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. Allen marine tours juneau all you need to know before you. Whale watching tour juneau tours and shore excursions. This is a great opportunity to view and learn about whales, sea lions.
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. Allen marine tours juneau evening whale watching quest with a pod of orca sep 2016 related. Your whale watching adventure begins with a narrated transfer from the pier to auke bay. Evening tour timing allows you to get the most out of your day in juneau. Alaska culinary experience and evening whale quest. Juneau, alaska onboard experience royal caribbean international. Whale watching and wildlife quest juneau 2020 all you. The shuttle is open ended on mondays the shuttle starts at noon. If flightseeing or whale watching are on your bucket lists, juneau is going to be the place for those activities.
Magical evening whale watching in juneau alaska with allen marine tours which took through stephens passage more information in the link below. We had beautiful weather for our morning whale watching tour on the 2 story st. From juneau, experience alaskan wilderness with this glacier and whale watching combo tour. In skagway we took the train ride, it was beautiful and enjoyed the history behind it. Carnival offers an exciting evening whale quest aboard a highspeed catamaran through stephens. Plan your visit to juneau with complete information on all juneau activities juneau shore excursion. The tour was going so well, that it was almost 4 hours until we docked back. Board the white juneau tours glacier shuttle in front of the mt. Juneau is a place to let your imagination run wild. Experience an intimate encounter with humpback and orca whales on a scenic whale watching tour around juneau harbor. 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. Then, after your amazing experience whale watching in juneau alaska, its time to head to majestic mendenhall, the worlds only driveup glacier. Your whale watching juneau adventure begins with convenient pickup near the cruise docks, followed by a 25minute drive through downtown juneau, with narration provided during the journey to introduce you to the sights of alaskas capital city and its rollicking history as a wild frontier mining town. Mendenhall glacier and whalewildlife quest allen marine.
Top 10 best whale watching tours near juneau, ak, united. 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. 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. The peaceful glow of an alaskan summer night is the perfect. You know you want to go whale watching while in juneau, but which trip is right for you. Locally owned and operated juneau tours and whale watch is the largest independent tour operator in. 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.
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. Watch whales and wildlife in icy strait near glacier bay, alaska aboard the taz. Prices are based on availability and subject to change. Private whale watching shore excursion in juneau, alaska. Whale watching and wildlife quest disney cruise line. We took the whale watching cruise in juneau from our cruise ship. Magical evening whale watching in juneau alaska with allen. Took the ships excursion for whale watching and wildlife quest. Following a short motorcoach ride to auke bay, board a deluxe catamaran specially designed for wildlife viewing. Step into alaska with one of these dedicated and knowledgeable local guides.
An onboard naturalist will explain the behavior and habitat of the humpback whale and other wildlife you may encounter, including killer whales, steller sea lions, dalls porpoise, harbor seals, bald eagles and more. Whale sightings are hit and miss so dont be misled into thinking youll see them everywhere, but the other aspects of the trip make the experience worth it. Juneaus surrounding beauty and natural wonders have attracted cruise ship. Throughout the cruise, your onboard naturalist will explain the behavior and habitat of the humpback whale and other wildlife you may encounter, including killer whales, sea lions, porpoises, harbor seals, and bald eagles. Enjoy a magical evening cruise that features great food, a relaxing ambiance and guaranteed whale viewing. This excursion guarantee youll be able to view at least one. Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on the gastineau channel, the town of juneau has the massive mendenhall glacier and the immense juneau icefields at its back door. Evening whale quest following a short motorcoach ride to beautiful auke bay, board a water jetpowered catamaran specially designed for alaskan waters and wildlife viewing. Regent seven seas cruises alaska cruises the cruise web.
Your experience will be indepth, authentic, genuine and personalized. Travel time, a photo safari by sea and a trail walk at the mendenhall glacier. Evening whale quest with meal excursions princess cruises. There are two things you definitely need to experience while youre in juneau.
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. Mendenhall glacier and whale quest is a disney cruise line port adventure in juneau, alaska featuring whale watching and visit to the mendenhall glacier. Step into alaska juneau whale watching tours and hiking. A unique opportunity to experience southeast alaskas natural history and marine animals, this exceptional tour is available rain or shine. Allen marine tours juneau evening whale watching quest with steller sea l dreary weather for a slightly dreary cruise member photo by yorkshireyank. Went on an evening whale watching trip as an excursion on a princess cruise and while the captain was skillful at finding orca and humpbacks. Following a short motorcoach ride to scenic auke bay, youll board a water jet powered catamaran specially designed for wildlife viewing. If youre looking for whale watching opportunities during your alaskan cruise, juneau is the place. New juneau whale watching custom boats depart from juneaus auke bay harbor and explore alaska.
I had taken an allen marine tour the year before and saw more than 20 whales bubble net feeding. Whale watching and wildlife quest juneau all you need. With the price being similar there is no comparison hands down i would take harv and marvs. Whale watching schedule, the taz offers tours near glacier. 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. Roberts tram to take the 30 minute ride to the mendenhall glacier. Best whale watching tour in juneau juneau forum tripadvisor. Enthusiastic wildlife specialist gave us all sorts of information on wildlife we encountered. 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. Juneau activities 89 suggested activities visit a city. Allen marine tours juneau evening whale watching quest with steller sea l sep 2016 related. Evening whale quest with dinner null shore excursions.
