Overview
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3 hours
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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.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
THIS TOUR IS PROVIDED BY JUNEAU TOURS & WHALE WATCH Our 3 hour whale watching adventure begins when we 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 to Alaska waters and the ultimate whale watching experience. On our quest for whales, we will be on the lookout for bald eagles, seals, sea lions, black bear and more of Alaska’s wildlife. The star of the tour is the humpback whale, but we are always looking out for the playful orcas. Once we spot a whale, the captain will slow down and allow you to go on the spacious viewing decks for a great photo opportunity. Towards the end of the cruise we stop on the water for a 5 minute photo stop of the Mendenhall Glacier (weather dependent). Our custom designed vessels provides unrestricted viewing from inside the cabin as well as outside. Although the cabin is enclosed and heated we recommend you dress in layers, after all it is Alaska! Snacks are also provided.
Options
4:30pm check-in
4:30pm check-in : 2 hours on the water on one of our custom whale watching boats.
1:30pm Check-In
2 hours on the water on one of our custom whale watching boats.
8:30am Check-in
2 hours on the water on one of our custom whale watching boats.
9:30am Check-in
2 hours on the water on one of our custom whale watching boats.
3:30pm check-in
3:30pm check-in : 2 hours on the water on one of our custom whale watching boats.
10:30am Check-in
2 hours on the water on one of our custom whale watching boats.
2:30 pm Check-In
2 hours on the water on one of our custom whale watching boats.
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
Gratuities (greatly appreciated)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,020 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Whales Galore!
Dana H,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a very successful trip. The sun was out and we not only saw several humpback Whales, but also lots of orcas. The tour crew were knowledgeable and good at their jobs
Really great team of Guides
Vadim Z,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The team of guides did a fantastic job in keeping everyone engaged. They were very pleasant and knowledgeable. We had a fantastic time. Had a wonderful experience whale watching.
Saw whales, sea lions and...
Callie H,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Saw whales, sea lions and eagles. Mia the naturalist was great. Great information and history from the bus driver
Awesome experience!! We...
Francisco C,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome experience!! We saw 6 whales and lots of sea lions. The crew was super friendly—Captain Greg, June, and Lukas were amazing. Lukas’s whale call was brilliant! 200% Highly recommended!!!
No refund after we were told no problem just contact TripAdvisor.
948rhondaa,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00One of our group was sick. I told them and was reassured of a refund. Did not receive a refund.
Perfect!
Steve H,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent. We saw both humpbacks and a pod of Orcas! Highly recommend. Would do it again in a heartbeat!!!!
Lots of whales!
Robyn A,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We saw humpback and orca whales! The boat was clean and the crew was extremely professional. What an awesome experience! Don't miss it. Jude, Lucas and Greg were an awesome crew! They were so knowledgeable and super friendly!
Wonderful staff and the...
Joan H,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful staff and the perfect boat size for the amount of people on board. Everyone wanting to get pictures was able to. Cons: The filtered water system was not adequate for filling up multiple water bottles and the bathroom facility needed better ventilation.
Awesome trip with a local company
rob h,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Brilliant trip from the shuttle bus driver, Mel, who told us loads about Juneau and it's wildlife, to Brock and Nick on the boat who made the afternoon awesome when they found Orcas to see!!
Great experience
Cylinda S,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Went out 6/13/26 with Jack, Viteri, and Greg and had a blast. Jack was a wealth of knowledge regarding the whales and you could tell he's very passionate about the wildlife in the area. We saw a variety today of orcas, humpback whales, and stellar sea lions. 10/10 highly recommend!!
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