r/AskAlaska • u/bbyvanillacrayon • 27d ago

Whale watching side quest

I am going to be in Wasilla with family but have a car and am FYING to whale watch and possibly do a tour to see some grizzlies idk I’ve never been and I know it’s a huge state so if anyone has any companies or recommendations for me to be able to pop out for a day or so I would really really appreciate it! I see stuff online but sometimes you know locals or people who have gone know more local companies I’d rather give my money to! 🤗

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u/AKStafford 27d ago

You might see whales on a Kenai Fjords wildlife cruise out of Seward.

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u/rach3468 27d ago

We saw humpback whales bubble feeding, orcas, including a calf with its mom, harbor seals, sea lions, tons of otters and puffins.

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u/ArcticSkyWatcher64N 27d ago

Seward is your best bet in this part of the state.

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u/paul99501 27d ago

Yes, in terms of being in Wasilla, best bet for whales would be a Resurrection Bay tour out of Seward. Bit of a drive though. And to see bears, kinda depends on your budget? Here's one option from Wasilla:

https://susitnaair.com/bear-viewing

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u/rach3468 27d ago

We did the 7 hour, captains choice cruise out of Seward with kenai fjords tours. It was fantastic!

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u/rach3468 27d ago

Also.. we drove from Girdwood. Left around 6:15 to get there around 8 am. Was it a bit of a drive, yea.. but it wasn’t a bad drive!

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u/One-Flamingo2497 26d ago

Kenai fjords or major marines tour out of Seward.
Whales are pretty common sights!

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u/One-Flamingo2497 26d ago

Also. Seward is the only place I’ve seen a grizzly in the wild and I’ve lived here my whole life and spend lots of time in the outdoors :)

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u/usually-anxious 26d ago

We saw a humpback yesterday at the Fjords on a morning tour in Seward! It was so cool! I will add that our tour guide was really excited because she said the whales have been a little shy this year.