Juneau Whale Watching and Salmon Bake
Overview
Humpback and orca whales are actively feeding in southeast Alaska waters so chances are you'll see whales breach. You will also savor wild Alaska salmon amidst amazing scenery. This easy, full-day tour combines a thrilling whale-watching cruise with a relaxing Alaska Salmon Bake for the best of picturesque Juneau!
What's Included
- Buffet and Hot & Cold Beverages
- Live Entertainment
- Transportation
- Naturalist Guide
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
- Souveniers (available for purchase)
Meeting Location
490 South Franklin 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.
What To Expect
Join us on an exciting cruise exploring the waters around Juneau, surrounded by magnificent scenery, in search of humpback and orca whales. You'll have the chance to see other marine mammals including Steller sea lions, harbor seals, Dall's porpoises as well as bald eagles, bears, Sitka blacktail deer and a variety of seabirds.
Your whale watching adventure begins with a narrated transfer from the pier to Auke Bay. There your captain and onboard naturalist will welcome you aboard the North Star, our state of the art 48-passenger jet boat custom designed for Juneau whale watching, with large windows and an outside viewing deck.
Juneau has a healthy humpback whale population with some 65 whales returning each season to feed in the nutrient-rich waters, and your captain is excellent at locating them. In fact, whale sightings are guaranteed! If a whale is not spotted during your cruise we'll refund you $100 ($50 for children). Your captain will let you know when whales are spotted, but it's more likely you'll first be alerted by the collective chorus of "Oohhs!" and "Ahhs!" from your fellow adventurers as they witness a giant humpback suddenly breach.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult
- Children ages 13- 17 must have a signed parental consent form if traveling without a parent or guardian.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please indicate ship/hotel name when booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 90 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-5474P29
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Alaska customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Juneau Whale Watching and Salmon Bake. 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.
- Buffet and Hot & Cold Beverages.
- Live Entertainment.
- Transportation.
- Naturalist Guide.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Gratuities.
- Souveniers (available for purchase).
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. 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 Whale Watching and Salmon Bake is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Juneau Whale Watching and Salmon Bake 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
- Buffet and Hot & Cold Beverages
- Live Entertainment
- Transportation
- Naturalist Guide
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
- Souveniers (available for purchase)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult
- Children ages 13- 17 must have a signed parental consent form if traveling without a parent or guardian.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please indicate ship/hotel name when booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 90 travelers
