Our fully customized, mammalsafe jet boat, the awesome orca, was designed and built specifically for whale watching and wildlife tours and the comfort of our guests. Find boats for sale in juneau, ak on oodle classifieds. Enjoy a smallgroup exploration of juneaus mountaineous beauty. Board a small ship cruise to juneau and see the mendenhall glacier, juneau icefield, and alaska state museum. The whale watching tour doesnt disappoint and puts you up close and. Juneau whale watching tours alaska whale watching juneau. Juneau whale watching adventure dolphin jet boat tours. Upon arrival in auke bay, youll board one of our comfortable, mammal friendly. For availability and discounts visit our schedule and rates page. Wild coast exploration by private boat allen marine tours. Learn more about our small group cruise shore excursions and renown. Locally owned and operated juneau tours and whale watch is the largest independent tour operator in. Youll depart from the tram area in downtown juneau on a bus driven by a local tour guide and take a scenic route to auke bay, where youll board a jet boat.
Exclusive 100% money back guarantee if we dont find you a whale on your tour. Ranked among the best whale watching juneau alaska has to offer, this experience kicks. Set voyage into alaskas inside passage on this whalewatching shore excursion from juneau port. Ive seen boats both small and large run aground, operated by unqualified personnel, even being run with a full passenger load and no main engine system. Alaska whale small ship cruise northwest navigation co. Juneau, alaskas professional whale watching and wildlife tours alaska, the last frontier, land of the midnight sun, northern lights, glaciers calving into pristine waters, grizzly bears feasting on wild salmon, otters frolicking in kelp beds, eagles soaring overhead, humpback and.
With binoculars in hand and a great position on a small boat, youll be put in the. She is a friendly, knowledgeable, live long resident of juneau and knows the area like the back of her hand. We traveled about 30 minutes on a bus, passed mendenhall glacier, to the waters edge where we bordered a new whale watching boat. Join us for juneau whale watching tours in auke bay. When your cruise stops at juneau, see whales in their natural habitat on this whalewatching boat trip, all without the fuss of organizing shore transport. It is 42 feet long and 12 feet wide, and is the fastest excursion vessel in southeast alaska. Alaskas spectacular marine life and one of its best known glaciers all in a half day program on a boat holding a maximum of 40 guests. If youre looking for whale watching opportunities during your alaskan cruise, juneau is the place. Wish we could have gotten a little closer to the whales, but we appreciated the way the boat captains all worked together to not harass the whales i could see. Enjoy gorgeous scenery as you search for humpback and orca whales, then enjoy an allyoucaneat alaskan feast at the gold. Explore the waters around juneau aboard a scenic cruise. For a shorter and simpler adventure, check out our whale watching tour. Theres never a dull moment on this whale watching adventure.
Make the most of your short time in juneau, on this personalized whale watching excursion experience in juneau alaska that you deserve. Whale watching tour in juneau alaska, rum runner charters. You depart from the tram area in downtown juneau on a bus driven by a local tour guide through a scenic route to auke bay, where you board one of our jet boats. The alaska boat and kayak rental shop also offers water taxi services, ground transportation, and. And what better way to experience these magnificent animals than an exclusive private whale watching tour meant just for your small group.
A text message from a whale watching boat in juneau has led to the arrest of the captain on board. Your juneau whale watching adventure begins with a narrated transfer from the juneau cruise ship pier in downtown juneau to auke bay. The 10 best alaska whale watching tours book alaskan. Alask humpback adventures is a locally owned family whale watching business in juneau, alaska. Embark on a whale watching excursion that combines the luxury of a private yacht with the chance to see and learn about alaskas renown wildlife. After being transferred from the cruise pier to the small boat harbor approximately 30 minutes, guests will board their private boat, which holds up to either 6, 12, 14, 16, and 18 guests, depending on your excursion group size. We were nearing the end of our trip but had one more excursion, whale watching in juneau. While heading out to the bay, we sat inside enjoying complimentary hot chocolate and donuts. We hooked up with 3 other cruise critic members for a private tour. But once we spotted the whales, we were up on deck taking in the view.
Boat charters san juan islands western prince whale watching. My friend and i want to take a whale watching tour while in juneau the week of may 25th. If your captain does not find a whale, you will receive a refund. We were referred by a former employee of the company and we would only book through dolphin when we make it to juneau again. We offer public and private tours, land tours, special transportation, and more. Juneau whale watching captain arrested for allegedly driving.
