Name: "Focus on Whales" with Guide Jim Nahmens A144
Start: 2024-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Petersburg, AK 99833, USA

Alaska Sea Adventures

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12 reviews

Jul 14 - 21, 2024

Group size: 8 - 10

"Focus on Whales" with Guide Jim Nahmens A144

Petersburg, AK 99833, USA

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Alaska Sea Adventures

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12 reviews

Jul 14 - 21, 2024

Group size: 8 - 10

All-inclusive
Meals are prepared by our chef, wine with evening meals, and beer throughout your day. Meals include Alaskan seafoods Black cod, halibut, salmon, and crab! Dietary needs can be accommodated.
Essentials
All cabins include towels, bed linens, shampoo, conditioner, soap, hair dryers and select sizes on Alaska boots.
Eliptical Machine
Outside on our top deck is an eliptical machine to excerise.
Fishing Poles & Tackle
Fishing poles and tackle are provided. You are welcome to bring your own if you would like! We also have crab and shrimp traps if you are wanting to fish.
Halibut Permit
We have an 8-pole halibut permit so you can catch that Alaska "butt" halibut! A fishing license is still required for you to purchase.
Kayaks
Sea kayaks are available for excursions in the bays and near the glaciers.
Naturalist
Our Naturalist will share the facts and history of whales, wildlife and Southeast Alaska.
Reference Library
We have a reference library filled with maps and books on Alaska, whales, and local history for you to enjoy in our lounge.
Sales Tax
Sales tax is included in the rate.
Tender Boats
There are two tender boats for exploring and getting to shore for beach walks and hiking.
Whale Guide
Jim Nahmens will introduce you to the world of the humpback whale-it’s life cycle, anatomy, behaviors, migration, feeding strategies, and current research.
Whale Hydrophone
We have a hydrophone that goes in the water to listen to the whale song then we can gauge when they will surface or potentially bubble feed, so you are ready to capture those incredible photos.

Airfares
Alaska Airlines is the only commercial airline that flies into Southeast Alaska.
Fishing Licenses
Halibut, salmon, crab, or shrimp fishing you must purchase a license. Our crew will help you with purchasing any licenses. Seafood processing and shipping is not included.
Flight Seeing Tours
Guests may have the opportunity to go flight seeing near Mount Edgecumbe Volcano and see the whales and herring fisherman from above. We highly recommend this experience. It is weather permitting.
Gratuities
We recommend a gratuity of 10-20% to show your appreciation for exceptional service. Our staff strives to provide the highest level of service.
Hotel Accommodations
We can help with hotel recommendations as we encourage you to come the day prior to boarding and stay the night you depart the boat and then fly out.
Spirits
Wine is provided with dinner and beer is available throughout the day. If you would like any additional spirits, we can pick them up prior to departure or you can bring them aboard.
Trip Insurance
We highly recommend purchasing trip insurance to protect your trip in the event of an emergency.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is available to purchase if you would like to use it for work or you can unplug and relax!

Frederick Sound
Frederick Sound
Departs from Petersburg, Alaska
You will depart from Petersburg, Alaska, and explore Frederick Sound and all its beauty.
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Whale Watching
Whale Watching
Exploring for Humpback and Orca Whales
Humpback whales congregate here to feed on massive schools of fish and krill. With some luck, you may see these endangered giants as they use bubble nets to execute their cooperative feeding attacks. Our guide will introduce you to the world of the humpback whale-it’s life cycle, anatomy, behaviors, migration, feeding strategies, and current research. He will also share the secrets of getting great whale photos!
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Wildlife Watching
Wildlife Watching
Exploring for Wildlife
You will go in search of all the amazing wildlife, but remember, we can not predict the wildlife and what we will see, but that is part of the adventure!
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Glaciers
Glaciers
Exploring the Glaciers
You will explore the glaciers and bays filled with icebergs and wildlife.
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Alaskan Seafood
Alaskan Seafood
Eating Lots of the Alaskan Cusine Prepared by Your Personal Chef
You will leave with a newfound experience of the freshest seafood from our Alaskan waters served at your table.

