In addition to the most remote peaks and glaciers in the juneau icefield, catch a birds eye view of alpine lakes and icefalls from sheer and distant. Travel by deluxe catamaran served by a knowledgeable naturalist and attentive crew. Booked an evening whale watch tour with allen marine in juneau through our princess cruise. This video is about our juneau alaska cruise excursion where we went whale watching and visited the mendenhall glacier and tongass national forest. Then head over to alaskan brewing company to taste fine craft brews.
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. May 14, 2017 magical evening whale watching in juneau alaska with allen marine tours which took through stephens passage more information in the link below. Mainly with harv and marvs you are on a 6 passenger boat sometimes a 12 passenger if you book that. Today, juneau thrives on tourism with cruise ships making the city one of the primary ports of call for cruise passengers. You may see other charming marine mammals such as steller sea lions, harbor seals, and dalls porpoises. 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. But juneau isnt just a fun name to say, you know carnival cruises to juneau transport you to one of the most beautiful capital cities in america, with onceinalifetime shore excursions that include walking on glaciers, whale watching, and hikes through the countrys last oldgrowth forests. Join us as we welcome back marine biologist, educator, and killer whale researcher, josh mcinnes for an exciting cruise where well explore the ecology of southeast alaskas marine life. Magical evening whale watching in juneau alaska with allen marine tours which took through stephens passage more information in the link below. Our experienced captain and knowledgeable naturalist lead the way on an unforgettable search for whales around juneau. Juneau excursions and tours gastineau guiding company. Enjoy a whales guaranteed wildlife cruise aboard a deluxe catamaran, and then step ashore on a remote island to enjoy a delicious salmon bake feast in a spectacular wilderness setting.
The city was named after gold prospector joe juneau and is nestled in a spectacular setting between mount juneau and the gastineau channel. The juneau trip was a combo of whale watching and a quick stop at the mendenhall glacier. For a shorter and simpler adventure, check out our whale watching tour. Juneau alaska cruise excursion and whale watching june 5. Juneau, alaska vacations, day tours juneau tours, outdoor. Juneau port stop alaska cruises norwegian cruise line. Exciting juneau cruises are available for varying duration periods and include diverse activities and experiences. In its 15 th year of operation, alaskanowned company juneau tours and whale watch weighs in as the largest independent tour provider in southeast alaska.
Board bus and take narrated drive to mendenhall glacier 30 minutes visit mendenhall glacier visitors center 1 hour reboard bus, drive to auke bay 30 minutes board catamaran, evening whale quest 2 hours 15 minutes reboard bus and return to the juneau cruise ship docks 30 minutes. Our brand new 28 passenger jet boats were custom built in 2011 for whale watching in alaskan waters. Evening whale quest with dinner carnival cruise line. Juneau has been called alaskas peak experience, certainly due in part to its unparalleled glacier viewing from such places as tracy arm fjord, the juneau icefields and glacier bay national park.
Theres fun for the entire family wherever you go in juneau. Juneau alaska cruise alaska cruise deals carnival cruise line. Following a short motorcoach ride to scenic auke bay, youll board a water jet powered catamaran specially designed for wildlife viewing. Juneau alaska whale watching includes information on tours based out of juneau alaska where you will find some of the best whale watching tours available along with the most complete wildlife viewing packages making juneau alaska whale watching tours a top attraction among visitors. From sales agents and dock representatives to bus drivers guides, naturalistsdeck hands and boat captains. Our tour buses always meet passengers in the same convenient spot at the base of the mount roberts tramway, which is a short walk or shuttle ride from the dock. Board a small ship cruise to juneau and see the mendenhall glacier, juneau icefield, and alaska state museum. A smaller group makes for a larger wilderness experience bob janes, dawn wolfe and family owners of gastineau guiding. For our day in juneau i had prepurchased a package of two trips one for juneau and one for skagway. Here, you will board a mammalfriendly jet boat equipped with water jet drives to ensure a quiet underwater operation without dangerous propellers that may frighten or harm the animals. One of the many benefits of booking excursions through carnival is a guarantee that the ship will remain in port. Jul, 2017 this video is about our juneau alaska cruise excursion where we went whale watching and visited the mendenhall glacier and tongass national forest. Some main cruise destinations to visit from juneau include. Juneau whale watch all you need to know before you go.
Dec 10, 2019 booked an evening whale watch tour with allen marine in juneau through our princess cruise. Spot wildlife like bears and their cubs fishing for salmon from august to september. If youre looking for whale watching opportunities during your alaskan cruise, juneau is the place. Throughout the cruise an onboard naturalist will explain the behavior and habitat of the humpback whale. 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. As you cruise, an onboard naturalist will explain the habits and habitats of the wildlife you may encounter.
