Sakura1017
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Apr 26, 2019
Is it better to do whale watching in both ISP and Juneau? Or just 1 port?
It depends on what else you want to do and how much you want to see. We did it in Juneau and saw so many whales. In Ketchikan, we did the deadliest catch boat and got to see Eagles and lots of other sea creatures. I’m glad we did different things, honestly.Is it better to do whale watching in both ISP and Juneau? Or just 1 port?
I would agree with this, I wouldn’t do two whale watching excursions. There are too many other things to do in Alaska.It depends on what else you want to do and how much you want to see. We did it in Juneau and saw so many whales. In Ketchikan, we did the deadliest catch boat and got to see Eagles and lots of other sea creatures. I’m glad we did different things, honestly.
I have no idea, it goes around the visitor’s center and over a bridge with a creek where you check water temperature and maybe something else for the science part and they talked to the kids about different types of trees and other stuff. I was carrying my 2yo and it was a relatively flat and easy hike though for my back’s sake I was really wishing I had brought my carrier.What trail do you hike on JU33?
We did not do anything that I would call hiking on this excursion. We walked a little on the Trail of Time and on the Steep Creek trail boardwalk.What trail do you hike on JU33?
We did whale watching in ISP with Captin Shawn through Glacier Winds. It was an incredible day on the water with only 5 guests - his boat holds 6. We saw humpbacks, porpoises, sea otters, puffins, and a bear walking along the shore. There are far fewer boats in that area which makes for much nicer viewing. Highly reocmmend!Is it better to do whale watching in both ISP and Juneau? Or just 1 port?
The thing is I already know my family will just ride the gondola at ISP and maybe try one of the restaurants but there is nothing else to do that will interest my family. Yet, Juneau is the best to watch whales which I was gonna plan on. But it is harder trying to do Mendenhall at the moment trying to get transportation and find time to eat at Tracy's. I have booked excursions with local vendors for whale watching at both ISP and Juneau who have gotten remarkable reviews which is making my decision difficult.I would agree with this, I wouldn’t do two whale watching excursions. There are too many other things to do in Alaska.
Which month did you cruise? Was your cruise a morning or afternoon excursion?We did whale watching in ISP with Captin Shawn through Glacier Winds. It was an incredible day on the water with only 5 guests - his boat holds 6. We saw humpbacks, porpoises, sea otters, puffins, and a bear walking along the shore. There are far fewer boats in that area which makes for much nicer viewing. Highly reocmmend!
In 2018 we did the Ketchikan KE31 Wilderness Exploration and Crab Fest. Excellent excursion. You start off with a boat ride (a small touring boat holds about 35 people) and travel to an area where there are crab cages in the water. They pull up one cage and show you actual crabs. They tell you all about the fishing/crabbing industry, point out eagle nests and other wildlife along the shoreline. Then you return to their boat dock and go into a dining area where you fest on crab legs. It's all you can eat. Everyone at your table competes with the other tables to see who can make the tallest crab shell tower (in the middle of your table). Really fun and would do it again.
Thanks guys, I had this booked, then cancelled thinking it was too expensive and wouldn't leave us enough time to walk around Ketchikan, and now I have it booked againWe also did this excursion and loved it! We will be going back for this crab feast at the George Inlet Lodge on our coming return trip. Yummy!!!