We were 15 family members, with 2 nine month old babies. It was incredible from start to finish. Whales breached, whales showed off their tails and the narration was done by two very informed experts on humpback whales. Highly recommend!

Mike, Greg, & Monica were superb! They put us right on a group of humpback whales. So many great photos and even better memories.❤️🐳

What a wonderful, beautiful and exciting experience. The crew was informative, professional and entertaining. What my eyes witnessed was not fully captured on film. The beauty and size of the whales to the magnificent colors of the glacier and the sounds of the waterfall. I highly recommend this excursion if you want to experience the sites and sounds of Alaska.

Wonderful experience, the crew was awesome and very knowledgeable. We saw about 10 whales, including one calf. Highly recommend this excursion.

An absolutely incredible experience. We were so lucky to not just see whales, but actually got to see a whale calf breech several times. Highly recommend!

Such a great time! Their boat was impressively comfortable and clean. These folks KNOW their stuff! We not only got to see the whales, we learned about them individually too. Don't skip this one, you won't be disappointed!

Excellent excursion. Knowledgeable and friendly crew. Best shore excursion you can go on. Whales everywhere!!!

We decided to book out own excursions and couldn't have asked for a better experience. The site was easy to understand and everything we booked was as expected.

We had a wonderful day. Mendenhall Glacier was beautiful and interesting. The bus driver urged us to check out spawning salmon and that too did not disappoint. The whale-watching portion of tour was thrilling; we saw several whales and were able to spend some time so we could watch them for a while. The guide was informative and helpful, making sure everyone got a chance to see the whales.

Wonderful tour with beautiful scenery! Wish we had more time at the glacier to walk to Nugget Falls. We saw orcas and many humpback whales. The guides were educational and professional. We had a group of young kids, teenagers and elderly and everyone enjoyed this tour.

Had a great time with the crew - friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating. We got up close - but not too close - with the whales and had the thrill of watching them breach. For the glacier part of the tour, we had a few choices of paths that would take us to the glacier, a spectacular waterfall or a bit of both. During the bus rides, our driver was entertaining and shared information that really gave us a sense of the place.

Fantastic experience. Great directions, easy to find and make connections. The whale watching was incredible!

A marvelous tour; great views of the glacier and saw many whales; the whale watching captain and crew were very enthusiastic, friendly, and made sure we saw the whales . Highly recommend the tour.

This experience exceeded my expectations! We had the opportunity to see Orcas & Humbacks... they put on quite the natural show!

Great hosts for a great whale watching adventure. We were lucky enough to have a pair of Orca whales swim right underneath us. Awesome view of diving humpbacks, thanks for the experience!

This was the trip of a lifetime. We have never seen an orca much less a pod of 8! Danny was great with the information about what we were seeing and answering all our questions. We loved every minute and would highly recommend this excursion!

The whale watch excursion was great. We saw an orca and five humpbacks. They were really showing out. The crew was great. Especially Olive. She was a great host and was very knowledgeable. I would love to go again.

We had an awesome whale watching experience with this group. Very friendly, knowledgeable and informative. The captain of the boat was as excited as we were with what we were able to see. The bus driver that took us around was also very knowledge and narrated the bus tour with tons of information.

Exceptional tour including 45-minutes to explore Mendenhall Glacier and 2-hours whale watching with Captain David, Greg and Monica where we saw several whales, one of which surfaced very near our boat.

This was fun. We like the glacier part the most. The whales were cool but they are far away, and the wind and rain made it cold.

The tour guides and naturalist were well informed, and it was very organized. We were given ample time at both locations, and the driver of the boat worked extra hard to find a whale breaching. I would highly recommend this tour.

Great day in Juneau - saw almost a dozen humpback whales. Would highly recommend when in Juneau!

This was the first time we booked an excursion outside of the cruise line and were a little nervous. BUT, it was amazing! This company clearly knows what they are doing and our guides were very knowledgeable and friendly.

The whole group had a wonderful time seeing the Mendenhall Glacier and waterfall. Best whale watching experience ever. The guide and crew were top notch. We saw several whales and got a 2 minute video of whale breaching. Awesome trip!!!

