Alaska Whale Watching Cruise: 3 Hours on the Water
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). Each tour includes a dedicated stop to see the Mendenhall Glacier from the water (weather dependent). 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.
- Dedicated stop to see the Mendenhall Glacier from the water - weather dependent
- Pickup from designated meeting points included. Drop off MUST be at the same location as pick up.
- Whale Watching Cruise from Juneau with Live Narration
- Guaranteed whale sighting
- Complimentary Bottled Water, Snacks, and Soft Drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Kindly provide the name of your cruise ship when making your reservation. We require this information in advance to coordinate our representatives to meet you directly at your ship's gangway. Thank you for helping us ensure an effortless pickup experience.Cruise ship pick-up Instructions: Meeting Location: We know where your ship is! Go straight to the boardwalk/sidewalk directly in front of your ship - Includes AJ Dock (Do NOT go into town/tram or follow ship staff directions to leave the area).Arrival Time: Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure. Please keep your cell phone on you in case we need to get ahold of you.️How to Find Us: Look for the representative, directly outside of your ships gangway, in bright orange with an orange flag in their backpack, holding an Alaska Galore Tours / Harv and Marv’s / Juneau Lighthouse Tours sign.Accessibility & Assistance: You must be able to walk down a potentially steep tide ramp and step onto the bus and boat (foldable wheelchairs require advance notice).Drop off point is the same as your pick up point. No other drop off locations can be accommodated. 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 offer instructions on meeting us directly at our dock (Statter Harbor) or another central meeting location.Please be sure to bring these instructions with you on the day of your tour!
What To Expect
This tour operates on Harv & Marvs custom-made 49 passenger vessel. See Alaska's humpback whales, stellar sea lions, and other marinelife. Get a view of the Mendenhall Glacier from the water *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)
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Alaska Whale Watching Cruise: 3 Hours on the Water. 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.
- 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.
- Dedicated stop to see the Mendenhall Glacier from the water - weather dependent.
- Pickup from designated meeting points included. Drop off MUST be at the same location as pick up.
- Whale Watching Cruise from Juneau with Live Narration.
- Guaranteed whale sighting.
- 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 Alaska Whale Watching Cruise: 3 Hours on the Water 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 Alaska Whale Watching Cruise: 3 Hours on the Water 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.
- Dedicated stop to see the Mendenhall Glacier from the water - weather dependent
- Pickup from designated meeting points included. Drop off MUST be at the same location as pick up.
- Whale Watching Cruise from Juneau with Live Narration
- Guaranteed whale sighting
- 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
