Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier Adventure

Embark on an unforgettable Alaskan adventure with our Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier tour. Explore the stunning Mendenhall Glacier before setting off on a thrilling whale watching excursion. Guaranteed sightings of majestic Humpback Whales and other water wildlife await!

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center - Mendenhall Glacier

What's Included
  • Guaranteed whale sightings
  • Roundtrip transportation from cruise terminal
  • Port pickup and drop-off included
  • Live on-board commentary
  • Complimentary bottled water and snacks
  • Experienced driver/guide
What's Not Included
  • None
  • Shuttle cost to the Gold Belt Tram building ($ 3.00)
Additional Information

Embark on a wildlife spotting adventure that highlights two of Southeast Alaska’s major attractions. Our itinerary includes a self-guided 45-minute tour of the Mendenhall Glacier, followed by an exciting whale watching expedition. After your independent exploration of the glacier park, we’ll transport you to the whale watching harbor. Here, you will board one of our cutting-edge vessels to seek out magnificent Humpback Whales and other marine animals we might encounter en route. With our seasoned captains and nature guides who are familiar with these fascinating creatures, we confidently promise a safe viewing distance witnessing of whales in their natural environment. Our vessels boast on-board restrooms and heated cabins for added comfort during your journey. They are also fitted with spacious outdoor decks, allowing you the freedom to take in the wildlife either alfresco or from the cozy cabin. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime Alaskan escapade!

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Collapsable Wheelchairs Only
  • No Motorized Scooters
  • No Motorized Wheelchairs
Location
490 S Franklin St
South Franklin Street
You will find the team on the water side of the building underneath the green canopy tent.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Knssmith14
Aug 13, 2024
Unforgettable experience! - This was an amazing experience from start to finish! The tour started off with a little over an hour at Mendenhall Glacier. The guide was able to get us an extra 20 minutes at the glacier which allowed us time to walk to Nugget Falls. Absolutely breathtaking! The whale watch portion exceeded our expectations with lots of tails and 6-7 breaches. Highly recommend booking this excursion. It was a highlight of our 2 week stay in Alaska! This company and tour is top notch and a great value for the money!
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Warren_b
Aug 13, 2024
Whales - What a great day. We saw according to the crew 11 to 13 different whales. It just so happen that a baby whale surfaced about 50 to 100 feet at the back of the boat. At the time everyone else was looking forward. Charlie was the guide. You can tell she really likes her job. She was very informative. She was so excited with the day, even she was taking pictures. A great day by any standards.
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Carlosli5532iv
Aug 13, 2024
Whales promised whales delivered - James Greg and Kacie were great guides we were promised we would see whales and we saw about 10 of them. Along with a rare orca sighting .I would definitely recommend Alaska takes for your time in Juneau Alaska
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Carolinei395
Aug 13, 2024
Whales on whales on whales!! - Breathtaking views and very cozy boat. We got to see a ton of humpback whales and we were lucky enough to see some orcas too! Thank you to captain James and guides Greg and Kacie for making this experience possible. I highly recommend the combo; the glacier is an incredible view.
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Y8761tylizh
Aug 12, 2024
Best part of your trip! - This was INCREDIBLE!!! James, Kacie, and Greg were great and very knowledgeable about the history of the area as well as facts about the whales. We saw orcas humpback whales and sea lions
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Markce7034eg
Aug 12, 2024
Excellent Whale Watching Trip - This whale watching trip was amazing! The glacier and waterfalls were beautiful but the stars of the show were all the whales we were able to see on our trip! Captain James and crew members Greg and Kacie took us to the perfect locations to see all the whales. It was awesome. We also got to see sea lions hanging out on a big buoy! Highly recommend this excursion.
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Jared
Aug 12, 2024
We saw whales! - Amazing whale watching adventure! Saw a bunch of whales and the guide was very knowledgeable, engaging and showed his passion for whales and wildlife. The boat was comfortable and had nice seating inside to travel to the whales and back.
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210kenth
Aug 12, 2024
Quinstar 5 star rated - Ben Sophie and larry were great! Saw lots of whales and boat was amazing. Highly recommend this trip and these people were knowledgeable and provided great insight.
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Safari05577537329
Aug 12, 2024
Enjoyable whale watching trip in Juneau - Wonderful trip. No waiting. Our group was smaller which allowed easier views of whale watching. The crew was great: Larry (captain), Sophie and Ben. Ben was very knowledgeable about all the different species of whales we saw on our trip.
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Bryan
Aug 12, 2024
Mendenhall and Whale Watching - We toured with Larry, Ben, and Sophie. We saw a good number of whales and it was a gorgeous day. Ben is very knowledgeable and freely shared that knowledge with all of us. Highly recommend this tour and this company!
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