Mendenhall Glacier Waterfall and Whale Watching Tour
Overview
Although we are the original whale-watching company in Juneau (operating since 1994), we are still small and family-owned and operated! We want you to feel like part of the family, and we pride ourselves on prioritizing local hires in order to give back to our community and give you the best possible tour experience. We want our guides to love Juneau as much as you do!
This tour offers an additional hour at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area. This gives you an hour and forty-five minutes to two hours to look at salmon, visit the Visitor's Center, and make the hike to Nugget Falls!
Our fleet consists of only mammal-friendly jet boats, and the small size and intimate setting will make you feel right at home with the whales.
We pride ourselves on our quick transfers between vehicles! We don't want you to wait any longer than you absolutely have to!
What's Included
- Snacks We include a generous snack bag, along with hot chocolate and coffee.
- Binoculars are provided
- English Guide
- Audio and written guides are not included. Just in person!
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
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Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free
Juneau
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Nugget Falls
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Juneau
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Mendenhall Glacier Waterfall and Whale Watching Tour?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-466119P3
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Average 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 245 traveler reviews collected by Cool Alaska and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Alaska customers.
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If 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- 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 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.
- Snacks. We include a generous snack bag, along with hot chocolate and coffee.
- Binoculars are provided.
- English Guide.
- Audio and written guides are not included. Just in person!.
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..
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 Mendenhall Glacier Waterfall and Whale Watching Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mendenhall Glacier Waterfall and Whale Watching Tour 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
- SnacksWe include a generous snack bag, along with hot chocolate and coffee.
- Binoculars are provided
- English Guide
- Audio and written guides are not included. Just in person!
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
