Boat Rides & Cruises in Juneau

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Boat Rides & Cruises in Juneau

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  • Karen B
    Medina, OH31 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Went on this amazing whale watching tour ( and also Glacier). Justin, Ben and Sophie were our awesome guides. They were professional, knowledgeable and lots of FUN!!! Saw SO many whales it was the most incredible experience of a lifetime! We booked it it ourselves on TripAdvisor and had the exact same trip as those who booked it in the cruise line.
    Written February 1, 2025
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  • Noel G
    San Leandro, CA54 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The shuttle ride over was on time and convenient from the cruise ship. It was cramped, and the a/c was dripping on our heads, the steep steps weren't handicap friendly. However! The driver was very nice and accommodated us as much as she could under the circumstances.

    When we got there, the boat was in great shape, brand new, spacious and comfortable. The staff was just fantastic, knowledgeable and funny. Dalton, Jamie and Dale were just so much fun and knew how to make it an intimate experience, and not just spotting those gorgeous whales and getting us super close, but could pick out and name each one we saw and explain some of their characteristics and individual personalities. It was truly a classroom on the water. We saw both orcas and humpback 🐋 whales. Probably a dozen of each. It was a rare sunny and warm day in Juneau in general, let alone for a late September day, and the views were gorgeous and water sparkling. It was the makings of a perfect afternoon in Alaska for photography to boot.
    Written October 2, 2024
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  • L M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The crew was awesome! They were very friendly and they assured us that we were going to see whales, and we did! We actually saw a rare bubble feeding which was a treat. The boat stayed out in the water for a long time so we could really take everything in. Jordan, Gwen, and Kacie were knowledgeable and gave us pictures and fun facts while we traveled on the water. We were a group of 5 adults, two of whom are seniors, and 3 children. It was a smooth and enjoyable ride for all. There was a bathroom on the boat and it was enclosed but the design still allowed us to go out in the open air when it was time to whale watch. I highly recommend them!
    Written January 23, 2025
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  • Helen8962
    Wolverhampton, UK67 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fortunately, it had stopped raining by the time we got on the bus! We had arrived in Juneau on a cruise ship and the representative and the bus were easy to locate. We were taken straight to the Marina with the bus driver providing an interesting commentary for the short journey. We boarded the boat and within a short time after a brief safety chat, we were seeing whales! The biologist Josh was very knowledgable and Captain TJ was a friendly personable guy with a wealth of knowledge. It was a great way to spend an afternoon with two professionals and I would highly recommend this company.
    Written October 2, 2024
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  • Barbara M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Shayla and Ryley were excellent, knowledgeable, bright and spontaneous. This was my first canoe trip and it was truly memorable.
    Written November 7, 2024
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  • Mary M
    Birmingham, AL9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This tour was the best excursion we booked during our Alaska cruise! We had Shayla and Biko and they were fantastic! We would definitely do this tour again in the future!
    Written October 23, 2024
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  • Judy W
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful trip, weather cleared, no rain. Saw lots of whales and tales. The captain and crew was fantastic explaining everything about the whales and putting the boat in position to get the best views of the whales.
    Written September 27, 2024
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  • NewHampshireMtmama
    New Hampshire11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very well done. Saw several whales, one rolled over, one put on a show flapping its tail about 15-20 times. The guide used a sonogram in the water so we could hear the whales. Very good narration also. We were close enough to get a satisfactory view. Very pleased with the whole experience!
    Written August 30, 2023
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  • Collette K
    Lindsay, TX4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our captain and his assistant were awesome. They answered all our questions but best of all, they got us up close to so many whales. They also gave us bottled water and a good variety of snacks. I highly recommended this company!
    Written September 14, 2024
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  • Nicole M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Gentry was an awesome guide! He was funny and his knowledge of the river and surrounding area was great! I highly recommend him and the tour. He made us feel confident in paddling ( let's be real, he had full control lol) and entertained us the whole way.
    Written October 3, 2024
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  • Emma M. Queen
    Deltona, FL38 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was a once in a lifetime trip that not everyone gets to experience! It was a Cruise to Alaska and great sights to see and experience nothing like I’ve ever seen it was breathtaking views and wonderful experiences.
    Written January 14, 2025
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  • Danica67
    Boynton Beach, FL18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Scott and Tess were awesome! We had a fabulous day seeing orcas and humpbacks. Weather was perfect and the experience was amazing.
    Written July 28, 2024
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  • Dawn B
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had such a fantastic outing with our guides to the Mendenhall Glacier! The guides were fun and cared about our experience with them.
    Written November 1, 2024
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