Ultimate Juneau Whale Watch

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.

Itinerary

What’s included

• A photo stop on the water of the Mendenhall Glacier (weather dependent)
• Informative professional driver guide during transfers
• Heated cabin with wide viewing windows, spacious decks for whale watching, and bathrooms on board
• Multiple tour times for flexibility
• Filtered water and trail mix bars available aboard the whale boat
• Round-trip transportation between port and boat harbor
• Naturalist on whale tour
• 3 hour tour time, 2 hours on the water on a custom 24-passenger jet boat or 49-passenger catamaran

Not Included

• Gratuities (greatly appreciated)

Additional Information

• 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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Cancellation Window	Refund Eligibility
24 hours or more before start time	100% refund (Full refund)
Less than 24 hours before start time	Non-refundable (0%)

This experience may be cancelled due to bad weather. This experience may be cancelled if there are not enough travelers.

Important Information

*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)621-6502.

Age Policy

Infant: 0–2 years · Child: 3–12 years · Adult: 13–99 years