Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Combo

Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Combo

Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Combo

The Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching are two of the main attractions in the Juneau area. Doing these two options as a combo tour will allow you to be as efficient as possible with your time in Juneau.

Juneau is the most unique state capital in the entire United States. Although Juneau isn't an island, it is land locked and you can only get here by air or by the sea.

Your tour begins at the base of majestic Mt. Juneau in the historical downtown district. You drive through downtown where you will see the streets lined with gift shops, jewelry shops, king crab shacks and local fish restaurants. You also get a glimpse at the governor's mansion and if you're lucky, you might even see the world famous Red Dog Saloon.

We will make our way north and on our way to the Mendenhall Glacier, we will pass a real Alaskan boat harbor, full of Alaskan fishing boats and boat houses. We will also drive by a wet land refuge and in a distance you will get to see the majestic Chilkat Mountains.

Once you arrive at the glacier you will have some time to walk around the visitor center, which has an elevated view of the glacier or feel free to walk down Photo Point Trail which winds along Mendenhall Lake for an unobstructed view of the glacier face. The visitor center also has a short film about the Juneau Ice Fields and is very informative. Admission to the visitor center is included in the price of the tour.

Then it's off to experience the whales' playground. You'll cruise in a fully enclosed and heated cabin onboard our "mammal friendly" jet boat where you can experience a close encounter these beautiful marine mammals.

Departures (Local Time)

9:00 AM (Hours: 5)

11:00 AM (Hours: 5)

Inclusions

  • Jet boat Tour - fully enclosed heated cabin (maximum capacity is 42 passengers)
  • Mendenhall Glacier Tour
  • Admission to Mendenhall Glacier Visitor's Center

Tips

Our captains are so confident that you will find a whale that they will offer a $100 cash refund if you do not! Be sure to wear layers. You'll also want to bring your camera. Our boats are designed for that up close view of the whales both indoor and outdoor viewing options. The entire tour time is approximately 3 hours. Times vary according to your ship's arrival in port.

Departure Location

At the cruise ship pier. The specific meeting location at the pier will be listed in your confirmation email and voucher for this shore excursion. See the 'Redemption and Voucher Details' section below.

Redemption and Voucher Details

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  3. Your tour is completely refundable if your ship is unable to get into port or due to weather cancellations. See our terms and conditions for complete details.
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