Inside Passage, Alaska · whales
Inside Passage, Alaska whale watching
In the short Alaskan summer, humpbacks pour into the Inside Passage to feed, sometimes working together in spinning rings of bubbles to corral fish — a behavior you can witness on a good day. Glacier Bay anchors the region, though it's reached only by boat or floatplane. For an RV, the road-accessible base is Haines, where Chilkat State Park looks out over the water.
Typical season
Late May to early September, peak in July
Whales to look for
Humpback whale, Orca (killer whale)
Where
Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve (boat or plane access only)
Nearest RV base
Chilkat State Park, Haines
Watch it honestly
Glacier Bay itself has no road access or RV facilities — base the rig at Chilkat State Park in Haines and run day trips out. Peak is July, but the window is short.
Time it with the official source: NPS — Glacier Bay .