Spectacular whales and the Mendenhall Glacier; All in a half-day Juneau excursion on a boat. Whale viewing is guaranteed.
Your Juneau excursion adventure begins with a short drive to a scenic harbor. Here, you will board a mammal-friendly jet boat equipped with water jet drives to ensure a quiet underwater operation without dangerous propellers that may frighten or harm the animals. The boats have an enclosed and heated cabin, complete with indoor plumbing. There are large viewing windows and an outdoor viewing deck, providing an up-close and personal experience while you observe and photograph the animals in their natural surroundings.
On this Juneau excursion, you will be on the boat for approximately two hours in an area that the whales frequent every summer.
Returning to land, you will travel further into the valley to see the only "drive up" glacier in Southeast Alaska. Once you arrive at the Visitor's Center (entrance included), you will have approximately 45 minutes to explore on your own. Enjoy an elevated view of the glacier across the Mendenhall Lake, see the exhibits, or watch a short film about the Juneau Ice Fields. For those guests feeling more adventurous during this Juneau excursion, there are several hiking paths around the lake area, including Photo Point Trail, which winds along Mendenhall Lake to an unobstructed view of the glacier face. At the appointed time, meet your guide for the trip back to town.
Please note that if we have more than 15 guests, prices will be reduced and we will refund the difference to your original method of payment.
Price Breakdown:
- 15 guests: 625 USD per person
- 16 guests: 589 USD per person
- 17 guests: 565 USD per person
- 18 guests: 535 USD per person
- 19 guests: 515 USD per person
- 20 guests: 490 USD per person
- 21 guests: 475 USD per person
- 22 guests: 456 USD per person
- 23 guests: 440 USD per person
- 24 guests: 429 USD per person
- 25 guests: 415 USD per person