Juneau

Narrated Whale Watching Cruise with Glacier View Stop

Recommended by 97% of travelersBadge of ExcellenceJuneau, USA
Superior Whale Watching 3hrs on the water
  • 4 hours 5 minutes (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Auke Bay, with its harbor of whale watching vessels, lies about a half-hour’s ride from Juneau. This whale watching trip saves you the trouble of getting to the harbor and back with a round-trip shuttle directly from your cruise ship dock or a designated meeting point.
  • Includes courtesy shuttle from Juneau to Auke Bay’s boat harbor
  • Departures nearly every half hour make it easy to fit tour into your schedule
  • Views of Mendenhall Glacier from Brotherhood Bridge

What's Included

  • Whale Watching Cruise from Juneau with Live Narration
  • 15-Minute stop at Brotherhood Bridge for views of the Mendenhall Glacier
  • Learn about the history of Juneau and its diverse marine habitat and wildlife
  • Guaranteed whale sighting
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points included
  • Complimentary Bottled Water, Snacks, and Soft Drinks
  • Luxurious double-decker vessel with enclosed cabins, two restrooms, and spacious viewing deck areas.
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

  • Juneau

Pickup details

Please provide us with the details by inputting the name of the Cruise ship you will be arriving on or your preferred pick up/meeting (see details options below). We need to know specifically where to pick you up from. There are multiple ships in port each day, please let us know which specific cruise ship you are arriving on, or we will not know which one to pick you up from. This is crucial information for the day of your tour. o The local representative for your tour will be wearing bright orange and carrying an orange flag o Meet on the main boardwalk/sidewalk in front of your ship o For Harv and Marv's look for the blue “Harv and Marv's” sign o DO NOT GO TO THE TRAM - stay at your ship Meeting time is 15 minutes BEFORE your tour departure time. If you cannot locate your representative - stay put and call our DISPATCH/TRANSPORT Staff at 907-209-8686. **Alternate pick up locations:** We will no longer pick up at hotels, B&B, or other accommodations or locations. If you are staying in the downtown area, you have the option to meet at a cruise ship dock or in front of the Alaska State Museum(395 Whittier St, Juneau, AK 99801). Meeting Instructions for Alaska Steamship Dock (AS) - Located across the street (towards the water) from the Red Dog Saloon. Meet at the top of the steps at the brick plaza between the canopy and the cruise ship (if no ship is present, wait at the top of the steps) Meeting Instructions for Cruise Ship Terminal or "Tram" (CT) - Meet on the waterside of the big red tram building in front of the the cruise ship If you are staying in **Lemon Creek, "Out the Road", or in the Mendenhall Valley** area, you must meet at Statter Harbor(11497 Auke Bay Harbor Rd, Juneau, AK 99801); see self transport instructions. **Self Transports to Statter Harbor:** **meeting time will be 20 minutes after confirmed tour time**  - Please note this is different from the time on your reservation confirmation which indicates pick up from downtown - you do not have to meet us until 10 minutes before your water time. Please meet the Captain/Crew at the top of the gangway in front of the gray building (where the large whale tail/restrooms are) under the covered area at Statter (Auke Bay) Harbor. 11497 Auke Bay Harbor Rd, Juneau, AK 99801. If you cannot locate your Captain/Crew - stay put and call our DISPATCH/TRANSPORT Staff at 907-209-8686. If you are unable to reach someone on that number, you can call reservations directly at: 907-209-7288. PLEASE NOTE: Statter Harbor requires a parking pass! Please allow time to park and purchase a parking pass from the Kiosk. Please be sure to bring these instructions with you on the day of your tour! *We send out specific instructions 30 days before your scheduled tour. Please check back with us for more specifics.*

