From Juneau: Whale Watching Cruise with Snacks
ID: GYG234852-405192
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a guided bus ride through Juneau, followed by two exciting hours exploring local waters for whale watching.
Go in search of whales with a naturalist guide on a quick trip from Juneau. Hop onboard a boat and get binoculars to spot other wildlife such as sea lions, bald eagles, and black bears. Enjoy a light snack, water, coffee, and hot chocolate onboard.
Depart from downtown Juneau on a bus driven by a local tour guide through a scenic route to Auke Bay, where you board a comfortable jet boat. Be led by a captain and naturalist on an unforgettable search for whales in Favorite Channel, Stephens Passage, Lynn Canal, or Saginaw Channel.
Binoculars are provided so you can see the humpbacks, killer whales, Dall’s porpoises, harbor seals, Steller sea lions, bald eagles, black bears, and towering mountains better. With the growing abundance of whales in the area and their comfort with small boats, you are bound to see many.
This tour includes transfers between downtown and Auke Bay and two hours on the water. Included in the price of the tour are onboard refreshments including bottled water, coffee, hot chocolate, and a small snack.
Highlights
- Spot humpbacks, killer whales, sea lions, porpoises and bald eagles
- Take in panoramic views of the fjords, mountains and glaciers
- Enjoy the comfort of a small, enclosed and climate-controlled boats
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• You should plan for rain and dress accordingly. Layers are good, it is often cooler on the water
• This tour requires navigating a ramp that can be steep, depending on the tides
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.
INCLUDED
- Boat trip
- Roundtrip transportation from meeting point
- Water
- Snack bag
- Use of binoculars
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tips
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
