It's a seafaring safari! Watch humpback whales, Stellar sea lions, Dahl's porpoises, orcas and harbor seals on this intimate small-group experience. Your tour sets off on a custom-built safari vessel small-group whale-watching adventure through the waterways of Stephens Passage, with approximately 2 hours 30 minutes of sightseeing time on the water. Binoculars and maps are available onboard for additional context, as well as a vessel hydrophone to listen for underwater whale calls (when conditions allow). A naturalist guide will lead you through hands-on activities including a real crab pot pull to gather data that support areas of research such as invasive species monitoring, humpback whale identification and marine mammal observations. You will experience and interact with the science behind the scenery while observing the antics and behaviors of Juneau's most prominent marine residents, all the while contributing to essential local research projects.