Nature and Wildlife Viewing

Alaska Fjordlines. The company operates a high-speed catamaran from Skagway and Haines to Juneau and back throughout the summer, stopping along the way to watch sea lions, humpbacks, and other marine mammals. One-way service is also available. Haines, Alaska, 99827. 907/766–3395; 800/320–0146; www.alaskafjordlines.com. $169 round-trip, $130 one-way.

Alaska Nature Tours. This company conducts bird-watching and natural-history tours through the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, operates brown bear–watching excursions in July and August, and leads hiking treks in summer. 109 2nd Ave., Haines, Alaska, 99827. 907/766–2876; www.alaskanaturetours.net. From $80.

Chilkat River Adventures. The flat-bottom jet-boat tours offered by Chilkat River Adventures are a great way to experience the bald eagle preserve in majestic Chilkat River Valley. Haines, Alaska, 99827. 907/766–2050; 800/478–9827; www.jetboatalaska.com. From $139.