Narrated Whale Watching Cruise with Glacier View Stop
Overview
Our public tour on our brand new 49 passenger vessel! Meet our Guest Rep at your cruise ship dock and board our courtesy shuttle. Enjoy a scenic ride to the Auke Bay boat harbor and return (about 25 minutes each way). A complimentary stop at the Brotherhood Bridge for a view of the Mendenhall Glacier is available before or after each tour depending on that day's schedule and weather. Enjoy the difference of a personalized tour! This 4 hour and 5 minute tour includes approximately 1 hour of round trip transfer time, 2.75 hours of whale watching/sightseeing cruise, walking on the dock to the boat, and bathroom breaks.
What's Included
- Learn about the history of Juneau and its diverse marine habitat and wildlife
- Luxurious double-decker vessel with enclosed cabins, two restrooms, and spacious viewing deck areas.
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points included
- Whale Watching Cruise from Juneau with Live Narration
- Guaranteed whale sighting
- 15-Minute stop at Brotherhood Bridge for views of the Mendenhall Glacier
- Complimentary Bottled Water, Snacks, and Soft Drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Upon booking, please make sure that you provide the SPECIFIC name of the Cruise ship that you will be arriving on. There are five docks in Juneau, and we will expect to pick you up from YOUR 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. 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 blue “Harv and Marv's” sign OR and orange “Alaska Galore 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!
Auke Bay Harbor Road
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
This tour operates on Harv & Marvs biggest vessel (49 passengers). A complimentary stop at the Brotherhood Bridge for a view of the Mendenhall Glacier is available before or after each tour depending on that day's schedule. *Weather dependent - 4 hours and 5 minutes INCLUDES round trip transfer time from the cruise ship docks.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- If on a cruise ship, we MUST know which one. There are five docks in Juneau, we will pick you up from YOUR cruise ship once provided.
- Customers MUST reach out to Harv & Marvs directly to make sure they have the required pick up information. We are not liable for missed tours due to a lack of provided information. This information is crucial to our ability to provide this tour.
- Operates in all safe weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative time or date or full refund
- We are NOT wheelchair accessible. Our buses and smaller boats do not have ramps to get on board. In addition, our space is very limited. This tour is not recommended for those needing assistance to enter/exit our vessels.
- Collapsible strollers and wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark, must be noted at time of booking
- 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?
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Activity code: C-60598P2
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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 Narrated Whale Watching Cruise with Glacier View Stop. 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- 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.
- Learn about the history of Juneau and its diverse marine habitat and wildlife.
- Luxurious double-decker vessel with enclosed cabins, two restrooms, and spacious viewing deck areas.
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points included.
- Whale Watching Cruise from Juneau with Live Narration.
- Guaranteed whale sighting.
- 15-Minute stop at Brotherhood Bridge for views of the Mendenhall Glacier.
- Complimentary Bottled Water, Snacks, and Soft Drinks.
- 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 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 Narrated Whale Watching Cruise with Glacier View Stop is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Narrated Whale Watching Cruise with Glacier View Stop 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
- Learn about the history of Juneau and its diverse marine habitat and wildlife
- Luxurious double-decker vessel with enclosed cabins, two restrooms, and spacious viewing deck areas.
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points included
- Whale Watching Cruise from Juneau with Live Narration
- Guaranteed whale sighting
- 15-Minute stop at Brotherhood Bridge for views of the Mendenhall Glacier
- Complimentary Bottled Water, Snacks, and Soft Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- If on a cruise ship, we MUST know which one. There are five docks in Juneau, we will pick you up from YOUR cruise ship once provided.
- Customers MUST reach out to Harv & Marvs directly to make sure they have the required pick up information. We are not liable for missed tours due to a lack of provided information. This information is crucial to our ability to provide this tour.
- Operates in all safe weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative time or date or full refund
- We are NOT wheelchair accessible. Our buses and smaller boats do not have ramps to get on board. In addition, our space is very limited. This tour is not recommended for those needing assistance to enter/exit our vessels.
- Collapsible strollers and wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark, must be noted at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
