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The Top 5 Whale Watching Tours in Juneau

Do you dream of watching humpback whales breach the waters on your Juneau cruise excursion? Then look no further for your ideal tour - you’re in the right place! As Juneau is home to hundreds of whales during the summer feeding season, you’ll be guaranteed a sighting during your excursion. Check out these Juneau whale watching tours and see which is the best fit for you. 

On the Juneau Whale Watching and Lighthouse Tour, combine a thrilling whale watching boat trip with a tour of a historic Alaskan lighthouse. Depart from Auke Harbor on a customized boat taking you on a wildlife-rich tour in search of humpback whales. If you’re lucky, you might see one of these mighty creatures breach the surface, creating a giant splash with their tail. Onshore at beautiful Sentinel Island, take in the stunning scenery all around you, followed by a tour of the lighthouse beacon and ample time to appreciate the beautiful views from this pretty island. 

For the ultimate whale watching experience, consider the Private Whale Watching Tour. Board your ship at Andrew’s Marina for a 3-hour whale spotting extravaganza. Expert guides know Juneau’s waters like nobody else and will be able to share the best whale watching spots with you, providing memories you’ll treasure forever. An exclusive beach landing in the Juneau Channel Island State Marine Park will follow. Learn all about the plants and animals on these remote islands before slowly heading back to shore, taking in even more Alaskan wildlife along the way. 

Whatever price point you’re working to, and whether you want a dedicated whale watching tour or a combo excursion, we have something to suit you in our selection of Juneau whale watching tours.

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