Juneau Whale Watching & Glacier Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Spot humpback whales in their natural habitat
- Capture stunning photos of Mendenhall Glacier
- Learn from an expert naturalist guide
- Enjoy comfortable indoor seating on the boat
- Experience the beauty of Juneau's coastal waters
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Whale watching cruise
- Mendenhall Glacier photo stop
- Expert naturalist guide
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; cancellations are rare.
- Children under 2 years old can join for free if seated on a parent's lap.
- No pets allowed on the tour.
Know before you go
- Dress in layers to accommodate varying weather conditions.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning wildlife and landscapes.
- Wear non-slip, comfortable footwear suitable for boat conditions.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Tour time is a check-in time; departure is within 10 to 15 minutes.
- The meeting place is under the cables in front of the Mt. Roberts Tramway.
- All ports or docks are within 10 minutes walking distances, except one - the A Dock - which provides a “Downtown” shuttle to the Mt. Roberts Tramway.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the name of their ship.
- Tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress appropriately in layers and for the likely chance of rain. It is recommended that you wear warm layered clothing, a waterproof jacket and comfortable slip-proof shoes.
- THIS TOUR IS OPERATED BY JUNEAU TOURS & WHALE WATCH
- Whale sightings are guaranteed between May 15th-September 15th.
Traveler reviews
The tour was nice but the...
The tour was nice but the company is not the least bit flexible. We had a family emergency so my brother had to leave our cruise and fly home to our mother and could not attend the excursion. They are saying they are firm on the 24 hour cancellation. I think for a medical emergency there should be exceptions. So my conclusion is that while the excursion was nice, I don’t recommend booking with a company this inflexible.
Amazing whale watching!!
What an incredible time!! Viteri, Brock, and Lauren were THE BEST guides! We saw a LOT of whales and they were very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend!
Ok tour; scenery of course is outstanding everywhere
Crew worked hard to find activity…saw sea lions, whale backs & tails. Unfortunately couldn’t understand more than a sentence or two of the whale commentary…. lousy microphone?
We hit the jackpot!!!! Whales!!
Cold and rainy day. Ocean was a little rough. Greg our captain took a risk and went “South” instead of North with the other boats. Paid off—-we saw 6 whales!l They surfaced and fed many times throughout the excursion. The crew said it was the “best” day they had all season. I know we were VERY fortunate and it was an absolutely amazing experience!
Killer Whale Watchers!
The crew was excellent, even with a bit of rough weather we were able to see several pods of Orcas, and several pairs of Humpback Whales.