My family and I really enjoyed this tour. We had to hustle, but we did have enough time to hike to Nugget Falls when we stopped at Mendenhall Glacier. The highlight of the trip was whale watching. We saw a mom and baby, which was amazing. We were fortunate enough to see another whale as well. We also saw a number of seals. I would highly recommend!

Our party of 8 really enjoyed this excursion! Everything was organized and easy to find. The Nugget Falls Trail was amazing and I m glad we had time to do it!

Awesome Tour! Mendenhall Glacier was spectacular! We actually did the hike to Nugget Falls even though they told us not to because of the distance and time restraint. But we are fast hikers and made it back with 15 minutes to spare. Nugget Falls is beautiful and the hike up to the falls is gorgeous. If you hike fast, hike the Nugget Falls trail. It is worth it! The path is paved the entire way. Whale watching was just as amazing. We saw about 8 different whales. You are a ways away from them so as to not disturb them. We even saw some whales surface feeding, which usually happens later on in the season. Excellent excursion! I would take motion pills if you have a queasy stomach. Thanks for a wonderful experience! We love Alaska.

This was a great excursion, the veiws of the glacier and falls were breath taking. Whale watching Josh, Bob & Steph were a great crew and very informative. They worked hard to give us opportunities to see marine wildlife and see them we did. We were lucky enough to see a mother humpback and her calf. What an experience. Would strongly reccomend.

We had the best time! From our bus driver to the glacier/marina we learned so much! We were able to see so many whales. Brandon the captain was excellent and Olive our tour guide was a whale expert! Boat was clean and felt safe the entire journey! Make sure to take this excursion!

It will never be better than this!!

Everything went off without a hitch. We had a great time and saw many whales. We really enjoyed the ride to the docks on the bus and learning about Juneau.

Our 2-part excursion with Alaska Tales was an excellent experience. First, we went to the Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls on a sunny and beautiful day. The scenery was stunning, the park was very well laid out. Then went out on the (very nice) boat for some whale watching. Our Capt.Tracy put us on whales (Humpbacks) and kept us on them for most of the time, including a mother and calf. The calf was very playful, putting on a show for us by breaching many, many times. Also some Sea Lions resting on a bell buoy and a couple harbor seals in the harbor. John was a helpful first mate and our whale guide Olive was very informative with a picture catalogue of individual whales, and a shout out to our bus driver Jack. Thanks to all, a great experience!

We had great luck seeing multiple whales! Our crew was awesome and did a great job finding whales to watch. The Mendenhall Glacier portion is great as well. You only have an hour but its plenty of time to hike back to Nugget falls. Make sure you go back and see the waterfall. It is impressive

Very good tour. Was able to see plenty of whales with ample time at the glacier.

It's an excellent excursion for nature lovers and those looking for a relaxed tour!

Whale watching can be a hit or miss. The crew on the boat rocked it and found whales, even a baby whale. Super fun and a memory maker. The glacier was incredibly beautiful and we were so excited to see our first glacier!

My husband and I really enjoyed this excursion. Our cruise ship was fully booked for this same excursion, so we looked online. We had the exact same excursion on a new boat with an outstanding crew. They've been doing this for many years and know where to find the whales and even how to recognize the individual whales. Our guide, Luke, not only guaranteed we'd see a whale, but was certain we'd see whale tails as they dove down into the water. We saw multiple whales dive and lift their tails out of the water. Viewing from the boat was excellent. Highly recommend this outfit!

Fantastic tour and I couldn't believe how many whales we saw!

This was a fabulous excursion as we got to see whale breaching 3 times. The crew were phenomenal and allowed enough time to get our fill of watching these giants feeding in the bay!

Great tour! Kevin, Stephanie, and Monica were great on the boat while whale watching! Saw plenty of whales as soon as we got out in the water, and had a perfect weather day for it. The glacier was amazing as well. Not a complaint as I had researched everything before hand but would like more time at the glacier to explore some of the walking trails. I would do the tour again!