We specialize in the finest juneau whale watching and hiking shore excursions and can arrange custom trips by land and sea for families or groups seeking private wilderness experiences. Rum runner charters offers some of the best whale watching and salmon fishing excursions in juneau, alaska. Your tour begins with a 30minute bus ride to the marina, with your driver providing information about juneau along the way. Mendenhall glacier and whale quest excursion offered through princess cruises. Our whale watching boats juneau whale watching tour. Dolphin jet boat tours juneau whale watching tours. The whale watching tour doesnt disappoint and puts you up close and personal with all sorts of alaskan wildlife, of course with humpback whales being the focus of this halfday juneau shore excursion. Boats for sale in juneau, ak used boats on oodle classifieds. Our fully customized, mammalsafe jet boat, the awesome orca, was designed and built specifically for whalewatching and wildlife tours and the comfort of our guests. Of course we cant control nature, but we are so sure that we will see a whale on this whale watching tour that the boat captain is willing to say that if a whale is not sighted on this adventure your money will be refunded. Your guides have been searching these waters for humpbacks for nearly 2 decades, so follow their lead and youre bound to see something that. Seattle whale watching tours, whale watching from friday harbor, san juan island washington, public tours and private boat charters with western prince. There is a fleet of six whale watching boats, some that hold up to 18 guests maximum.
Dolphin jet boat tours juneau all you need to know before. All whale trips include use of the transportation to and from our dock, boat, captain, snacks, and soft drinks. Juneau excursions and tours gastineau guiding company. Nearly 1 million visitors arrive in juneau annually, 900,000 of them via cruise. Get to know juneau and discover the beauty of mendenhall glacier on this 2. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used boats for sale, fishing boat listings, jetski classifieds, motor boats, power boats, and sailboats. Pricing and costs for fishing boat charter tours juneau alaska. The boat was a scientific research vessel, so not only just a whale watching trip, it also taught us a lot about the other water life in the area. Apr 06, 2020 the boat was a pleasant warm ride and it was a good size for whale watching. Juneau, alaskas professional whale watching and wildlife. There your captain and onboard naturalist will welcome you aboard our state of the art 48passenger jet boat custom designed for juneau whale watching with large windows and an outside viewing deck.
Here you will board the state of the art jet boat which is custom designed for juneau whale watching and. Juneau whale watching, glaciers or other shore tours. Boat differences when whale watching juneau forum tripadvisor. Embark on alaskas most intimate wilderness experience aboard your own private expedition catamaran. Experience juneaus marine wildlife on this exclusive private whale watching tour. Please take the following tips into consideration before your whale watching tour with dolphin jet boat tours.
Returning to the juneau cruise ship dock, your transportation will be waiting to take you back to juneau, approximately 30 minutes drive. Petersburg youll board the david b in petersburg at noon, stow your luggage and familiarize yourself with the boat, your fellow passengers, and the crew. Pay for your moorage, electric and other dock and harbors fees through our online bill pay. You can sample the local beers at the alaskan brewing company. Alaska is famous for whale watching and we provide an incomparable way for you to enjoy it. The boat was a pleasant warm ride and it was a good size for whale watching. No other company in seward offers a whale guarantee. Harv and marvs outback alaska juneau whale watching. All activities on this tour are operated by permit and regulation through the adfg and noaa in support of the university of alaska and. Aug 17 23 juneau to petersburg or juneau to juneau, available full boat charter. Spot wildlife like bears and their cubs fishing for salmon from august to september. This tour is ideal as a shore excursion from your cruise ship in juneau since theres pick up and drop off at your ship, and an entire tour in just three action packed hours.
Captain larry orca enterprises llc, juneau, alaska. Your captain and naturalist will lead the charge as you pass through favorite channel, stephens passage, lynn canal, or saginaw channel, depending on monitored whale traffic. Best whale watching tour in juneau juneau forum tripadvisor. Jayleens alaska is one of the best small boat whale watching companies in juneau, if not the best. Our experienced, passionate team of captains and naturalists love to share our vast knowledge of whales, wildlife, and their beautiful. Private whale watching tour juneau tours and shore. Juneau whale watching tours with harv and marvs include lots of photo opportunities.
