Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center 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 A 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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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
10:30 Whale Watch and Glacier
Duration: 5 hours
1:30pm 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
12:30pm Check In
9:30am 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
Reviews
758 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Whale watch and glacier tour
Daryl T,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Saw several humpbacks and a few seals on a bout. It was fun to see the whales. The glacier tour and nugget falls was exceptional enjoyed. God’s glorious creation was incredible. Highly recommend this tour. 5 stars!
Excellent tour. Whale...
Kendra D,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent tour. Whale watching and Glacier combo allowed enough time for each activity. This tour offers more time at Meddenhall Glacier than any other company I researched. This allowed for enough time to walk to nugget falls, get pictures, visit the visitor center and make it to the pick up spot with time to spare. Drivers on both tours were organized and friendly. I would recommend this tour.
We had great guides on...
Michelle M,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had great guides on this tour! We saw almost 30 orcas & a 15 yr old humpback. We had beautiful weather! We had about an hour and 15 minutes at Mendehall Glacier. Plenty of time to hike to Nugget Falls at a relaxed pace. Would definitely recommend this trip!
It is good. Vety good in...
Biplab k,
Aug 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00It is good. Vety good in terms of seeing whales. Very knowledgable also. Guides are helpful. Pricewise not bad.
From the bus drivers to...
Amy W,
Aug 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00From the bus drivers to the whale guides everyone was excellent! We saw multiple whales and the guides were very knowledgeable and friendly!
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