Juneau Whale Watching Adventure and Mendenhall Glacier

The Mendenhall Glacier and whale watching are two main attractions in the Juneau area. Combine these adventures for an Alaskan trip of a lifetime!

The Mendenhall Glacier and whale watching are two main attractions in the Juneau area. Combine these adventures for an Alaskan trip of a lifetime!

Leave downtown Juneau and drive out to Auke Bay to board the friendly boat for your Whale Watching Adventure. The captain and naturalists will take you on a search for whales in Favorite Channel, Stephens Passage, Lynn Canal or Saginaw Channel. This is your chance to see bald eagles, seals, sea lions, and other wildlife in the amazing Alaskan wilderness. Binoculars are provided for your added viewing pleasure.

However the highlight of this Whale Watching Adventure is seeing the humpback whales which are feeding in the nutrient rich Alaskan waters. Once a whale is spotted your captain will slow down to allow you outside on the viewing decks for excellent picture opportunities and an up close experience. Hydrophones may be lowered into the water to allow you to hear the whales communicate with each other.

Boats are covered with outdoor viewing areas. In addition, each boat has water jet drives to ensure quiet underwater operation without dangerous propellers that may frighten or harm animals. Your captain is specifically trained to follow federal viewing guidelines from a safe distance.

Each boat is fully enclosed and heated with a marine restroom on board. All group sizes are kept under 50 passengers per boat. The small groups create a great environment for wildlife viewing in the great Alaskan outdoors.

The Mendenhall Glacier is an amazing sight to behold. The glacier is located in the center of the Mendenhall Valley, which is located between Downtown Juneau and Auke Bay. You will have approximately 45 to 60 minutes at the Mendenhall Glacier. While you visit the glacier you may take photos and searching for different types of wildlife.

Selecting the Mendenhall Glacier and the Whale Watching Adventure as a combo will allow you to make the most of your time in Juneau.

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