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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 24 Dec

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Starting at $183.75

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $183.75

Make a reservation

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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

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.

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.

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)

emilytlin

Aug 2022

The excursion overall was a lot of fun, especially since we were lucky with clear weather and some sun. The pick up point from the cruise dock to the shuttle was seamless. The drive to the glacier is about 20 minutes. Our driver Jack narrated the tour and pointed out points of interests on our way to the glacier. At the glacier, we had one hour of free time, enough time to take some pictures of the glacier from across the lake (you don’t go up to the glacier), visit the visitor center which I would recommend, and maybe squeeze in a short hike. From the glacier, the shuttle takes you to Auke Bay, which is where you depart for the whale watching portion. Know that it takes 30-40 minutes on the catamaran to get to location where you’ll be able to go out on the deck to see whales. James was a wonderful captain (super smooth driving, I can get seasick, but was fine), and Greg and Monica were fantastic guides and are super knowledgeable about the whales. Also SUPER quick at identifying the whales. We learned so much, saw quite a few whales, and had a fun time. Highly recommend!

JuJu_Scout

Aug 2022

It was a great experience with more whale action than I had originally expected! Lots of flukes waving, bubble feeding, and a cow/calf pair came fairly close. The real show stopper was a whale breaching far out of the water not just once, but twice! Definitely a worthwhile tour.

Curious418420

Aug 2022

Great time. Lots of whales!! James, Greg and Monica were very helpful. Very knowledgeable about whales!