Our all-inclusive chef will tailor a menu to your preferences. Seafood includes halibut, black cod, salmon, king crab, shrimp, Dungeness crab, and whatever else might be in season!
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Seal Lions & Seals
Seal Lions & Seals
Exploring for Marine Life
We will cruise Frederick Sound exploring the wildlife. You will see Steller sea lions, otters, seals, porpoises, and multiple other bird species. We can not predict the wildlife and what we will see, but that is part of the adventure!
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Kayaking and Boating
Kayaking and Boating
Exploring the Bays
You can explore the beaches and bays in a kayak, and our Naturalist will take you on adventures in the tender boats.
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Eagle & Bird Watching
Eagle & Bird Watching
Exploring for Eagles & All the Birds of Alaska
The rocky shorelines, saltwater marshes, bogs, and woodlands of Southeast Alaska comprise a birder’s paradise. The diversity of habitats ensures a wide variety of birds can be seen nearby, including large numbers of waterfowl and shorebirds. Bald eagles are common in the Southeast; their numbers are measured in the thousands.

Birds that are commonly seen.

American Dipper

Bald Eagle

Belted Kingfisher

Chestnut-Backed Chickadee

Cormorant

Black Oystercatcher

Black Turnstone

Bonaparte’s Gull

Common Loon

Common Merganser

Common Murre

Fork-Tailed Storm Petrel

Fox Sparrow

Greater Yellowlegs

Harlequin Duck

Jaeger

Long-Tailed Duck

Marbled Murrelet

Pigeon Guillemot

Raven

Red-Necked Phalarope

Rufous Hummingbird

Surfbird

Surf Scoter

White-Winged Scoter

Winter Wren The

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Relax & Enjoy the Boat
Relax & Enjoy the Boat
It's Your Time to Relax & Enjoy Yachting Life on the Water
Have a glass of wine, play a game, read all the beautiful Alaskan books aboard the boat, edit your incredible photos, or just daydream!
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Rainforests
Rainforests
Hiking in the Rainforests
There will be the opportunity to get off the boat for a hike or beach walk.
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Alaska's Flora & Muskeg
Alaska's Flora & Muskeg
Examining the Flora and Geology
Our Naturalist will introduce you to Alaska’s natural history, geology, and flora, and fauna.
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Final Destination
Final Destination
Petersburg, Alaska
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Frederick Sound

Departs from Petersburg, Alaska

Alaska Sea Adventures

12 reviews

Alaska Sea Adventures is a personalized, all-inclusive yacht experience through the waters of Southeast Alaska. We take you off the beaten path to places most people can't even dream of. We take you through the ice, closer to glaciers, and travel across waters where others can’t go due to the challenges of the sea with our 85 ft custom expedition yacht. Highlights of our cruising areas feature: Worlds best whale watching Magnificent calving glaciers The highest concentration of bears

Trip of a lifetime!! Amazing and wonderful!

By Mary M for "Focus on Whales" with Guide Dr. Adam Pack - Individual Cabins A155 on Aug 06, 2025

Magical. Epic. This was my third trip with Jim and they have all been really terrific.

By Liz U for "Focus on Whales" with Guide Jim Nahmens A145 on Jul 28, 2025

I loved this trip! One of my best experiences ever. Is my second time doing it with Alaska Sea Adventures on the Northern Song and Jim Nahmens and I'm definitely doing it again. We had an amazing crew that with Captain Shane, Mate Bart and knowledgeable Jim took us to see awsome bubble net feeding humpback whales, sea lions, black and brown bears and glaciers. The food made by Chef Katie was absolutely delicious, I'm vegan and she made me very happy with her creations. The boat is beautiful and really comfortable, very good maintained and you definitely feel safe and at home. I had the best new friends and I can't wait to do it again!

By Artemisa M for "Focus on Whales" with Guide Jim Nahmens A145 on Jul 26, 2025

Every time I go with the crew at Alaska Sea Adventures, it's always a pleasure. Top-notch cooking, on-point hospitality, and a professional staff who's always attentive.

By Russell G for A Nature Photography Expedition with Russell Graves A125 on Jul 07, 2025

It was the perfect balance of daily adventures in beautiful areas of Alaska, relaxation and fine dining with amazing meals prepared by our chef extraordinaire Katie. Captain Shane personalized the trip and first mate Bart was awesome.