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near Sitka Sound near Sitka, AK, has Humpback Whales feeding in productive Inside Passage waters in summer, USA
Sitka Sound near Sitka, AK, has Humpback Whales feeding in productive Inside Passage waters in summer, USA is one of the top spots to sight Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)
BEST TIME TO SEE
May to September: whale watching boats from Juneau, Seward, and Sitka provide close encounters with feeding and bubble-netting Humpbacks.
SIGHTING TIP
Summer. Southeast Alaska's Inside Passage and Kenai Fjords have exceptional Humpback Whale viewing from May to September.
Coordinates
57.1000°N, 135.3000°W
HABITAT
Open ocean and coastal waters; Alaskan feeding grounds in productive summer seas; winters in tropical waters for breeding
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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