Whale Watching Adventure in Juneau
Overview
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3 hours
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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!
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Binoculars
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea
What To Expect
Juneau
Go in search of whales with a naturalist guide on a day trip from Juneau. Hop onboard a boat and get binoculars to spot other wildlife such as sea lions, bald eagles, and black bears. Depart from downtown Juneau on a bus driven by a local tour guide through a scenic route to Auke Bay, where you board a comfortable jet boat. Be led by a captain and naturalist on an unforgettable search for whales in Favorite Channel, Stephens Passage, Lynn Canal, or Saginaw Channel. Binoculars are provided so you can see the humpbacks, killer whales, Dall’s porpoises, harbor seals, Steller sea lions, bald eagles, black bears, and towering mountains better. With the growing abundance of whales in the area and their comfort with small boats, you are bound to see many. This tour includes transfers between downtown and Auke Bay and two hours on the water. Included in the price of the tour are onboard refreshments, including bottled water, coffee, hot chocolate, and a small snack.
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Whale Watching Adventure in Juneau
Reviews
235 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect for seeing humpback whales
Suzanne K,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very efficient and friendly tour group! Educational and patient about seeing the whales. Sam and Simon were great and we loved the bus driver, Charlie. Highly recommend.
Great experience!
DeWayne T,
Aug 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Captain Perry and Naturist Sam took great care of us and gave us some amazing views of several whales. The boat is super clean and well maintained and has a bathroom on board. While inside the boat you are protected from the weather and there is a small deck on the front and the back that let you get some amazing views. Sam shared a ton of knowledge about the whales and the area.
Best whale watching company
Richard F,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience. It was evident that Perry was an experienced and knowledgeable captain. Sam was a wealth of information about whales, interesting and enthusiastic. We would go on an excursion with them again and highly recommend Dolphin Jet Boat Tours!
The tour was excellent...
Ryan S,
Aug 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was excellent from start to finish. Captain Jay and Nia were the perfect crew. We saw several whales and sea lions. We would definitely book this tour again!
Not welcoming if not tour booked.
Allen H,
Aug 26, 2025
- Viator
1.00They have poor communication to people outside of the tour boat. They would not communicate by email or phone text to help prior to the pick up point for bus. They are focused on tour boat service.
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