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3.5 Hour Crowd-Skipping Whale Tour in Juneau, Alaska

Juneau, USAby Juneau Whale Tours

3.5 hours
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Up to 20 travelers
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Guide: English

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Overview

Our 20 passenger catamaran offers you and your loved ones a personal experience without the crowds. Elevated custom seats are sure to keep you at the optimal height for taking in Juneau's majestic views. Our spacious heated cabin with extra large windows frame perfect photo opportunities of the vast shorelines, glaciers and local wildlife. Enjoy outside viewing of the whales, sea lions and eagles from our full walk around deck. Welcome aboard; we look forward to serving you.

What's included

Bring your own water and snacks. Complimentary water available upon request.
Restroom on board

Itinerary

1
Stop 1
2 hours
Let us show you around the waters of Juneau Alaska! We will pick you up in our complimentary bus (30 mins each way) and take you to our custom 40' catamaran with individual seating for 20 passengers. Once aboard our vessel our experienced naturalist and captain will take you out for 2.25 hours to show you the thriving marine wildlife in SE Alaska. We have designed our vessels for this area with spacious walk around decks so you can view whales in a more intimate setting. Join us for an experience that is a step above the rest.

Meeting and pickup

1. YOU MUST GET TO THE TRAM; WE DO NOT PICK UP FROM INDIVIDUAL SHIPS! 2. Please have your phones on..we cannot reach phones in airplane mode. 3. Tours start promptly on time. NO TOURS WILL BE HELD FOR LATE ARRIVALS. Downtown Juneau-Mount Roberts Goldbelt Tram Instructions: Check-in/Bus details - Watch for the bus to pull into the lot directly underneath the gondola cable lines, 15-20 minutes, before the start time of the tour. We drive a white Thomas bus. Juneau Whale Tours and our cartoon whale logo is visible on each side. Our driver will be wearing a BRIGHT YELLOW HI-VIS VEST. Check-in begins when the driver is safely on the sidewalk. Individual Dock Instructions: AJ dock - This dock is 1 MILE AWAY from the Mount Roberts Goldbelt Tram. Use the dedicated bus outside the ship for transportation to the Tram parking lot. PLEASE PLAN FOR THIS ADDITIONAL STEP!!! ***WE DO NOT PICK UP FROM AJ.*** Franklin Dock - 10 minute walk. Once off ship, walk on the Seawalk/Boardwalk towards town until you reach the Tram. Follow instructions above for check-in/bus details. CT Dock - 2 minute walk. You will be behind the Tram. Walk around the building to the front. Follow instructions above for bus/check-in details. AS Dock - 5 minute walk. Once off the ship you will turn right on the Seawalk/Boardwalk walk until you reach the Tram. Follow instructions above for check-in/bus details. Ships at anchor - 2 minute walk. You will be behind the Tram. Walk around the building to the front. Follow instructions above for bus/check-in details. Auke Bay at Statter Harbor Instructions: 11497 Auke Bay Harbor Road Juneau, AK 99801. The meeting time on this end of town is 15 minutes after your tour's start time. Watch for the JWT bus pulling into Statter Harbor at approximately the same time. We arrive and exit on the side of the marina with the grey building that has a "V" shaped roof. (Not the Harbor Office building.) *If you are planning on meeting at Statter Harbor please text your name, date and tour time; otherwise there might be a search party looking for you at the downtown pick up location.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Most travelers can participate.

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This tour will have a maximum of 20 travelers.
We operate in all weather conditions. Please consider warm layers of clothing with an outer layer that is waterproof. Comfortable, non-slip shoes are recommended.
Your safety is our top priority. If we should need to cancel you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
TripAdvisor/Viator communications are limited please contact us prior to your cruise for clear meeting instructions. Thank you.
We here at JWT are always aiming to reduce our impact on the environment. It's important for all of us to keep our beloved whales and water safe and happy. Therefore, if any of our tours have 5 or less participants on it, we will unfortunately be canceling. We will do our best to reschedule your party or, if that is not feasible, we will issue a full refund.
Arrive at the Goldbelt Tram (downtown) NO LATER THAN YOUR TOUR'S START TIME.
JWT is not responsible for lost or damaged personal items.
We Reserve the Right to Refuse Service to Anyone.
"BOOK NOW/PAY LATER" WARNING!!! If, for ANY reason, your card is rejected you (and JWT) will not know until it is too late to be corrected. Your seat will become available for others to book without warning. PROCEED WITH CAUTION IF YOU CHOOSE THIS OPTION!! We have seen this in action and it is heartbreaking.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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