SimplyAlaska.comA 3-hour whale-watching trip from the cruise port, with about 2 hours on the water on a jet boat or catamaran. You book on Viator; the operator runs the tour.
Practical details
- Destination: Juneau
- Type: Whale Watching & Wildlife Tours, Cruise Shore Excursions
- Run by: Juneau Tours (tour operator on Viator)
- Private or shared: Shared (up to 49 guests)
- How long: About 3 hours (2 hours on the water)
- Where it starts: Under the cables of the Goldbelt Tramway. Staff wear bright blue hats and hold 'Juneau Tours and Whale Watch' signs.
- Included: Round-trip transport between port and harbor; naturalist on board; heated cabin and restrooms; water and trail-mix bars; a photo stop facing the Mendenhall Glacier when weather allows.
- Not included: Gratuities.
- Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before the start for a full refund, per the Viator listing.
- Price: See current price and availability on Viator.
Check the date, start time and price with the deal buttons before you pay. Details last checked: 2026-10-20, on the Viator listing.
Alternatives
- Mendenhall Glacier & Whale Watching Tour: Whale watching by boat plus a Mendenhall Glacier stop.
- Mendenhall Glacier Waterfall & Whale Watching Tour: Whale watching plus extra time at Mendenhall Glacier and its waterfall.
- Juneau Whale Watching Cruise: Three hours on the water looking for whales, with narration.
Planning tip: read Juneau whale watching: choosing a tour format.
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