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Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier

Overview
This wildlife viewing excursion takes you on a journey to see two of the major highlights in Southeast Alaska. You will be guided to the Mendenhall Glacier for a 45 minute self-exploration followed by our wildlife whale watching tour. Once you have had a chance to explore the glacier park on your own, we will take you to the whale watching harbor where you will come aboard one of our state-of-the-art vessels to search for majestic Humpback Whales and other water wildlife we may find along the way. Our expert captains and naturalists are so familiar with these amazing creatures that we can actually guarantee you will see whales in their natural habitat from a safe distance. Our boats are equipped with restrooms and heated cabins to make this journey extra comfortable. Our fleet of fast jet boats all have plenty of outdoor deck space so you can choose to watch the wildlife in the open air or from the comfort of the cabin. This is an Alaskan adventure you won't want to miss!
City: Juneau
Tue 08 Oct
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Starting at $183.75
Tue 08 Oct
Starting at $183.75
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What's Included
Bottled water
Roundtrip Transportation from Cruise Terminal
Driver/guide
Snacks
Round-trip shared transfer
Port pickup and drop-off
Live commentary on board
Additional Info
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Collapsable Wheelchairs Only
  • No Motorized Scooters
  • No Motorized Wheelchairs
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
What To Expect
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Alaska Tales
Our tour representatives will meet you at the main cruise ship terminal and check you in for the excursion. You will board a transport bus with a guide that will bring you to the Mendenhall Glacier for 45 minute stop. Here you will be able to explore the area on your own. The parking lot is a very short walking distance to magnificent photo opportunities, hiking trails, visitor's center, and bear viewing platforms raised above the salmon spawning streams. Once the glacier exploration is complete, we will transport you to the local boat harbor. Where you will be met by our captain and crew who will walk you past the fishing fleet to board one of our state-of-the-art boats built for wildlife viewing. The boats are equipped with restrooms, heated cabins, large windows, comfortable seats, and outdoor decks for viewing. We will then begin a 2 hour journey in search of Humpback Whales and other water wildlife native to the area. You can sit back and relax while taking in the beautiful scenery on the boat ride or assist us in searching for signs of whales including water spouts, tail dives, and whales jumping out of the water. No trip is the same as mother nature decides what to provide for each tour. Your naturalist and crew will interpret what you are seeing and explain the behaviors of the massive and beautiful creatures. At the end of the trip the captain will make an announcement and we will return back to the harbor. Feel free to enjoy a complimentary snack and beverage as you soak up your remaining time on the water. Your driver will meet you at the harbor and bring you back through town to the main cruise ship terminal in downtown Juneau where the excursion started.
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Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center
While at the Mendenhall Glacier, you will have an opportunity to visit the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center if you choose to. The center houses exhibits and elevated views of the glacier.
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Mendenhall Glacier
You will have an opportunity to explore the area around the Mendenhall Glacier, which includes walking trails and views of the Mendenhall Glacier.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (1000)
matthewcX9162YJ
Aug 2022
Maryna Taz and will were great guides. We saw a lot of whales. The snacks were tasty as well 👹👹😈🎃🐋🐳
771dawnc
Aug 2022
Absolutely amazing! Worth every dollar. Will definitely book with them next time! We seen the glaciers an plenty of Wales
fastidiousmom
Aug 2022
Our cruise ship's excursion to Mendenhall Glacier and whale watching was sold out. We asked the ship's excursion staff for names of other tour operators we could contact to book on our own. They refused "for liability reasons." Yea, right... We got busy with a travel book borrowed from the library and made a few calls until we were referred to Alaska Tales. Booked a perfect outing at a significantly lower price than the cruise offered! Great experience with Alaska Tales from start to finish. Everyone was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. Even the driver who took us to Mendenhall was a tour guide pointing out things of interest (including some playful bears). Don't miss the walk to Nugget Falls, btw. Our whale watching boat was captained by Sarah with Greg and Taz crewing. I was concerned about getting seasick because I always do, but was perfectly fine because it was so smooth. We saw so many whales we lost count, and learned so much about them from Greg. Our boat had maybe 30+ passengers while other boats we saw (probably the cruise ship excursions...) had 100+. It was great to be on a smaller boat and to be able to talk so much to the crew about the wildlife. They clearly loved their jobs and the beautiful Alaskan wildlife. I'm keeping the Alaska Tales phone number to pass on to relatives and friends planning trips to Alaska.

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