Wide Open Spaces - Alaska 2009

Juneau (pop 30,000) is the only state capital with no roads leading in or out. It is cut off by the 1,500 square mile Juneau Icefield (fifth largest in North America).

It's amazing that the worst weather day of our trip would be our favorite! Once again based on recommendations from Cruise Critic, we booked a 3 hour whale watching trip with Harv and Marv's Outback Alaska. They offer a more personalized 6 passenger Alaskan experience that was the highlight of our trip!

It was raining when we arrived in Juneau, but we were very excited about our long anticipated tour with Harv and Marv. Our Cruise Critic roll call friends, Kathy and Debbie along with their families had also booked this tour. We all trudged thru the rain to the pickup point. We were told the weather was much better out on the bay but were offered a full refund if we wanted out. Well, all 12 of us looked at each other and said.... "No! We want to go!" We were given a mini city tour on the way to Auke Bay boat harbor.

Upon arrival we met our captains, Harv and Marv (Pete and Jay). We were in the group with Jay. What an awesome guy. He, his wife, and two children live on a remote island in the bay with no electricity or running water! I'm looking forward to reading a book he is writing.

We saw eagles, Steller sea lions, humpback whales, a lighthouse, and beautiful scenery. The weather even slacked off to a drizzle out on the water. The best part is that we actually saw 2 whales breach! Even Jay was spell bound. We all just stood there looking at each other and asking did you just see what I saw? My hands were shaking! To our great surprise, Kay and I both got a photo, not great shots but it counts! By the time stamps on the photos, I had captured the first breach and Kay got the second. Debbie's brother in law, who was in the other boat also got a shot.

We had plans to be dropped off after the tour at a salmon bake, but with the nasty weather we decide to go with everyone else for a quick look at Mendenhall Glacier. It was still raining but I was able to get some good shots while we were there for about 30 minutes. Back in Juneau, the rain was much heavier so we elected to return to the ship. About an hour before we sailed the sun started to come out. We spent the remainder of the day on the balcony photographing the beautiful scenery.

Juneau Map

Stellar Sea Lion

Whale breach #1

Postcard :)

Eagles in the Auke Bay Boat Harbor

Alaska - Juneau

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Steller Sea Lions

Featured pictures

Point Retreat Lighthouse

Humpback Whales

Alaska - Juneau

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And 5 minutes later, whale breach #2!!! :)

Whale Video

Our new friends from Cruise Critic on the other boat.

Beautiful scenery too!!!

Mendenhall Glacier

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Salmon in the Mendenhall River

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And the sun came out.... :)

A woman with a REALLY big gun..... :)

U S Coast Guard escort (Thanks Guys!!!)

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Eagle

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Sailing Stephens Passage

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Hot Chocolate Time!!!

Humpback Whale

Sunset

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Wide Open Spaces - Alaska 2009 - Juneau

Juneau Notes

Juneau Map

Stellar Sea Lion

Whale breach #1

Postcard :)

Eagles in the Auke Bay Boat Harbor

Alaska - Juneau

Steller Sea Lions

Featured pictures

Point Retreat Lighthouse

Humpback Whales

Alaska - Juneau

And 5 minutes later, whale breach #2!!! :)

Whale Video

Our new friends from Cruise Critic on the other boat.

Alaska - Juneau

Beautiful scenery too!!!

Alaska - Juneau

Mendenhall Glacier

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Salmon in the Mendenhall River

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Juneau

Leaving Juneau

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And the sun came out.... :)

A woman with a REALLY big gun..... :)

U S Coast Guard escort (Thanks Guys!!!)

Alaska - Juneau

Eagle

Mountain of waterfalls

Alaska - Juneau

Sailing Stephens Passage

Alaska - Juneau

Hot Chocolate Time!!!

Humpback Whale

Sunset

Alaska - Juneau

Alaska Music

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