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
7:30am Whale Watch and Glacier
Duration: 5 hours
2:30pm Whale Watch and Glacier
Duration: 5 hours
12:30pm Check In
8:30am Whale Watch and Glacier
Duration: 5 hours
3:30pm Whale Watch and Glacier
Duration: 5 hours
9:30am Whale Watch and Glacier
Duration: 5 hours
10:30 Whale Watch and Glacier
Duration: 5 hours
1:30pm Whale Watch and Glacier
Duration: 5 hours
Reviews
712 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing!
Michele W,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00The whale watch was amazing! Jayden and Brock knew exactly where to take us, they were very informative, and it was an amazing adventure! We saw multiple whales with complete breaching, we saw one head slapping, a few with deep dives, very vocal sea lions, and two bald eagles on the whale watch adventure.:). We were then dropped off at Mendenhall glacier and they picked us back up on time. It’s a beautiful glacier and we really enjoyed Nugget Falls. We were back on the ship in plenty of time.
Amazing Tour!
Minal S,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience with the whole crew from pick up to drop off. Whale watching with Chris, Hailey and Noah was very engaging and interesting.
Fantastic Tour
Joseph D,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great whale watching experience, saw Humpbacks and an Orca, followed by a visit to the Mendenhall Glacier where we hiked to see a spectacular waterfall. Noah was our tour guide on the whale watching tour, very knowledgeable guide. Russel, the boat captain took us to the whales. Busing to the boat and the glacier were handled by informative, friendly drivers who also provided commentary about the area, wildlife etc. Great experience!
Exactly as described -...
Shane P,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Exactly as described - just amazing. Was pleasantly surprised how smooth the whole process was NOT using the cruise line to book.
Cancelled at last minute
Sonja B,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
1.00The tour group canceled our tour because of boat problems. We were very disappointed but did get a full refund
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