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A whale breaching the water with a splash, surrounded by a forested mountain range. 1
A whale breaching the ocean surface with mountains in the background. 2
A whale breaching with its tail above water. 3
By Dolphin Jet Boat Tours

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
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Overview

    • Search for majestic humpback whales in swimming their natural environment
    • Warm up with hot chocolate and coffee on board and have a complimentary snack
    • Capture pictures at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area to share with friends
    • Have free time to hike to Nugget Falls which overlooks the Mendenhall Glacier
    • Spend your free time looking for spawning salmon and black bears at Steep Creek

Activity location

    • Mendenhall Glacier
    • Juneau, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 490 S Franklin St, Juneau, AK 99801, USA | Look for a Dolphin Jet Boat Tours representative outside the Mt. Roberts Tramway building, directly below the cable lines. They will have a blue sign with yellow letters that says "whale watching tour meets here." Please do not go inside the Tramway building to inquire about this tour, or try to board any buses without first speaking to a representative.
    • Juneau, Alaska, United States

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Round-trip transportation from the meeting point in Juneau
  • Inclusions
    Boat tour
  • Inclusions
    Indoor seating on the boat
  • Inclusions
    Snacks and refreshments
  • Inclusions
    Use of binoculars
  • Inclusions
    Free time at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Tips

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Luggage or large bags, Pets, Smoking
    • Not suitable for: People with back problems, People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Be picked up at a central meeting point in Juneau and hop aboard a comfortable and spacious bus. Relax and take in stunning views on the way to the Mendenhall Valley. Hop aboard a jetboat and begin your whale-watching adventure.

    Cruise through the Favorite Channel, Stephens Passage, Lynn Canal, or Saginaw Channel. With the help of a naturalist guide, look for wildlife like humpback whales. Use the provided binoculars to try to spot these creatures at a distance.

    Arrive at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area, where you have free time to take an easy hike to Nugget Falls. This tour is designed specifically for people who want extra time to reach the picturesque Nugget Falls, a waterfall overlooking the Mendenhall Glacier. Alternatively, use your free time to explore the Visitors Center for educational opportunities about the glacier, or walk the board walk over looking a creek where salmon spawn. Return to your meeting point in Juneau at the end of the experience.

    This tour offers an additional hour at the Recreation Area, for a total of two hours and fifteen minutes. If you only want one hour and fifteen minutes, check out our standard Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching tour!

Location

Activity location

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    • Mendenhall Glacier
    • Juneau, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 490 S Franklin St, Juneau, AK 99801, USA | Look for a Dolphin Jet Boat Tours representative outside the Mt. Roberts Tramway building, directly below the cable lines. They will have a blue sign with yellow letters that says "whale watching tour meets here." Please do not go inside the Tramway building to inquire about this tour, or try to board any buses without first speaking to a representative.
    • Juneau, Alaska, United States