Tips For A Great Whale Watching Experience

By Claudine Hodges


Any event needs preparation. And while watching whales is not that big of an event, the need to have a quality time while you do it is a must. After all, it is what relaxation is all about. You should not dread the idea of preparing. In fact, you can make it a fun activity in itself.

When preparing, the first thing that you should take note is your need. This could mean your budget for the activity and the number of people you plan to bring with you. Location will also matter. Juneau Alaska whale watching for instance has been known to be a hotspot when it comes to this activity. You should know your options. To help you with this, we have listed the things that you should remember.

First on the list is the area where you want to have the activity. There are areas that are great for watching whales. Meaning, these are places that where whales are often seen. Some of these areas may be far from where you are staying so a good way to start will be looking at forums online that talks about the activities. The likability of you, finding recommendation will be high.

Second one will be the foods to pack. You might be spending more than two hours in the sea before you get to see whales. Foods are important to make sure that you are fed well. Remember that you cannot just go back to the shore to fetch something to eat. Be ready and spend great time eating while waiting for your subjects to come out.

Three, is the weather condition. There are mobile apps at present that tells you about the condition of a certain area. Another option would be news forecast which you can now access online. A rough weather might be your preference for adventure but if the weather is not really that good, administrators of the whale watching service might not allow you to go out.

Fourth, ready your gadgets. It is not an everyday occurence that you get to watch whales. Make sure your cameras and phones are ready to capture their awesome moments while on see. Check if your gadgets are fully charged and consider bringing spare batteries just in case.

Five, dress for the occasion. Knowing the weather is one. Getting the right clothing considering the weather is another thing. If the weather is fine, you may want to wear something light and comfortable. If it is windy, then a spare sweater might be good. Also, bring sunscreens to make sure you protect your skin from too much heat.

Six, be open minded. This activity is unlike going to a marine park. In here, you have lesser guarantee of seeing actual whales swimming beside your boat or yacht. Some operators will give you a hundred percent guarantee. Still, it helps if you are open minded to the possibility of not getting what you expect.

Enjoy a great time with the whales by being prepared. Call some friends to help you with the planning. Two heads are better than one. More so if all of you plan to do the activity together.




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