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Photographers, nature enthusiasts and thrill seekers - set your sights and cameras on the unspoiled beauty of Alaska's Inside Passage and the spectacular sea life that call these ice-blue waters home.

From April to November, Alaska's waters hold one of the largest concentrations of humpback whales on the planet and during this exhilarating 2.5-hour excursion you'll go in search of earth's largest creatures.

To make your adventure out on the water even more enjoyable, be sure to wear layered clothing and don't forget to bring along a camera to capture each memory-making moment.

After boarding the 65-foot catamaran, your captain will set the course for open water. Breathe in the salty air and feel the breeze in your face as you gaze out over your jaw-dropping surroundings. Have your camera poised for this dazzling panorama of earth, sea and sky.

Off in the distance you can see the spectacular glaciers and alpine scenery of Glacier Bay National Park . But the rugged beauty of Mother Nature isn't the only majestic creation on display. During summer months whales play tourist, too. They're attracted to Alaska's cool waters to feed before returning to warmer climates to mate and give birth.

Keep a keen eye open and you may be lucky enough to see a pod! Humpbacks generally travel and feed individually but sometimes they can be found in groups of four to five. They're relatively slow swimmers but can reach speeds of up to 16 miles per hour and during summer they can dive for three to five minutes. Once a whale is spotted, the captain will slow down for exceptional viewing and photo opportunities. You'll receive a $50 cash refund ($40 per child) from the tour operator at the conclusion of the tour if a whale is not sighted.

Whales aren't the only visitors here. Sea lions and harbor seals may make an appearance by playing peek-a-boo or cavorting in the water, and if you look up you're sure to spot a nesting bald eagle and one or two en route to Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, dedicated to the world's largest concentration of America's national symbol.

Your captain will continue past Sea Lion Rock, home to a colony of Steller sea lions. Further on is Eldred Rock Lighthouse. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 110-year-old structure solemnly stands in tribute as the last of Alaska's 12 manned lighthouses.

Then, you'll slowly make your way back to shore with a camera filled with wild and wonderful memories of breathtaking beauty.