Whale Watching & Salmon Bake Combo

It's a short bus ride from the pier to the meeting location. We found the organizer very quickly. We boarded a bus with only one other couple to head out to the bay. After a short intro, we set out. There were about 30 people total. We found a spot others had seen whales. We weren't disappointed. Several sightings. We then went to another location and saw several more whales. After returning, we met our van again and figured out that the 4 people in the van had the Salmon Bake also. The Salmon Bake restaurant was a whole lot of fun as it is outdoors, and it was raining. Don't read that as a problem. The seating area is covered as well as the buffet table. The food was very good, and the salmon was excellent. A very fun, unique meal. This was a very good day, and I would highly recommend it.

Loved the info given on the way to the pier. The boat captain and assistant were knowledgeable. We did see several whales and it was just spectacular! The Salmon bake was out of this world. Loved the setting, the food and the waterfall!

Great trip. tour guide GREAT

We have been on several whale watching trips. This one was the best by far. The captain and the crew were very informative and enthusiastic as we saw many whales. Top notch!

I enjoyed this excursion the most. It was cold but my husband and I were prepared. The guide and boat driver were very knowledgeable. We have a few sightings of whales and sea lions but we were pleased! The bake was very pretty and food was good. I wasn't aware of a mama bear with her 3 cubs right behind the fire pit until I heard men chasing them away but I was able to take a video.

My 6-year-old son and I had a wonderful time on the boat tour. We saw humpbacks, orcas (apparently a fairly unusual treat), sea lions, and porpoises. My 10-year-old daughter was scared during the first half of the boat ride, as it is a propulsion jet boat and goes quite fast. She did finally calm down once we saw the sea lions and porpoises. The captain and naturalist were very friendly and informative. The meeting place was a bit hectic, as tons of tour groups were all meeting at the same time and place, and it is difficult to tell which group you are supposed to be with. I had to ask around to find my group. Our van driver was very friendly. The salmon bake was delicious and the camp was beautiful. There are marshmallows and campfires available for after dinner. There is a free shuttle that will take you from the salmon bake back to either your ship or downtown. We had a great time, and the price was very reasonable compared to comparable excursions available through Norwegian.

We had a great time on our whale watching excursion & the food at the Salmon back was very good. The girls that brought us out on the boat did a very good job. We got to see a pod of Orcas & Humpback whales I don't think we could of asked for anything more.

Excellent guides, tour done very well, info was easy to grasp. We saw many groups and pairs of whales rolling, jumping, and bubble netting. Could not have been a better time. Salmon dinner however was a dull snooze.

Whale watching was amazing! The size of the boat had enough room for me to walk around without feeling too cramped! We saw whales jumping out of water, a couple of sea lions and an EAGLE! It was the first Bald Eagle I had ever seen. As far as the salmon bake, seriously, the best grilled salmon over an open wood fire grill we've ever had! They had this very flavorful brown sugar butter glaze that went on top of the salmon that was sooooo good!

Whale watching boat was smaller than I had expected & not to comfy. Staff was pleasant. The salmon bake was wonderful, best salmon ever. Cute little area to eat with a gift shop. Enjoyed this excursion the most of all we booked. .

Could have not asked for a better experience. great tour guides.

Actually saw a mother whale & calf, 2 other whales & a group of sea lions basking on the base of a buoy with a bald eagle perched on top. Great photo ops and beautiful scenery!

The guide and boat captain were both engaging the entire cruise. We saw 7 humpback whales and 6 sea lions! I generally do not care for salmon but cooked over a wood fired grill and then smothered with the maple glaze was so good I went back for seconds! The waterfall is a must photo opportunity.

What a great day. The weather was beautiful and our trip with our guide and his boat was fantastic. We were lucky to see whales, in fact we saw about three. The Salmon Bake was in a nice wooded area with good food.

I had a great time on this excursion with Captain Terry and Naturalist Megan. We did see several whales and sea lions. The boat held about 35-40 people and was very smooth. You sit indoors with big windows and a back deck for outdoor viewing. We had beautiful weather, so that made it better than it might have been. We could have booked the same excursion for less money from the Celebrity ship, though.

The boat captain was excellent at predicting where the whales resurfaced, he turned the boat so both sides received excellent views/pictures and he stayed a little longer since we had great views around our time to leave. The environmental specialist explained what we were seeing and how whales live, swim, eat, etc. She genuinely enjoyed the watching as much as all the passengers. The food and atmosphere at the salmon bake were exceptional and I recommend taking time to walk around and enjoy the nature that surrounds you. It’s extremely appreciative we can get transportation “when we were ready to leave” and that we weren’t restricted to our time to enjoy! By far, one of our favorite excursions!

My husband and I and our two boys (12 and 10) enjoyed a beautiful day whale watching - and saw 5 whales - on a clear blue sky day. The staff was friendly and helpful and took great photos of our family. The salmon bake was a lot of fun with great food and music. It was a great way to end this Alaskan adventure. We highly recommend this tour.

We were lucky and saw several humpback whales, but the real treat was the orcas. They are magnificent.

Did get to see several whales and got some great pics. Didnt get as close as we did last time we went with a different boat- but part of that is where the whales pop up at. The salmon bake had GREAT food and some good live entertainment! Would do it again!

Terry and Katie provided an excellent whale watching excursion. Both were very personable and knowledgable. We caught sight of only one whale during our trip, but being on other whale watch trips, I know it can be hit or miss. Nevertheless, seeing the tail of that humpback was thrilling! The views this day were truly spectacular. No rain, blue skies, mountain tops covered in snow surround by the lush rainforests of the islands. The boat we we rode on didn’t mess around either. It was fast and got us from spot to spot in a flash. The Salmon Bake was unexpectedly down home. Seated in a beautiful backwoods setting with folk music coming from Vicky, we entered a lush green paradise. The food was down home and tasty. The salmon bake was nice and smokey. Once you enjoyed you meal, you could take a short stroll down a path to a beautiful water fall were you could try your hand at panning for gold. I definitely would recommend this trip. It’s quick with lots to see.

Could not have been so fun and informative. Katie was great... felt safe on the boat! And the food at the salmon bake was wonderful!

Wonderful experience! Many whales and great outdoor adventure at the salmon bake. Maple sauce was the best! Don’t miss the waterfall. S’mores were a huge hit too!

Enjoyed the small group size which allowed for easy viewing of whales surfacing the water. The salmon lunch back was very good. An unexpected but great surprise was the salmon swimming upstream near the water fall behind the picnic area.

I enjoyed the search and boat ride. The captain and mate were knowledgeable about the whales that frequent the area. We did see a couple of different whales, but no pods. We did enjoy the ride. The dinner was good, but salmon had bones, so not boneless fillets.

We enjoyed this trip! The people were very nice. I would suggest anyone to take this trip that's going to Alaska.