Juneau Exclusive Whale-Watching Excursion

Description

• Round-trip transportation from your Juneau cruise ship terminal!
  
• English-speaking certified guide!
  
• Experience whale watching, one of the most popular shore excursions in Juneau!
  
• 3 hours on the water searching for Humpback whales and marine wildlife!
  
• photo-stop at Mendenhall Glacier scenic viewpoint!
  
• Complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages!
  
• Keep your eyes peeled for potential Alaskan wildlife sightings!
  
• Guaranteed whale or Orca spotting or full refund!
  
• Escape the cruise ship shore excursion crowds and enjoy the unique sights of Juneau and Alaska!
  

Departing downtown Juneau, you will be transferred on a scenic drive through the Mendenhall Valley to Auke Bay, approximately 30 minutes away. Unlike whale watching in the open ocean, the waters of Juneau Alaska are more restricted, which brings the whales closer together. Upon arrival, you will meet your whale-watching cruise excursion captain and staff who will welcome you aboard and give you a quick safety orientation.

There is a fleet of boats used and based on the number of guests booked, you and only 17 other guests (maximum) will then set out into Auke Bay, a protected waterway that is a summer feeding ground to humpback whales as well as other marine life. You will have the opportunity to view magnificent marine mammals in a scenic setting with a professional whale-watching excursion crew, on board a custom-built, state-of-the-art aluminum-chambered boat. The excursion cabin cruiser offers a soft, enjoyable ride, and is one of the safest boats in the industry. The cabin includes heating and a basic bathroom.

Take in the spectacular atmosphere of whales surfacing, with interpretation from our local naturalist who will tell you more about this magnificent area and its marine and wildlife. Enjoy light snacks and premium non-alcoholic beverages while you are cruising. The attention from the whale-watching cruise excursion crew and the smaller group size will make your experience even more memorable.

In addition to viewing whales, we always find a variety of other animals that can including seals, sea lions, bald eagles, porpoises, deer, and even an occasional bear or moose along the shore. Our experienced captains know these waters well and have had a 100% viewing success rate over the past six years. We guarantee that you will see at least a whale or an orca or your money will be completely refunded. Make the most of your short time in Juneau, on this personalized whale-watching excursion experience that you deserve. The total cruise time is approximately 3 hours.

Returning to the Juneau cruise dock, your transportation will be waiting to take you back to Juneau, approximately 30 minutes drive. Glacier view is weather permitting.

What is included?

• Pickup and drop off right at the main cruise ship pier in Juneau 
  
• English-speaking and trained Juneau Exclusive Whale Watching Shore Excursion guides
  
• A whale-watching cruise with guaranteed sightings
  
• Snack - Chips, cookies, nutrigrain bars, soda, and water

Excursion Notes

• Excursion prices shown include all taxes and fees.
  
• Guests must be able to navigate a ramp and step on/off the whale-watching boat.
  
• All boats have marine toilets onboard.
  
• 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 Exclusive Whale Watching Excursion, you will meet your local excursion guide right in the Juneau cruise pier area. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• Guests must be able to navigate a ramp to the dock which may be steep depending on the tide.
• Fold-up wheelchairs can be stored with advance notice.

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.