Alaska Galore Tours
Alaska Galore Tours
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Fishing Charters & Tours • Private Tours • Dolphin & Whale Watching
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8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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Alaska Galore Tours is a locally owned and operated tour business based in Juneau. Owners, Louis Juergens and Jamie Letterman, have over 17 years of combined experience in the tourism industry. We have experience and expertise in all aspects of fishing and whale watching for groups, families, individuals, and corporate needs.
Juneau, Alaska
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2022
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Jill B
Bothell, WA7 contributions
Aug 2022
We really enjoyed our whale watching tour with Captain Mickey and Jo-Marie. I was a bit concerned that a boat with 18 people might be a bit crowded, but it was perfect! There was plenty of room up front or in back, and a comfortable (and warm) seating area in the middle). Jo-Marie had a ton of information to share with us, as did Captain Mickey. The weather even cooperated and we had beautiful sun to see Riddler, and a number of other whales, including a mother and her calf. Considering this was one of the less expensive options, I was really pleased, even more so after seeing some of the hugely crowded other boats out there. Thanks for a great experience!
Written August 5, 2022
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Debbie P
Bradford, UK1 contribution
Jul 2022
What a fab trip. Very intimate on a smaller boat which meant more personal attention and better able to navigate to any whale sightings. Captain Graham did a great job of navigating us to the whales and we saw a few which was a special experience. He also gave us information about the wildlife and was very knowledgeable. The whole trip from pick up to drop off was seamless and couldn’t be faulted. We would have no hesitation about booking again as friendly staff, seamless transfers and excellent value for money especially when you see what the cruise ships are charging for an inferior trip on a larger boat,
Thank you
Thank you
Written August 7, 2022
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Nate M
1 contribution
Aug 2021
We had a fantastic couple days fishing and whale watching! Booking the tours online was simple and the attentiveness of the staff to ensure that we were prepared before we arrived was much appreciated. We had different captains and crews each day but all were entertaining, professional, and flexible to provide us with an outstanding experience that we'll be remembering for a long time. We highly recommend Alaska Galore Tours to experience the Alaska vacation we all dream of.
Written August 12, 2021
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Carrie B
5 contributions
Jul 2022
The smaller boat made getting great photos and forever memories easy! We had a lady captain, Mickey, expertly managing the boat and a young college student, Celesta, providing insight into the wildlife and area. There was a bathroom onboard. Snacks were simple but very nice to have. Micky was able to zip to where other boats had told her there were whales and we got to see a mom and calf together. How cool is that!
Written July 24, 2022
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loghomeliver
columbus oh61 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
We had a wonderful time whale watching with Alaska Galore. The boat was new and very clean, with a limited number of guests. It had inside cabins to keep you warm but easy access to be out on Deck. We saw eight to nine different whales, including one who was lunge feeding. The captain was extremely knowledgeable and knew where to take us to find whales. The naturalist board was very good and identifying the whales and explaining their behaviors. Choose this tour over those offered by the cruise ships. You have a small group with excellent service
Written September 4, 2022
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Lexi350
Bohemia, NY11 contributions
Aug 2022
My wife and I recently went out on a whale watching trip with Alaska Galore. Besides seeing whales which was awesome! We had a very knowledgeable crew. Captain Ray was excellent with his insights about where and what to expect when we found whales. Our other crew member was Kelly our naturalist. Kelly was very informative also on what we would see and the habits of all the different animals we might encounter. Both Kelly and Ray were very friendly and professional.
Written August 15, 2022
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Alicia D
Oviedo, FL11 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
10 out if 10 would recommend! My husband works in town during the summer and I came up to visit from FL and we wanted to go whale watching on this super rainy day. We were so excited to be able to make a reservation for the same day, later in the afternoon! Mickey and Annie are a great team! They have great energy and chemistry together! Mickey brought us to the best spots for seeing the wildlife while maintaining respect for them. Annie gave us such great information as our onboard naturalist and deckhand! They were so sweet and it really felt like they were doing something they love! Would totally take a tour with them again!
Written July 25, 2022
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Kay N
2 contributions
Sep 2022
Our tour was fantastic! The 2 young ladies who were our guides and boat cptains werer excellent! They worked really hard to find whales which were scarce at first, and then they took us to a different location and were able to find more. You could tell that they really enjoyed what they were doing and worked hard to find whales. All of the people on the tour were able to get some great pictures. At the end of the tour, they took us to another spot because an orca had been spotted, and sure enough, they were able to find it, and we again got some great pictures. Thanks for making this a memorable tour!
Written September 25, 2022
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daniellebigelow
Anchorage, AK4 contributions
Jul 2021
My mother and I had an excellent time with Alask Galore Tours. We went on the whale watching tour, John was our captain and he made it very personal and was excellent at spotting whales. I was expecting a bigger boat. More like a small ferry, but the 32' boat was perfect. I prefer smaller boats anyway. The seats were comfortable and the groups are small (5 guests on the boat I was on). I highly suggest going on on AK Glore Tours.
Written July 11, 2021
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Lorena R.
Brussel, Belgium5 contributions
Sep 2022
We were only in Juneau for a day, as a stop on our Alaska cruise, so we wanted to go on an excursion that would allow us to take in some of the sights without losing precious time.
We visited the museum, the hatchery, Glacier Gardens, and attempted the Mendenhall Glacier as well, but it was, unfortunately, raining and quite misty at that moment, so we couldn't see much. After this, we were offered to be let out back at the dock for our ship or in the town center, so we were easy in planning the rest of our day.
Our guide, Nathan, was great. A very good driver, allowing us time to take pictures at the stops. We were at our leisure visiting the museum since we were traveling with only two other people, so a small group. At the hatchery and Glacier Gardens, we got some great info from Nathan. He also foresaw a small attention at the end of the tour - a piece of fudge from a local shop (we bought some later too) and a voucher for some tacos, which were delicious.
A big thank you to Nathan!
We visited the museum, the hatchery, Glacier Gardens, and attempted the Mendenhall Glacier as well, but it was, unfortunately, raining and quite misty at that moment, so we couldn't see much. After this, we were offered to be let out back at the dock for our ship or in the town center, so we were easy in planning the rest of our day.
Our guide, Nathan, was great. A very good driver, allowing us time to take pictures at the stops. We were at our leisure visiting the museum since we were traveling with only two other people, so a small group. At the hatchery and Glacier Gardens, we got some great info from Nathan. He also foresaw a small attention at the end of the tour - a piece of fudge from a local shop (we bought some later too) and a voucher for some tacos, which were delicious.
A big thank you to Nathan!
Written September 18, 2022
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judy m
Minneapolis, MN4 contributions
I would like to know the length of the tour, the cost, and what else would make this tour of interest.
judy
Tours R
Juneau, AK
Our whale watch excursions are 2.5 hours on the water. Add an hour for transport from your cruise ship or local lodging. Total cost per person is $151.20 (tour, city tax, fee). Our captains & naturalists will take you out to see humpback whales & so much more! If you'd like more info you can click the website link or the email link on the right side of the TripAdvisor page for Alaska Galore.
Thank you for your interest in our whale watches