We loved the excursions! Wish we had more time at Mendenhall to hike the trails, but saw lots of whales. Even saw a momma (Flame) and her baby dive together. And one whale was really showing off and breached the water entirely! The naturalists were very informative.

We were blessed with an amazing experience. Seeing a baby humpback and mother playing for as long as we could stay was amazing. This will probably not happen very often. The crew was very knowledgeable and even they were stunned at what we saw. They were also careful to stay a safe distance from the wildlife.

We booked both Whale Watching and the Mendenhall Glaciar Tour and enjoyed both immensely. First you have to walk from the cruise port to the meeting point -- about a 10 min EASY walk. No need for bus. They quickly guided us to a tour bus and we were off the explore the glacier. As a bonus during the 15 min bus to the glacier, they explain several landmarks in Juneau pointing out bald eagle nesting areas, unique spots etc. Arriving Mendenhall Glacier - you have about an hour to explore on your own. Good enough. I guess you can walk to the waterfall (nugget falls) but that's really lot of walking. Then we went off on the bus to the pier to catch the whale watching. We enjoyed the great explanation by the graduate student. She was entertaining and has a passion for whales and the area. Give her a raise! We saw several whales and it was peaceful. Watching anything over snow covered mountains is breathtaking. All in all a great combo. We booked it through Alaska Shore Excursions and saved over the over priced cruise. We never had any worries about being late or not finding out tour guide.

We had great weather and we actually got to see whales!

Got to see several humpback whales from a distance. Wish they popped out closer to us. Saw a tree loaded with Bald Eagles from a distance and several sea lions.

Brandon, John and Monica were FANTASTIC!!!! Got to see many whales. Crew is very knowledgeable and respectful. Loved it!!

Great job! Was a wonderful excursion!

Fantastic excursion! The Mendenhall Glacier was a terrific stop; Captin Luke and his crew (Bri & John) with Alaska Tales Whale Watching gave us the most amazing experience - we saw many whales, and they were so knowledgeable and passionate about the area and humpback whales - highly recommend!!

Excellent experience and whale (well) worth it. Would use this group again.

Excellent tour. The guide was amazing. Saw plenty of whales, as the captain's knowledge of their locations was very good. On time for both departure and return to port. Very good price compared to the offers on the cruise ship, nearly 50% cheaper. I would recommend this company and would use again.

Everything it promised to be. Saw so many whales and our guide even had names for them. To add to this we had a great short stay at Mendenhall Glacier. Overall, great value!

It was great, we got to see the whales and the sea lions. The boat was very comfortable, able to see from inside the boat or out on the deck. The glaciers were amazing. I totally recommend this tour.

It was a wonderful experience. The guides were very smart and promptly anwered all my questions with a smile on their faces. I loved it!

Just Fabulous! We were a lucky group being that we saw a whale displaying unusual activity of slapping its tail in the water for a good length of time, followed by a breach. There were numerous whale sightings on our excursion. The crew of the boat, naturalist, and bus drivers were all excellent. Definitely worth every penny.

We had a most excellent time! The tour guides were very informative and friendly. Would highly recommend!

Excursion staff were very friendly. 30 extra minutes at glacier would have allowed us to hike to the falls.

Very good, knowledgeable crew. friendly and safe.

It was a great experience - need more time for Glacier Tour

They were awesome!! Friendly people and SOooooo many whales!

It's just alright.

Excellent trip all around. the crew on the whale watching boat were professional and knowledgeable. they found us 3 spots to see numerous whales. Mendenhall was a great walk and self guided. it really allowed us the freedom to explore all of the views of the glacier

Staff was wonderful, just wish we saw more whales and they were closer.

Whale watching was fantastic. The staff was amazing and very family friendly! Thank you for a great experience!

The captain and crew were exemplary. Sue knew all you needed to know about the whales (20 or more), including their names.

Absolutely amazing! We saw so many whales. Wonderful excursion.

The most incredible experience! We saw whales breaching and where as close as we can be! Truly amazing and highly recommended!!

