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. If you are in Juneau all day - you can take advantage of our flexible Glacier Shuttle to get back to town. If you arrive in the afternoon expect to get 90 minutes 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
Tue 24 Dec
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You can choose the date already on the booking website
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
Flexible shuttle return from glacier to downtown Juneau port
2-hour whale watching tour on 24-passenger jet boat or 49-passenger catamaran
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 adultās 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 āDowntownā 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
Always check with us regarding the shuttle schedule if you want to spend more than 1.5 hours at the Glacier park
What To Expect
1
Goldbelt Mount Roberts Tramway
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.
2
Inside Passage
We will drive you via bus out to Auke Bay Harbor, where you board our custom whale watching boats
3
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.
Traveler Photos
Reviews (435)
Hollie_G
Jul 2022
Close to cruise pier to meet tour, right under the tram. The boat had bathrooms and inside and outside areas to be. Marina was our captain and so cheery and fun. We saw whales and some seals. They gave us a granola bar during the whale watch portion. My favorite part was the flexible option to stay longer at Mendenhall Glacier. The bus dropped us off and we could ride any shuttle back to the pier, when we were ready. Perfect for the older parents to get back to rest on the ship and the rest of us hiked out to Nugget falls - which was incredible and absolutely worth the 2 mile roundtrip hike! Flat and easy to hike. You can stand right next to the falls and feel the cold glacier spray. Beautiful scenery. Our second time using this company and worth every penny. The bus drivers narrated the drive and pointed out things to look for and learn about. If you didn't see a whale breach (we didn't) you can take a photo of the bus and do some creative editing - we saw a guy doing that!
H5048FVjanetb
Jul 2022
Everyone involved from the guy at pickup, to the bus drivers, to the crew and captain couldnāt have been more helpful, knowledgeable, or friendly. We saw a bunch of whales, a seal lion, and a few eagles. The glacier was beautiful as well.
Orca7902
Jul 2022
Great crew and boat. Unfortunately we only saw a few tails and spouts, but not any more of the whales. Not the crews faultā¦none of the other ships around saw anything else. Just a matter of luck and timing.