Juneau Whale Watching Tours

On the journey to picturesque Auke Bay, this Juneau whale watching cruise departs from downtown and passes via the lovely Mendenhall Valley. You will board a specially constructed boat at Auke Bay to view the animals of Southeast Alaska. A heated cabin with big windows makes for a cozy and excellent viewing environment. Two outdoor decks allow guests to see some of Alaska's most amazing wildlife up close. Your Juneau Whale Watching Tours is led by their knowledgeable naturalists and guides as you travel through Southeast Alaska's magnificent seas that have been sculpted by glaciers. The humpback whales that have traveled to Alaska to eat in the nutrient-rich seas of Alaska's capital city are the tour's main attraction. The boat captain will slow down and let you enjoy the whale once a whale is spotted.

Take a guided bus journey with a naturalist and knowledgeable guide from downtown Juneau out to Auke Bay. You can watch a variety of spouts, tails, breaches, and other behaviors from these amazing whales if you spend a lot of time on the sea. This Juneau Alaska Whale Watching Tours includes a visit to the renowned Mendenhall Glacier! Observe the enormous and powerful glacier, a raging river of ice with craggy crevasses and a vivid blue tint. You will have around 45 minutes at the glacier to explore the walking trails and the US Forest Service Visitor Center.

This is the ideal outing for anyone who wants to enjoy a salmon grill outside and one of Juneau's most well-liked tourist attractions: whale viewing. As you begin the Juneau Whale Watching Tours at the town's picturesque shoreline, your experienced guide will inform and amuse you with tales of its history, culture, and way of life. After your whale-watching trip is over, a motorcoach will transport you to the renowned Alaska Salmon Bake. At this all-you-can-eat excursion, they have been grilling exquisite salmon for over 38 years, and there is something for everyone with a selection of meals, sides, and blueberry cake.

With this exclusive Juneau Alaska Whale Watching Tours, you can get away from the world and the masses. You will spend two hours on the open ocean in the comfort of a high-speed jet boat that is reserved exclusively for you and your group. Along with seeing whales, which is a must on this excursion, be on the lookout for sea lions, bald eagles, and other Southeast Alaska local species. Your attentive skipper and competent crew will carefully lead you on this adventure.

With a maximum capacity of 14, your private jetboat can accommodate as few or as many passengers as you wish. accompanied by two outdoor viewing terraces, a heated cabin, a bathroom, and private transportation.

At Auke Bay, board your cozy tour boat for an unforgettable whale-watching adventure! After your time spent whale watching, you will disembark and head to Juneau's picturesque waterfront area to dine lavishly at the legendary King Crab Station. Get ready for a mouthwatering lunch that includes Bering Sea Red King Crab legs and more on this Juneau Whale Watching Tours. Homemade bread, coleslaw, and seafood chowder are all delectable accompaniments to the main course. To finish off your taste of true Alaskan cuisine, you can choose between soda, beer, or wine.

When you get to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitors Center, your experience officially starts. You have 45 minutes at your disposal to do as you choose, including taking a stroll up to the shores of Mendenhall Lake, admiring the Mendenhall glacier, and discovering more about glaciers and the science behind them. Your private party and you will be driven to Auke Bay to board your very own individualized whale viewing jet boat. Spend the next two hours looking for humpback whales, orcas, porpoises, and other wildlife in the stunning Alaskan harbor on your Juneau Whale Watching Tours.

A species of baleen whale is the humpback whale, the only species of the genus Megaptera, it is a rorqual. Adults can weigh up to 40 metric tonnes and range in length from 14 to 17 meters. With its long pectoral fins and knobby head, the humpback whale has a distinctive body structure.

The orca, often known as the killer whale, is the largest member of the family of marine dolphins and is a toothed whale. In the genus Orcinus, it is the sole surviving species. It can be identified by its body's black-and-white pattern.

The blue whale is a baleen whale and a marine mammal. It is the largest mammal known to have ever existed, growing as long as 29.9 meters and weighing up to 199 tonnes. The long, lean body of the blue whale can be a variety of colors of grayish-blue on top and a little lighter below.