Whale Watching Tour: Intimate Juneau Experience

Embark on a VIP whale watching adventure in Juneau. Experience close encounters with majestic whales, guided by expert captains and naturalists.

Duration: 3 hours, 20 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 356 S Franklin St - The tour begins here.

  • Mendenhall Glacier - Enjoy a view of the Glacier from afar during the drive to the harbor.

  • 11497 Auke Bay Harbor Rd - Arrival point for transportation to the Whale Watching Harbor.

  • 356 S Franklin St - Return to the initial starting point.

What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Official Guide
Additional Information

Experiencing whale watching is essential when visiting Juneau. Embark on a boat tour to observe these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. Our skilled captains and knowledgeable naturalists are dedicated to ensuring an enjoyable experience and are ready to answer any inquiries. We maintain a limited capacity to offer an exclusive VIP experience. Shuttle service to and from Downtown Juneau is included.

Location
356 S Franklin St
South Franklin Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Christine_w
Sep 1, 2025
Amazing!! - This is a start up company just getting situated with tours in Juneau. Husband and wife also run tours in Hawaii which is super cool! They are in the process of getting social media sites up and running for Juneau tours. With that said, as you research you will come to realize they are indeed legit and beat the prices of others by a long-shot! I hands down recommend them for a whale watch tour. We had an amazing time. The owner picked us up from the port. Easy peasy! Very nice guy. Made sure we were back on time. On our way to the marina, he provided information about Juneau, wild life, the glacier etc. Once we got to the marina he introduced us to our naturalist Aliya. Super knowledgeable! Then we met Libby, our captain. Also extremely knowledgeable. You go girls!! We had a small Group of 12! We had an absolutely amazing time and they answered any questions we had. Tour guides can make or break you excursion. We were very lucky to have them both! We did get to see Sasha and her calf. She’s something else! Iykyk!!! Hide and seek for a few hours but she didn’t not Disappoint! Absolutely mesmerizing to see. If you get the opportunity to do this tour, highly recommended for a wonderful experience. Thank you all be being so accommodating! All the best on your new adventure!!
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R1184vyjamess
Aug 29, 2025
Juneau whale watching - Captain Libby and William were very knowledgeable about marine life and geology in the Juneau area. They were able to locate the whales in the area and we had a beautiful morning out on the water. They were also helpful with suggestions for our afternoon activities.
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Villagelass500
Aug 29, 2025
Wonderful whale watching trip - We had the most wonderful day on the water whale watching and seal watching. The boat is brand new and so much fun! Will and Libby are the best!! They are so kind and just great down to earth folks but also so knowledgeable. An absolute pleasure to spend the afternoon with them.
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Marianne_m
Aug 27, 2025
None - Crew were outstanding. Great personalities and very helpful. Mom needed assistance getting on and off the boat, they made it easy.
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Jacksh5909qj
Aug 27, 2025
Hidden Gem! Beautiful, Personal, and Affordable! - This was an absolutely wonderful trip. There was a group of 6 on our trip; with the smaller boat (max capacity of 20) it was a nice intimate experience, we didn’t have to worry about being crammed against other people and we got 1 on 1 time with the naturalist/guide. This was also the most affordable whale watching trip we found in all of Juneau. Guides Aliyah and Libby we great, super knowledgeable and took us to a bunch of different spots to see whales and some otters. I’d recommend this trip to anyone looking to see some amazing sights and to get away from the large 80+ person boats.
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Vilmar_b
Aug 25, 2025
I had so much fun on the... - I had so much fun on the boat with the lovely couple that runs this family-owned business. The boat is huge with restroom, drinks, snacks, open area in the back and covered seating area. Binoculars are also provided to help spot the whales. The captain went to many places and we spotted 5 whales in our expedition. Highly recommend to everyone.
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Amy_s
Aug 17, 2025
Amazing experience! Great team. - Captains Josh and Libby are very knowledgeable. They explained what to look for. We even got to see the whales breach.
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Adam_t
Aug 16, 2025
Best whale watching in Alaska! - Outstanding whale watching! Best boat and crew you can get! Since we were a small party we got a brand new boat and had only 6 people total on board. So great to keep it more personal! The captain and tour guide made sure to push the time as far as they could until we finally hit the most memorable moment ever! Whales everywhere and right up to the boat!! They said they’ve not had that in years! Boat ride was about two hours. Inside cabin to sit in. Had a bathroom. Lots of windows. Back deck to see up close as well as front!
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Hiker195
Aug 16, 2025
We had a great whale-watching tour with Juneau Whale Watch! - Tour was great and the crew was fantastic. It was so much nicer on a smaller, less crowded boat that we could walk all the way around. It was a much more personalized experience with a family business.
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Carleen_g
Aug 7, 2025
Charter Juneau Whale Watching - Everything was great from the booking thru Viator.com, pickup at the pier and return to boat on time. The tour boat was for up to 20 passengers so not crowded at all. The drivers of the shuttle and boat were very personable and shared their extensive knowledge of orcas and whales. We had read comments before the cruise that you could see a lot of whales and orcas from the ship. This was not the case for us so it was a last minute decision to book a tour in hopes of seeing some of these magnificent creatures. AND the price was reasonable, something to consider when you have a family of 7 or 8.
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