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Frederick Sound Whales

Frederick Sound, an extremely popular charter yacht destination, is one of the best places in the world to observe humpback whales. About 1,000 of the estimated 6,000 humpback North Pacific whales feed in Southeast Alaska in the summer and of those about 500 will enter the Frederick Sound. They are drawn to the abundant herring and krill that thrive here.

Other marine life that call this area home are orcas (killer whales), sea lions, harbor seals and Dall's porpoise, along with a variety of sea birds. Look inland toward the shores of the temperate forest to spot black bears, wolves, otters, porcupines and bald eagles.