It was awesome. Captain Ben and his crew were the best.

Despite the rain, we had a FANTASTIC time. Mendenhall Glacier visitor center was closed (didn't open til 10am, and our bus driver dropped us at 9 and picked up at 10). Didn't have time to walk the trails, but the views were still spectacular. The Whale Watching was indescribably incredible. Ben, Brit and Monica took us straight to a group of 14 whales who put on an incredible show of breeching and diving. Despite the rain (or because of it), they were unusually active and we have memories and videos for a lifetime. Great experience!

What a great Excursion. Ben,Bri and Monica did a great job. The whales put on a show!

We saw about 25 Whales. The crew on the boat named 17 of them. They knew who they were by the markings on their tails. Happy I booked with Alaska Shore Excurisions.

Again, great information on the tour. Wonderful to be in a small vehicle (rather than a BUS!!). Many accolades to our driver and guide.

Great tour! Saw many whale sightings during our 2 hour trip. Also had a good viewing of the Mendenhall Glacier from the park. Definitely worth it!

The bus driver and boat crew were fabulous! The information was informative and we saw a lot of whales!

There was not enough time at the Mendenhall Glacier - 45 minute round trip to walk to Nugget Falls with no time to enjoy the view - very disappointing - the whale watching tour was outstanding! Saw several groups of whales and the boat ride was a lot of fun.

Had an amazing time! Bus driver drops you off at the Mendenhall Glacier area, he is very funny and knowledgeable about the Juneau area. After about an hour in the tour we get picked up again to get dropped off to the Whale Watching tour. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable as well. Got to see a few whale tails from afar. Overall a great experience. 10/10 recommend

Awesome experience! We are so happy we got to go out on this tour! The real highlight of our Alaska adventure!

We had an amazing time on our whale watching tour! Brianna. Luke. Brian were the perfect hosts and very knowledgeable. We seen lots of whales and were very active.

Simply amazing! Capt. Ben, Monica and Bri were outstanding. We were fortunate enough to see a total of 14 whales!!!

What an amazing tour. We were able to see whales after whales and our tour guide gave us lots of facts about them.

Nice small boat experience. Friendly and informative.

We really enjoyed the tour. Monica, Luke, and the other man were awesome!!

Close enough to almost touch "Bolt" the humpback juvenile. He was definitely curious about us. Such an awesome day. Clear skies (unusual) and great staff.

An amazing, once in a lifetime experience! We were able to see the whales and glacier up close. Our tour guides were knowledgeable and enthusiastic, which enhanced experience. Thank you for a memorable excursion.

We loved this tour. It was Amazing.

They did everything they could to make the experience memorable! On a scale of 1 to 10, they re an 11!!

Whale watching was fantastic. Guides very knowledgeable and fun to cruise with. Saw orca and humpbacked whales. Fantastic. Bus ride to the glacier and back to the ship was well organized. Would recommend this side trip to others.

Great excursion. People were great to go with too. Highly recommend.

We had a wonderful time on this excursion! The fella's on the whale watching boat were so knowledgeable and fun!!

Amazing better than we could have hoped for. Excellent guide and a truly fantastic experience

The staff is what makes the whale watching tour so phenomenal!! Just perfect! I would highly recommend this be added to your itinerary!!

I am giving this only four stars because it was impossible to find the person when we got off the ship. There was a lot of people walking around with signs but we did not find a sign for this particular excursion. Once we did find them it was easier and the crew on the boat were extremely informative and very very helpful. Unfortunately we went late September so did not see a lot of activity but they definitely tried

The glacier was a bit underwhelming as you really don't get near it The whale watching was much more compelling and fun.

The administrative staff assisting with the arrangements were great. The pick up and drop off were punctual and great. We did not end up doing the combo tour just the whale watching. That was very good. The details mention that snacks are included. We received a bottle of water and a very tiny pack of sweets. I suggest that no mention is made of it even though if it is given as it is small. The description that snacks are included influence guests' planning on taking snacks with, having lunch before the tour etc. so rather don't mention it and what ever you then hand out is a bonus.

