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Juneau, Alaska Cruise Port Guide: Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier Tour

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Juneau whale watching and Mendenhall Glacier tour is a great way to experience two of the most popular sights on your cruise to Juneau Alaska

our tour concluded with a roughly two hour ride on a whale watching boat with many opportunities to see diving humpback whales and other wildlife

the boat had plenty of seating and viewing areas for everyone to easily get a good view of the wildlife

we enjoyed an extremely rare up-close experience with a lunge feeding humpback as it wandered within the 100-yard limit of our boat

Creator's Tips & Advice

Take advantage of restrooms at the tramway building before departing
Use the series of ramps for the closest access to the Mendenhall Glacier visitor center
Check the information kiosk for nearby hikes and walks

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QWhat are the highlights of the Juneau whale watching and Mendenhall Glacier tour?
QHow do I access the Mendenhall Glacier visitor center?
QWhat can I expect on a whale watching boat tour in Juneau?

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The “Juneau Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier Tour” is a great way to experience two of the most popular sights on your cruise to Juneau, Alaska. Our tour started with a visit to Tongass National Forest and Mendenhall Glacier, a 13-mile long glacier that is viewable from both the nearby Visitor Center and several walking trails. Our tour concluded with a roughly two-hour ride on a whale-watching boat with many opportunities to see diving humpback whales and other wildlife. We purchased the “Juneau Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier Tour” through Alaska Shore Excursions: https://alaskashoreexcursions.com/juneau/whale-watching-mendenhall-glacier-tour 0:00 - Introduction 1:32 - Mendenhall Glacier 5:03 - Whale Watching 7:07 - Up-Close Whale Encounter (WOW!) Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/tongass/about-forest/offices/?cid=stelprdb5400800 Mendenhall Glacier Junior Ranger Program/Booklet https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/tongass/about-forest/offices/?cid=fseprd495456 More Cruise Port Guides and Walking Tours: https://www.thejellybeans.net/ #TheJellyBeans #CruisePortGuide