Juneau's Premier Whale Quest: Unforgettable 3.5-Hr Journey
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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.
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HV_N, 10/16/2025 10:55:33 AM
Great tour, the captain and mate got the boat in a spot to see 8 different humpback whales and a couple of killer whales. Then on the way back some eagles. They told us all about the whales and how to spot them.
Jonas_J, 10/14/2025 12:03:46 AM
The crew was very funny and professional. Unfortunately we have not seen any whales, which causes a little frustration. This is not the fault of the operator or the crew.
neil_r, 10/12/2025 12:07:00 AM
very knowledable people..we went looking and found our whales in different parts of the bay. it was a really good experience
Teri_J, 10/10/2025 1:16:55 PM
Noah and Sarah were amazing!! If you are looking for an amazing trip with very knowledgeable and personable hosts, go through them! I can’t say enough good things about our trip!
Stephanie_a, 10/9/2025 6:17:47 PM
Excellent from start to finish.. very well organised the bus driver “Randy” was informative and funny.. Chris and Ben on the boat were great we got to see 4 whales
Ellen_H, 10/4/2025 6:19:42 PM
The team is fully committed to making sure everyone is safe and they see whales. We had to drive further because migration had begun, but that was fine with the crew.
Elizabeth_S, 10/4/2025 1:21:31 PM
Wonderful time on the boat, with the crew, and seeing beautiful humpback whales! Such a fun experience.
TRACEY_J, 10/1/2025 4:38:30 PM
Chris, Nate, and Gracie were FANTASTIC, and boy, did they deliver on the whales. I mean, we had a convo before we departed with Magma, and he was a little cagey on whether or not he'd be able to get his whale friends to perform because they've eaten well this season and they're fat an happy, but perform they did! We weren't even there ten minutes before we heard, "BREACH! BREACH! BREACH!" Trip of a lifetime, and we didn't care that we were soaked through and freezing.
V2061FWjohnr, 10/1/2025 2:11:35 PM
Saw whales. Crew excellent .Had a great time. Why do I have to have 100 characters ??????????????????? Come on now really
Sandy_M, 10/1/2025 1:41:57 PM
The boat is small but holds about 50 people. The viewing area is efficient. Crew of 3 were great. The weather was perfect and were able to see several whales.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- We cannot accommodate any kind of electric scooter or electric wheelchair, even very small ones.
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JUNEAU TOURS & WHALE WATCH Representatives are standing under the cables of the Goldbelt Tramway wearing bright blue hats and holding signs that say "Juneau Tours and Whale Watch."Return details
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.Redemption
*VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION - YOU MAY WANT TO PRINT THIS* Pickup/Departure for tour portion (Also Drop Off Location): The meeting place is located on the street side (under the cables) in front of the Goldbelt Tramway building. Dock representatives are waiting under the aerial tramway cables, holding "Juneau Tours and Whale Watch" signs, and wearing bright blue hats and white safety vests. All docks, with the exception of the AJ dock, are within walking distance (under 10 minutes.) Check in is required prior to boarding the shuttle. Please don’t board a bus before checking in. We often have multiple tours departing at the same time. “AJ Dock (AJ)" Look to the left as you exit the ship. The cruise line provides a "Downtown" shuttle, which will drop you right in front of the Mt. Roberts Tramway. A small fee may apply. If you’re up for a walk, it's about 20 minutes. Ask the shore excursion representative from your cruise line for directions. "Franklin Dock (FKL)" Exit and turn left. Walk along the Sea Walk for approximately 6-8 minutes. You'll see the Goldbelt Tramway building in front of you. Right of the building, on the street side, is the meeting area under the cables. "Cruise Terminal Dock (CT)", which is located next to the Goldbelt Tramway office, exit the ship and go straight ahead. Depending on your ship, walk right or left around the building to the street side and meet a representative under the cables. 1 - 2-minute walk. "Steamship Dock (AS)" Exit the ship and walk down the ramp to the Sea Walk, turn right, walk along the boardwalk and look for the Mt Roberts Tramway building. It’s on the left after passing Tracy's Crab Shack. 5 - 7-minute walk Questions? Call (907)523-6095.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
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