Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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This wildlife viewing excursion takes you on a journey to see two of the major highlights in Southeast Alaska. You will be guided to the Mendenhall Glacier for a 45 minute self-exploration followed by our wildlife whale watching tour. Once you have had a chance to explore the glacier park on your own, we will take you to the whale watching harbor where you will come aboard one of our state-of-the-art vessels to search for majestic Humpback Whales and other water wildlife we may find along the way. Our expert captains and naturalists are so familiar with these amazing creatures that we can actually guarantee you will see whales in their natural habitat from a safe distance. Our boats are equipped with restrooms and heated cabins to make this journey extra comfortable. Our fleet of fast jet boats all have plenty of outdoor deck space so you can choose to watch the wildlife in the open air or from the comfort of the cabin. This is an Alaskan adventure you won't want to miss!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Collapsable Wheelchairs Only
No Motorized Scooters
No Motorized Wheelchairs
What To Expect
Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center
Mendenhall Glacier
Options
Whale Watching & Glacier
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Roundtrip Transportation from Cruise Terminal
Driver/guide
Snacks
Port pickup and drop-off
Live commentary on board
100% Guarantee to see Whales
None
Shuttle cost to the Gold Belt Tram building ($ 3.00)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
6,547 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
AAAAMAZING!!!
L485QKmonicas,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Taylor, Ash, and Larry were an amazing boat crew! We had a beautiful sunny day and saw orcas and multiple humpback whales. Best experience ever!!! 10/10 recommend
Whale watching tour Juneau
melissamL6294WX,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour! Michelle, Ash and Griffin were fabulous! Very knowledgeable about the whales and we saw so many! Definitely worth doing this tour!
Amazing Whale Watching!
589alie,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brendan, Sophie, and Morgan were great crew members and they made our tour very enjoyable.
Great Experience!
duaneandbelle,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The tour was just as described. It was a great tour, and we got to see many whales! The whale guides were very knowledgeable.
Amazing tour!!
Scenic758396,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family of 10 had an AMAZING time with Alaska Tales. First our bus tour guide, Fred, was outstanding! Told us a lot of the history and things to look out for. We then had an hour to explore the glacier and walk up to Nugget Falls, which was also breathtaking. We then rode the bus to the dock and boarded Captain James’s boat which was really comfortable. And boy oh boy did we see whales!! So many whales and sea lions. Our guides Nate & Monica were very knowledgeable and told us a lot of interesting fact which kept all ages entertained. Highly, HIGHLY recommend!
Best excursion afternoon.
180jeannam,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best experience from the booking agent on the boardwalk, checking in at the tent, the bus driver, Fred, was so knowledgeable and informative, as well. James, Nate, and Monica made the whale watching adventure fun, too. Monica was lovely and knows so much about whales. It was the best time we have had. We would definitely do this again.
Amazing time in Alaska!
B3422EQmichellei,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great crew! Great tour! Great price! Glad we booked outside of the cruise company
Amazing!!!
BlueCrewJWC,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing operation, from start to finish. On-time, affordable, immaculate buses/boat, and extremely courteous/knowledgeable staff. We saw numerous whales and the entire experience was remarkable. Definitely recommend this crew in every way
10/10 tour
R1988FXstevens,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing trip, very friendly crew and would definitely recommend to family and friends.
First time to Alaska!! Was a fabulous day!
Mary R,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carley was a fun and knowledgeable tour guide. Very fun and upbeat. Captain Randy put us on the perfect spot to see whales.
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