Juneau Private Whale Watching Tour
EXCLUSIVE CHARTERS FOR GROUPS 15 to 20 passengers • WEDDINGS • FAMILY REUNIONS • MEMORIAL SERVICES
EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE CHARTERS
Private Group Excursions in Juneau
Experience Juneau’s breathtaking wildlife on a private vessel reserved exclusively for your group. Perfect for cruise ship passengers, family reunions, weddings, and special events.
Private Charters
2 Hours on the Water
Outdoor viewing decks, forward facing seats, large opening windows, and a marine restroom reserved exclusively for your group.
Departure & Pick‑Up: Downtown Juneau, at the base of the Mount Roberts Tramway (or custom cruise ship coordination)
Who It’s For: We offer private tours tailored for both small and large private groups, perfectly sized for 15 to 20 passengers
Group Rates: Looking to join a shared boat instead? We also offer group rates for larger parties joining our public tours
Season: Late April through early October
Add the Glacier!
We know the Mendenhall Glacier is one of the highlights of your time in Juneau. We are happy to add a custom glacier tour for your party. We are happy to accommodate any length of time at the recreation area. If you want to step out and take a group picture, or if you want to explore all aspects of the Visitor’s Center and surrounding trails, adding the glacier to your private tour can really be the cherry on top of an already magical day.
OUR PRIVATE TOURS
What You Can Expect
Tailored Group Experiences
Whether you’re organizing a cruise ship excursion, family reunion, wedding party, or memorial service, our private charters offer a flexible and dedicated itinerary tailored for your group. We provide a variety of elevated snacks and refreshments, including Alaska-made soda and hand crafted fudge. Guests are welcome to bring their own adult beverages to celebrate special occasions, or enjoy our family friendly selection.
Exclusive Boat Access
Enjoy a private boat reserved solely for your party
Wildlife
Our tours provide an exhilarating view of Alaskan wildlife, including Humpback whales, Killer whales, Dall’s porpoises, harbor seals, Steller sea lions, bald eagles, black bears, and towering mountains.
Mobility Impaired Passengers
We have limited availability for accessible private tours. Give us a call today to see if we can make your Alaskan dreams come true!
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Our Tours
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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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