Mendenhall-glaciären och valskådningstur

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hands down, one of the most exhilarating experiences of our lives! Libby was an incredible naturalist and so knowledgeable. Captain Austin did an amazing job getting us incredible views while always respecting the animals. The entire experience exceeded our expectations and was the highlight of our Alaska trip. We can’t recommend this excursion enough!

Everything was great. We had a tight schedule to get back to the cruise ship. They guaranteed we would make it in time and we did. The easy hike to the waterfall at the glacier is totally worth it.

Beyond a poor experience… as we exited bus to see the glacier, McKinley, the tour bus operator didn’t take a head count. He gave us a “test” re: his name, bus number, and pick up time. We choose the shorter route to explore glacier because he was so adamant about punctuality and the fact that bus drivers are pressured to move quickly at pick up, the “wardens” make them move on. Well, he “moved on all right”! He went right by us as we stood at the pick up benches. He pulled out and flew past two waiting buses and drove off. Another driver, Debbie, from his company drove up and kindly made sure that the company knew we were stranded. She advised that Daniel or Elijah would be in a position to drop us off in Juneau. The park staff said these would be the last 2 buses to Juneau. It was disgusting because we couldn’t go to the whale watch and other whale watch excursions were fully booked on our cruise. We are elderly, and won’t be back to Alaska. We had hoped seeing beautiful whales would be a highlight for this long planned for vacation. Shame on the bus operator for his haste and lack of concern for old folks. McKinley not the right person for this type of job.

Amazing!!! We saw so many things- Ocras, humpbacks, sea otter, and sea lions! The captain went out of his way to make sure we had a phenomenal experience!

Our whale watching trip by boat was great! We saw several humpbacks spouting and sounding with their tail flukes in the air. Savannah, our wonderful naturalist on board, told us how to find out the identity of the individual whales by sending photos to a website. We laughed at the Stellar sealions as they competed for space on a buoy. The crew served us hot chocolate and snacks during the trip as well. Next, we drove to the Mendenhall Glacier. The Nugget Falls were mind-blowing with their powerful flow of water. I highly recommend this excursion!

We had an excellent time whale watching. The team (Katherine, Savannah, Captain CJ and Charlie), took really good care of us. We saw plenty of hunch back whales and sea lions. Katherine gave a wonderful talk on whales. We have a daughter with special needs and she was able to enjoy the entire tour thoroughly. Highly recommend this tour!!

This was a fun excursion. My spouse became ill prior to the excursion and couldn't go. They refunded her ticket the morning of. Super easy to work with. Saw planty of Humpback Whales.

Absolutely the best whale watching trip I’ve ever been on! Captain CJ and Naturalist Rio were fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. We had beautiful sunny weather and saw so much wildlife. The highlight was seeing the humpback whales, including the young whale “Goose” with mom “Barnacle.” Goose breached several times, and we were treated to countless tail flukes and the unforgettable sound of whale blows echoing across the water. We also saw lots of bald eagles, sea lions, and stopped by a buoy where seals were playfully pushing each other off into the water, which was hilarious to watch. The ride felt safe and comfortable the entire time, and the crew provided great snacks, hot chocolate, and a wealth of information about the wildlife and local ecosystem. Their enthusiasm and expertise made the experience even more special. If you’re considering a whale watching tour, I highly recommend Dolphin Jet Boat Tours. Between the whales, eagles, sea lions, seals, and the incredible crew, it was truly an unforgettable experience!

The tour was advertised as visiting the glacier and the visitor center and when we got there the visitor center was closed so that was disappointing. I don’t know if the tour company changed the itinerary or why that happened.

We saw several humpback whales today. What a thrill! The boat is comfortable and the crew friendly. Next we enjoyed the beauty of Mendenhall Glacier and hiked to Nugget Falls.