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Juneau whale watching guides

Practical, up-to-date guides to whale watching in Juneau, Alaska: what the tours cost, when the whales are there, how to add the Mendenhall Glacier, what to wear, bringing kids, and which cruise to pick.

Juneau Whale Watching Prices 2026: Tours, Combos & TipsCruises from $154, combos, child rates and tips.Read the guide →Best Time for Whale Watching in Juneau 2026: Month by MonthThe season month by month, orcas and time of day.Read the guide →Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier in One Day 2026One port day, two highlights, and the timing trap.Read the guide →What to Wear Whale Watching in Alaska: Juneau Packing ListLayers, rain gear and what to pack for the boat.Read the guide →Juneau Whale Watching with Kids 2026: Ages, Prices & TipsChild prices, infants, warmth and the best family pick.Read the guide →Best Juneau Whale Watching Tours 2026: 8 Cruises ComparedEight cruises: pickup, boat size and the fine print.Read the guide →

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Popular Juneau whale cruises

Booked through Viator with transfers from the cruise docks. Check each listing's cancellation rules.

Harv & Marv's Whale Cruise with Glacier View Ship pickup ★ 5.04 hours2,284 reviewsNon-refundable

Harv & Marv's Whale Cruise with Glacier View
Dock pickupGlacier viewSnacks

A whale cruise that collects you right at your own ship's dock, with departures about every half hour and a glacier view stop. Note: this Viator listing is non-refundable.

What's included
  • Pickup and drop-off at your cruise ship's dock (give your ship's name)
  • Whale cruise from Auke Bay with live narration, about 3 hours on the water
  • Mendenhall Glacier view stop from the water (weather permitting)
  • Whale guarantee (money back, May 15 to September 15)
  • Water, snacks and soft drinks; non-refundable, gratuities extra
From$159per person Reserve
Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching Most reviewed ★ 5.03.5 hours9,547 reviewsFree cancellation

Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching
Whale guaranteeNaturalistTransfers

The most reviewed whale cruise on this page: a shuttle to Auke Bay, two hours on a boat with heated cabins and open decks, and a naturalist on board. Snacks and water included.

What's included
  • Round-trip shuttle from the Mount Roberts Tramway to Auke Bay
  • About two hours on the water with a naturalist guide
  • Boat with heated cabins and outdoor viewing decks (up to 49 guests)
  • Whale sighting guarantee, snacks and bottled water
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before; gratuities are up to you
From$177per person Reserve
Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier Combo Whales + glacier ★ 4.85 hours969 reviewsFree cancellation

Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier Combo
Glacier visitNaturalistFees paid

Two hours on the water looking for humpbacks, then the bus to the Mendenhall Glacier with time for the visitor area and Nugget Falls. Glacier entrance fees are included.

What's included
  • Round-trip transport from the Mount Roberts Tramway
  • 2-hour whale cruise on a 24-seat jet boat or 49-seat catamaran
  • Naturalist on board, water and a light snack
  • Bus to the Mendenhall Glacier, entrance fee included
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before; gratuities extra
From$199per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

Transfers from the tram, two hours with a naturalist and a whale guarantee, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

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