Premier Whale Watch and Mendenhall Glacier Combo

Overview

Join us for Whale Watching in our cool Alaskan waters and then view one of 38 glaciers from the Juneau Ice Fields - the spectacular Mendenhall Glacier. We guide you on a 2 hour whale watching tour, spotting Humpback whales and other wildlife. Then off to the Mendenhall Glacier to spend some time hiking, watching fish spawn at Steep Creek or enjoy an outstanding view from the Visitor Center. You get 1.5 hours at the park, but don't worry! That is the perfect amount of time to walk to nugget falls and take in the displays at the visitor center.

City: Juneau

Sat 05 Jul

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Starting at $199.00

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Sat 05 Jul

Starting at $199.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Informative professional driver guide during transfers

Heated cabin with wide viewing windows, spacious decks for whale watching, and bathrooms on board

Water and a light snack aboard the whale boat

2-hour whale watching tour on 24-passenger jet boat or 49-passenger catamaran

Bus transportation and entrance fees to park

Round-trip transportation between port and boat harbor

Naturalist on whale tour

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 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
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

What To Expect

Goldbelt Tram

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.

Inside Passage

We will drive you via bus out to Auke Bay Harbor, where you board our custom whale watching boats

Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (673)

lovetogo65

Jul 2019

We had the most incredible experience whale watching. We saw our first whale within 10 minutes of leaving. It was super exciting. Then we journeyed quite a bit farther and came to an area where there were a few other boats. We saw one whale coming up for breath and then spotted another one shortly after. We got some great photos of their tails and then they disappeared. I was standing on the top left side of the boat when I heard a noise, which turned out to whale spray directly below me. There were 4 whales right below me, so close to the boat that they were practically touching it. Somehow I came to my senses and starting filming them. It's not the best video I ever shot, but I did manage to get the whales and it's fun to listen to everyone screaming and yelling including the guides.The whales were 3 adults and a baby. We saw the tails of the mom and baby almost in tandem. They stayed pretty close for awhile before they swam away. We then saw a lone whale swimming along the side of our boat and watched it for a long time. That whale breached He came totally out of the water and landed on his back. What a sight! Shout out to our amazing guides, Russell, Jessie and Lukas! They were great and as excited as we we're. Its extremely rare to see more than one whale together and they seldom see them breach. Add to that the extreme closeness of them to our boat. Our captain Jordan took us to the best sites imaginable. Highlight of my trip and a whale watching excursion that probably will never be topped!! I also need to mention the Mendenhall Glacier trip. It's beautiful to see and well worth the easy walk to Nugget Falls. We walked back on the beach which isn't maintained, but only had a couple of semi difficult spots where you walked on rocks to get over the water. We saw an iceberg close to shore and some smaller chunks of ice that had washed ashore. Overall, I would highly recommend Glacier Tours.

Extraordinary36737

Jul 2019

We loved our whale watching boat excursion with Capt Kevin and Lukas on 7/21/19! We saw 8 whales and groups of up to 4 whales which they said was very unusual! Saw a Momma whale and her calf and two whales surfaced right next to our boat! Incredible trip. Saw Stellar Sea Lions lounging on a buoy. Capt Kevin knew where to take us and also followed Safe Whale viewing protocol to respect the whales. Lukas was our naturalist who kept us informed with many details about the wildlife. thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Water and snack (small granola bar) provided. Restroom on boat for convenience.

MOLLY S

Jul 2019

We had an awesome experience and fun with Jesse , Russell and Capt Josh . Great crew , a very friendly and caring customer service . Please see them and visit them