Last year I went on an Alaska cruise, and although most of family was able to see wildlife throughout the trip, I always seemed to just miss the whale jumping out of the water or the bear eating on the side of the road. Very disappointing to go all that way and not see wildlife.

The ship usually has a naturalist throughout the cruise spotting wildlife, so make sure and listen out for this, and go on deck – don’t try to see everything from inside the ship. It is warm, but you tend to miss all of the action. 

 Here’s a list of list of popular whale watching tips to keep in mind to improve your odds of seeing whale while in Alaska.

Take a good pair of binoculars. 

Choose clear, calm days.

Look for the blow of a whale, which is the cloud of spray or mist that appears as the air is exhaled through the blowhole. This is usually how whales are first seen.

If you are a first time whale watcher, you may want to consider motion sickness medications. A good breakfast is key! Very often people will go on their first whale watch fearing they may get sick. They will skip breakfast thinking that no food in their stomach means they won’t get sick. In fact, the opposite is true. An empty stomach produces acids and, in turn, can actually make you sick. Eat a good carbohydrate breakfast.

Keep Warm! It is always colder on the ocean than on land.

Don’t forget the sunblock! Water reflects and magnifies the sun rays.

Bring extra batteries and film, or a picture card, for your camera.

For more information on the best time to see Alaska wildlife, visit our website dedicated to Alaska travel: www.escortedalaskatours.com

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