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3 hours
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Your 3 hour whale watching adventure begins when you board a coach bus that departs downtown Juneau from the Mt. Roberts Tram parking lot. A 25 minute journey through the picturesque landscape of Southeast Alaska will take you to Auke Bay Harbor. “All aboard!” and you’re off for Alaska waters and the ultimate whale watching experience. The star of the tour is the humpback whale, but we are always looking out for sea lions, bald eagles, or the playful orca. The whales are here to feed in our abundant Alaskan waters. Our naturalist guides you on a 2 hour whale watching tour. With our experienced captains and Juneau being one of the best ports for whale watching in Alaska, this tour will be an unforgettable experience. A light snack and refreshments will be provided.
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 10 to 15 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.
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.
THIS TOUR IS OPERATED BY JUNEAU TOURS & WHALE WATCH
We cannot accommodate any kind of electric scooter or electric wheelchair, even very small ones.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
A photo stop on the water of the Mendenhall Glacier (weather dependent)
Informative professional driver guide during transfers
Heated cabin with wide viewing windows, spacious decks for whale watching, and bathrooms on board
Multiple tour times for flexibility
Filtered water and trail mix bars available aboard the whale boat
Round-trip transportation between port and boat harbor
Naturalist on whale tour
3 hour tour time, 2 hours on the water on a custom 24-passenger jet boat or 49-passenger catamaran
Gratuities (greatly appreciated)
THIS TOUR IS PROVIDED BY JUNEAU TOURS & WHALE WATCH Our 3 hour whale watching adventure begins when we board a coach bus that departs downtown Juneau from the Mt. Roberts Tram parking lot. A 25 minute journey through the picturesque landscape of Southeast Alaska will take you to Auke Bay Harbor. “All aboard!” and you’re off to Alaska waters and the ultimate whale watching experience. On our quest for whales, we will be on the lookout for bald eagles, seals, sea lions, black bear and more of Alaska’s wildlife. The star of the tour is the humpback whale, but we are always looking out for the playful orcas. Once we spot a whale, the captain will slow down and allow you to go on the spacious viewing decks for a great photo opportunity. Towards the end of the cruise we stop on the water for a 5 minute photo stop of the Mendenhall Glacier (weather dependent). Our custom designed vessels provides unrestricted viewing from inside the cabin as well as outside. Although the cabin is enclosed and heated we recommend you dress in layers, after all it is Alaska! Snacks are also provided.
2 hours on the water on one of our custom whale watching boats.
2 hours on the water on one of our custom whale watching boats.
2 hours on the water on one of our custom whale watching boats.
2 hours on the water on one of our custom whale watching boats.
2 hours on the water on one of our custom whale watching boats.
4:30pm check-in : 2 hours on the water on one of our custom whale watching boats.
897 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Barbara C,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
We had a great trip! Saw multiple whales. The whole crew were so knowledgeable and motivated in making sure we had the full experience. Great job Mack, Ford and Jayden!!
Erin M,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
Noah, Sarah and Chris were great! We saw several whales during our tour and the views were breathtaking.
Kathy W,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
Top notch crew!! Saw several whales !! I would recommend to anyone looking for a whale watching tour. Noah, Sara and Chris were awesome!’
Fabiano F,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
Due to the rain, only silhouettes of the whales were visible. Long Waiting time to see very little. When the weather improved and the whales seemed to want to show up more, the guide said it was time to go. They did not offer even coffee or hot chocolate to help with the cold (there were elderly in the barbo).
Jill W,
Sep 23, 2025
- Viator
Precise, timely comprehensive communication about the experience! Receptive and ensured we knew everything we needed to know to prepare for and to have the best experience Amazing knowledge friendly staff. Fabulous whale watching experience Life time memories created.
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