Juneau Whale Watching Adventure
Guaranteed Humpback Sightings • Small Boats • 29+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
JUNEAU WHALE WATCHING ADVENTURE
Our Most Popular Tour
Take the original whale watch in Juneau and get closer to the action on our fast, comfortable jet boats.
3 Hours
2 Hours on the Water
Outdoor viewing decks, forward‑facing seats, large opening windows, and a marine restroom
Departure & Pick‑Up: Downtown Juneau, at the base of the Mount Roberts Tramway
Who It’s For: All ages; great for families, first‑time visitors, and photographers
Season: Late April through early September
BOOK YOUR 2026 WHALE WATCHING ADVENTURE
Seats on peak‑season departures sell out quickly. Lock in your preferred time now.
Our Tours
What You Can Expect
Wildlife
Our tours provide an exhilarating view of Alaskan wildlife which can include Humpbacks, Killer whales, Dall’s porpoise, harbor seals, Steller sea lions, bald eagles, black bears and towering mountains.
Small Boat Sizes
Quick Departures & Returns
Knowledgable & Friendly Staff
BOOKINGS AVAILABLE BY EMAIL OR PHONE FOR 2026
Our Tours
MOST POPULAR
3-Hour Whale Watching Tour
With the growing abundance of whales in the area and their ease with our small boats, you are bound to see many, so prepare for your heart to skip more than a few beats. This tour is 3 hours total, including transfers between downtown and Auke Bay, and includes 2 hours on the water.
From $154
4 HOUR TOUR
Whale Glacier Combo
On this tour, you will take one of our comfortable 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 our comfortable 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.
From $189
5 HOUR TOUR
Nugget Falls Adventure and Whale Watching Tour
The extended glacier combo includes an additional 45 minutes at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area, including enough time to make it to the picturesque Nugget Falls and enjoy the Mendenhall Glacier Visitors Center.
Of course, this combo tour also offers two hours on the water in our mammal friendly boats, where you are guaranteed to see a whale!
From $199
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