Alaska Whale Watching with Drone

Experience Alaska’s unique drone-integrated whale watching tour with Captain Josh. Witness Humpback whales, Orcas, and more in Icy Strait’s pristine waters.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Icy Strait - You will travel out into Icy Strait with company owner Captain Josh in his small 14-passenger boat, and seek out wildlife, such as Humpback Whales, Orcas, Coastal Brown Bears, Sea lions, seals, and more! He has a 100% success rate with finding Humpback Whales on tours! His custom boat is also designed to give you excellent indoor and…
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • USB drive with Drone Shots of Whales! (one per group)
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Whale watching in the wild and pristine waters of Icy Strait, where Humpback whales are abundant and sighted on every trip, with small business owner Captain Josh! Otter and Steller Sea Lions are also very common, with Orcas, Brown Bears, and other wildlife frequently sighted!
Owned and operated by our own Captain Josh, he will be your personal guide as…

Location
Excursions Hub
If you are meeting us in town, please head to The Shops by HTA at 335 Harbor Drive and check in inside at the tour desk. It's located right in front of the harbor with big signs and flags saying "tours and gifts." Again, please check in 15 minutes early.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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293joeln
Jun 20, 2025
Don't miss out - Excellent tour and company. We had to switch our times, which was not a problem. It was an easy meet up at the excursion hub. There were only 8 of us on the tour, so plenty of room to move around, compared to the over 130 we counted coming off the cruise ship's whale watching excursion. We could hear the whales, which was a nice bonus of a small group. We also saw lots of sea otters and seals. They gave us the drone footage on a drive, before we got off the boat. If you can, take a morning tour so you can walk around town, it is only about a 20 minute walk back to the cruise ship.
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Lisa_r
Jun 18, 2025
Highly recommend! - This was our favorite tour! Our guide & captain Josh was very knowledgeable and personable. The boat was comfortable, our group wasn't crowded...which allowed us to move around the boat with ease. While we know that the guides can't be certain whales will show up, we saw so many humpback whales in addition to seals, sealuons, sea otters and porpoise. The drone footage taken from above was an amazing addition to the experience. We also appreciated that the areas we visited were not heavily traveled by other touring boats. We would highly recommend this tour!
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Freedom39261890568
Jun 16, 2025
Best Excursion Ever! - Excellent!!! Captain Josh was a wonderful and very knowledgeable tour guide and the sights and views were amazing! Every question we asked, he knew the answer. We saw sea otters, porpoise, sea lions and humpback whales! Do not skip this excursion!!
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Debjg816
Jun 16, 2025
Fabulous whale watching in Icy Strait - This was an amazing tour! We were lucky to see not only whales, but sea otters and sea lions. The captain was extremely knowledgeable. The drone pictures received at the end make this tour stand out!
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Traveln_texan
Jun 16, 2025
Whales and Drones…a can’t miss combo! - Wow… it’s just hard to put into words how amazing this trip was. Captain Josh runs a first-rate operation. His boat is clean and comfortable and you can see the owner’s pride in how well it’s maintained. This being our first trip to Alaska, we weren’t really sure what to expect, but I can tell you that the captain far exceeded any expectations we had. Not only did he put us in the midst of several groups of whales, he showed us otters, sea lions, and even some Dall’s porpoises. But that’s not all. Captain Josh is also a drone pilot, so he launched the drone to video from the air what we were seeing from the boat. When the excursion was over, we all received a USB drive with the video. If you are going to be in Icy Strait Point, Alaska, book with Captain Josh. You can thank me later!
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G9872oamandyw
Jun 14, 2025
Beautiful Day Whale Watching - Josh and his crew were outstanding. Communication was seamless, and the tour departed right on schedule. Josh was a fantastic captain—knowledgeable, friendly, and full of insight about the local marine life. We had the incredible opportunity to see sea lions, otters, and even whales. I especially appreciated the drone footage provided on a thumb drive—it was a unique and memorable touch. As a travel advisor, I will absolutely be recommending Josh to my clients. I would not hesitate to join this tour again when I return to this port.
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Zhuoer_l
Jun 12, 2025
The experience is... - The experience is awesome! We saw at least 3 groups of whales, bears, sea lions, puffin and sea lions. Josh is very patient and tried his best to find different types of animals. He is very knowledgeable. We also got cool pictures from the drone! Definitely recommend it!
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Adrianna_p
Jun 11, 2025
The best excursion & captain. - Josh and Jamie were wonderful! This is a don’t miss opportunity- we saw so much wildlife, and we felt like we were part of their family!! Can’t say enough great things about this excursion - except do it, you’ll have no regrets! And the usb / drone is a wonderful idea!
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Gabrielle_z
Jun 9, 2025
10/10 recommend!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Captain Josh was polite, very informative and my entire family had an amazing time. His boat was perfect and comfortable for all ages. Didn’t have to fight with tons of people from the ship which was a huge plus! He picked us up and brought us back at our meeting point, which was a breeze. Highlight for us was the drone footage they took of us and the whales/wildlife during our trip. I would highly recommend this charter and would use him again if I ever come back to visit this beautiful area.
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Flyer820230
Jun 8, 2025
Magical Experience - If I could give more than 5 stars I would!! This was such a magical trip. The small boat (only about 14 people) was perfect. You don't have to worry about people pushing for a spot. The main cabin is enclosed for the cooler rainy days. The boat is also very well maintained. Captain Josh is extremely knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife. The drone footage that they captured was unbelievable and is an extra special souvenir. I am a 2nd grade teacher, so I also plan to show it to my students. This is a MUST DO tour!!
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From $242
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).