Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Although we are the original whale-watching company in Juneau (operating since 1994), we are still small and family-owned and operated! We want you to feel like part of the family, and we pride ourselves on prioritizing local hires in order to give back to our community and give you the best possible tour experience. We want our guides to love Juneau as much as you do!
Our fleet consists of only mammal-friendly jet boats, and the small size and intimate setting will make you feel right at home with the whales.
We pride ourselves on our quick transfers between vehicles! We don't want you to wait any longer than you absolutely have to!
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
What To Expect
Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center
You will be dropped off at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area for a self guided stop. You will be able to overlook the glacier from Photo Point Outlook, and stop by educational displays at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. If you walk down the board walk over the salmon streams, you might get a chance to see spawning salmon, or even a bear!
Juneau
Take a mammal friendly jet boat out of Auke Bay Harbor, and explore the waters surrounding Juneau in search of the majestic humpback whale! This tour includes two hours on the water where an experienced captain will take you to where ever the whales are hanging out that day!
Options
Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour
What‘s Included
We offer a snack bag of various prepackaged snacks to hold you over until you get back to your ship!
Coffee and/or Tea
Audio and written guides are not included. Just in person!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
152 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
My favorite tour in alaska
gavonr2026,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Libby and jay were the best, they gave us so much information. They were super friendly and made sure we saw every animal possible.
Waterfalls and Whales
Diana G,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Seeing the Mendehall Glacier and Nugget Falls was awesome! Even with all the rain we experienced that day it was so beautiful and the roar of the falls makes you feel how spectacular the world is. Then we got to see the magnificent creatures of the deep- humpback whales & orcas.
we had a wonderful time...
Gene A,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00we had a wonderful time with Brendan as our bus driver. He was very informative, pointed things out during the trip on the bus and Jay and Jade, where our guides on the whale watching tour. We seen several whales in a distance and had the unique opportunity of seeing one very close. I’d rate this t Tour a 10 out of 10.
Book the excursion!!!
N8307HHlesliea,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an awesome excursion! Our tour guide, Rio was very knowledgeable & made our experience great!! Our Captain was also great as well!
5 stars
livhayward,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I had an amazing time with Dolphin Jet Boat Tours. The experience was exciting from start to finish, and the scenery was incredible. Chris was an absolute blast at the glacier stop. Super fun, informative, and kept us entertained. Definitely a highlight of our trip!
Out of the world vacation
Lawrence G,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good team of people - don’t remember all their names but one of the girls was Liby went through extra effort to show us Orca and humpback whales. It was a great experience for us.
Truly amazing day!
Roving59380433918,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day! Started with Branden our bus driver which was great! Then out boat captain Austin tracked down the whales while Libby and Nelli spotted them, and gave us great info! This was a truly personal and amazing experience! It’s a must!
Highly recommend
46jillt,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The boat staff was wonderful and informantative. The bus driver knowledgeable. I definitely recommend this tour. We did see a whale
Amazing
Shelly a,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing! They got us to see Orcas and humpback breaching ! They took such great care of us and even waited when our cruise ship was late!
Best way to spend a short day in Juneau!
calliew105,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brendan, Sam, CJ, and Aurora were a great team to spend the day with! They were so knowledgeable and friendly. The team was also super accommodating when we missed our initial tour time slot due to shuttle issues which was so kind. Highly recommend booking with this great group!
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