The whale watching excursion on our cruise ship was full and we are so glad it was because we ended up on an Alaska Tales Whale Watching boat. The family owned company uses boats that are roomy and comfortable. You can watch from inside the temperature controlled cabin, or outside on the front, back, or upper decks. On our trip, Greg and Taz provided information on the area, ocean, and sea animals, and were able to answer questions from the passengers. Captain Sarah did a great job driving the boat and provided a smooth ride. We highly recommend using Alaska Tales Whale Watching for your whale watching excursion.