Taking a cruise down to the 49th state? Each year cruises to Alaska provide their tourist the opportunity to go on whale watching tours and witness one of the world’s largest mammals in its native habitat. No cruise to the Alaskan Coastal Areas would be complete without enjoying a day of photographing and viewing the spectacular whales living in the area. It does not matter which part of Alaska you visit, you are guaranteed to find a unique whale watching tour. Alaska’s oceans provide a variety of whales that can be seen on Alaskan whale tours. Some of the whales you will be able to praise are the gray whales, orcas, humpback whales and the beluga whales.
Throughout an Alaskan whale watching tour, you will have the opportunity to discover that although whales can be strange-looking creatures, they sometimes display unique qualities similar to human qualities. Such qualities you will be able to witness are; how whales live in family groups, they help each other out when one is in distress, and they talk amongst themselves.
During each summer season 15-20 humpback whales feed regularly in the waters surrounding Southeast Alaska. The humpback whales are Alaska’s most acrobatic whales. All through your Alaskan whale watching tour you will be able to capture these humpback whales feeding on krill, shrimp, and other various fish. Orca whales are another special highlight during your whale watching expedition. This species of whale feed on different types of marine animals, such as fish, sea lions, seals, porpoises, sharks, squid, and even other whales. Orcas are commonly referred to as killer whales. Orcas like to hunt in teams. They have been known to have killed blue whales, which are the world’s largest animals. However, they do not have any natural enemies. These charismatic Alaskan whales are considered to be highly intelligent, and in captivity are readily trained. Furthermore, aside from these two whale species you will also have the pleasure of watching a variety of other whale species inhabiting the area as they move amongst their homes.
Thus, during your cruise to the beautiful 49th state, Alaska, make sure to take a day to experience the breath taking beauty of one of nature’s largest animals living in their habitats. You will be sure never to forget your Alaskan whale watching experience.