Juneau Whale Watching & Glacier Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Spot humpback whales in their natural habitat
- Explore the stunning Mendenhall Glacier
- Enjoy round-trip transportation from Juneau
- Witness breathtaking Alaskan landscapes
- Learn from expert naturalist guides
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Whale watching cruise
- Mendenhall Glacier visit
- Round-trip transportation
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
This is our meeting point. We chose it because it is easy to spot from everywhere. We meet under the cables of the aerial gondola.
We will drive you via bus out to Auke Bay Harbor, where you board our custom whale watching boats
We drive you via bus to this beautiful park. Time spent here depends on the time of day you arrive. Refer to your tour guide for the most accurate information.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; cancellations are rare
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Service animals are allowed on the tour
Know before you go
- Dress in layers to accommodate varying weather conditions
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning scenery
- Wear comfortable footwear suitable for walking
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 15 to 30 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 AJ 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
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- No food is allowed at the Mendenhall Glacier.
- 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
- Whale sightings are guaranteed between May 15th-September 15th.
Traveler reviews
Definitely do the whale watching!! Be wary of the combo tickets if your whale watching trip starts after 1:30
I gave it 5 stars BUT only for the whale watching part. The crew on the boat was fantastic and we saw lots of whales!!! 5 stars all day long!! The Mendenhall Glacier part is not great if your whale watching is later in the day. By the time you get to the glacier, the visitor center is closed and you don’t have enough time to do the hike to Nugget Falls before you have to be back to meet the bus. So essentially you need about 1/2 hour at the glacier at the most if you can’t go to the visitor center or do the hike. They won’t take you back to town early…so you just have to sit there with the mosquitoes for an hour and wait for when the bus is ready to leave. It’s kind of ridiculous, since they know you are on a time schedule to get back to the ship. Plus Viator said if your excursion is in the afternoon….you go to the glacier first and then whale watching, but that is not true. It’s always whale watching first. They shouldn’t sell a combo ticket after lunch time probably because there’s not enough time to do both.
Absolutely the best...
Absolutely the best excursion we have had on this cruise. Captain Conner, Haley and Emily were incredible. They were extremely knowledgeable and professional. I absolutely would book with Juneau Tours again. Not only that, but Emily gave us a place to go eat. The best fish tacos we have ever eaten. Just a fantastic experience.
We saw multiple whales...
We saw multiple whales and sea dogs. Wonderful experience! The entire crew was knowledgeable and very friendly. Would 100% recommend!
Many whales
The sea was boiling with whales. We have gone whale watching several times in several locations and we saw the most whales on this trip. Captain Dustin and crew Haylee and Jude shared many years of experience and education and were top notch. It was as a lucky day for us. The rain stopped, the sun came out, and there were many whales. The Mendenhall Glacier portion and the walk to Nugget Falls were enjoyable.
This excursion was the...
This excursion was the highlight of our Alaska trip. We were happy we were able to combine whale watching and the Mendenhall glacier. The timing was perfect and the staff whale watching provided education and made the trip exciting!