Mendenhall Glacier Park and Ultimate Whale Watch Combo

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Mendenhall Glacier Park and Ultimate Whale Watch Combo — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Whales galore — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Join us for Whale Watching in our cool Alaskan waters and then view one of 38 glaciers from the Juneau Ice Fields - the spectacular Mendenhall Glacier. We guide you on a 2 hour whale watching tour, spotting Humpback whales and other wildlife. Then off to the Mendenhall Glacier to spend some time hiking, watching fish spawn at Steep Creek or enjoy an outstanding view from the Visitor Center. You get 1.5 hours at the park, but don't worry! That is the perfect amount of time to walk to nugget falls and take in the displays at the visitor center.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 49 people
People per booking: 1–20
Guide: English
Operated by: Juneau Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Informative professional driver guide during transfers
Included: Heated cabin with wide viewing windows, spacious decks for whale watching, and bathrooms on board
Included: Water and a light snack aboard the whale boat
Included: 2-hour whale watching tour on 24-passenger jet boat or 49-passenger catamaran
Included: Bus transportation and entrance fees to park
Included: Round-trip transportation between port and boat harbor
Included: Naturalist on whale tour

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Goldbelt Tram

2 min Admission not included

This is our meeting point. We chose it because it is easy to spot from everywhere. We meet under the cables of the aerial gondola.
Inside Passage

2 hours

We will drive you via bus out to Auke Bay Harbor, where you board our custom whale watching boats
Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center

1 h 30 min Admission included

We drive you via bus to this beautiful park. Time spent here depends on the time of day you arrive. Refer to your tour guide for the most accurate information. IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT VISITOR CENTER: Hours 9am to 6pm. 2:30pm and 3:30pm departures will arrive at the park after the VC closes, but the park, trails and photo ops are open!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Juneau Tours & Whale Watch - Meeting location is the Mount Roberts Tramway. Our representatives will be wearing bright blue hats that say "Juneau Tours" and holding signs that say "Juneau Tours and Whale Watch."

End point

This tour ends right where it began, under the cables of the Goldbelt Tram

Using your ticket

*VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION - YOU MAY WANT TO PRINT THIS*

Pickup/Departure for tour portion (Also Drop Off Location):

The meeting place is located on the street side (under the cables) in front of the Goldbelt Tramway building. Dock representatives are waiting under the aerial tramway cables, holding "Juneau Tours and Whale Watch" signs, and wearing bright blue hats and white safety vests. All docks, with the exception of the AJ dock, are within walking distance (under 10 minutes.) Check in is required prior to boarding the shuttle. Please don’t board a bus before checking in. We often have multiple tours departing at the same time.

“AJ Dock (AJ)" Look to the left as you exit the ship. The cruise line provides a "Downtown" shuttle, which will drop you right in front of the Mt. Roberts Tramway. A small fee may apply. If you’re up for a walk, it's about 20 minutes. Ask the shore excursion representative from your cruise line for directions.

"Franklin Dock (FKL)" Exit and turn left. Walk along the Sea Walk for approximately 6-8 minutes. You'll see the Goldbelt Tramway building in front of you. Right of the building, on the street side, is the meeting area under the cables.

"Cruise Terminal Dock (CT)", which is located next to the Goldbelt Tramway office, exit the ship and go straight ahead. Depending on your ship, walk right or left around the building to the street side and meet a representative under the cables. 1 - 2-minute walk.

"Steamship Dock (AS)" Exit the ship and walk down the ramp to the Sea Walk, turn right, walk along the boardwalk and look for the Mt Roberts Tramway building. It’s on the left after passing Tracy's Crab Shack. 5 - 7-minute walk

Questions? Call (907)621-6502.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour time is a check-in time; departure is within 15 to 30 minutes.
The meeting place is under the cables in front of the Mt. Roberts Tramway.
All ports or docks are within 10 minutes walking distances, except one - the AJ Dock - which provides a “Downtown” shuttle to the Mt. Roberts Tramway.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the name of their ship
A moderate amount of walking is involved.
No food is allowed at the Mendenhall Glacier.
Tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress appropriately in layers and for the likely chance of rain. It is recommended that you wear warm layered clothing, a waterproof jacket and comfortable slip-proof shoes
Whale sightings are guaranteed between May 15th-September 15th.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT VISITOR CENTER: Hours are 9 am to 6 pm. 2:30 and 3:30 departures will arrive a the park after it closes, but the trails and photo ops are open!