Mendenhall Glacier Park and Ultimate Whale Watch Combo
Overview
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5 hours
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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.
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 AJ 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
Whale sightings are guaranteed between May 15th-September 15th.
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
Options
9:30am Whale Watch and Glacier
Duration: 5 hours
8:30am Whale Watch and Glacier
Duration: 5 hours
3:30pm Whale Watch and Glacier
Duration: 5 hours
7:30am Whale Watch and Glacier
Duration: 5 hours
2:30pm Whale Watch and Glacier
Duration: 5 hours
10:30 Whale Watch and Glacier
Duration: 5 hours
1:30pm Whale Watch and Glacier
Duration: 5 hours
12:30pm Check In
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
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
855 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great trip. Saw orcas,...
Christopher K,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great trip. Saw orcas, humpbacks, and sea lions. Captain Jayden and Jimmy were awesome. Glacier portion was also great. Lucked out with good weather and visibility.
Best combo Alaska tour
Maureen W,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We did this tour last week. It was amazing! We easily saw 6+ whales, so many eagles and a sea lion was very curious about our boat. The team on our boat were amazing, very knowledgeable and informative - shout out to captain Dustin and the awesome crew (Viteri and Emily). They took our family photo in front of the glacier and we captured many great pictures of the whale tales! We had plenty of time at the glacier to hike down to nugget falls and back. It was a great day and easily one of our favorite excursions in Alaska. I highly recommend this excursion!
This tour was so great!...
Marissa M,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was so great! Our boat crew (Noah, Viteri, and Captain T) were so knowledgeable and provided an amazing experience. We got to see bald eagles, sea lions, humpback whales, and orcas. We had plenty of time at Mendenhall Glacier to walk to Nugget Falls at a leisurely pace and enjoy the area down there a bit. Overall 10 out of 10!
Great experience
Jason U,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Got to see several whales and sea lions. Captain T, Jimmy, and Parker were all great and very knowledgeable. Would do again on my next trip to Juneau.
Highly recommend- whales and views galore
Melissa D,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing day and thoroughly enjoyed this experience. Details: - meeting point was easy to find, no problem - bus ride to harbor was enjoyable and our driver/guide, Heather, was fantastic. Informative and entertaining, plus we even saw two bear cubs en route - whale watching boat was comfortable, sat inside while cruising out to the area where the whales had been spotted, then free to roam around outside once the boat was idle. It was a great set-up. We saw several whales, including mamas & their calves, seals, and bald eagles. The guides, especially Mason, were knowledgeable and engaging. My kids (11 & 9) loved it. A light snack (choice of granola bar, fruit snack, etc.) was provided. - restrooms are available at the harbor, as well as on the boat (but the ones at the harbor are obviously more comfortable) - after whale watching, different driver- Mel, also wonderful- transported us to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. - We took in the views and did the quick hike down to Nugget Falls. Definitely recommend. We had about an hour and a half available and did not feel rushed. - Mel transported us back to the port, another informative and easy ride. The day flowed smoothly and it was nice to have all of the logistics handled. If you’re going on this excursion, be sure to bring binoculars for whale watching and extra snacks.
Whales and Mandala glacier excursions
X2672HUagnieszkab,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderfull experience!Worth the money!
We got to see whales and...
John J,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We got to see whales and sea lions! Awesome! Mendenhall Glacier was a little rushed, though. More time would have been nice!
My grandchildren gave...
Sheila C,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My grandchildren gave this experience 1000 thumbs up and we adults all agreed. It was an amazing day with incredible tour guides.
Great Combo as a Cruise Excursion!
Beth S,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect combo to do as a cruise excursion with our family! 2 adults and 4 kids - we all enjoyed. Whale watching was fun and comfortable - not bumpy or motion-sickness inducing, as it is not in open ocean; and there was a heated cabin too. The glacier was great to visit. We had enough time there to walk Steep Creek Trail, Photo Point Trail, and Nugget Falls Trail. Nugget Falls Trail brings you right next to the waterfall (with a glacier view), and we even had a little time to hang on the sand right next to the waterfall. Everything felt appropriately timed, well guided, enjoyable.
You don't get too close...
Aaron R,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00You don't get too close to the whales. We mostly saw the spouts from their blowing. If this is your first experience, it's great, but after going on a different tour in another town, it was disappointing.
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