Whale Watching With a Peek at the Mendenhall Glacier
Overview
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3 hours 45 minutes
Mobile ticket
This tour includes two hours on the water following the whales, and a quick 15 minute peek at the Mendenhall Glacier. It is just enough time to step off the bus, take a quick picture, and then head back downtown for the rest of your Alaska adventure! This tour is recommended for those who want to see the glacier, but don't want to spend too much time exploring the surrounding recreation area.
On this tour, you will take one of the tour buses from downtown Juneau on a 20-minute, narrated tour through Juneau and Mendenhall Valley to Auke Bay. In Auke Bay you will board one of the boats and head out on a 2-hour whale watching experience. Upon returning to the harbor you will be escorted back to the bus for a quick trip inland to Mendenhall Glacier. You will have 15 minutes to get out and take a quick picture, and then get back on the bus for your next adventure in Juneau.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Juneau
Spend two hours on the water searching for whales.
Mendenhall Glacier
A quick 15 minute peek at the glacier. Just enough time to take a quick picture.
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Whale Watching With a Peek at the Mendenhall Glacier
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Snacks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Absolutely wonderful! ...
Susan K,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely wonderful! Bus driver was very friendly and helpful and accomodating. The boat people were knowledgeable and we saw 5 different whales numerous times with great information about them. Also saw the glacier which was beautiful, allowed extra time if needed/wanted.
Whale Worth-it! Choose this tour group!
GlobeTrotting755095,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely wonderful staff - first our driver Otto was informative, funny and entertaining between stops. Kyla (naturalist) incredibly knowledgeable and helpful in many other areas. Austin, boat captain was professional and personable. We felt very safe and whale taken care of! This was our favorite excursion on our Alaskan cruise.
Great experience for a great price
gracewX7099KI,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brenden was our bus driver and Austin and Nelly (I think) took us on the boat tour, and it was a great experience! We saw lots of humpback whales and some sea lions and bald eagles. We also got some hot chocolate and snacks at the end of the boat tour which were a plus. I definitely recommend this tour; it was affordable and fun!!
Great Value!
Aryanne M,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great value and definitely cheaper than the cruise excursions. Our bus driver was very knowledgeable and pointed out things to see while on the way to the boat. It was early season so I think the wildlife wasn't as active but we saw a few humpback whales. Mendenhall Glacier was pretty to see too and you don't need to take too much time there unless you wanted to hike so the peek was enough for us. The tour operators were very respectful of our boarding time and made sure we got back with plenty of time!
Highly recommend
keenay2023,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. We got to watch Kelp the humpback whale put on a 40 minute show. Our shuttle bus staff Sarah and Sam were funny & knowledgeable about Juneau, local wildlife, and whales. On the boat Nellie did a great job showing us how to spot whales and entertaining us while educating us about these amazing mammals. And the glacier was beautiful too.
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