Juneau Whale Watching and King Crab Station Excursion

Description

• Round-trip transportation from outside your Juneau cruise ship terminal!
  
• English-speaking certified guide!
  
• Experience two of the most popular adventures in Juneau, Alaska!
  
• Keep your eyes peeled for potential wildlife sightings!
• Delicious King Crab Lunch!
  
• Guaranteed whale sightings!
  
• Escape the cruise ship shore excursion crowds and enjoy the unique sights of Juneau and Alaska!
  

If you are looking to experience all that Alaska has to offer, this is the excursion for you! Alaska's state capital, a charming seafront town, and surrounding waters provide the spectacular backdrop to experience the giant mammals of the sea while affording your taste buds an opportunity to feast on classic local fare.

You will meet your guide at your Juneau cruise terminal and then board your transfer to set off for Auke Bay, a charming waterfront town 12 miles north of downtown Juneau. Soak up the sights as your friendly, knowledgeable guide entertains you with expert commentary on the region's history, culture, and outdoor lifestyle. Juneau's colorful history features two by-gone prospectors, Joe Juneau and Richard Harris, who discovered gold back in 1880 putting Juneau on the map. Despite its relative inaccessibility, Juneau has been the Alaskan state capital since 1959.

Auke Bay, with its pristine protected marine habitat and dazzling mountain and glacier views, is the ideal place to commence your wildlife sightseeing excursion. Join your captain and naturalist aboard a state-of-the-art 48-passenger jet boat for an endless array of beauty. During the months of May to September, Juneau has a healthy humpback whale population with some 65 whales returning each season to feed in the nutrient-rich waters. Your captain will let you know when whales are spotted, so have your cameras ready to capture these magnificent creatures.

These waters are so rich, that whale sightings are guaranteed! Binoculars are available for your use onboard, so venture out on the deck to enjoy a panoramic view of your surroundings or to snap a photo. Your whale-watching shore excursion captain is so experienced in knowing where to look that they guarantee whale sightings. In fact, if a whale is not spotted you will receive a $100 refund ($50 for children) If you prefer the indoors, settle into warm and comfortable interior surroundings to enjoy the scenery and wildlife sightings through the oversized windows. In addition to Steller sea lions, Dall's porpoise, bald eagles, and a variety of seabirds, your naturalist will make sure to scan the shore to point out bear or blacktail deer sightings. An expert description of a myriad of other aspects of the area's intriguing flora and fauna will also be included.

Immediately following your boat portion, you will head to Juneau's waterfront to enjoy a feast of the legendary King Crab. You'll be served one pound of Bearing Sea Red King Crab Legs, ready to eat, and dip in drawn butter, coleslaw, seafood chowder, and house-baked bread knot. Your excursion includes soda (refill) or 1 beer or 1 glass of wine. More drinks are available for purchase.

After your meal, continue to enjoy the ambiance of Juneau's waterfront dining and all downtown Juneau has to offer before you make your way back to your Juneau cruise ship pier.

What is included?

• Round-trip transportation from your Juneau cruise ship terminal
  
• English-speaking certified guide
  
• Experience two of the most popular adventures in Juneau, Alaska
  
• Keep your eyes peeled for potential wildlife sightings
  
• A great whale-watching adventure and King Crab Station
  
• Delicious King Crab Lunch
  
• Guaranteed whale sightings

Excursion Notes

• Excursion prices shown include all taxes and fees.
  
• Guests must be able to step on/off the whale-watching boat.
  
• There is a gravel path from the parking area to the salmon bake.
  
• Restrooms are located at the King Crab Station and on the boat.
  
• Please pay attention to the restrictions and requirements for this excursion, no refund will be granted if the requirements are not met.
  
• We recommend wearing layers with the top layer being waterproof. 
• Please wear sensible walking/hiking shoes that may get wet.
  
• We suggest you have cash on hand for refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
  

Where we meet

For the Juneau Whale Watching and King Crab Station Excursion, you will meet your local excursion guide right in the Juneau cruise ship pier area. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
• Children ages 13-17 must have a signed parental consent form to participate in the absence of a parent or guardian.
• Pregnant women up to 10 weeks should check with their doctor before booking this excursion. Women 10 weeks or over should not participate in this excursion.
• This Juneau Whale Watching and King Crab Station Excursion may involve risks. We suggest you check with your elected person of choice to see if these possible risks might affect you.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.