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Cross Sound Express Gustavus, Alaska Whale Watching Tours Phone: 907-321-2302 Email: Tod Sebens ≡ Home About Cross Sound Express Gustavus, Alaska Our Crew Safety Charters Whale Watching Weddings With The Whales Trip Reviews Group Charters Kayaker Services Passenger/Freight Transport Gallery Humpback Whales Whales (2008) Whales (2009) Whales (2010) Whales (2011) Whales (2012) Orcas The TAZ Tours Whales Wildlife Schedule Daily Tours Tour Checklist Cancellation Policy Book Now Contact Alaska Whale Watching JohnSchnell-whales-01.jpg JohnSchnell-whales-02.jpg JohnSchnell-whales-03.jpg JohnSchnell-whales-04.jpg JohnSchnell-whales-05.jpg JohnSchnell-whales-06.jpg JohnSchnell-whales-07.jpg JohnSchnell-whales-08.jpg JohnSchnell-whales-09.jpg JohnSchnell-whales-10.jpg JohnSchnell-whales-11.jpg JohnSchnell-whales-12.jpg Photos Courtesy of John Schnell Photography . All Rights Reserved. Join us for a morning or afternoon whale watching tour  in Icy Strait, Alaska. We've done well over 2,000 tours now, and only twice have we not seen whales. We are a "Whale Watching Tour" and not a Whale Searching Tour. We also occasionally observe orcas  (killer whales), minke whales, and a variety of marine mammals , including Alaskan brown bears, Stellar sea lions, sea otters, Dall porpoises, and harbor porpoises. Bald eagles, puffins, arctic terns, phalaropes, blue herons and glaucous-wing gulls are also sometimes seen. Humpback Whales The whales we see on our whale watching tours don’t have teeth! Instead, they have baleen — plates that filter out small fish from water. Baleen whales include humpback whales, right whales, blue whales, sei whales and fin whales. Photo Gallery We See Whales! The shape and pattern of the tail of a humpback whale (its fluke) is like the fingerprint of a human. No two are alike. Whale researchers and whale watchers can identify humpback whales by the pattern on their flukes. From The TAZ Whale-Watching Tours We offer two tour departures each day. Our morning tour departs the Gustavus dock at 8:30 am, and returns at noon. Our afternoon tour departs at 12:30 pm, and returns to the Gustavus dock at 4:00 pm. This schedule lets you take an afternoon tour, with plenty of time to catch the evening Alaska Airlines flight to Juneau. Learn More Our Daily Schedule We offer morning and afternoon excursions into Icy Strait and Point Adolphus (near Glacier Bay). Join us for a great opportunity to see humpback whales, orcas (killer whales), Alaskan brown bears, stellar sea lions, sea otters, dall porpoises, harbor porpoises, bald eagles, puffins, and a variety of other shore birds. See Schedule Welcome Aboard! The TAZ is a 50' aluminum passenger vessel, and is certified to carry 28 passengers. The TAZ is very stable, with large windows and a comfortable heated interior. The TAZ is great for whale-watching and wildlife viewing, from inside or outside. The TAZ Wildlife Photography Nothing matches the freedom and comfort of an Alaskan whale-watching tour. Our "mobile base" provides us with unparalleled access to whales and wildlife. There is no better joy than sharing the amazing Alaskan wilderness with your fellow photographers. Photo Gallery We offer morning and afternoon excursions into Southeast Alaska's fabulous humpback whale feeding grounds in Icy Strait, just outside Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Our on-board naturalist provides excellent information on every tour. The TAZ is Alaska-owned and operated by Tod Sebens. The TAZ is also available for custom charters . Wildlife viewing, special needs, or just about any other creative project — we're ready to work with you! We take pride in our professional service, reputation, and style. We commonly service camps, lodges, schools, communities, individuals, and special events. Gallery Whale Watching Wildlife The TAZ Tours Alexander Archipelago Chichagof Island Coast Mountains Glacier Bay National Park Gustavus Icy Strait Inside Passage Juneau Tongass National Forest Bald Eagle Coastal Brown Bear Humpback Whale Killer Whale Marine Mammal Sea Otter Stellar Sea Lion Whale Watching Wildlife Photography Cross Sound Express. Site Design Site Map...