The boat & guides were very good. Unfortunately it was an extremely wet day which I think effected the overall quality of the tour. We did have whale sighting but nothing on a spectacular scale I'm afraid. Having said this I would recommend to others & hope they have better weather

Neither, rain, snow or darkness of night stops the postman from his appointed rounds.....and neither does this excursion! Unfortunately, we did not get the opportunity to experience the Mendenhall Glacier Tour due to the arrival time of our cruise ship, so we were switched to just the Whale Watching Tour! We had a delightful experience; even with the cold, rain and overcast conditions! We had several whale sightings and spotted a few sea lions! Considering the fact that we were one of the last excursions for the season; it was amazing to see these beautiful mammals before they retreated to Hawaii for the winter!

Enjoyed the bus driver to the crew. Thanks

First class loved every second of it. Well worth it plenty of whales and the crew were great. Much better value than booking on the cruise ship.

We saw so many whales!!!! It was AMAZING!!!

We saw whales as promised! Also some hilarious sea lions. Captain Brandon was great at getting us close to the whales. Commentary by Matt was good too. We only wish we could have stayed out longer!

Fantastic tour, crew were amazing. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Saw lots whales!!

The whale watching- If you have never seen whales before this is the tour for you. You are very likely to see at least one if not more. Guides where great and boat was very comfy. Glacier- not enough time to really do both. By the time you walk up to the glacier it's time to head practically right back for the transfer to the boat for whale watching. Also not that great if your doing glacier bay then not really worth the added expense. If however, this is the the 1st or only glacier you are going to see then you need more time here and still would not recommend this part of the trip

This tour was amazing. The women on the whale tour where very passionate and respectful of the whales. They were very knowledgeable and nice to talk to. The boat was clean and well heated inside. The bus driver was also well informed and friendly. I liked that the tour was with a smaller group of people. Overall it was excellent

Despite the rain we really enjoyed this trip. We were able to see quite a few whales. The glacier was spectacular though we would have liked a little longer here so we could have walked to Nugget Falls. All in all great time was had.

Great trip. Wonderful to have young people passionately sharing their knowledge and love of the beautiful surroundings and nature!! Highly recommend

Friendly. Saw a pod of Orcas and humpbacks. Thank you Captain Rich, Hannah and Sarah for a truly amazing experience.

Glacier tour: Got lucky with the weather, and the scenery was awesome. Did a short walk close to the parking lot and saw a bear. Whale watching on the George Ryan: Rich, Sarah, and Hannah knew their stuff. They tried hard to make it a successful outing... And we did see several whales! Juan the bus driver did a great job and brought the whole thing together. Thanks.

The whale watching piece of this excursion was amazing! The Mendenhall Glacier piece was disappointing . I was under the impression we would be able to walk on the glacier and we didn't even get close.

I'm giving this review 3 stars.. we loved the whale watching!! It was amazing!!! However the glacier tour left much to be desired. We did this portion first. We arrived and were given less than 1hr to explore the area. Give the size of the area and things to explore more time would have been better. You basically have to decide upon arrival which areas you will avoid due to time. However the driver to and from the glacier was exceptional and very knowledgeable. The staff on the whale watching tour was amazing and we saw a few whales very close to the boat. It was a fantastic experience. Overall a very good day.

Whale watching is very interesting. My binoculars are very useful out there and just seeing them spout waster in the air and flipping was wiorth the trip.

Great time out on the boat with very knowledgeable and friendly staff. They gave us plenty of time to film the whales we saw, and also took us to see some seals. Well worth the time and money. Highly recommended.

Brilliant trip, saw several whales Friendly and helpful crew thanks to captain Lauren, Katie and Danielle. Time out at Mendenhall glacier was well worth it.

It was a good day seeing glaciers and whales! Juan the bus driver was a wealth of information and so were Rich, Hannah and Sophie on the boat! Seeing both Orca and humpbacks was wonderful. Sue

It was a great tour and we saw many whales which was thrilling. The ladies running the tour were very knowledgeable and interesting.

