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A glacier with icebergs in a lake, surrounded by mountains. 1
A glacier with a glacier calving into a body of water, surrounded by mountains. 2
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By Dolphin Jet Boat Tours

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Overview

    • Marvel at the Mendenhall Glacier's raw natural beauty in the Alaskan wilderness
    • Look for spawning salmon and black bears from the boardwalk over Steep Creek
    • Learn about the glacier and the surrounding area at Mendenhall's Visitor Centre
    • Peer through your binoculars over the waves to see magnificent humpback whales
    • Discover the habits of whales from your naturalist guide while you cruise

Activity location

    • Mendenhall Glacier
    • Juneau, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 419 S Franklin St, Juneau, AK 99801, USA | Look for a Dolphin Jet Boat Tours representative outside the Mt. Roberts Tramway building, directly below the cable lines. They will have a blue sign with yellow letters that says "whale watching tour meets here". Please do not go inside the Tramway building to inquire about this tour, or try to board any buses without first speaking to a representative.
    • Juneau, Alaska, United States

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Boat trip
  • Inclusions
    Return transport from meeting point
  • Inclusions
    Water
  • Inclusions
    Coffee and hot chocolate
  • Inclusions
    Snack
  • Inclusions
    Use of binoculars
  • Inclusions
    Self-guided tour at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Service charge
  • Exclusions
    Time to hike to Nugget Falls

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Luggage or large bags, Pets, Smoking
    • Not suitable for: People with back problems, People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • On this four hour excursion from Juneau, visit the scenic Mendenhall Glacier and a nearby salmon run. Later, sail through Auke Bay Harbour and nearby waterways to watch for magnificent humpback whales. During your tour, benefit from the knowledge of a local naturalist guide.
    To begin your tour, depart from city centre Juneau by bus. Enjoy the scenic route from Juneau to the Mendenhall Valley, where you'll stop to admire the glacier. Visit the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Centre and learn about the area as you take in the stunning views.
    Continue with a stroll along the boardwalk. Feel the brisk air on your cheeks as you peer over the railing at a creek where salmon spawn. As you watch nature at work, you may spot a bear waiting patiently for a fresh catch.
    At Auke Bay Harbour board a boat with one of our expirienced captains, and learn about your surroundings with our naturalist. With binoculars in hand, scan the waves for whales in Favourite Channel, Stephens Passage, Lynn Canal, or Saginaw Channel. The towering mountains provide a perfect backdrop for whale watching.
    After cruising through Alaska's waterways, head back to shore and warm up with coffee, hot chocolate, water, and a small snack. Return to city centre Juneau to complete your tour.

    This tour offers a shorter stop at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area, and does NOT include time to hike out to Nugget Falls. If you want an extra hour, check out our Mendenhall Glacier Waterfall and Whale Watching Tour for only 10 USD more!

Location

Activity location

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    • Mendenhall Glacier
    • Juneau, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 419 S Franklin St, Juneau, AK 99801, USA | Look for a Dolphin Jet Boat Tours representative outside the Mt. Roberts Tramway building, directly below the cable lines. They will have a blue sign with yellow letters that says "whale watching tour meets here". Please do not go inside the Tramway building to inquire about this tour, or try to board any buses without first speaking to a representative.
    • Juneau, Alaska, United States
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 490 S Franklin St, Juneau, AK 99801, USA | Please meet on the street side of the Goldbelt Tram. Do not go into the tram building. Look for a representative with a blue sign with yellow letters that read "Dolphin Jet Boat Tours".
    • Juneau, Alaska, United States