About Juneau Tours & Whale Watch
Juneau Tours & Whale Watch is one of Southeast Alaska's largest independent tour operators, running whale watching cruises and shore excursions from downtown Juneau near the cruise ship docks. Alaskan-owned and now well into its second decade, the company has become a first stop for visitors who want to see humpback whales without booking through a cruise line.
Their core offering is a whale watching cruise on Stephens Passage and Auke Bay aboard comfortable, heated catamarans with onboard restrooms and large viewing decks. Combo tours pair the cruise with a visit to Mendenhall Glacier, and a six-passenger private charter is available for families and small groups who want the boat to themselves. Tours run throughout the May-to-September season, with departures timed around cruise ship schedules so day visitors can book with confidence.
What sets Juneau Tours apart is scale with local roots — they carry thousands of guests each summer yet remain independently owned, with captains and naturalist guides who work these waters all season long. Humpback sightings are so reliable in Juneau's feeding grounds that the company backs its cruises with a whale sighting guarantee, and their downtown check-in makes logistics simple for cruise passengers on a tight port schedule.
