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Ultimate Juneau Whale Watch

4.9(1,206)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1206 reviews3 hFree cancellationBy Juneau Tours
Whales Galore

About this activity

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.

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

Not included

  • ✕Gratuities (greatly appreciated)

Meeting and pickup

  • JUNEAU TOURS & WHALE WATCH Representatives are standing under the cables of the Goldbelt Tramway wearing bright blue hats and holding signs that say "Juneau Tours and Whale Watch."

Good to know

  • 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
  • Whale sightings are guaranteed between May 15th-September 15th.
  • 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.

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