Whale watching has 2 perfect seasons. Most travelers only book 1

Whale watching has two perfect seasons: Alaska and Mexico’s Pacific coast. Humpback whales migrate about 3,000 miles each way, feeding in Alaska during summer and breeding off Banderas Bay in winter. AAA projects 21.7 million Americans will cruise this year, with Alaska among the top destinations outside the Caribbean.

Celebrity Solstice underwent a $250 million overhaul, introducing eight new onboard experiences, 54 new cabins, and a redesigned Alaska-focused layout. The seven-night Vancouver round trip sails Inside Passage to Hubbard Glacier, Icy Strait Point, Juneau and Ketchikan; Icy Strait Point is a key whale-watching hub owned by the Huna Tlingit. Sunset Park and the Sky Peak Gondola enhance the viewing experience.