Of course! One of the perks of an Alaska whale watching cruise is the opportunity to see wildlife from the comfort of your ship. To increase your chances of successful whale watching while on board, hang out on one of the cruise ship’s many open-air decks—some would say the best way to see Alaska and its surreal beauty.
If you prefer to be inside, pick public areas with large windows instead. Keep your ears open for announcements on the ship’s loudspeakers, as they’ll often alert passengers if a whale has been spotted and will even let you know what side of the ship you’ll be able to see it.
Another way to increase your odds of seeing whales from the ship is to book a veranda stateroom or suite. Having your own private veranda will allow you to step out or lounge by the water, maximizing the amount of opportunities you’ll have to look out at the ocean.
Sit on your balcony with a hot cup of coffee or fine wine and scan the horizon for the telltale sign of a whale: a plume of warm, moist air shooting up a whale’s blowhole to the surface.
Read: How To Spot Marine Mammals From a Cruise Ship