Alaska Whale Watching aboard your Cruise

During the summer months, is one of the most popular activities within Alaska's Inland Passage and Frederick Sound. Custom Alaska Cruises takes you to these magnificent creatures and puts you in position to see many different types of whales in their natural surroundings.

Several species of whales can be observed feeding in the waters of Alaska. Humpback whales travel from the warm waters off of Hawaii to feed in the nutrient-rich waters of Southeast Alaska. Orca (Killer) Whales can also be found in these waters. Other species include: Harbor porpoises, White-sided Dolphins, Grey Whales, Minke Whales and the playful Dall Porpoise.

An Alaskacruise is an opportunity to get a rare glimpse of one of Alaska's greatest beauties. We can take you to places where you are most likely to spot these majestic creatures. We are always careful to obey regulations and restrictions regarding safe viewing distances, but we cannot control the whale's agenda, as they have been known to surface a few yards away from the M.V. Sikumi.is one of the most unique and rewarding means of accessing the whales. We invite you to let Custom Alaska Cruises be your guides on your Alaskacruise. We'll help make your cruise one you'll never forget!

Whale Viewing from a Small Ship

It is an amazing experience to be able to view whales from a small ship, the whales are so close and the Captain can stop or move around to ensure maximum viewing time when we do find a pod of whales to watch.

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Bubble net feeding

Whales and Marine animals commonly seen in Southeast Alaska

Humpbacks are the most commonly sighted whales on our cruises. However you can sometimes also see Orcas (Killer Whales) and occasionally Grey Whales, Minke Whales, White-sided Dolphins and Harbor Porpoise. A pod of Dall porpoise usually play on the wake of the boat once or twice a trip.

Steller Sea Lions are curious locals

Sea Otters

Here's what some of our guests say abouton the M/V Sikumi

"We were especially pleased to see the whales and their antics on three different days, we also enjoyed theand the many icebergs."

"Seeing all the whales on our cruise was especially thrilling for the family. Especially on the third day of our cruise, when the Humpback Whale was playing right off the side of the boat, we were amazed at the tiny distance between ourselves and the whale. The Captain seemed to know exactly where to look when searching for wildlife.from the Sikumi completely demolishes any trip to the zoo."

"Kayaking with the whales, ice bergs and seals was a one of a kind experience... we will have great stories for our friends and family."

"There was a whole pod of Orcas, 12 to 15 feet away, right next to the boat. On my three-day trip, we saw dozens of sea otters, scores of sea lions, seals, dall porpoises, and orange-beaked puffin birds, as we steamed at no faster than a leisurely 8 knots per hour."

"Two Humpback Whales cruised alongside us breathing mist into the air..."

"Whales were everywhere, humpback and minke, and the Captain made sure to stop the Sikumi for us to see them closer when they were spotted. "