Mendenhall Glacier Waterfall and Whale Watching Tour
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
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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!
This tour offers an additional hour at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area. This gives you an hour and forty-five minutes to two hours to look at salmon, visit the Visitor's Center, and make the hike to Nugget Falls!
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
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Juneau
Drive through the city of Juneau on a guided bus ride.
Nugget Falls
Take an easy hike out to Nugget Falls to really immerse yourself in our rainforest! It takes most people about 45 minutes round trip, but if you are a slower hiker, or you want to stop and take pictures, this is the tour for you!
What‘s Included
Binoculars are provided
English Guide
We include a generous snack bag, along with hot chocolate and coffee.
Audio and written guides are not included. Just in person!
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Mendenhall Glacier Waterfall and Whale Watching Tour
Reviews
57 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Whale watching and Mendenhall glacier
Dale U,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. Got to see many whales with the help of Nellie the naturalist. Super tour to the Mendenhall glacier with Joseph. Be sure and hike to the nugget falls. So amazing and worth the hike.
Awesome Experience with Dolphin Jet Boat Tours
James D,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Everyone we encountered from the bus drivers, the boat captain and our guide on the water were awesome!! They all were an encyclopedia of information!! I would highly recommend the Dolphin Jet Boat Tours if you are going to be stopping in Juneau!
The best excursion ever!
Tracey C,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was awesome I would definitely do it again! The captain of the boat to the naturalist was excellent in whale watching to the Mendenhall glacier park an experience I would not forget!
Excellent day on land and water!
carol c,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent day on the water and at the glacier. Our meeting places was simple to walk to and everyone was prompt. Our bus driver was also a helpful tour guide. We boarded the very comfortable boat and got to see so many whales close up and in the distance. The short hike to Nugget Falls was easy enough and the waterfall was spectacular!
Our Whale Watching and...
Stephen P,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our Whale Watching and Mendenhall Glacier excursion was fantastic and very easy to do right from the cruise ship. The walk off the ship to the tour pickup was simple and convenient. The whale watching boat was comfortable, heated, and had a bathroom onboard, which made the experience even better. The tour bus only held about 30 people, so it was easy to hear the driver sharing information and stories about the area along the way. Austin and Savannah on the whale watch were absolutely fantastic — friendly, knowledgeable, and made the trip so much fun. We saw amazing scenery and had a wonderful overall experience. Highly recommend this excursion!
This company really went...
Lynnetta T,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This company really went out of their way to ensure we would be able to complete the whale watching portion by adding on a time for us because our ship was late into port. There was another, unavoidable issue, and they worked it out so we still had a very enjoyable outing. I would definitely book with them again
Great tour for whale watching.
Karen M,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice tour. Friendly and helpful personnel. Saw lots of whales and sea lions. Snacks given on whale boat tour. Mendenhall glacier was nice but too crowded, but that was not the fault of Viator.
Highly recommend!!
Elizabeth M,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great trip! Nice smaller boat that gets close to viewing places. We saw plenty of whales and our Naturalist Savannah was wonderful
Take this tour!
Rachel W,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain JJ & Kalee were informative, & friendly. They care that everyone sees wildlife & learns something too.
Great excursion in spite of weather
John T,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience. Saw Orca and humpback whales even in the cold wet weather conditions. Waterfall was amazing (well worth the short easy hike). Crew on boat very knowledgeable and enjoyable.
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