Juneau Whale Watching: Is a Private Luxury Yacht Worth It? Alaska Cruise Review

Planning an Alaska cruise and wondering if private luxury whale watching in Juneau is worth the upgrade? We chose a private luxury yacht excursion instead of a standard whale-watching tour, and we're sharing what the extra money actually gets you. Join us as we explore the waters around Juneau, Alaska, aboard a luxury yacht. From sea lions and spectacular mountain scenery to an unforgettable encounter with Flame, a well-known humpback whale, we'll take you along for the entire experience. In this Juneau whale-watching review, you'll discover: What makes the luxury yacht experience different from a standard whale-watching excursion What the boat, seating, comfort and overall experience are really like The wildlife we encountered, including an incredible whale-tail dive Whether we'd spend the money again and who we'd recommend this experience to If you're planning an Alaska cruise and deciding where to spend your shore-excursion budget, we hope our firsthand experience helps you choose. WATCH MORE OF OUR ALASKA ADVENTURES White Pass Luxury Class Train Review:    • White Pass Train Skagway: Is LUXURY CLASS ...   Explore our Alaska Cruise Adventures playlist:    • Alaska Cruise Adventures: Excursions, Tips...   ABOUT ALURVANTA LIVING We're Phil and Tonya, a couple in our late 50s who believe life's greatest adventures shouldn't have to wait until retirement. On Alurvanta Living, we explore cruises, shore excursions, historic destinations and extraordinary travel experiences. We share honest reviews, fascinating stories, practical information and our verdict on what's really worth your time and money. Subscribe for more cruise adventures, travel experiences and honest reviews. Stay Strong. Age Powerfully. Live Fully. VIDEO CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 0:32 Getting to Auke Bay 1:06 Departure and First Wildlife 2:11 Sea Lion Encounter 3:18 Luxury Yacht and Comfort Review 4:34 The Search for Whales Begins 5:02 Meeting Flame 7:00 The Incredible Whale-Tail Dive 7:23 Wrapping Up the Experience 8:19 Was It Worth the Upgrade? Our Verdict #JuneauWhaleWatching #AlaskaCruise #JuneauAlaska #ShoreExcursions