Whale Watching

Juneau Whale Watching with Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center and Nugget Falls Hike

Duration

5 hrs 30 mins

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Combine a 2-hour whale watching cruise, a stop at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, and a guided 1.5-mile Nugget Falls hike for a full, active Juneau day of ocean and trail exploration.

Includes a local guide who manages all logistics across land and sea, with transport, boat time, and trail access handled for a smooth, stress-free experience.

Guaranteed whale sightings are part of the cruise, giving you reliable chances to see marine wildlife out on the water.

Stop at Steep Creek to spot black bears along the shoreline or forest edge in a natural setting.

This experience blends adventure, glacier sightseeing, hiking, and wildlife viewing into one well-rounded Alaska day tour.

Half-day tour with whale watching, a hike, and a stop at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center

2-hour whale watching cruise (approximately)

Access to Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center (2 hours)

1.5-mile round-trip hike to Nugget Falls

Guaranteed whale sighting

Food and beverages

Gratuities

TOTAL DURATION6 hours - 7 hours
Start point
Downtown Juneau
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1. Whale Watching Cruise along Juneau's glacial waters
2 hr
Spot seasonal humpback whales, orcas, and other marine life on your cruise through Juneau's scenic waters, with a whale sighting guarantee.
2. Nugget Falls hike
3. Steep Creek
4. Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center
Tickets included
2 hr
5. Return loop of the Nugget Falls hike
6. Scenic bus ride back to Downtown Juneau
End point
Downtown Juneau
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

Carry your voucher in the format specified in your confirmation to redeem tickets on the day.

Dress in warm, windproof layers, as glacier and on-water conditions are significantly colder than in town.

Wear closed-toe shoes with strong grip, suitable for a 1.5-mile trail walk and movement on the boat deck.

Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat, as parts of the cruise and hike have limited shade.

What’s not allowed

Do not touch or feed any wildlife, including whales or bears that may be seen at Steep Creek.

Additional information

This experience includes a guaranteed whale sighting.

Adult tickets apply to ages 13 and above.

Child tickets apply to ages 2–12, while ages 1 and under may join free as lap children.

In rough weather conditions, a weather warning may be issued with the option to opt out of the tour.

Severe weather may lead to cancellations, with a full refund provided.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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