Juneau Lighthouse Tours - Whale watching & Lighthouse Combo
Overview
Thank you for your interest in Juneau Lighthouse Tours, Alaska’s Only Lighthouse and Whale Watching Adventure! Not only will you get to experience the best whale watching in Juneau, you get the chance to explore Sentinel Island. It is one of the first lighthouses activated in Southeast Alaska. Climb up the lighthouse tower, inspect the beacon, and take a look across Lynn Canal. Conveniently, it is located in the middle of the best whale watching spots!
Sit back and enjoy the ride and allow our amazing crew to take you an an unforgettable experience. Our business model has been centered on maintaining a high level of customer service.
No trip is complete without the complementary stop at Brotherhood Bridge lookout for a spectacular view of the Mendenhall Glacier!
Complimentary locally made Alaskan fudge, granola bars, caribou sausage sticks, coffee/tea, and bottled water are included on this tour.
All vessels come equipped with two bathrooms, heated cabins, and binoculars.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Upon booking, please make sure that you provide the name of the Cruise ship that you will be arriving on, we will expect to pick you up at that dock. We must know where to pick you up from ahead of time, as we only have representatives available to meet at docks where we have guests scheduled. There are multiple ships in port each day. This is crucial information for the day of your tour.Cruise ship pick-up Instructions: • We pick up directly from YOUR cruise ship dock in Juneau. No need to walk into town (or take a shuttle)! • The local representative for your tour will be wearing bright orange and carrying an orange flag, holding a green “Juneau Lighthouse Tours” sign. • Meet on the main boardwalk/sidewalk in front of your ship on the dock. • DO NOT GO TO THE TRAM - stay at your ships gangway. • Meeting time is 15 minutes BEFORE your tour departure time. If you cannot locate your representative, stay put and call our DISPATCH/TRANSPORT Staff.Any changes to your pick up location must be handled at least 24 hours in advance, and the tour provider must be contacted.If NOT arriving on a cruise ship, please contact us directly for options. We are happy to provide specifics on an Alaskan State Museum pick-up, or offer instructions on meeting us directly at our dock (Statter Harbor).Please be sure to bring these instructions with you on the day of your tour!
11520 Auke Street
Juneau, AK 99801, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Our tour includes:
~Round trip transportation to and from the pier
~3 hours of Whale Watching
~A short scenic boardwalk at Sentinel Island
~A tour of the Sentinel Lighthouse tower & inspect the beacon. Due to ongoing renovations, access to the lighthouse may be slightly limited.
~Take a look across the beautiful Lynn Canal
Each tour ends with a stop at the Brotherhood Bridge viewpoint of the Mendenhall Glacier.
• During your time on the boat, enjoy complimentary locally made Alaskan fudge, granola bars, caribou sausage sticks, coffee/tea and bottled water.
• Duration - 4 hours and 15 minutes from pick up to drop off from downtown Juneau (3 on the water)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5339P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Juneau Lighthouse Tours – Whale watching & Lighthouse Combo. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Snacks.
- Carbonated beverages. Soda/Pop.
- Bottled water.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Juneau Lighthouse Tours - Whale watching & Lighthouse Combo is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Juneau Lighthouse Tours – Whale watching & Lighthouse Combo will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Alaska. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