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Most travelers can participate
  • At time of booking, passengers must provide the following information: ship name, cell phone number, if anyone in the party has mobility restrictions or devices, total number of guests including infants
  • Customers MUST reach out to Harv & Marvs directly to provide required information above. We are not liable for missed tours due to a lack of provided information. This information is crucial to our ability to provide this tour.
  • Operates in all safe weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative time or date or full refund
  • We are NOT wheelchair accessible. Our buses and smaller boats do not have ramps to get on board. In addition, our space is very limited. This tour is not recommended for those needing assistance to enter/exit our vessels.
  • Collapsible strollers and wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark, must be noted at time of booking
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Stunning, beautiful, memorable and exciting
Edmond_M, Oct 2024
Absolutely stunning and amazing adventure!! We were able to see several whales. One of them breached! It was breathtaking!!
Great excursion
Gary_M, Oct 2024
Seeing some whales and learning more about them. Was a little choppy weather wise but crew did a great job.
Absolutely Amazing Tour
Maureen_B, Sep 2024
Best tour I have ever done . Alan was a great captain and Cory was amazing . We saw so many whales and even Sea lions . Alan and Cory were so knowledgeable. I highly recommend.
So much fun with great info and sights!
jenna_d, Sep 2024
Our group had a great trip out! Captain Allen and Jaime were fabulous!! They taught us all so much and answered all questions and made us feel safe.
11/10. Highly recommended
Amy_M, Sep 2024
Dale and Captain Charles were phenomenal. We had a comfortable ride and saw a ton of whales, porpoises, sea lions and eagles!
Buy this one.
Kevin_V, Sep 2024
Saw Orca's, Humpback Whales breaching and sea lions. Wonderful Captain and crew. Enclosed baot helped on a rainy day.
Great time and lots of whales!
Janelle_M, Sep 2024
Safety? Check. Humpback whales? Check. Dalton was our captain - he did a great job despite the rough weather we had. Waves were a bit high, between 4-6 feet. But a great time, nonetheless. If the weather gets rough and you tend to get seasick, I suggest getting a patch or taking something for it. My friend and I were both getting a bit seasick with all the rocking waves. Our naturalists on board were Nick and Sam and our bus driver was Don. All did a superb job! The humpback whales were a bit more active because of the rough weather.
Great experience
Paul_N, Sep 2024
Great experience. We went out with Dan and Dan. They were really knowledgeable. We saw lots of whales, seals and eagles. We were lucky enough to have whales pass alongside the boat. I would highly recommend the trip
Whales and Sea Lions
Konrad_K, Sep 2024
The rain was intense, but we saw several whales and a few hundred sea lions on a beach. The boat was very stable and the crew was well informed.
Fantastic whale watching trip
Heidi_R, Sep 2024
Ben and Jaime were terrific. We saw so may whales we lost count. Having the small boat made a huge difference- we were right in the water. It was great!
Fun and informative
June_G, Sep 2024
I loved the marine biology knowledge of the staff who not only presented interesting info, but had the answers to all questions. We saw many whales and (lucky for us) the weather was perfect. The small group size gave ample opportunity for everyone to see the action.
Whale Watching at its best
Carolyn_J, Sep 2024
My sister-in-law and I were fortunate enough to go Whale Watching with this fantastic company! Their communication was great, the driver and the naturalist were professional and very good at their job. I can’t think of anything they could do to improve their service.
Outstanding
deb_j, Sep 2024
Captain Ben and Naturist Sam were outstanding! These are smaller boats, 18 seats, so you are able to actually see and move easily around boat. Ben could position boat for best viewing. Large windows inside that slide open or access the front or back of the boat outside. I was able to easily move from front or back. Ben communicated with other boats on whale sightings so we could move to view. We saw many whales, stellar seals. I have been on other whale watches but this one was the best I have experienced. Best information, best viewing, best boat.
Wonderful experience with knowledgeable guide and captain
Kait_H, Sep 2024
We had the absolute best time! We were able to see several Humpback whales, sea lions, and we were some of the lucky few who even got to see Orcas! This was such a fabulous trip, and given the opportunity would absolutely do it again
Wonderful adventure
Richard_R, Sep 2024
Wonderful time, awesome adventure Great crew... Absolutely a perfect day Highly recommended .. thank you
Great excursion
Rosanna_M, Sep 2024
Great excursion would highly recommend. Saw lots of whales and sea lions. Great crew on the boat (Capt Charles & Will) and the bus driver John was the best tour guide.
amazing
Lesa_D, Sep 2024
There were so many special moments we loved it. We saw whales learned so much about them and we saw dalls porpoises that rode our wake for so long amd were adorable. we saw so many things we hoghly revommend this tour and our tour guide and driver were phenomenal .
Amazing
Annette_D, Sep 2024
Friendly knowledgeable guides, Dale and Capt. Charles. Lots of whales and sea lions. Well organized and safe. Got great pictures and videos
Could not have asked for better
Monica_S, Sep 2024
What a wonderful day in Juneau! We had great weather, slight mist at times but the sun also shone. We saw more than 7 different humpbacks, harbour and Dall porpoises, as well as sea lions and a few bald eagles. Very exciting, enjoyable and informational. Highly recommended. Great tour guide and captain combo and bus driver!! Thank you for a wonderful day.
A Whale of a time
Daniel_C, Sep 2024
Excellent! We had Charles and dale for our trip, they were super informative, funny, and kind. Highly recommend. John the bus driver was great as well!
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