Trips to Whale waters off Juneau
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Trips to Whale waters off Juneau
- Exclusive Whale Watching Cruise $205 a person · 3 hours 30 minutes
- Whales and Mendenhall Glacier $259 a person · 4 hours
- Best of Juneau $298 a person · 6 hours 15 minutes
Booked with our partner Shore Excursions Group
Whale waters off Juneau
Whale watching from Juneau means a boat trip into the Inside Passage waters around the city. Humpback and orca whales feed here, and boats carry visitors out to see them.
About the whale waters off Juneau
Juneau is the capital of Alaska and cannot be reached by road or rail, so the whales are reached by water. Juneau whale watching tours let visitors see humpbacks and orcas in their natural habitat, in the calm waters around the city.
A typical trip lasts three to four hours and includes transport from town. Boats range from large catamarans to jet boats and six-passenger vessels, so the size of the boat is a choice. Tours run on set schedules, so check the departure times before you plan the rest of the day.
- 3-4 hours typical tour length
- 1 mile walk to the furthest cruise dock
What you can do in the whale waters off Juneau
Trips that go to Whale waters off Juneau
Booked with our partner Shore Excursions Group. Prices are per person.
Exclusive Whale Watching Cruise
Whales and Mendenhall Glacier
Best of Juneau
Whale Watching & Salmon Bake Combo
Whale Watching and Lighthouse Exploration
Juneau City Charm and Sights
Private Luxe Whale Watching
Getting there, cost and time
Whale watching out of Juneau is usually a tour.
The price covers the boat trip and transport to the water.
Three to four hours on the water.
Good to know
- The best months are the ones when humpbacks and orcas gather in the calm waters, so timing matters.
- Tours range from large catamarans to small six-passenger boats, so pick the boat size you prefer.
- Juneau cruise docks are south of downtown, and the furthest dock is about a 1 mile walk or needs a shuttle.
Closer to town
Mendenhall Glacier
A massive glacier calving into its own lake, and Juneau's most popular attraction. Most visitors look at the face from the visitor center, then walk the trails to Nugget Falls.
Nugget Falls
Nugget Falls is a 377-foot waterfall that drops into Mendenhall Lake, reached on a short, flat trail from the Mendenhall Glacier area. It is one of the most popular walks in Juneau.
Mount Roberts Trail
Mount Roberts is a 3,819 foot peak just east of downtown Juneau. Its trail starts at a trailhead on Basin Road and climbs steeply to the Mountain House and the summit.
Perseverance Trail
Perseverance Trail is the most popular and easily reached trail system in Juneau. It climbs from the end of Basin Road into the Gold Creek valley behind downtown, past old mine ruins.
Sailings that stop in Juneau
2,816 sailings on 18 cruise lines call here in the next twelve months. Totals are for two guests, taxes included.
Carnival Legend
Koningsdam
Norwegian Jade
Sources: ALASKA.ORG · ALASKA.ORG · ALASKA.ORG · Helicopter Trips · Juneau Hiking Trails · Outdoor Activities Guide
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