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15 Best Juneau Whale Watching

The whale watching out of Juneau ranked: humpbacks bubble-net feeding in summer, crowd-skipping small boats and combos that add Mendenhall Glacier or a crab shack finish. Some operators guarantee sightings in season; the whales make them look smart.

1.Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching

Experience the thrill of spotting humpback whales in their natural habitat near Juneau. This well-reviewed tour offers expert guides, scenic views, and great value for your Alaska adventure.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“We had a great time during the tour. We saw probably 5 - 8 whales. The guides said some of the whales we saw weren't normally there. The weather held and Delton, Katie and Nate were excellent guides with incredible knowledge of the whales and…”

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2.Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier

Experience Juneau’s stunning glaciers and wildlife on this 4.5-hour tour, featuring whale sightings, glacier views, and expert guides for memorable Alaska adventures.

★ 5.0

“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…”

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3.3.5 Hour Crowd-Skipping Whale Tour in Juneau Alaska

Experience Juneau's marine life on an intimate, crowd-skipping whale tour. See whales, eagles, and glaciers from a small vessel with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“This is the whale watching tour you want. The crew is great, the boat was over the top with 360 walk around. We got mugged on this tour (whale mugged - meaning we were surrounded by whales) The captain is very friendly and went out…”

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4.Ultimate Juneau Whale Watch Plus Mendenhall Glacier Photo Stop

Experience unforgettable whale watching in Juneau with expert guides, stunning wildlife sightings, and a scenic glacier stop—all in a 3-hour adventure.

★ 5.0

“Great experience! Highly recommend Came in on a cruise ship and this experience was amazing. We saw lots of whales and the guides were extremely knowledgeable.”

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5.Narrated Whale Watching Cruise with Glacier View Stop

Experience Juneau’s wildlife and glaciers on a 4-hour whale watching cruise with guaranteed sightings, scenic glacier views, and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Small vessel, the naturist was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The captain very professional and got us into both killer whales and humpbacks.”

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6.Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center and Ultimate Whale Watch Combo

Experience Juneau's wildlife and glaciers on this 5-hour combo tour featuring whale watching and visiting Mendenhall Glacier with flexible scheduling.

★ 4.5

“We had a great experience with both the captain Calvin and the naturalist Haylee. We spotted a orca right in the harbor and then about 6-8 additional whales during our 2 hour trip. I was hesitant about the cost but in the end we both…”

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

Experience Juneau's wildlife and seafood with this combined whale watching tour and Tracy's Crab Shack lunch, offering authentic Alaskan adventure and cuisine.

★ 5.0

“We booked a Whale watching excursion and Tracy's Kung crab combo lunch. Whale watching was phenomenal and the food was extraordinary amazing.”

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8.Juneau Whale Watching Adventure

Experience Juneau’s stunning marine life on a 3 hour 45-minute whale watching tour with naturalist guides, guaranteed whale sightings, and breathtaking views.

★ 5.0

“Our naturalist, Tory, was extremely knowledgeable and super friendly. We saw a lot of whale watching action and were extremely excited from start to finish. Well worth the money.”

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9.Juneau Whale Watching and Salmon Bake

Experience Juneau’s wildlife up close with whale watching and a tasty salmon bake. Discover stunning views, expert guides, and authentic Alaskan flavors.

★ 5.0

“What an amazing whale-watching adventure. We saw at least thirty humpback whales today, and this included seeing whales breaching whales and bubble feeding. Other sightings that day included seeing puffins, sea lions, and eagles. There was a change in the boat for our tour at…”

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10.Whale Watching Adventure in Juneau

Experience Juneau’s wildlife with a 3-hour whale watching tour, spotting humpbacks, orcas, seals, and eagles. Enjoy included snacks and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“It was a great experience! Our guide was very pleasant, informative, funny, knowledgeable, professional with patience. This experience put whale watching in my top ten great adventures. Hope to do it again soon.”

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

Discover Juneau’s highlights with this full-day tour featuring Mendenhall Glacier, whale watching, and a traditional salmon bake. Perfect for authentic Alaskan experiences.

★ 4.5

“Great tour, saw a lot. We went whale watching with Savannah and captain Lee, best experience ever! They were awesome. Learned a lot. We were excited to see the glacier too since the one cruise ship passes by could be a hit or miss. We…”

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12.Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour

Discover Juneau’s highlights with this half-day tour featuring Mendenhall Glacier and whale watching—expert guides, intimate boat trips, and memorable wildlife sightings.

★ 4.5

“A really wonderful experience! The glacier, spectacular! The captain (Captain Joe) and his assistant knew exactly where to go look for whales! Their skills were phenomenal and It was a breathtaking experience!”

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13.Private Luxury Whale Watch

Experience Juneau’s wildlife in style with a private luxury whale watch. See whales, eagles, and sea lions on this tailored, intimate trip with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“We had an amazing time. The crew was knowledgeable and attentive. We saw several whales and other wildlife. The crew made us feel right at home. Would 100% book again”

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14.Juneau Lighthouse Tours – Whale watching & Lighthouse Combo

Experience Juneau's stunning wildlife and historic lighthouse with this 4-hour whale-watching and lighthouse combo tour, including scenic stops and authentic Alaska views.

★ 5.0

“What a great experience! We were fortunate to experience a pod of Orcas. Wow! We also got to see some sea lions sunning on a buoy.”

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15.Juneau Whale Watch Adventure

Experience whale watching in Juneau with a small-group boat tour, knowledgeable guides, and stunning wildlife sightings—perfect for nature lovers.

★ 5.0

“Crew were outstanding. Great personalities and very helpful. Mom needed assistance getting on and off the boat, they made it easy.”

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