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Ultimate Juneau Whale Watch

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Juneau, USA

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Offered in: English

Overview

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)
  • Heated cabin with wide viewing windows, spacious decks for whale watching, and bathrooms on board
  • Multiple tour times for flexibility
  • Gratuities (greatly appreciated)
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490 South Franklin Street
Juneau, AK 99801, USA

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What To Expect

THIS TOUR IS PROVIDED BY JUNEAU TOURS & WHALE WATCH

Our 3 hour whale watching adventure begins when we 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 to Alaska waters and the ultimate whale watching experience.

On our quest for whales, we will be on the lookout for bald eagles, seals, sea lions, black bear and more of Alaska’s wildlife. The star of the tour is the humpback whale, but we are always looking out for the playful orcas. Once we spot a whale, the captain will slow down and allow you to go on the spacious viewing decks for a great photo opportunity.

Towards the end of the cruise we stop on the water for a 5 minute photo stop of the Mendenhall Glacier (weather dependent). Our custom designed vessels provides unrestricted viewing from inside the cabin as well as outside. Although the cabin is enclosed and heated we recommend you dress in layers, after all it is Alaska!

Snacks are also provided.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • We cannot accommodate any kind of electric scooter or electric wheelchair, even very small ones.
  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?

A: As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Ultimate Juneau Whale Watch. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat. Read more Dec 2022

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-5857P23

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Average 4.90 out of 5 stars based on 1,052 traveler reviews collected by Cool Alaska and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

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  • A photo stop on the water of the Mendenhall Glacier (weather dependent)
  • 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
  • Informative professional driver guide during transfers
  • Gratuities (greatly appreciated)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • We cannot accommodate any kind of electric scooter or electric wheelchair, even very small ones.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • 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.

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