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Amazing hosts, incredible experience…….
Amazing hosts, incredible experience “We joined the Fjordlines crew in Skagway for day travel to Juneau Alaska. Our goal was to be on the ocean to experience all we could of ocean wildlife and scenery. The crew was friendly, professional, engaged, willing to share...
“My only regret is not having a better camera than my iPhone.”
Make your ride to Juneau better than the destination Not only is it way faster than taking the ferry, it is a smooth ride with loads of sights to take in. Glaciers, waterfalls, whales, porpoises, sea lions and seals to name a few. The crew are very knowledgeable and...
#1 Boat and Bus in Alaska-M/V Fjordland and Orca Coach.
Images by Bill McRoberts
Wishing everyone a Happy 4th of July from the Crew at Alaska Fjordlines!
Tips For Finding The Best Whale Watching Tours in Juneau
Whale watching is one of the most incredible experiences you can have and looking for whale watching tours in Juneau is the first step in that majestic adventure. While you may think that the only difference in whale watching tours is price, there is more to it than...
Great Tour!
Great tour! Whales, Bear, Sea Lions, Eagles and Porpoises against an amazing backdrop of mountains, glaciers and water.
“Great trip and lots of wildlife!!”
"Highly recommended! We had two great trips with Alaska Fjordlines (Juneau-Haines and Skagway-Juneau) George the captain and deckhands Libby and Lexia were great telling us about the landscape and wildlife we saw along the way. We were lucky enough to see Dall’s...
Waterfalls of Lynn Canal
Waterfalls of Lynn Canal: Sawmill Falls, Long Falls, Stair Step Falls, Ribbon Falls, Mermaid Falls, and Trumpet Falls Why are there so many waterfalls in Lynn Canal? Lynn Canal is our continents longest and deepest glacial fjord. A fjord is formed when a glacier...
We are on “Whale Time” at Alaska Fjordlines.
What is Whale Time? We build in "whale stops" into our Fjord Express to Juneau schedule. The Fjordland cruises at 28 knots (30 mph) which allows us time to stop for whales, sea lions, seals, nesting eagles, waterfalls and the Eldred Rock Lighthouse. Ride the Fjord...
Visit the Alaska Fjordlines office on Main Street in Haines, Alaska.
Leo, the office dog will greet you when you visit our office on Main Street, next to the Haines Harbor.
Orcas in Lynn Canal!
What is more exciting than seeing Orca or Killer Whales? One of the most iconic symbols of the ocean, the Orca is known by its tall dorsal fin and characteristic black and white color pattern. It is always a treat to see them on our Fjord Express to Juneau cruises.
The biggest waterfall on our route, Sawmill Falls.
Sea Lion City on Lynn Canal.
On a recent charter between Haines and Juneau the crew counted over 1,000 Steller Sea Lions hauled out on the rocks near "Sea Lion Rock". During the spring and summer the sea lions gather to rookeries to breed and pup. They use haulouts on land to rest and suckle...
Whale Watching out of Skagway Alaska and Whitehorse Yukon.
What a Mouthful…Humpback Whale Lunge Feeding.
Humpback whales are filter feeders and have baleen plates that line the roof of their mouth. The whale lunge feeds and engulfs an enormous volume of water and fish which extends its throat pleats out. The baleen acts like a comb or strainer and the whale pushes the...
Exploring Juneau aboard our comfortable new motor coach. First day of the season will be May 18th.
See the sights and lights of Lynn Canal. The Fjord Express to Juneau begins May 18th!
Private Juneau Whale Watch with Alaska Fjordlines. Get the best boat and bus in Alaska! www.juneaualaskawhales.com
The fast and sleek, M/V Fjordland, a 65', 48 passenger high speed catamaran.