Ultimate Juneau Whale Watch Plus Mendenhall Glacier Photo Stop
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
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 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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
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)
What To Expect
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.
Options
4:30pm check-in
4:30pm check-in : 2 hours on the water on one of our custom whale watching boats.
10:30am Check-in
2 hours on the water on one of our custom whale watching boats.
2:30 pm Check-In
2 hours on the water on one of our custom whale watching boats.
1:30pm Check-In
2 hours on the water on one of our custom whale watching boats.
8:30am Check-in
2 hours on the water on one of our custom whale watching boats.
9:30am Check-in
2 hours on the water on one of our custom whale watching boats.
Reviews
878 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Time
Brandon C,
Sep 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Bus was very nice to be transported from the town to the dock. Boat was very nice and had lots of viewing angles. We got to see around 10 different whales and some up close. The guides were very informative and friendly.
The whales didn’t get the memo.
Coury M,
Sep 13, 2025
- Viator
2.00Guaranteed sightseeings, but we saw dorsal fins in the distance and they made a big deal about it. Whale tour, but the whales didn’t get the memo.
Amazing!!
Anouschka B,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Captain Ben and his crew, Brock and Ford, were absolutely wonderful! Even though it was rainy and raw, they made our tour enjoyable and such a success. We were lucky enough to witness multiple breaches from two adults and a calf—truly AMAZING! Thank you for an unforgettable tour!
The tour was incredible...
Donna C,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was incredible but dealing with Viator was not. Viator blew me off when I called about a scheduling mistake and then blocked my access to their website. I contacted the tour company directly and they were awesome.
Fantastic Whale Watching tour
Keith H,
Sep 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Depending on when you go, the weather can be unpredictable. We went in mid-September and it rained all day, so make sure you have a rainsuit. Chris, Nate and Gracie were our crew. Not long after leaving the dock we came upon some whales. They were breaching, which they said was unusual for this time of year, and it was fantatstic. They were spouting and fluke diving as well. Very active group of whales. All in a driving rain. The boat ride.to and from was enclosed and comfortable, and once whales are spotted, you can go outside for viewing and photos. They try and stay about 100 yds away, so make sure you have a zoom lens. The whales do get closer, but not aleays.
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