beluga whales Alaska

Beluga whales hunt salmon in Cook Inlet year-round. Best viewpoints, tide timing, and wildlife cruise options for whale watching near Anchorage.

Your guide to whale watching near Anchorage — from Cook Inlet beluga whales to Kenai Fjords humpbacks and orcas, with tour picks and seasonal tips.

Cook Inlet's ~280 endangered belugas hunt salmon within sight of Anchorage. Best pullouts, tides, and tips for spotting them from the Seward Highway in 2026.

Everything along Turnagain Arm: bore tide timing and best pullouts, beluga whale viewing, Dall sheep at Windy Corner, Crow Creek Mine, and Potter Marsh.