WhaleCoast Alaska Tour Director

Dave Frey The director of WhaleCoast Alaska is Dave Frey, a 31-year resident of Alaska. Dave came to Alaska in the summer of 1981 with a backpack and a free spirit. He has never left, and his free spirit remains alive. Dave was a tour bus driver/guide in Denali National Park for his first three years in the state. He also worked 7 years as a driver/guide for Tour Alaska and Princess Tours. He started a family and a career in counseling and youth development, while maintaining his connection to tourism. Dave has worked as a step-on guide in Fairbanks for many years. He was the Fairbanks coordinator for the WhaleCoast Alaska tour for 7 years. This is his fourth year as WhaleCoast Alaska tour director. Dave enjoys cross country skiing, biking, backpacking, traveling, bread baking, and reading the Sunday newspaper. During the non-summer months he is a Drug Prevention Specialist for the Fairbanks School District.

“I strive for a unique, authentic, and richly rewarding experience for every WhaleCoast Alaska guest. You will experience Alaska in a way that would be impossible on a typical commercial tour or on your own. I know that you will be very satisfied with your WhaleCoast Alaska experience!”