Juneau Whale Watching and Salmon Bake
Overview
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5 hours
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Humpback and orca whales are actively feeding in southeast Alaska waters so chances are you'll see whales breach. You will also savor wild Alaska salmon amidst amazing scenery. This easy, full-day tour combines a thrilling whale-watching cruise with a relaxing Alaska Salmon Bake for the best of picturesque Juneau!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
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
Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult
Children ages 13- 17 must have a signed parental consent form if traveling without a parent or guardian.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please indicate ship/hotel name when booking
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Join us on an exciting cruise exploring the waters around Juneau, surrounded by magnificent scenery, in search of humpback and orca whales. You'll have the chance to see other marine mammals including Steller sea lions, harbor seals, Dall's porpoises as well as bald eagles, bears, Sitka blacktail deer and a variety of seabirds. Your whale watching adventure begins with a narrated transfer from the pier to Auke Bay. There your captain and onboard naturalist will welcome you aboard the North Star, our state of the art 48-passenger jet boat custom designed for Juneau whale watching, with large windows and an outside viewing deck. Juneau has a healthy humpback whale population with some 65 whales returning each season to feed in the nutrient-rich waters, and your captain is excellent at locating them. In fact, whale sightings are guaranteed! If a whale is not spotted during your cruise we'll refund you $100 ($50 for children). Your captain will let you know when whales are spotted, but it's more likely you'll first be alerted by the collective chorus of "Oohhs!" and "Ahhs!" from your fellow adventurers as they witness a giant humpback suddenly breach.
Sample Menu
main
Alaska Salmon Bake
What‘s Included
Buffet and Hot & Cold Beverages
Live Entertainment
Naturalist Guide
Transportation
Gratuities
Souveniers (available for purchase)
Alcoholic Beverages
Options
Juneau Whale Watching and Salmon Bake
Reviews
296 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A very enjoyable experience. The guide was knowledgeable and informative. The captain was very skilled. I would recommend thi
Milton P,,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very interesting experience. The guide and captain were well trained and made the tour very pleasant. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
I enjoyed every minute of it!
jamrock813,,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful experience! Jackson and Max were awesome and very informative. I will definitely recommend this tour to others!!!
Captain Jen & Jack
Culture54868006535,,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jen & Jack was absolutely wonderful today With plentiful of knowledge and fun facts the entire trip. They was in communication with other boats finding out the best places to take us so we seen wildlife. Weather is was whales, sealions or eagles. My husband and I had a wonder time!
Breaching whales
tuzlaterry,,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a super experience seeing a whale breaching close to the boat. Managed to get some super photos which I shared with the guide.
Great way to experience Juneau
30lezlieg,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The food at the salmon bake was delicious! And the whale watching tour was a lot of fun. The crew prioritized safety, and was very knowledgeable about the whales. We had a great time!
Amazing whale watching
Passenger59435217420,,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carol was very informative and gave us all the information we needed. Captain Lee was amazing we got to see the whales up close .
Wonderful trip
Sue K,,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jen the captain and Clair G are both very knowledgeable and made the trip wonderful and fun! It was amazing to see some whales.
Whale watching and salmon bake
Tom H,,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did this tour on our Honeymoon and we loved it ! Matt and Claire were our Captain and naturist on the tour . We really enjoyed the passion, enthusiasm and wealth of knowledge from both of them. It totally shinned through the tour and in their chats with our group . Highly recommend this tour as this duo clearly love their job and it makes the entire experience a memorable one. We saw loads of whales, birds and sea lions all set to the back drop of the beautiful scenery and the fresh air of Alaska .
Whale watching
Kathleen M,,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Matt and Clare were really great and informative I highly recommend them. We saw preaching Wales.We saw breaching whale
Great Experience, with a great crew! Max and Jackson were the best.
Miami5051,,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great trip, a quick and scenic trip to find the Humpback Whales. Jackson was able to identify a couple of the Whales and tell us about their lives. One was a whale that had been injured by a boat propeller, but seemed to be recovering nicely. We also spotted Sea Lions on a Channel Marker buoy and were able to get some great shots. You could tell that both Jackson and Max are very passionate about the whales, which helped to make the experience special. Highly recommended!
From US$239.00
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