These guys promised whales and they delivered! We were able to see orcas, humpbacks, and porpoises. The on board naturalists and captain were extremely kind and accommodating to their guests. The naturalists had so much information to share on the whales in the area, and were happy to answer any questions. We primarily booked this tour for the whale watching, but enjoyed the views at Mendenhall Glacier too! If you would like to explore the area around Mendenhall Glacier, I would recommend making accommodations to have your own transportation for the end of the day. Although the company provides a free shuttle to the downtown area from Mendenhall, we were not given enough time to complete any of the nearby hiking trails before the last shuttle. Like I said - we were there for whales so the lack of time at Mendenhall was not a deal breaker for us, we still saw the beautiful sights and had an incredible time!