Juneau Lighthouse Tours - Whale watching & Lighthouse Combo
Description
Thank you for your interest in Juneau Lighthouse Tours, Alaska’s Only Lighthouse and Whale Watching Adventure! Not only will you get to experience the best whale watching in Juneau, you get the chance to explore Sentinel Island. It is one of the first lighthouses activated in Southeast Alaska. Climb up the lighthouse tower, inspect the beacon, and take a look across Lynn Canal. Conveniently, it is located in the middle of the best whale watching spots! Sit back and enjoy the ride and allow our amazing crew to take you an an unforgettable experience. Our business model has been centered on maintaining a high level of customer service. No trip is complete without the complementary stop at Brotherhood Bridge lookout for a spectacular view of the Mendenhall Glacier! Complimentary locally made Alaskan fudge, granola bars, caribou sausage sticks, coffee/tea, and bottled water are included on this tour. All vessels come equipped with two bathrooms, heated cabins, and binoculars.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Upon booking, please make sure that you provide the name of the Cruise ship that you will be arriving on, we will expect to pick you up at that dock. We must know where to pick you up from ahead of time, as we only have representatives available to meet at docks where we have guests scheduled. There are multiple ships in port each day. This is crucial information for the day of your tour. Cruise ship pick-up Instructions: • We pick up directly from YOUR cruise ship dock in Juneau. No need to walk into town (or take a shuttle)! • The local representative for your tour will be wearing bright orange and carrying an orange flag, holding a green “Juneau Lighthouse Tours” sign. • Meet on the main boardwalk/sidewalk in front of your ship on the dock. • DO NOT GO TO THE TRAM - stay at your ships gangway. • Meeting time is 15 minutes BEFORE your tour departure time. If you cannot locate your representative, stay put and call our DISPATCH/TRANSPORT Staff. Any changes to your pick up location must be handled at least 24 hours in advance, and the tour provider must be contacted. If NOT arriving on a cruise ship, please contact us directly for options. We are happy to provide specifics on an Alaskan State Museum pick-up, or offer instructions on meeting us directly at our dock (Statter Harbor). Please be sure to bring these instructions with you on the day of your tour!
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(239)
Incredible all around. Beautiful boat, excellent captain and guides, a variety of scenery including the lighthouse, glaciers, and wildlife—especially whales. I definitely recommend this tour.
This was the best part of our Alaska Cruise - I have a new love for Whales, hence my new sticker on my water bottle 🐋 - Thank you for the amazing tour. I would definitely do it again. 🩵🐋
What an amazing time we had! We got to see seals and about 20 whales! It was soooo fun to watch!!
Sandra, thanks so much for the awesome review -- tis truly appreciated :)
What an incredible tour this was! On our way to the dock, our bus driver stopped off briefly at the Mendenhall Glacier, which was a stunning preview of what we had in store. After a short, scenic drive, we met our captains Dalton and Dale and boarded our tour boat, which was brand new, sparkling clean, and very smooth. Our first stop was Sentinel Island where we visited the Sentinel Lighthouse. This is a beautiful island with a well maintained lighthouse and a small museum. Once we reboarded the ship, we were provided with a snack. Along the way, Dale provided us with great information about the land features such as the Herbert Glacier. He was very knowledgeable and professional. The highlight of the tour were the 18 humpback whales we saw-including a 7 month old calf! Dale knew the names of all of the whales, as well as their life histories and their migratory routes! At the conclusion of the tour, Dale provided us with a link to the amazing photos that he and Dalton took throughout the day. I highly recommend this tour and I’m so glad we booked it!
Wow, thanks so much for the thorough, enthusiastic review and recommendation! We are thrilled you had such a great day on the water with us :)
We had an excellent tour. The whales were bubble feeding. The captain and crew made sure we were in an excellent area to see the whales surface. They were very knowledgeable, even knowing many of the whales by name.
Sage, thanks so much for the great review -- tis truly appreciated! We are so happy you had such an "excellent" trip :)
We had a wonderful time and saw many whales which just made our day! Steven, Tess, Chris did an excellent job of explaining and talking about the whales. Well worth the money we paid. I’d recommend them for sure. So wonderful to have as tour guides and our Bus driver Garrett was equally as informative.
Thanks so much for the great review and recommendation as well as the crew shout-outs. We certainly appreciate it :)
An awesome whale watching tour. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable! Tourin on a smaller vessel slows for a more intimate experience, and better viewing! You can book directly through the tour company or through Viator, instead of the cruise line to save some money. The best whale watch I have ever been on ...and I have been on many!
Bonnie, we love that you had the "best" whale watching experience with us, and we truly appreciate the awesome review! Thank you :)
This was an amazing experience that was truly a highlight of my cruise. From the beginning getting on the shuttle to getting on the the tour was easy and seemless. Saw some amazing views and wildlife.
Thank you for this great review of your "amazing experience" whale watching with us! And thanks for the great review :)
Excellent tour! Tour guides were awesome. Most informative & personable. Saw humpback & orca whales. Highly recommended. Well organized too. Boat well maintained.
Jeffrey, we are so happy you had an "excellent tour," and we appreciate your awesome review and recommendation! Thank you :)
From start to finish, the staff made the experience feel truly special—very helpful and knowledge. Their excitement was just like the guests. We started out with a beautiful lighthouse tour. We were lucky enough to spot so many whales and see baby humpback whale "Goose" launching out of the water in a series of repeated breaches. The boat itself was brand-new and very comfortable.
Kris, it's hard to beat the sight of a baby humpback whale breaching, eh? We are so happy you were able to enjoy that experience :) Thanks so much for the great review!
