The Top 3 Wildlife Tours in Anchorage

The Anchorage region is home to an incredible amount of wildlife, from majestic humpback whales to a diverse range of birds. Joining an Anchorage wildlife tour gives you the ideal opportunity to indulge your love of animals while soaking in the stunning beauty of southcentral Alaska. Whether you choose to spot wildlife from a boat on the water, or from a van on dry land, you’ll return to your cruise ship with endless photos - and the best memories! 

For a full day of wildlife spotting, consider the 8.5 Hour Northwestern Fjord Cruise. Not only will you get to see the beautiful Kenai Fjords, but you’ll also view three active tidewater glaciers. And, of course, there will be an abundance of wildlife. You can expect to see sea lions relaxing on craggy rocks as the waves wash over them, inquisitive harbor seals, and potentially humpback and orca whales! We recommend you use the complimentary binoculars to spot copious numbers of birds flying overhead, because puffins, murres, kittiwakes, oystercatchers, and cormorants are all regularly spotted here.

If you’re in the Anchorage and Seward region between mid-May and mid-June, then consider the Orca Quest Cruise. This slim window of time is when the orca whale population explodes! Your boat’s pilot knows this region well, so will get you as close to these amazing predatory whales as possible, making photos of dorsal fins breaking the surface and the well-known white spot behind their eyes a real possibility! You’ll learn all about orcas through a fascinating narration, and can even hear them communicating underwater through a hydrophone! This tour really does cover all bases and is unbeatable for true wildlife aficionados! 

If you have any questions about our Anchorage wildlife tours, then reach out to our friendly team of experts!