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What Wildlife Can You See on Your Cruise?

Port by port: what is seen, in which months, and whether you see it from the ship, from shore or on a tour.

Wildlife in Valdez

Bald eagleCommonFrom shore

Eagles are seen at Duck Flats and Shoup Bay from May to September. Source

Salmon runCommonFrom shore

Solomon Gulch hatchery salmon run from mid June through August. Source

Sea lionLikelyFrom shore

Sea lions gather at Dayville Road in late June to mid July during the salmon run. Source

Your Cruise, Stop by Stop

Type the official name of your ship, then choose your sailing.

Likelihood words (common, likely, possible, rare) summarise what parks, tour operators and tourism boards publish. Each row links its source.

Months only: we never claim one day is better than another.

Last reviewed October 22, 2026