Whale Watching from Auke Bay
Boat tours from Auke Bay, about 12 miles north of town, look for humpback whales, sea lions, porpoises and eagles.
By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026
Boat tours from Auke Bay, about 12 miles north of town, look for humpback whales, sea lions, porpoises and eagles.
Highlights
- Humpback whales, plus chances of orcas, Steller sea lions, Dall's porpoise and harbor seals
- Bald eagles along the shoreline
Facts checked October 18, 2026 with hollandamerica.com, mapcarta.com, juneaucapitaltransit.org. Hours and prices change, so confirm before you go.
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