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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.

The Step After Alaska

Thank you for joining a Gastineau Guiding experience.

Your tour directly supports humpback whale research, sustainable ocean stewardship, and the Juneau community. We've put together a few things to help you carry Alaska with you.

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We hope you won't soon forget your time with us.

Complimentary Digital Guides

Two free resources to help you remember and share what you saw.

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Discover Alaska's Whales

A Look at the Science Behind the Scenery

Everything you saw from the boat — explained by the scientists and guides who study these waters. From migration patterns to fluke identification.

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Whales, Glaciers & Rainforest Trails

Remembering Juneau by Land and Sea

A visual companion to Juneau's iconic landscapes — glaciers, rainforests, and the waters that connect them all. A photographic journey through Southeast Alaska.

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Keep Exploring Juneau

Resources we love for going deeper into Alaska's wonders.

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Watch

Mendenhall Glacier Timelapse Video

Watch how far the glacier has receded over the years. Come back soon!

Watch Timelapse

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Contribute

Happy Whale

Submit your whale photos to the global citizen science database.

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Keep Tabs

Juneau Flukes

Track local whale sightings and explore the catalog of Juneau humpbacks.
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Capture Juneau
Photo Contest

The results are in! Browse the winning images from this year's Capture Juneau contest — then enter yours for next year.

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Climate Change and Our Oceans

Join the Conversation

The places that make these experiences possible are changing. Gastineau Guiding is committed to science, stewardship, and sustainable tourism. We invite you to stay informed and join the global conversation about protecting Alaska's waters.

You're welcome back anytime.

Keep us in mind for your next Juneau adventure.