Juneau Lighthouse: Whale Watching & Island Tour

Embark on Juneau’s ultimate adventure: whale watching and lighthouse exploration. Discover Sentinel Island’s history and enjoy breathtaking views of Mendenhall Glacier.

Duration: 4 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 11497 Auke Bay Harbor Rd - The tour features:
    ~ Round-trip transportation to and from the pier
    ~ 3 hours of whale watching
    ~ A brief scenic walk on the boardwalk at Sentinel Island
    ~ A tour of the Sentinel Lighthouse tower with an opportunity to inspect the beacon
    ~ A chance to admire the stunning views across Lynn Canal
    Each tour concludes with a…
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Thank you for your interest in Juneau Lighthouse Tours, Alaska’s exclusive Lighthouse and Whale Watching Adventure! Not only will you enjoy the finest whale watching in Juneau, but you’ll also have the opportunity to explore Sentinel Island, home to one of the first lighthouses established in Southeast Alaska. Ascend the lighthouse tower, examine the…

Location
11520 Auke St
Auke Street
Please note that the arrival time is later than the time on the reservation, which accounts for our transportation time. Contact the tour provider directly for specific details when arriving at Statter Harbor. Meet at the covered gray building (away from Harbor Masters office) by the whale tail.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Michael
Aug 18, 2025
Awesome experience! - Awesome tour from start to finish. Transportation was seamless and bus driver was very knowledgeable about the area and describing different areas we were driving through. It was a short walk to the boat but at low tide the ramp was pretty steep. Getting on the boat was simple and just one step up. The boat was immaculate, roomy and comfortable, with 2 bathrooms on board. It had a Lower and upper deck. As for the crew, captain Dan, naturalists Morgan and John, they were all very professional and knowledgeable about where we were going and what we were seeing. It was awesome that on our particular tour the crew too was extremely excited by the amount of whales we were seeing all together at once working together to coral food.
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Thomas_f
Aug 15, 2025
Lighthouse is cool - Don't dismiss your naturalist 's youth, he was sharp and entertaining. An interesting mix of history, current challenges, and ideas for next time
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Beverlycy2457yu
Aug 15, 2025
Fun outing - Nick, Corey and Captain John were awesome. We had an amazing time. We would definitely recommend it to our friends and family.
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David_g
Aug 14, 2025
Crew and staff were... - Crew and staff were fantastic and were able to get us to an area where we saw bubble net feeding by a group of 10 whales. Just an amazing experience and the lighthouse tour was a great way to end it. Would do this again!
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Larry_t
Aug 13, 2025
Superb - Rely on your hosts to have available lots of pics. Whales especially Orkas move too fast to get a good Pic.
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Nancy_c
Aug 6, 2025
Great day! - What a great experience! We were fortunate to experience a pod of Orcas. Wow! We also got to see some sea lions sunning on a buoy.
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Patricia_t
Aug 5, 2025
Whale Watching and Lighthouse Tour - This was a marvelous excursion! The boat captain and the naturalists were very friendly and knowledgeable. We saw soooo many whales and many other animals - Dall's porpoise, sea lions, otters, eagles and even a black bear on the way back to the ship. I highly recommend this tour and this tour operator!
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Shelley_w
Aug 5, 2025
Daniel and Captain Dan... - Daniel and Captain Dan did a great job. They told stories and informed us with facts. Kids loved the lighthouse! Thank you!
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P3615wfjamieh
Aug 4, 2025
Amazing experience! - Captain John, Corral and Tess were all super knowledgeable and enthusiastic!! They made sure we saw whales, sea lions and eagles, and gave us plenty of time to take pictures. The boat was new and super clean with two great bathrooms on board. The light house and island were beautiful, and the photo opportunities were amazing!
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Sandra_d
Aug 3, 2025
Very knowledgeable and... - Very knowledgeable and interesting. Saw several whales! Answered questions and overall just wonderful!
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From $199
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).