see minute details which helped my husband and me learn more about these gorgeous creatures. Not only did we see whales, but sea lions, otters and puffins too! I believe we have a responsibility to protect our world and all of the animals in it - and there was not one minute we spent with Captain Josh where any of us felt the drone or boat was impeding on these beautiful creatures. He believes in small groups and his price was better than other tours. As a bonus - he shared his knowledge of the area, the waters, the wildlife and Alaska in general throughout our tour. When we visit Hoonah (Icy Straight Point) again - we will contact Captain Josh to be our guide.

SilverDollar45

Aug 2022

I can not say enough about this experience. We booked this tour during our Alaskan cruise and it was 3+ hours that changed my life forever. First, Capt Josh, his boat and crew, are all top notch. They are very professional and extremely knowledgeable. They definitely knew what they were doing. Our trip started with us pulling up on a pod of whales and Capt Josh killed the engines. The whales were surfacing then they suddenly dove. Capt Josh told us keep a sharp eye for them. The next thing we knew, we were hearing whale songs through the hull of the boat. Suddenly, the water erupted just behind the boat and the whales surfaced during a bubble feed. We were close enough to feel the spray and smell the whales. It was awe inspiring. We spent the next 3 plus hours, with minor detours to see some other wildlife, following a pod of 13-15 humpback whales. We ended up seeing the pod bubble feed 4 more times, multiple dives, fin slaps and breaches. There is simply nothing I can compare it too. And the drone, it just add another level to the experience. Watching the footage after we got home helped us relive the experience all over again. Capt Josh is the only operator offering the drone experience. I bet others will be copying him soon. I just want to wrap up by saying, we know it was an exceptional tour with exceptional timing. Even Capt Josh said this was an exceptional day and it isn't always that good. I'm just forever thankful I was there when it was.

peggye651

Aug 2022

Do not be afraid to go outside cruise ship company and book directly with Alaska Whale & Drone Tours in Icy Strait (Hoonah Alaska). Josh and crew will ensure your excursion is the best. We absolutely loved seeing the whales. Very knowledgeable of the area and not only the whales but other animals. He took us to an area where we saw at least 5 whales at one time bubbling and showing off the Tails. I believe it was a total of 9 whales in all the entire trip and I can't tell you how many more that was only bubbling or swimming just on the surface. The drone that he takes on board to get views of the whales from above were great and he gives you the opportunity to purchase a USB of it which had awesome footage. Recommendation for rating is a 5 star but I would definitely give the a 10 easily. I do recommend if you have a nice camera to bring it as you can get better and faster photos. The boat only holds I believe 14 passengers. There were 4 couples on the boat with us on our tour.