Drive right up to the icy mass of mendenhall glacier, where you can hike, explore, and check out interactive exhibits at the visitor center. Committed to our community, we take pride in our services and our vast knowledge of the local waters. In juneau we went on a whale watching tour and mendenhall glacier tour. Juneau whale watch all you need to know before you go. Brought my kids back hoping to see the same, but we only saw three or four solitary whales in the bay. Serving the southeast alaska communities of gustavus, juneau, hoonah, elfin cove, pelican, glacier bay, and haines. Mainly with harv and marvs you are on a 6 passenger boat sometimes a 12 passenger if you book that. Alaska whale watching juneau all you need to know before. It was an incredible event, humpback whales, killer whales, bald eagles, harbor seals.
Allen marine tours juneau evening whale watching quest with a pod of orca dreary weather for a slightly dreary cruise member photo by yorkshireyank. From sales agents and dock representatives to bus drivers guides, naturalistsdeck hands and boat captains. Terry was born and raised in juneau, spending much of his early life on the water with his family. My friend and i want to take a whale watching tour while in juneau the week of may 25th. Enjoy a magical evening cruise that features great food, a relaxing ambiance and guaranteed whale. Surrounded by fjords, forest and snowcapped mountains, juneau is one gorgeous state capital. Wrap three popular juneau experiences into one hasslefree outing on this multipart tour. Because of the large concentration of glaciers in and around juneau, flightseeing options are particularly spectacular in this area. The whales are often close enough to hear them breathe. For guests who want private whale watching, this juneau excursion is ideal. The vessel is restroom equipped, and binoculars and souvenir route maps are provided along with complimentary snacks and beverages. Whale watching and sea sickness alaska cruise critic.
This is an extremely wellorganized experience by allen marine tours. A first cruise to alaska will be thrilling, enriching and eyeopening. Browse over 1581 pictures of shore excursion on board the ruby princess cruise ship. We specialize in working with kayakers and small groups. This sightseeing cruise features guaranteed whale watching. Whale watching and wildlife quest juneau all you need to. The operators of this tour guarantee you will see a whale. This juneau whale watch and glacier tour is an unbelievable way to do both in a single excursion helping keep your alaska shore excursions cheap. The operators of this tour guarantee youll see a whale. This video has more real time be there feel as i left some of my running footage in the video. Allen marine tours juneau evening whale watching quest with a.
Relax in the warm, comfortable, spacious main cabin, surrounded by large windows as your experienced captain guides you through the island studded. We had looked into dolphin jet boat tours because they have a guarantee. Auke bay, with its harbor of whale watching vessels, lies about a halfhours ride from juneau. I can get very seasick without my reliefband, but that said, i have been to alaska and done a whale watch in juneau every year for the past 18 years on the photography tours, the jet boat tours, the whale watch mendenhall combo tours, and the allen marine tours, and never had any motion that my reliefband couldnt handle. Owner, terry has over 30 years of experience in the tourism industry. But dont let that title mislead you, this family operation is all about the customer experience. This is a great opportunity to view and learn about whales, sea lions, porpoise, seals, bald eagles and other species of wildlife.
Mendenhall glacier and evening whale watching quest juneau, alaska. Humpback whale, evening whale quest juneau alaska youtube. Against a majestic backdrop of snowcapped peaks and glaciers, the onboard naturalist will explain the behavior and habitat of wildlife you may encounter, including humpback and killer whales, sea lions, porpoise, harbor seals, bald eagles and more. Dec 10, 2019 my family and i did the mendenhall glacier and wildlife quest tour, booked through our visiting cruise ship in juneau. We saw eagles, seals, humpback whales, sea lions, and orcas.
Board bus and take narrated drive to auke bay 30 minutes evening whale watching quest 2 hours 30 minutes reboard bus and return to the juneau cruise ship docks 30 minutes. Juneau adventures is a locallyowned and operated charter company, based in juneau, alaska. A luxury travel experience skagway misty fjords national monument by seaplane with wilderness landing ketchikan there are so many great options to choose from and, if youre trying to get a couple in, it can often involve some timing calculations. Take a whalewatching cruise to look for humpback whales in the wild. Jun, 2012 wednesday 05232012 evening whale watching quest. Throughout the cruise your onboard naturalist will explain the behavior and habitat of the humpback whale and other wildlife you may encounter, including killer whales, sea lions, porpoise, harbor seals, bald eagles and more. Alaska whale watching tours is dedicated to providing the best wildlife viewing and whale watching experiences in juneau. The warm, comfortable and spacious main cabin welcomes you and the panoramic windows offer breathtaking views of the spectacular scenery.
We took the evening whale quest during the first week of june 2014. Juneau rained all day, but were forewarned so brought warmer clothing. Alaskan culinary experience and evening whale quest ju30. 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. As a local naturalist and photo guide, i enjoy helping people not only get better pictures but also telling them about things they see on the tour. Embark on a scenic cruise into the alaskan wilderness that guarantees you will see wildlife, including whales. Mendenhall glacier and whale quest disney cruise line. Evening whale quest allen marine tours, juneau traveller.
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