This wildlife viewing excursion takes you on a journey to see two of the major highlights in Southeast Alaska. You will be guided to the Mendenhall Glacier for a 45 minute self-exploration followed by our wildlife whale watching tour. Once you have had a chance to explore the glacier park on your own, we will take you to the whale watching harbor where you will come aboard one of our state-of-the-art vessels to search for majestic Humpback Whales and other water wildlife we may find along the way. Our expert captains and naturalists are so familiar with these amazing creatures that we can actually guarantee you will see whales in their natural habitat from a safe distance. Our boats are equipped with restrooms and heated cabins to make this journey extra comfortable. Our fleet of fast jet boats all have plenty of outdoor deck space so you can choose to watch the wildlife in the open air or from the comfort of the cabin. This is an Alaskan adventure you won't want to miss!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Bottled water
✔  Roundtrip Transportation from Cruise Terminal
✔  Driver/guide
✔  Snacks
✔  Round-trip shared transfer
✔  Port pickup and drop-off
✔  Live commentary on board
✔  100% Guarantee to see Whales
✖  None
Pickup Locations
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Additional Info: Departure Point: Tour check-in is centrally located at the main cruise ship terminal in downtown Juneau. Address: Under the tent on the wooden pier on the water-side of the Mt. Robert's Tramway Building:  Behind: 490 S Franklin St, Juneau, AK 99801 Directions: Please meet your tour representative 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time underneath the tent on the wooden dock that is on the water-side of the large red Mt Robert's Tramway building at the main Cruise Ship Terminal (the tramway building houses the gondola that goes up the mountain). The address is 490 S Franklin St, Juneau, AK 99801. Your Alaska Tales Tour Representative will be holding a sign that will read, Alaska Tales. If you have any trouble finding this person, please call. IMPORTANT: If you are on a cruise ship that is docking at the AJ dock a shuttle is available to the Mt. Roberts Tramway building where the tour departs from. Cost is generally $3.00 for an all day pass, which is offered by your cruise line HOTEL GUESTS: If you are an overnight guest staying outside of downtown Juneau and/or have your own transportation, you may prefer to meet us at the harbor in Auke Bay instead of the downtown meeting location. If you prefer to meet directly at the harbor, please email us as there are different meeting times and instructions.
Itinerary
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Alaska Tales Our tour representatives will meet you at the main cruise ship terminal and check you in for the excursion. You will board a transport bus with a guide that will bring you to the Mendenhall Glacier for 45 minute stop. Here you will be able to explore the area on your own. The parking lot is a very short walking distance to magnificent photo opportunities, hiking trails, visitor's center, and bear viewing platforms raised above the salmon spawning streams. Once the glacier exploration is complete, we will transport you to the local boat harbor. Where you will be met by our captain and crew who will walk you past the fishing fleet to board one of our state-of-the-art boats built for wildlife viewing. The boats are equipped with restrooms, heated cabins, large windows, comfortable seats, and outdoor decks for viewing. We will then begin a 2 hour journey in search of Humpback Whales and other water wildlife native to the area. You can sit back and relax while taking in the beautiful scenery on the boat ride or assist us in searching for signs of whales including water spouts, tail dives, and whales jumping out of the water. No trip is the same as mother nature decides what to provide for each tour. Your naturalist and crew will interpret what you are seeing and explain the behaviors of the massive and beautiful creatures. At the end of the trip the captain will make an announcement and we will return back to the harbor. Feel free to enjoy a complimentary snack and beverage as you soak up your remaining time on the water. Your driver will meet you at the harbor and bring you back through town to the main cruise ship terminal in downtown Juneau where the excursion started.
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Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center While at the Mendenhall Glacier, you will have an opportunity to visit the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center if you choose to. The center houses exhibits and elevated views of the glacier.

Duration:  15 minutes

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Mendenhall Glacier You will have an opportunity to explore the area around the Mendenhall Glacier, which includes walking trails and views of the Mendenhall Glacier.

Duration:  30 minutes

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
•  Suitable for all physical fitness levels
•  Children must be accompanied by an adult
•  Collapsable Wheelchairs Only
•  No Motorized Scooters
•  No Motorized Wheelchairs
Free cancellation
 3960
Price:
From $229.95
Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
4.5 hours
Guide in:
English   
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.