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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)

BryanLane62

Oct 2022

Surprised by the glorious weather after docking at Juneau in thick fog, we had a great morning seeing the Mendenhall glacier and waterfalls after being taken there in the M&M Blue bus. The only issue was that the bus was a little cramped and several passengers were standing. The driver provided a constant commentary as we proceeded along the route to the glacier, though my wife found his commentary a bit over exuberant ! We were given two hours at the glacier which was plenty of time to view and photograph the glacier as well as take a leisurely walk out to the waterfall. We returned to the bus area and awaited our Green Bus at the Goat bus stop which turned up on time to take us to the harbour at Auke Bay where we boarded a small boat. Upon boarding the boat, Captain Maryna provided a safety briefing which was delivered in a humorous and lighthearted manner without being detrimental to the serious nature of the message. We then experienced a most wonderful afternoon out on the sea watching whales. We also saw a group of sea lions frolicking near the shore and an eagle flying around with seagulls swooping around trying to steal its fish ! Superb Alaskan views of snow capped mountains with the occasional glimpses of glaciers as well. Greg provided much background information and answered all of our questions about the whales and other wildlife as well as providing information about our journey and the environment in which we traveled. Overall, we had a terrific day which was exceptionally well organised. Everyone we met from the guy who sold us our tickets , through the bus drivers to the crew of the boat were friendly, courteous and helpful - but above all, much fun. We paid less than half of what NCL (our cruise line) were charging for similar trips. I highly recommend these guys and all your money goes to them and the local economy rather than swelling the pockets of cruise line shareholders.

VacationKatie

Oct 2022

We had a great crew on our Alaska Tales whale watching tour. Captain Maryna and crew members Greg and Danny were so knowledgeable and accommodating. We saw whales multiple times and as an added bonus we got to see hundreds of sea lions sunning themselves on little island. Beautiful scenery and comfortable fun boat ride. Can’t wait to come back!

Roy_C

Oct 2022

Wonderful experience and crew! The crew really knew their trade, were friendly and very helpful. We actually saw two whales fully breaching the water!