Whale watching company ideas Re: Juneau

[Moparop]

We are a group of 14 looking to do a whale watching excursion while in Juneau for our July 2017 trip on a HAL cruise. We have 4 children in the group, ranging in ages from 7-15. Ideally, we would like to have the whole boat I know Harv and Marv is an option, but I am looking for suggestions of other possible companies to look into.

 

Thanks!

[CCJack]

We booked Icy Strait Whale Adventure out of ISP, if I remember right, it was exactly 14 people on the boat. I know that is at ISP, but when we boarded, our captain (Duane ?? I don't remember) said he just came back from making a run to Juneau for supplies before returning to ISP to pick us up. Maybe they would consider a Juneau departure as a custom trip especially if there is not a ship at ISP that day. Might be a long shot but worth a call.

[mapleleaves]

There is a list of vendors in the town web site: http://www.traveljuneau.com

 

Also, look at past trip reports for first hand experiences.

[xlxo]

If you plan to see Juneau's Mendenhall glacier... consider a combo tour as both activities are West of the docks.

[Melinda Brasher]

We did a tour with Harv and Marv in 2012 and really liked it. The boat we were on wouldn't have accommodated 14 very well, but I believe they have a bigger one. I loved the small-group feel of it. The guide and captain were enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We didn't see as much whale activity as I would have liked, but we still saw some. Whales are amazing creatures. The tour also included a quick stop at Mendenhall Glacier on the way back, but they might only do that if they have time.

[nasa1974]

Have you looked into Dolphin Tours, https://dolphintours.com/

[hlsess]

I am booking with weather permitting. We have a group of 12. Check with harry. Weatherpermittingalaska.com