Dedicated pre cruise and onboard specialists are available to assist you. Prebook to secure your place, board a comfortable boat with outdoor decks and heated cabins, and cruise alaskas waters to. Gray whales congregated in small pods of about 3 whales, but the pod may have as many as 16 members. On this combo tour, you have the opportunity to experience both on the same day.
With the price being similar there is no comparison hands down i would take harv and marvs. Alaska whale small ship cruise northwest navigation co. Nearly 1 million visitors arrive in juneau annually, 900,000 of them via cruise ship. 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. Windows slide open for unrestricted views and photo opportunities. Auke bay, with its harbor of whale watching vessels, lies about a halfhours ride from juneau. From juneau, experience alaskan wilderness with this glacier and whale watching combo tour. Juneau, alaska, the capital of the state of alaska, owes much of its early history to successful gold mining operations in the region. The gray whale is a baleen whale it is a filter feeder. Find a better price for any excursion we offer and we will refund you 110% of the price difference.
It was an incredible event, humpback whales, killer whales, bald eagles, harbor seals. From juneau, experience alaskan wilderness with this glacier and whalewatching combo tour. 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. This sightseeing cruise features guaranteed whale watching. Alaskas capital city, a historically important port town, and home to numerous stunning attractions like the mendenhall glacier caves, juneau is a oneofakind destination in an already oneofakind region. I am looking at taking a whale watching cruise and i see a schedule that spans about every 4 hours starting at 9.
Kayak up one of the areas many protected waterways, go flightseeing, tour historic downtown or try your hand at panning for. All shore excursions sold through carnival are coordinated with reputable tour operators and include all of the most popular sites of interest. Juneau was established as the seat of alaskas government dating back to 1906. Evening whale quest allen marine tours, juneau traveller. Here are some family friendly experiences you can do together that are bound to make your trip unforgettable. We love whale watching and had to opportunity to visit juneau in our cruise. 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. Breathtaking scenery surrounds you as you search for humpback and orca whales guaranteed sighting.
Dolphin jet boat tours juneau whale watching tours. Whether you book a roundtrip juneau tour or opt for a luxury cruise in alaska that covers more ground, you are sure to have a wondrous time. Whale watching tour juneau tours and shore excursions. Returning to the juneau cruise dock, your transportation will be waiting to take you back to juneau, approximately 30 minutes drive. Drive right up to the icy mass of mendenhall glacier, where you can hike, explore, and check out interactive exhibits at the visitor center. Make the most of your short time in juneau, on this personalized whale watching excursion experience that you deserve. Enjoy a scenic whalewatching cruise through auke bay while learning about the local marine life. Evening tour timing allows you to get the most out of your day in juneau, no matter how many activities you want to fit into it. Info for cruise ship passengers we make it as easy as possible for cruise ship passengers to enjoy our tours. Embark on an exciting cruise to explore the beautiful waters around juneau. Info for cruise ship passengers dolphin jet boat tours.
We saw a couple of whale watching excursions on line but found this one on your site for a way cheaper price. Embark on a scenic cruise into the alaskan wilderness that guarantees you will see wildlife, including whales. Juneau whale watching, glaciers or other shore tours. Whalers used to call them devilfish because of their fierce defense they put up when hunted. Well search for killer whales in endicott or tracy arms and humpback whales in frederick sound, as well as troll for plankton and explore the unfamiliar. Guaranteed juneau whale watching tours for cruise ship passengers from orca. But dont let that title mislead you, this family operation is all about the customer experience. Take a whalewatching cruise to look for humpback whales in the wild. This whale watching trip saves you the trouble of getting to the harbor and back with a roundtrip shuttle directly from your cruise ship dock or a designated meeting point.
Your whale watching cruise adventure begins with a short drive to a scenic harbor. Or, if youd rather learn more about the city than the wildlife, consider the mendenhall glacier and juneau city combo tour. It was more personal, friendlier and it just makes the experience more relaxing and unique. The juneau trip was a combo of whale watching and a. Relax in the warm, comfortable, spacious main cabin, surrounded by large windows as your experienced captain guides you through the island studded. At the core of our juneau tours and excursions is a passionate guide who opens a doorway to the wild places that will stir your soul. This is a great opportunity to view and learn about whales, sea lions, porpoise, seals, bald eagles and other species of wildlife. Your juneau whale watching adventure begins with a narrated transfer from the juneau cruise ship pier in downtown juneau to auke bay. Juneau exclusive whale watching excursion juneau excursions.
Historically important as a mining and trade outpost, the. Juneau private whale watching excursion juneau excursions. The friendly crew is on hand to help point out wildlife, and assist in any way they can. But juneau isnt just a fun name to say, you know carnival cruises to juneau transport you to one of the most beautiful capital cities in america, with onceinalifetime shore excursions that include walking on glaciers, whale watching, and hikes through the. While enjoying the peaceful ambiance of alaskas long evening glow, youll be treated to a delicious variety of appetizers, desserts and complimentary. Whale watching and beer are two of juneau s most popular attractions.
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