| Port: | Juneau, Alaska |
| Duration: | 5 hours (approximate) |
| Provided: | Salmon bake lunch, beverages & snacks; souvenir route guide |
This
exciting tour combines a “whales
guaranteed” wildlife cruise with a salmon bake feast at Orca
Point Lodge.
Following a motorcoach ride to scenic Auke Bay, you’ll board a warm, comfortable, waterjet-powered catamaran, and set out to explore the island-studded waters of Stephen's Passage. This area is world-renowned as a favored summer feeding ground for humpback whales.
Once whales have been sighted, your skilled captain will maneuver the 
vessel
to allow exceptional viewing and photographic opportunities. Don’t
forget your camera, and be sure to bring a warm jacket to wear on the
topside observation deck; the whales are often close enough to hear them
breathe! An onboard naturalist will explain the behavior and habitat
of the humpback whale and other wildlife you may encounter, including
killer whales, sea lions, porpoise, harbor seals, bald eagles and more!
You’ll take a leisurely break from cruising to step ashore at
beautiful 
Orca
Point Lodge on Colt Island, to enjoy a feast that includes grilled wild
Alaska salmon, chicken, corn on the cob, rice pilaf, cole slaw, fresh-hot
dinner rolls and desserts. The lodge offers peaceful seclusion with modern
comforts in a remote wilderness setting. Be sure to wear comfortable
walking shoes and take a stroll along the beach before the reboarding
the catamaran for the return cruise to Auke Bay.
The operators of this tour guarantee you will see a whale. If not, you’ll receive a $100 cash refund ($50 refund per child) as you disembark. But don’t anticipate a refund; in the past ten years whales have been sighted on every tour!
Note: Bring a warm jacket to wear on deck and outdoors at Orca Point Lodge. Restrooms are available at all venues. This tour is wheelchair accessible − please consult the shore excursion office, before booking, for details.