We took the Columbia Glacier cruise and upon leaving the harbor we immediately came across a humpback whale. As my wife has wanted to see a whale for years, this alone make our trip. However, it wasn't over. We saw sea lions, sea otters, bald eagles, puffins, bigg orca whales, etc. etc. Additionally, we saw Columbia Glacial ice, but couldn't get up to the glacier due to the amount of ice. Along the way we were educated about the wildlife, glaciers, history of the area, and Exxon Valdez disaster. The staff is very accommodating and interested in making your trip the trip of a lifetime.