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

Fri 11 Jul

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Starting at $199.00

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Fri 11 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.

Traveler Photos

Reviews (673)

Thrifty61

Sep 2022

This was our favorite excursion from our Alaskan cruise, and well worth the money! The boat is set up perfectly for everyone being able to view and photograph the whales during any type of weather. Captain Mitch and guide Michael were both very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of info on our way out to the whale watching portion of the trip. Michael gave us photography tips and suggestions, and was available for individual help. Captain Mitch stayed a safe distance from the whales while bringing us close enough for great viewing; it was an awesome experience. I like that they are flexible with their time and schedule, as there was a lot of whale activity on the day of our tour. While that gave us a shorter tour of the glacier, we felt the trade off was well worth seeing the whales. (Including Flame and her calf Cinder) The bus to and from the dock was clean and the drivers were friendly and informative. The snack they provided was quite filling and good.

Susan_W

Aug 2022

Went on the bus to the Glacier. Was advised to visit Nugget Falls - a short hike, much less than the 45 minutes each way we were told. Rely enjoyed the walk, easy and flat and totally worth the effort for the views of the falls and the Glacier. We then boarded the bus for the Whale watching experience. It was a short drive to the dock. No refreshments are available but we had time to nip to the local store. The boat was not full but was quite cramped. If it had been full it would have been uncomfortable. Only 12 people were able to be on the upper deck. We were lucky, the others on the boat took turns and let photos be taken. We saw several Humpback Whales, seals, sea lions and birds. The scenery was absolutely spectacular but on this day if was 78 degrees, we were so lucky!

Bettina_F

Aug 2022

Staff was knowledgeable and professional. There were plenty of whales to watch in their natural habitat and Glaciers were spectacular. Thank you for the wonderful experience.