When IS THE BETTER Time Of Year For Whale Watching In Alaska

Alaska whale-watching cruises happen in the summer. Migrating whales, like people, prefer to spend their winters in the warm waters of Hawaii, Central America, and Mexico. IN-MAY, the nutrient-rich waters of Point Adolphus, Glacier Bay, and Icy Strait attract large numbers of humpback whales.

For the warmest weather in Alaska, travelers should visit from June through August when average temperatures come in the sixties. However, that is also  icy strait point whale watching . Warmer weather brings loads of visitors sailing on large cruise lines. A small town like Hoonah, AK, has a year-round population of only 800 residents. However, on busy summer days, as many as ten thousand cruise liner passengers will disembark in Hoonah.

The shoulder season for Glacier Bay National Park and Chichagof Island is in-may and September. For travelers who would like to start to see the whales with fewer tourists, this is the best time and energy to visit. Usually the humpbacks will arrive first, followed by orcas.