JUNEAU · WHALE WATCHING
The trips worth heading out on.
The 15 juneau whale watching tours travellers head out on most, side by side. What you are likely to see, how far offshore the boat goes, how long you are out, the operator running it and what a place on board costs.
Juneau whale watching with guaranteed humpbacks, heated boat comfort, and cruise-friendly roundtrip pickup from Auke Bay.
Most Popular“We had a great time during the tour. We saw probably 5 - 8 whales. The guides said some of the whales we saw weren't normally there. The weather held and Delton, Katie and Nate were excellent guides with incredible knowledge of the whales and their environment!! Kudos to them and Alaska Tales!!!”
Half-day Juneau tour pairing Mendenhall Glacier viewing with a warm, wildlife-focused whale cruise, with easy port transfers and guaranteed whales.
“Great staff. I felt safe. Not a lot of whales but we did see some. I was skeptical at the beginning but the staff made me feel safe.”
A 3-hour Juneau whale watch from Auke Bay Harbor, with a quick Mendenhall Glacier photo stop, heated boat comfort, and wildlife spotting help.
“The team is fully committed to making sure everyone is safe and they see whales. We had to drive further because migration had begun, but that was fine with the crew.”
Juneau whale watching with a direct shuttle to Auke Bay, live narration, and a chance to spot Mendenhall Glacier from the water.
“Such an amazing excursion! Beautiful boat. We sat up top with the captain and he was really nice and engaged with everyone”
A half-day combo in Juneau: whale watching from Auke Bay with a naturalist, then time at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center and trails.
“This was an amazing experience! Everyone from the bus drivers to the naturalists and captain were amazing and informative and added to the joy of our experience. Seeing orca made this an encounter of a lifetime!”
Juneau whale watch plus Tracy’s crab combo. 4.5 hours with port transport, whale sightings May–Sep, and a king crab meal included.
“Awesome experience. Tracys is amazing. Whale watch was awesome. Staff is knowledgeable. saw a breach”
A fast, window-filled jet boat cruise from Juneau’s Auke Bay to spot humpback whales, with a naturalist and a whale-sighting guarantee.
“The rain. Of course out of your control. Very nice people Did not see a whale to my knowledge . I took lots a video, I might have captured the back of a whale or it could have been a wave.”
Juneau whale watching at Auke Bay with hydrophone tips, then a Gold Creek salmon bake buffet. About 5 hours with multiple start times.
“The guides for the trip to the boat & on the boat were knowledgeable and friendly. The salmon bake was delicious and was an all you eat buffet. The boat we were assigned to was new and clean. We were able to see over 8 whales during our time on the water.”
Jet-boat whale watching from Juneau with a naturalist and captain, included binoculars, warm drinks, and roundtrip transport.
“Whale Watching in Juneau – Highly Recommended! We had an amazing experience whale watching in Juneau! Our guide, Nai, was absolutely wonderful—friendly, passionate about her job, and incredibly knowledgeable. She gave us clear directions and safety instructions, and even shared helpful tips on how to spot when a whale might be near. Captain Jay was…”
Jet boat humpbacks, Mendenhall Glacier time with ranger, and an all-you-can-eat salmon bake in Juneau, with transport included.
“Bus driver never on time. Lunch was below average. We almost missed the ship because wasn't enough buses from salmon bake to go back on the boat”
Juneau whales from Auke Bay plus a quick Mendenhall Glacier stop. Small jet boats, expert guides, and snacks included at $189.
“The entire experience was so worth every penny! We seen the beautiful Mendenhall Glacier, waterfalls and seen some whales!! Captain Perry and his assistant were so much fun on the boat!! William the bus driver gave us some great information! Bethany was a doll!! Thank you for these great memories!”
Private luxury whale watch from Juneau on a small yacht for up to 8, with captain naturalist, snacks, and drinks included.
“My family booked Luxury Whale Watching Tours for the day we were scheduled to port in Juneau during our Alaskan Cruise- we could not have chosen a more amazing company and crew! It was far more luxurious and enjoyable than we imagined. They gave suggestions for a dinner in town prior to the excursion and…”
A 4-hour Juneau tour pairing Mendenhall Glacier boardwalk views with a humpback whale jet boat cruise, plus warm drinks and binoculars.
“This tour was amazing our driver Andrew and Summer went above and beyond to make sure we got back to the ship on time. On the way to whale watching Rico and Captain John were amazing and we were able to watch whales and even saw a breach. Overall great experience.”
Juneau whale watching plus Sentinel Lighthouse. Cruise-dock pickup, 3 hours on the water, lighthouse visit, snacks, and glacier views.
“Rely on your hosts to have available lots of pics. Whales especially Orkas move too fast to get a good Pic.”
Small-group Juneau whale watch with Auke Bay water time, glacier sights by road, and expert spotting from guides Aliya and Libby.
“Captains Josh and Libby are very knowledgeable. They explained what to look for. We even got to see the whales breach.”
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