Juneau's Ultimate: Whales, Mendenhall & Glacier Quest
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Join us for Whale Watching in our cool Alaskan waters and then view one of 38 glaciers from the Juneau Ice Fields - the spectacular Mendenhall Glacier. We guide you on a 2 hour whale watching tour, spotting Humpback whales and other wildlife. Then off to the Mendenhall Glacier to spend some time hiking, watching fish spawn at Steep Creek or enjoy an outstanding view from the Visitor Center. You get 1.5 hours at the park, but don't worry! That is the perfect amount of time to walk to nugget falls and take in the displays at the visitor center.
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Laura_S, 10/6/2025 10:56:26 AM
Captain Dustin, Nate, & Lauren were fantastic! They were very knowledgeable about whales & excellent at spotting them. We saw a LOT of whales. I highly recommend this tour when in Juneau. The glacier & waterfall were also incredible to see!
Vincent_L, 10/3/2025 3:58:40 PM
This was an amazing experience! Everyone from the bus drivers to the naturalists and captain were amazing and informative and added to the joy of our experience. Seeing orca made this an encounter of a lifetime!
Sue_E, 10/1/2025 6:58:05 PM
The crew on the boat was fun and full of jokes. These guys seemed to love their jobs. Found quote a few whales which was a surprise as it was late in the season. Drivers on the busses were great with lots of stories and information about the area. The hike to the waterfall at the glacier was a good chance to stretch ones legs in spite of the rain. Great trip overall.
Palina F, 9/22/2025 5:42:44 PM
Our tour was a combo whale watch with Mendenhall glacier. The operator started with the whale watch at 2:30pm....which meant that the glacier visitor center was closed by the time we returned. The glacier and waterfall hike was ok but about 30 min each way (around a mile). One whale watch was a bit disappointing as we only saw the backs and dorsal fin of a couple of humpbacks (can't control nature). We felt boat operator kept moving boat and missed other whales surfacing as other boats stayed in their areas.
Rosemary_T, 9/22/2025 1:56:32 PM
I purchased the Whale Watching and Mendenhall Combo Tour. The whale watching was amazing and our crew was awesome. The views at the Glacier were incredible, but there’s not an actual tour or guide. The path to the falls was flooded so honestly could have been less time spent there.
Keith_S, 9/19/2025 11:52:23 AM
Very friendly and knowledgeable crew. Saw 10+ whales. And bus driver Mel was also super friendly and hilarious.
Lewis_R, 9/18/2025 2:12:23 PM
Really enjoyed this tour. Got to see quite a few whales and spent and adequate amount of time exploring Mendenhall Glacier and the trails around it.
Heather_S, 9/18/2025 12:26:39 PM
Crew was great! Had an amazing experience. We saw a few orca whales and a humpback whale that is known to the area named Kelp.
dianaford, 9/18/2025 1:33:25 AM
Fantastic trip and great informative staff on boat. Carrie in particular was fab. Also had Connor and Dustin
Jan_F, 9/16/2025 10:48:07 PM
Very organised and friendly staff. We learnt a lot about whales and saw many. The glacier and walk to the falls incredible. Great tips from Will the driver.
- 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 15 to 30 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
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- No food is allowed at the Mendenhall Glacier.
- 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
- Whale sightings are guaranteed between May 15th-September 15th.
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Juneau Tours & Whale Watch - Meeting location is the Mount Roberts Tramway. Our representatives will be wearing bright blue hats that say "Juneau Tours" and holding signs that say "Juneau Tours and Whale Watch."Return details
Join us for Whale Watching in our cool Alaskan waters and then view one of 38 glaciers from the Juneau Ice Fields - the spectacular Mendenhall Glacier. We guide you on a 2 hour whale watching tour, spotting Humpback whales and other wildlife. Then off to the Mendenhall Glacier to spend some time hiking, watching fish spawn at Steep Creek or enjoy an outstanding view from the Visitor Center. You get 1.5 hours at the park, but don't worry! That is the perfect amount of time to walk to nugget falls and take in the displays at the visitor center.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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