Private Tour
Private Group SUP tour in Juneau with Mendenhall Glacier Views
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Paddleboard in one of the most unique areas of Juneau with amazing views of the Mendenhall Glacier, opportunities for seeing eagles, sea lions, seals, and whales. Escape the cruise ship crowds. This is an opportunity to get away from the crowds and book a private tour with up to 8 people. This will help your group have the the serene Alaskan experience you are hoping for. Our experienced guide will help you put on a dry suit so that you’ll be warm and dry in any weather. You can even jump in the water and stay dry. Our guides will teach you how to paddleboard. No experience necessary! You can stand, sit, or kneel. All equipment, instruction, snacks, and round trip transportation from the Juneau cruise port included. You'll be able to catch sight of native wildlife in their natural environment, ages 12+, some balance required, choice of several departures throughout the day, and all necessary equipment and instruction provided.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We will pick you up from the cruise ship port and then drive for around 20 minutes to the Juneau wetlands. We will introduce and prepare the equipment. Then we will paddle for around 2 hours. Then entire tour will take 3.5 hours.
What To Expect
Mendenhall Glacier
Our tour takes place in the estuarial region directly in front of the Mendenhall glacier. The view that you get on our tour is one of the most complete views of the glacier in all of Juneau. You will be further away from the glacier than tours that go to or around the visitors center. Fog can affect the view of the Mendenhall Glacier.
What‘s Included
A light snack will be served at some point on the tour. We have options for vegan and gluten free.
Bottled water
Roundtrip transportation from the cruise ship docks in Downtown Juneau
Dry Suit (a waterproof suit that goes over your clothing and keeps you dry while swimming)
Footwear
Paddleboard, Paddle, PFD (Life Vest)
Gratuities for your guide
Warm layers to wear under your drysuit
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Private Group SUP tour in Juneau with Mendenhall Glacier Views
Pickup included
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The coolest thing to do in Juneau!
Erika O,Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was one of the coolest experiences I’ve ever had! (and I’m 50 and have traveled a lot) We did this tour because we had already seen glaciers & whales and wanted to do something different. So glad we did! My husband and I have never paddle boarded but no experience is necessary. They have all the gear (nice, new gear) and we felt like we were in great hands with Nigel, our guide. He was such a nice guy and kept the atmosphere fun while telling us a lot about the area. He definitely knew what he was doing as he didn’t even wear a dry suit! I love that it was a small group tour! It was only my family of four and another family of two. Most of us fell in the water at some point, but it was no big deal. The dry suit kept us totally dry and Nigel helped us back on the board and on we went. The scenery was beyond incredible from the middle of the water. 360° of mountain views and a great view of Mendenhall glacier. We saw seals swimming nearby and young bald eagles flying by. We even had a “picnic” in the middle of the bay! It was awesome! If you’re thinking about it, you should definitely do this tour. They are a family business and it’s clear that they love what they do and want you to love it too. They have thought of every detail. They even had waterproof phone cases attached to all the life vests so you can take plenty of pictures! I would absolutely recommend this to everybody!
Loved the experience!
Autumn M,Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great experience with Paddle Juneau. Nigel was our guide and did a great job explaining how the dry suits worked, how to put them on, and how to use the paddle boards. Not only was he friendly and helpful, he is incredibly knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. This is a glacier VIEW paddle boarding adventure, so you will not be paddleboarding at the Mendenhall Glacier, but off the Douglas Island where you can see the Glacier while paddleboarding. My husband and I truly enjoyed our time.
A perfect day for paddle boarding
Amberley W,Oct 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Paddle boarding in Juneau from Douglas Island was a truly unique and breathtaking way to experience the beauty of Alaska. I could not have been more pleased with this adventure. I felt like it was the perfect amount of time, and it offered a great view of Mendenhall Glacier. We got to see some sea lions and eagles, which is always fun! And I appreciated the patience and insight that the guides gave as we paddled out and around. Highly recommend!!!
Can’t miss tour!
Tyler S,Oct 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Had an absolutely AMAZING time, perfect way to enjoy the beauty of Juneau without fighting the crowds, great views of the area and the glaciers. Dry suits work amazing, we got to jump in a few times without ever getting wet! Our tour guides were the absolute best about curating the tour to what we wanted. Would HIGHLY recommend this tour even if you only have one day in Juneau, would give 10 stars if that was an option.
Coolest Alaskan experience
Isaac J,Oct 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Easily the coolest experience I’ve had in Alaska! Spectacular views and even though it was raining the dry suits made it so I was warm! The guides made us feel super comfortable.
Fun, Active, Beautiful Views
Janae O,Oct 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00How fun to find a paddle boarding opportunity in October in Alaska! The dry suits were ideal and I loved that this was an active experience in a beautiful setting. Seeing Mendenhall Glacier from this perspective really shows its size and the guides are so friendly - they shared great local insights! Would definitely do this again. 👍👍
Amazing!!!
Natalia O,Oct 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely loved this experience!! We saw deals, crabs, the glacier & rainbows. It was so much fun & such a unique way to experience & see Alaska. Highly recommend to anyone thinking about doing this!!
SO FUN!!
KC J,Oct 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00I lived in Alaska over the summer and this was a highlight of the entire summer!! The views were incredible and it was so cool to see the glacier. I was worried about being cold but the dry suit kept me warm and dry the entire time. I even got into the water and swam around a little bit and my clothes were still completely dry when I took off the dry suit! If you’re coming to Juneau and looking for something fun and unique to do I would definitely recommend booking this tour!
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Roy T,Sep 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The weather was beautiful, loved the wet suits, the tour guides were fun and great overall. I would definitely go again !!
A must while in Juneau!
Dezeray A,Sep 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The wet suit was the best! I fell in and felt just fine even in fall temperatures! Id recommend no matter the weather. It was a mix of sun and rain but the rainbows were beautiful and paddling keeps you warm! My friends & I had good laughs. Tour guides were very patient and accommodating. They even provided a break with great snacks.
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