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Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center and Ultimate Whale Watch Combo

4.7(771 reviews)
5 hours
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About This Tour

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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Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center and Ultimate Whale Watch Combo
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What's Included

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

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

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 A 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.

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."

Special Instructions

*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)523-6095.

Cancellation Policy

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

✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather

Tour Operator

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Guest Ratings

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