Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Whale watching wildlife viewing at it's finest! Come aboard with us as we search the pristine waters of Juneau, Alaska 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 state of the art 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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Roundtrip Transportation from Cruise Terminal
Snacks
Complimentary Snack and Bottled Water
100% Guarantee to see Whales
A Great Time!
None
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
What To Expect
Goldbelt Tram
Starting location for the tour.
Brief bus stop for distant glacier view, no disembarking, en route to harbor.
Options
Whale Watching Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
7,377 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Rainy and Fun
Lovejoytravels,
Nov 4, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time. It’s hard not to not enjoy the scenery of Alaska. It was raining throughout our visit and we also arrived at the tale end of the season - mid September. Nevertheless, we had a great time. I didn’t see any whales but it wasn’t the most opportune time. There was plenty of room on the boat. And the crew was knowledgeable. Would do definitely recommend.
Core memories.
R5400LYcourtneyd,
Oct 13, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00This was the highlight of our entire Alaskan cruise. The whales first off, were unbelievable. We got to see 4-5 humpback whales and more than 6-7 orca. Literal tears. It was amazing. Greg our captain was on it. They seem to have a really good system of communication with the other boats and they get you to where you need to be to see some animals. Genevieve and Sophie were our tour guides and I’m obsessed with them. So sweet and knowledgeable. They love their jobs and it shines through. They talk to you like friends. It was just the best experience. 100/10.
Whale whisperers
trekking4ward,
Oct 12, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Genevieve and Kacie were energetic and enthusiastic whale whisperers. Michelle did very well finding the whales and maneuvering the boat so each side got a good look. It was great!
10/10 Recommend
Sana S,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.0010/10 would recommend. Was a little worried at first when I saw this was one of the only companies still doing tours (mid Oct) and also taking same day bookings but everything went smoothly. The staff was very friendly and called to make sure we were finding the check in location okay. The bus driver provided a lot of information/facts about Juneau and was even nice enough to drop everyone off at the cruise docking station instead of downtown where we would have needed to take the shuttle. Chrishell and Will were very knowledgeable and full of personality. You can really tell that all of the staff truly enjoys their job and wants visitors to have the best experience possible. They were very aware that most guests were on the cruise and were mindful to make sure we got back on time. The snacks were also a great above and beyond gesture!
Whale of a Tale
Kayla W,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had the last tour of the season, and they didn’t think we would see anything. Well we were surprised…we got to watch 3 whales continuously play together in the water. For about 2 hours. The crew was fantastic all the way from Jay the driver from ship port to the encounter. The 3 lovely ladies Michelle, Kacie, and Genevieve who worked the tour/boat were fantastic . Everyone was very informative and helpful and truly made the trip a delight!
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Whitney C,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Every staff member at Alaska Tales that I encountered was friendly and knowledgeable. They genuinely care about their city and their wildlife. I was on their very last tour of the season couldn’t have been happier with the experience! We didn’t have to go far to see a pod of 3 whales. The captain did a great job getting us close but not too close.
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Explore31160502665,
Oct 7, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Girls went out of their way 30 mins further way South make sure whales were seen. Girls very informative and personable. Bus driver was even better he really gave allot of information and was extremely help. Go Arizona!
Bucket list item knocked off
robbg374,
Oct 7, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Michelle, Kacie and Genevieve were amazing on this tour. Booking on the cruise is double what they charged. We got to see Barnacles and Riddler and shoowing off
Fantastic, awesome, amazing and fun.
M J,
Oct 7, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00It was better than we anticipated. The crew was fantastic and we saw numerous whales. We lucked out and it was a beautiful day the sun came out. Will is funny, knowledgeable and very entertaining! Just go if you ever have a chance. Captain Krischelle was the best! Sophie was very sweet and helpful.
Great time! Whale watching was amazing. Got great pictures.! Thank you to a great crew. Michelle and Genevieve !
Theresa W,
Oct 7, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you to MICHELLE, Casey and Genevieve for the amazing trip! We had so much fun, getting pictures of the whales! Awesome time!!
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