Juneau Whale Watching Tours


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13 Best Juneau Whale Watching Tours

The trips worth booking.

The 13 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.

13 Best Juneau Whale Watching Tours

Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching - Auke Bay Harbor: where the real time on the water happens
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Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching

1.Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching

Juneau whale watching with cruise-terminal pickup, heated cabins, outdoor decks, and guaranteed humpback sightings on a 3.5-hour trip.

Most Popular 5.0

“The tour guaranteed whale sightings and we saw whales! Fortunately for the whales (for unfortunately for us), they weren't so close, but it was still an experience to know these magnificent creatures were swimming in the same waters. The guides were knowledgeable and seemed dedicated to the safety of the whales. One of the most…”

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Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier - Walkways, Platforms, and the Nugget Falls Question
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Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier

2.Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier

Half-day Juneau glacier views and a wildlife cruise with guaranteed humpbacks, plus local guides and warm boat comfort.

5.0

“Glacier wasn’t as exciting as I had hoped but we got to see 4 different whales on our tour. Boat captain and guide was very interesting since he knew so much about the whales.”

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3.5 Hour Crowd-Skipping Whale Tour in Juneau, Alaska - Auke Bay Waters: What You’re Looking For On The 2.25-Hour Search
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3.5 Hour Crowd-Skipping Whale Tour in Juneau, Alaska

3.3.5 Hour Crowd-Skipping Whale Tour in Juneau, Alaska

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.

5.0

“Another excellent excursion with JWT. The crew was amazing and could not be more helpful and accommodating. We saw several whales and some incredible flying squirrels!!!”

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Ultimate Juneau Whale Watch and Mendenhall Glacier View - On the water with humpbacks: decks, spotting help, and wildlife possibilities
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Ultimate Juneau Whale Watch and Mendenhall Glacier View

Alaska Whale Watching Cruise w/ 3 HOURS on the water - On the water on Harv & Marv’s 49-seat double-decker
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Alaska Whale Watching Cruise w/ 3 HOURS on the water

Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center and Ultimate Whale Watch Combo - The Boat Ride from Auke Bay Harbor: Heated Comfort for Cold, Wet Wildlife Time
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Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center and Ultimate Whale Watch Combo

6.Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center and Ultimate Whale Watch Combo

Juneau whale watch plus Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. Heated boat, naturalists, trails and Nugget Falls time—$199 total.

4.5

“The crew on the boat was fun and full of jokes. These guys seemed to love their jobs. Found quote a few whales which was a surprise as it was late in the season. Drivers on the busses were great with lots of stories and information about the area. The hike to the waterfall at…”

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Ultimate Whale Watch and Tracy's Crab Shack Combo - Whale watch with Juneau Tours: what the crew focuses on
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Ultimate Whale Watch and Tracy’s Crab Shack Combo

7.Ultimate Whale Watch and Tracy’s Crab Shack Combo

A 4.5-hour Juneau whale watch plus Tracy’s crab combo, with round-trip port transport and guaranteed whale sightings in peak season.

5.0

“Captain Ben and crew Carrie and Mia gave us a wonderful time in Auke Bay. We saw 4 humpback whales and one of them was even bubble feeding. The crab combo included soup, crab cakes and 2 king crab legs. Very yummy.”

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Juneau Whale Watching Adventure - Humpbacks in the Wild: What You’ll Actually Be Looking For
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Juneau Whale Watching Adventure

8.Juneau Whale Watching Adventure

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.

5.0

“The breaching whale was incredible and the two pod we saw were spectacular. We also went by some sea lion and glimpsed some orcas on the way back just to top things off. The guides were knowledgeable and helpful as well as informative. Thank you for a lifelong memory.”

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Juneau Whale Watching and Salmon Bake - The boat setup: windows, deck time, and how to handle weather
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Juneau Whale Watching and Salmon Bake

9.Juneau Whale Watching and Salmon Bake

Juneau whale watching from Auke Bay plus a Gold Creek salmon bake. Hydrophone-led spotting, buffet, and easy return shuttle.

5.0

“Our driver Sara was the most incompetent and irresponsible person leading a group. She seemed to be intoxicated, perhaps under the influence of narcotic medication. Her "tour of Juneau" was completely nonsensical. She left my family at the salmon bake after announcing the wrong pickup time. She then appeared to doze off while driving to…”

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Whale Watching Adventure in Juneau - Spotting whales and more: your likely wildlife checklist
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Whale Watching Adventure in Juneau

10.Whale Watching Adventure in Juneau

Jet boat whale watching from Juneau for humpbacks, orcas, seals, and bald eagles with a naturalist, snacks, and roundtrip transit.

5.0

“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…”

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Best of Juneau: Mendenhall Glacier, Whale Watching and Salmon Bake - The morning start: timing, meeting point, and how the pace feels
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Best of Juneau: Mendenhall Glacier, Whale Watching and Salmon Bake

11.Best of Juneau: Mendenhall Glacier, Whale Watching and Salmon Bake

Juneau highlights in one day: Mendenhall Glacier, Auke Bay humpback cruise on a jet boat, and an included salmon bake.

4.5

“The greenery & the awesome sight of Mendenhall Glacier! The whale sightings were too far sway but the sight of the sea lions made up for them! The delicious food at the salmon bake!”

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Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour - Stop 1: Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center and Photo Point views
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Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour

12.Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour

Juneau combo of Mendenhall Glacier and 2 hours whale watching from Auke Bay on an enclosed jet boat, with snacks and coffee.

4.5

“Absolutely amazing trip. Saw a lot of whales. Great hospitality onboard. There was a bag full of real snacks. Easily worth the cost.”

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Private Luxury Whale Watch - Getting to Auke Bay: the ride that saves your energy
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Private Luxury Whale Watch

13.Private Luxury Whale Watch

Private luxury whale watch in Juneau: small group yacht, onboard naturalist, Auke Bay ride, and champagne-to-coffee snacks included.

5.0

“So incredible! Our crew was super informative and an overall great time. We felt comfortable as soon as we got on the yacht thanks to Mallory and Captain Pete's awesome efforts! Saw bubble feeding and breaching! 10/10”

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