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Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier
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Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier
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Overview
The Mendenhall Glacier is one of Juneau’s most impressive natural wonders, stretching over 13 miles (21 kilometers). On this half-day tour, enjoy spectacular views of the glacier from the viewing platforms and walkways, and learn more about the mighty glacier at the Visitor Center. Then, set sail on a thrilling whale-watching cruise along the coast and look out for humpback whales, as well as other wildlife such as bald eagles and blue heron.
- Magnificent views of the Mendenhall Glacier
- See humpback whales in their natural environment
- Hassle-free round-trip transfers from Juneau
- Choice of departure times throughout the day
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Departure & Return
Juneau Cruise Ship Terminal Area , 470 S Franklin St, Juneau, AK 99801, USA
Departure Point: Tour check-in is centrally located at the main cruise ship terminal in downtown Juneau.
Address: Under the tent on the wooden pier on the water-side of the Mt. Robert's Tramway Building:
Behind: 490 S Franklin St, Juneau, AK 99801
Directions: Please meet your tour representative 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time underneath the tent on the wooden dock that is on the water-side of the large red Mt Robert's Tramway building at the main Cruise Ship Terminal (the tramway building houses the gondola that goes up the mountain). The address is 490 S Franklin St, Juneau, AK 99801. Your Alaska Tales Tour Representative will be holding a sign that will read, Alaska Tales. If you have any trouble finding this person, please call.
IMPORTANT: If you are on a cruise ship that is docking at the AJ dock a shuttle is available to the Mt. Roberts Tramway building where the tour departs from. Cost is generally $3.00 for an all day pass, which is offered by your cruise line
HOTEL GUESTS: If you are an overnight guest staying outside of downtown Juneau and/or have your own transportation, you may prefer to meet us at the harbor in Auke Bay instead of the downtown meeting location. If you prefer to meet directly at the harbor, please email us as there are different meeting times and instructions.Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Collapsable Wheelchairs Only
- No Motorized Scooters
- No Motorized Wheelchairs
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
- OPERATED BY Alaska Tales
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
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- "The walk is easy enough for those who have trouble walking (e.g." See review
- "Both activities are well worth it but we was disappointed that their was not enough time to walk out to the glacier." See review
- "Easy flat walk on a well maintained path to the falls and glacier viewing area." See review
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Killer Whale Alert
Janet_B
, Aug 2022
Fantastic
Stacie_B
, Aug 2022
Breathing table Juneau, Alaska
MariaIzabel_B
, Aug 2022
Nice
David_d
, Aug 2022
Great day, great trip!
George_B
, Aug 2022
Not worth the price
Denise_K
, Jul 2022
I would have had the option to cancel the same day because of the rain. We only saw a couple of whale fins, but nothing else. The rain meant pictures came out terrible. Also I didn’t feel like we got close enough to the whales we did see.
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Great trip!
Connie_H
, Jul 2022
Falls and glacier were...
Olivia_B
, Jul 2022
Excellent Tour
kbachmann60187
, Jul 2022
The captain of the ship and the naturalist were exceedingly knowledgeable friendly and very approachable. They could not have been nicer. We had an excellent experience with over 21 whale sightings - however some were the same whales. It was most enjoyable and delivered everything that Viators promised. The usual dependable reliable and excellent tour.
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Whale Tales
Eugenia_B
, Jul 2022
Whales were far away
CindyHolmstrom
, Jul 2022
I was very disappointed that we did not see any whales up close. All whale sightings were from very far away, only visible with binoculars.
Response from Host , Jul 2022
Cindy,
We are required by law to stay 100 yards away from the whales. This is for wildlife protection and is enforced by the government agency NOAA. Though we understand you would want to get closer, this is not allowed. Sometimes the whales come to the boats, but we cannot control that.
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A whale of a time!
Zella_B
, Jul 2022
Humpback whales and calves
FRANK_F
, Jul 2022
not that many whales. or wildlife
Maria_G
, Jul 2022
Exceeded Expectations
Janice_O
, Jul 2022
The most memorable part...
Rhonda_E
, Jul 2022
Great trip!
Glen_R
, Jul 2022
Disappointed
Peggy_W
, Jul 2022
Although the whales were doing bubble net feeding and we heard about rare it was to see ,the boat never got closer than a quarter of a mile. Other boats much much closer. On the way back did see one whale up close. Very disappointing. The guide did a great job, very knowledgeable.
Response from Host , Jul 2022
Peggy,
There are regulations established by NOAA to keep a safe distance from the whales to not harm wildlife. We strictly adhere to these regulations for the safety of the whales. Not doing so would be irresponsible and damaging to wildlife. All other tour companies do the same as this is a highly regulated industry. Sometimes the whales pop up next to boats. This cannot be controlled as they are wildlife. We are not allowed to go closer to whales. We are sorry you were disappointed by this experience, however, please note we are operating a safe and responsible business by not endangering the whales.
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It was awesome!
Debby_H
, Jul 2022
Whale watching in Juneau
Marybeth_T
, Jul 2022
We had an amazing tour with Stephanie, Sarah, and Kristen of Alaska Tales in Juneau. They took us to an area where the whales were bubble feeding, which is a rare occurrence. We saw over a dozen whales and really had an incredible time. Highly recommend this tour group for whale watching!!
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