Whale watching on an Alaska cruise is nothing short of spectacular, and not just because of the magnificent wildlife. The jaw-dropping scenery, fun shore excursions, and onboard luxury make for a ...

150,000-tonne cruise liners to smaller whale-watching boats, ply the waters as part of Southern Alaska's massive tourism industry. The Covid-19 pandemic brought all of that to a sudden halt.

On the North Slope of Alaska, the culture of the Inupiat ... a blind shelters members of an Inupiat whaling crew as they watch for a passing bowhead whale by the light of the midnight sun.

The passage is generally considered to offer some of the best whale-watching waters in Alaska: a misty spout is a sure sign they’re in the neighborhood. It also holds plentiful populations of ...

Carnival Cruise Line has seven-day cruises aboard the 2,100-capacity Carnival Spirit with optional shore excursions, ...

Humpback whales have been making a conservation comeback – but warming seas are putting their recovery at risk.

Many travelers make the trek to Alaska for two things: glaciers and whales. The latter can be a bit more elusive to spot, which is why it's best to sign up for a whale watching tour. In Juneau ...

With humpback whales making their annual migration from Alaska to Hawaii at the beginning ... and traveler opinion to select the following whale watching excursions. Price: Adults from $77 ...

Yereth Rosen Alaska Beacon Feb 26, 2024 Feb 26, 2024 One of the world’s most endangered whale populations has a newly identified member, and federal biologists are celebrating the discovery with ...

You'll find plenty to do in Alaska's capital, including whale watching tours, salmon bakes and more. The Mendenhall Glacier is one of the top attractions in Juneau, so many tours include a visit ...

The crew was the first to receive the new medal, which was created last year for missions sailing under Arctic ice.