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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.

Your Guide for Juneau Tours and Excursions

Gastineau Guiding’s Juneau tours and excursions are designed to give you an Alaskan experience you’ll remember forever. Our groups are small, our guides are knowledgeable, and you’ll walk away knowing your time in Juneau was unlike any other vacation you’ve booked.

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Cruise Ship Tours in Juneau Alaska

Check Out Our Most Popular Tours

We also have a handful of custom and private tours available. Want the VIP experience? View our custom tours.

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Couple Hours

Very Strenuous

Discover Alaska’s Whales

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5 Hours

Easy–Moderate

Whales, Glaciers & Rainforest Trails

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4 hours

Easy–Moderate

Custom Juneau Highlights

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3.75

Easy

Private Whales & Wilderness

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~4 hours

Easy–Moderate

Whales & Wilderness

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5 Hours

Moderate

Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier Photo Safari

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Half Day

Strenuous

Guides Choice Trail Hike

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Cruise Ship Tours in Juneau Alaska

Nobody Knows Juneau Like Our Guides

We’ve spent more than three decades exploring and learning Juneau. And we can’t wait to experience this amazing place with you.

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Small groups, big experiences

We limit our tours to 14-20 people so you can have an intimate experience with Alaska.

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We're Alaskans

Our guides are locals who care deeply about Juneau. They know the trails and the water like the back of their hand.

We sweat the details

Our team handles every part of planning, so all you have to do is show up and enjoy Juneau.

We’re all stewards

We’re committed to sustainable tourism and are authorized in special locations like the Tongass National Forest.

Everything you need to know about to plan your Juneau tours and excursions

Questions about difficulty, timing, or what to bring? We have answers. Start here or reach out directly—we're ready to help.

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Tour Difficulty

Understand how strenuous each excursion is so you can be prepared.

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Booking & Logistics

Find out how to book through your cruise line or independently.

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Know where you need to be

We’ll cover where to meet and what to expect from our guides.

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Any other questions?

We can answer them.

What other travelers say

Travelers who've been out on the water with us come back with stories. Here's what matters most to them.

See All Trip Advisor Reviews

Over 7,800 4.9 Star Reviews!
#2 of 151 Tours & Activities in Juneau

See All Yelp Reviews

200+ 5 Star Reviews!
"Superb hike around Mendenhall Glacier."

Google Reviews

Almost 300 --  4.9 average rating
"We had a glorious time watching whales."

Our guide spotted whales before anyone else saw them, and we had the best seat in the boat.

Susan Mitchell
Cruise passenger, Texas

Our guide spotted whales before anyone else saw them, and we had the best seat in the boat.

Susan Mitchell
Cruise passenger, Texas

Our guide spotted whales before anyone else saw them, and we had the best seat in the boat.

Susan Mitchell
Cruise passenger, Texas

Our guide spotted whales before anyone else saw them, and we had the best seat in the boat.

Susan Mitchell
Cruise passenger, Texas

Ready to cast off?

Regardless of how you arrive, you’ll have the trip of a lifetime.