Introducing our brand new boat, we are super excited to bring the atlin into the juneau whale watch family. The 10 best alaska whale watching tours book alaskan excursions. Or, if youd rather learn more about the city than the wildlife, consider the mendenhall glacier and juneau city combo tour. The local guy charters, view our pricing and costs for fishing boat charter tours located in juneau alaska. Aug 07, 2014 a text message from a whale watching boat in juneau has led to the arrest of the captain on board. Quite unlike the largeboat whale watching outings, which are filled with crowds and deliver information over a loudspeaker, this intimate experience is ideal for travelers looking for a peaceful. Whale watching in a very wet juneau, alaska the planet d. Watch whales, go on a photosafari, stroll the shore of. You could stay under cover or go out doors to see the whales. Big red reporting that the vessel was taking on water in favorite channel.
Even if the weather is inclement in town, it may be quite different on the tour. Proudly keeping business in alaska, coastwise corporations produced its striking design, layout and smart ergonomics expected in a custom whale watching catamaran. Chris conder, owner of salmon and whale watching charter boat rum runner charters. Lawrence dupler, 67, was arrested today for allegedly driving a 52foot tour boat while intoxicated. Juneau whale watching captain arrested for allegedly. Then, after your amazing experience whale watching in juneau alaska, its time to head to majestic mendenhall, the worlds only driveup glacier. Enjoy the handson treatment aboard our juneau whale watching shore excursion boat that only holds a maximum of 18 guests, on this guaranteed whale spotting cruise excursion in alaska. After lunch, youll have time to explore petersburgs rich fishing. Dolphin jet boat tours juneau all you need to know.
She is a friendly, knowledgeable, live long resident of. Private whale watching shore excursion in juneau, alaska. There is so much to see and explore in juneau, from breathtaking mountain views to spectacular wildlife. From the comfort of a heated jet boat or catamaran, enjoy views of fjords and snowdrizzled mountains, and delight in a medley of wildlife including orcas, humpbacks, otters, sea lions and bald eagles. While homer based bay welding constructed the alaskan marinegrade vessel.
The coast guard and good samaritans rescued 18 people sunday from a sinking whale watching boat near juneau, alaska. We are committed to our community, the environment, and of course to you, our guests. While juneau whale watching topped my list, there are plenty of other things to do in juneau for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and tourists. Our private whale watching charters give you amazing access to wildlife viewing in juneau alaska. Whale watching tour 100% guarantee sighting seward alaska. Nothing makes you feel so powerfully alive as the sight of one, especially in an intimate setting and at close range like what youll find with. Our juneau whale watching tours offer other wildlife possibilities. Info for cruise ship passengers dolphin jet boat tours. Once you reach the ship, youll set off with your captain and naturalist for 3 hours of exploration, making the private whale watching tour the longest whale watching experience we offer in juneau. Our experienced captain and knowledgeable naturalist lead the way on an unforgettable search for whales around juneau. Our experienced, passionate team of captains and naturalists love to share our vast knowledge of whales, wildlife, and their beautiful pacific northwest home with travelers from near and far.
Whale watching shore excursions alaska shore tours. They provided great service, small group setting, and very knowledgeable staff who clearly enjoyed their job. Juneau exclusive whale watching excursion juneau excursions. Oct 03, 2019 small boat 6 people whale watching is so much more preferable than the bigger vessels because there is no fighting for position and dodging other people with ipads, gopros, cameras, etc. Small boat 6 people whale watching is so much more preferable than the bigger vessels because there is no fighting for position and dodging other people with ipads, gopros, cameras, etc. Juneaus kayak and standup paddleboard rental specialists. Or, if youd rather learn more about the city than the wildlife, consider the mendenhall glacier and. Prebook to secure your place, board a comfortable boat with outdoor decks and heated cabins, and cruise alaskas waters to see marine life in the wild.
We enjoyed our 4th of july trip in juneau the whale watching boat trip was excellent enjoyed the scenery and we saw a lot of humpback whales this is not the trip to see orcas. Nows your chance to see humpback whales, bald eagles, stellar sea lion, killer whales, and dahl porpoise pods during an amazing alaska excursion. For guests who want private whale watching, this juneau excursion is ideal. Watchstanders at coast guard sector juneau received a call from a crewmember of the 35x10x4. Juneau private whale watching excursion juneau excursions. Juneau has a healthy humpback whale population with some 65 whales returning each season to feed in the nutrientrich waters and your captain is. Lawrence dupler, 67, was arrested today for allegedly driving a.
Whale watching tour juneau tours and shore excursions. Boarding the boat that fits your size group, you will set out into auke bay, a protected waterway that is a summer feeding ground to humpback whales as well as other marine life. Here you will board the state of the art jet boat which is custom designed for juneau whale watching and features large windows as well as an outside viewing deck. Anchor in private bays and coves, access inlets and waterways that the large cruise ships cant.
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