7 Best Whale Watching Shore Excursions

Reykjavik’s whale-watching cruise out of Skarfabakki Harbour, with thermal overalls, onboard expert commentary, and a free try-again ticket if you see nothing.

★ 4.0

“Great trip, guide was very knowledgeable with a good sense of humour. We where lucky as weather was lovely & sea was calm. Wish there would of been more whales around, but trip was very enjoyable and would recommend.”

61 reviews3 hours 50 minutes (approx.)From $108.13by Special Tours Iceland

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Best Alaska & Pacific Northwest Shore Excursions, Shore Excursions, Sitka, Sitka Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whale Watching, Wildlife

A Comfortable Sitka Whale Watching Wildlife Shore Excursion

/ July 29, 2026

4.A Comfortable Sitka Whale Watching Wildlife Shore Excursion

Sitka Whale Watching on a small heated boat with humpbacks, otters, eagles, puffins, and Mount Edgecumbe views during a 2.5-hour cruise.

★ 5.0

“Amazing tour! Rick has a spotless boat. My family was very comfortable and loved that he had heat and snacks. We saw whales, otters, sea lions and eagles. It absolutely met all of our expectations and more.”

24 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $225.00by Coastal Tours Sitka

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Best Alaska & Pacific Northwest Shore Excursions, Cruises & Boat Tours, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours, Vancouver Island, Victoria Shore Excursions (BC), Whale Watching

Victoria Shore Excursion: Whale-Watching Cruise with Expert Naturalist Guides

/ July 30, 2026

5.Victoria Shore Excursion: Whale-Watching Cruise with Expert Naturalist Guides

3-hour Victoria whale-watching cruise to spot orcas and other marine life with naturalist guides, plus worry-free return to your ship.

★ 4.5

“Great experience and nicely organized ! Went off very smoothly .”

23 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $133.71by Five Star Whale Watching

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Best Alaska & Pacific Northwest Shore Excursions, Canoes & Kayaks, Juneau, Juneau Shore Excursions, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whale Watching

Juneau Shore Excursion: Paddle with Whales Kayak Adventure

/ August 1, 2026

6.Juneau Shore Excursion: Paddle with Whales Kayak Adventure

Kayak with humpback whales in Juneau. Ride the Inside Passage by boat, paddle a feeding ground, and get full gear plus expert guidance.

★ 4.5

“Amazing employees and excursions. I’ve never kayaked before but was given excellent instructions. My kayak mate and I were given the ultimate experience of having a humpback whale surface right in front of our kayak. A once in a life time experience!!!!”

20 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $494.32by Above and Beyond Alaska

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Best Alaska & Pacific Northwest Shore Excursions, Hoonah, Icy Strait Point Shore Excursions, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whale Watching

Icy Strait Shore Excursion: Whale Watching Adventure Tour

/ August 16, 2026

7.Icy Strait Shore Excursion: Whale Watching Adventure Tour

3-hour Hoonah whale watching from Icy Strait Point with a small heated charter, snacks, and chances to see humpbacks and more.

★ 4.5

“Our captain was from the Tlingit nation and her first mate was a marine biologist. We were able to see whales, sea otters, and sea lions. I think my favorite part was the stories the captain shared from the Tlingit nation. I felt privileged to be able to listen to these wonderful stories. It was…”

9 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $326.58by My Holidays Online

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