Watch humpback whales in the Gulf of Alaska and eastern Aleutian Islands, remote sub Arctic waters where humpbacks gather each summer to feed. From May to September they fatten on dense krill and herring, and this region is one of the few places on Earth to witness cooperative bubble net feeding, where groups blow a spiral of bubbles to trap fish. Reached mainly by small ship and expedition cruise, it offers wild, uncrowded encounters, best from June to July.
Watch humpback whales in the Gulf of Alaska and eastern Aleutian Islands, remote sub Arctic waters where humpbacks gather each summer to feed. From May to September they fatten on dense krill and herring, and this region is one of the few places on Earth to witness cooperative bubble net feeding, where groups blow a spiral of bubbles to trap fish. Reached mainly by small ship and expedition cruise, it offers wild, uncrowded encounters, best from June to July.
Up to 75% sighting chance in Aleutian Islands / Gulf of Alaska, USA. Best months: August, July, September.
May to September, when whales feed in Alaskan waters. June and July are the best months to witness bubble net feeding.
A cooperative technique where a group of humpbacks blows a ring of bubbles to corral fish, then lunges up through the middle with open mouths. Southeast Alaska and the Aleutians are among the best places on Earth to see it.
The Gulf of Alaska and Aleutians are mostly reached by small ship or expedition cruise. Day tours also run from hubs such as Kodiak and Unalaska (Dutch Harbor).
Yes, sightings are very likely in summer, when large numbers of humpbacks feed here, though this is a wild and weather dependent region.
