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"The most magical day of our entire Alaska cruise."
— Sarah W., Seattle

Cruise Shore Excursions

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Whales, Glaciers & Rainforest Trails

3.75 hours • All in one whale watch, scenic rainforest trail hike, and Mendenhall glacier views

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Discover Alaska's Whales

3.75 hours • Citizen science Whale Watch only great for all ages

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Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier Photo Safari

5 hours • The perfect all in one tour for the avid photographer

History exploring tour

Guides Choice Hike

4.5 hours • Strenuous hike with Mendenhall glacier views

Direct Bookings

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Whales & Wilderness

3.75 hours • Full day scenic glacier viewing

Private Tours

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Private Whales & Wilderness

3.75 hours • Full day scenic glacier viewing

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Custom Juneau Highlights

4 hours • Full day scenic glacier viewing

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Worry Free Return

All shore excursions are guaranteed to return you to your ship before departure time. If there's a delay, we arrange your transport to the next port at no cost.

Rooted in Juneau since 1994

Family-owned, built for adventure—trusted for 30+ years.

It’s a Family Business

We’re third-generation Alaskans

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Our tours are designed to be small to create a better experience.

Guides Who Know Their Stuff

Our guides show you the best of Southeast Alaska.

We Cherish This Place

We’re committed to taking good care of Alaska through mindful tours.

The Origin Story

We Envisioned What the Juneau Experience Could Be

We started in 1994, taking guests on hiking tours around Juneau. From the beginning, we believed that Alaskan tours could be done differently.

We knew we could show visitors Southeast Alaska as locals see it.

We focused on small groups. We hired local people, our neighbors, who know the trails and waters better than anyone.

And we continue to operate this way three decades later.

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They Say It’s About the Journey, Not the Destination. We Couldn’t Agree More.

From one boat to a fleet built on thirty years of learning.

1994

The Start of Something Different

Our first excursions started with hiking teams and a small team that believed we could show people a different Alaska.

1998

We Head to Mendenhall

Our team launched the Guide’s Choice Adventure with USFS trail access to the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area.

2004

We're On The Water

We purchased our first vessel and launched two pilot tours to kickstart our water excursions.

2009

Our Trips Become a Classroom

Through Whales & Glacier Science Science Adventure, we began offering educational trips that teach guests about the Alaskan ecosystem.

2026

We Continue Focusing on the Little Things

More than three decades in, our mission remains the same: We operate on the principle of safety, service, sustainability, and a sense of wonder.

Some Things Aren’t Meant to Change

We try not to make too many promises because Alaska is unpredictable. But these are three things we’ll always stand on.

Our tours are small

We limit our group size to 14-20 people to ensure everyone has an intimate Juneau experience.

Safety over everything else

Our top priority will always be keeping you and our crew safe. We will never compromise that.

We take care of this place

The wildlife, waters, and forests deserve our respect and care.

We wouldn’t have it any other way

More than thirty years into this whole thing, we’re still family-led. We’re still learning. And we’re still driven by the desire to show you Alaska.

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You’re Part of Our Story, Too

Join us as we make memories and capture moments along the way.

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Meet our crew

Get to know the guides and captains who will show you Alaska.

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Vessels designed for your experience

Our fleet is built to create the best possible time on the water.

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We have high expectations

Everyone on our team is thoroughly trained. And because of their hard work, we’ve been recognized as one of the top tour operators in Juneau.

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This is our home

We take care of the land and the water because they are everything to us.

Your Alaska Story is Waiting

This place is calling you. And when you get here, you’ll leave and not be the same.