JUNEAU · WHALE WATCHING
The trips worth booking.
The 15 juneau whale watching tours travellers rate most highly, gathered in one place. What you are likely to see, when the season runs, who skippers the boat, and what a place on deck costs.
Juneau whale watching with cruise-terminal pickup, heated cabins, outdoor decks, and guaranteed humpback sightings on a 3.5-hour trip.
Most Popular“We got to see several whales and porpoises! The guides James, Will, and Ash were all very knowledgeable and you can just tell how much they love the whales! You also get to see really pretty views on the ride.”
Half-day Juneau glacier views and a wildlife cruise with guaranteed humpbacks, plus local guides and warm boat comfort.
“Good Boat and Captain. Good Guide. Saw some whales from a distance, unfortunately did not see one close enough to get a good picture. Captain tried a couple of different spots but the whales were just not cooperating. I would have liked more time out on the water because we knew they were around.”
Small-group whale watching in Juneau on a heated 40-foot catamaran with a naturalist, warm views from a walk-around deck, and easy pickup.
“This tour was great! We saw plenty of whales! TJ and Andrew were wonderful, helpful to my older parents. They made sure we saw these beautiful creatures and were educated about them in the process. It was a 20 minute drive to marina, Cedar was quick and helpful as well! I would definitely recommend this…”
A fast Juneau whale watch from Auke Bay with a heated boat, naturalist guide, and a short Mendenhall Glacier photo stop when weather allows.
“Noah and Sarah were amazing!! If you are looking for an amazing trip with very knowledgeable and personable hosts, go through them! I can’t say enough good things about our trip!”
Juneau whale watching from Auke Bay: 49-seat double-decker, live narration, glacier stop, and included cruise shuttle. 4h total.
“Small vessel, the naturist was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The captain very professional and got us into both killer whales and humpbacks.”
Juneau whale watch plus Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. Heated boat, naturalists, trails and Nugget Falls time—$199 total.
“Fantastic trip and great informative staff on boat. Carrie in particular was fab. Also had Connor and Dustin”
A 4.5-hour Juneau whale watch plus Tracy’s crab combo, with round-trip port transport and guaranteed whale sightings in peak season.
“The Captain, Dustin, and the crew Tess and Brock-very helpful, knowledgeable and were as excited as we were at the amazing number of whales we got to see. Far beyond my expectations.”
Ride a fast jet boat from Juneau to Auke Bay for a humpback whale watch with a naturalist, big windows, and a whale-sighting guarantee.
“The captain was wonderful. The girl making announcements was just ok. We could not hear or understand anything she was saying. The whales were soooooo cool. We did have an incident where we were suppose to leave at 2:30 and it was closer to 3:30. We were also grouped with people going to the salmon…”
Juneau whale watching from Auke Bay plus a Gold Creek salmon bake. Hydrophone-led spotting, buffet, and easy return shuttle.
“Seeing some humpbacks and stellar sealions. However, as the trip was promoted as a 'full-day tour (6 hours approx.), I was disappointed that the whale-watching part of the tour only lasted just over 2 hours. So, unless you stayed at the salmon bake for 3 hours or so, the tour was definitely NOT a full-day/6…”
Jet boat whale watching from Juneau for humpbacks, orcas, seals, and bald eagles with a naturalist, snacks, and roundtrip transit.
“The tour was excellent from start to finish. Captain Jay and Nia were the perfect crew. We saw several whales and sea lions. We would definitely book this tour again!”
Juneau highlights in one day: Mendenhall Glacier, Auke Bay humpback cruise on a jet boat, and an included salmon bake.
“This trip is well worth the investment. In the staff are very helpful. From start to finish you feel very welcomed and taken care of from the bus driver all the way to the place they drop you off for lunch.”
Juneau combo of Mendenhall Glacier and 2 hours whale watching from Auke Bay on an enclosed jet boat, with snacks and coffee.
“Friendly crew on boat, we saw lots of whales. Had to cut glacier views short due to time but it was breathtaking.”
Private luxury whale watch in Juneau: small group yacht, onboard naturalist, Auke Bay ride, and champagne-to-coffee snacks included.
“A great experience my family will never forget. Our guide Megan, Boat operator Sergio, and our shuttle driver Shannon were all very friendly and knowledgeable. We loved being the only ones on the boat for a personal experiences. Most important we saw some beautiful whales and made some great memories. Would do it again.”
Whale watching and a Sentinel Lighthouse stop in Juneau with cruise dock pickup, 3 hours on the water, snacks, and glacier views.
“We loved this tour! The tour operators were so friendly and knowledgable!! We got to see so much wildlife including breeching humpback whales! Loved it!”
Juneau whale watch with small groups, expert spotting help, and glacier views by road. Pickup options, about 3.5 hours.
“Outstanding whale watching! Best boat and crew you can get! Since we were a small party we got a brand new boat and had only 6 people total on board. So great to keep it more personal! The captain and tour guide made sure to push the time as far as they could until we…”
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