Join our favourite activities during your stay in Gustavus, the gateway to famous Glacier Bay National Park. Our most popular activity is the whale watchign cruise to Point Adolphus and the kayaking day tour into Muir and Tarr Inlet. Glacier Bay National Park was completely covered by ice just 200 years ago. The “Y” shaped body of Glacier Bay in south-east Alaska is a designated World Heritage Site and includes 16 huge tidewater glaciers - with 12 of them are active and calve icebergs thundering into the bay. On the east and west of the 65 mile long bay the steep mountain summits of the Chilkat and Fairweather Mountain Ranges rise up to provide a dramatic backdrop. The marine wilderness of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve includes tidewater glaciers, snow- capped mountain ranges, ocean coastlines, deep fjords, and freshwater rivers. All tours start in Gustavus | Bartlett Cove |
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JUNS#1 Point Adolphus Whale Observation Cruise aboard the 45′ M/V TAZ, into Alaska's most famous whale feeding grounds - Icy Strait and Point Adolphus. Their unique feeding techniques, acrobatics, and vocalizations make every tour unique. Observe Humpback whales, plus other marine mammals, including Minke and Orca, Stellar sea lions, sea otters, Dall and Harbor porpoises. We also observe Bald Eagles, Puffins, a variety of sea birds, and occasionally an Alaskan Brown Bear can be strolling on the beach. The boat is an ideal for observing and photographing wildlife. It is extremely stable, with large observation windows which allow for great viewing from both inside or outside on the deck. In addition, our unique hydrophone system allows us to hear the calls of the whales underwater. We also have a comfortable heated interior and enclosed restroom for the comfort of our clients. |
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JUNS#2 Salmon & Halibut Sportfishing | Fly Fishing Tour |
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JUNS#3 Guided Sea-Kayak Tours We start this trip at Gustavus beach, where we get an kayaking orientation put on our rain gear and boots and go.... Crossing Icy Passage, we keep an eye out for sea otters, porpoise, sea lions, minke whales, orcas and seals. Upon reaching the island we are usually greeted by bald eagles. In the shallows along the shore, we can see a multitude of intertidal creatures as we drift along in our kayaks. Rounding the western point of the island we see a string of lovely sandy beaches. This is where we land our kayaks to enjoy a lunch of smoked salmon, fresh veggies, fruit and our home baked desserts. Enjoy lunch with a fantastic view of the Fairweather Mountains. While on land, we’ll explore the moist interior of the old growth forest, home to myriad species of ferns, mushrooms, wildflowers and moss carpets. Duration: 6-hours |
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JUNS#4 Glacier Bay Day Cruise |
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JUNS#5 Kayak with the Whales |
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