We had a great time! We had A few whales following our boat! I only wish there was a way to electronically tip because I never carry cash.

Wonderful experience!

Thoroughly enjoyed this excursion. We saw many Orca and Humpback Whales along with epic scenes which resulted in awesome photos and memories. Big thanks to Captain Rich, Katie, and Matt. Well done!

I really enjoyed the Whale watching and Mendenhall Glacier Tour. We made so many special memories with our family. I will never forget. Love it.

The staff was great and very informative.

This was a great tour. We used ASE vs using the cruise ship excursions and saved money. I would use ASE again if we make another trip. Thank you ASE!!

Well run; well coordinated and very efficient. We got the maximum time on this tour and would do it again. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff..every one of them. Cant miiss this great experience if you are in Juneau

We had so much fun enjoying the beautiful sight of humpback whales and orcas swimming around the boat. Our captain got us right in the middle of the action!

We had the BEST CREW on our whale watching tour. They were knowledgeable, confident and clearly invested in their environment. We enjoyed multiple sightings of humpback whales; so the visual of each group would continue for 4-5 minutes. Then we saw orcas! And it wasn't just one and it wasn't once. There were a large group of them and we enjoyed them (with the crew!) for quite a while. Our viewing of the orcas ended with two of them coming directly toward our vessel as if to bisect it. I'll never forget the size of these orcas at a distance of 20-30'. Just amazing. It was a most memorable couple of hours of the trip!

Wonderful experience. Crew was excellent and very knowledgeable. Ready to answer all our questions and sharing the experience was a great time for our family. I would highly recommend this excursion to all.

Absolutely amazing!!! Everybody on your team were very knowledgeable and gave us great information about area. We had good time, and definitely we ll recommend you to our family and friends.

Our excursion was right in time. The bus driver was informative about Juneau. We would have liked a little longer at Mendenhall Glacier than an hour. The whale watching was fun and we did see some whale tails. The snack provided was a small package of Mott s Gummies, I personally think this should have been crackers or something. Overall, the excursion was great and we would recommend it.

Excellent tour to see Mendenhall Glacier and for whale watching

The whales weren't very active which is disappointing. The boat was very nice though. Very modern and well kept.

A must do

Transportation well orchestrated. Awesome crew. Very informative!

The bus driver was knowledgeable and very pleasant. The whale watching crew was wonderful. They were polite and knowledgeable and spotted whales at multiple sites. I found the whole experience to be a great one!

Very much enjoyed both the glacier tour and the whale watching. I would of like more time at the Mendenhall Glacier.

Absolutely the best whale watching crew ever!! Lauren and crew were knowledgeable, enthusiastic and so much fun!! They knew where to go to find the whales! And they obviously had a deep love for them. The Glacier tour was much too short for us to get to the glacier and back to the bus. Overall, friendly and helpful. Great experience!

Wonderful! Saw super pod of orcas and several humpback whales! Very informative and nice guides.

I gave this score mainly for the Mendenhall glacier tour. I didn't expect to be dropped off at a park and you walk it with no guide. It was raining so that made it more miserable. But I will say...the whale watching trip saved the day. Again...it was still raining when we were getting on the boat. I felt the walk was a bit long on the slippery dock. But while on the boat we had a great crew and did get to see whales. It rained the entire time but Kenny made it fun for the passengers. I wish that it was a sunny day...but it was still great. When disembarking the boat, it was getting dark and the dock had some very slippery spots. It almost looked as if charters had layed their catch on the dock and left it slimy. I know how this gets since I'm from a fishing town in Florida. I was concerned for some of the passengers, as they were older and had some disabilities. All in all. ..a great trip on the boat.

The boat crew was amazing! The captain did a great job of taking us right to where the whales were and the other crew members told us what to expect when viewing the whales as well as helping everyone know where to look. Overall, it was a great adventure!!

Great time! Weather was a bit rainy but the experience was fun and the staff did a great job making sure the experience was enjoyable.

Excellent excursion!!. Staff very friendly and professional. We saw various whales and the experience in the Mendenhall Glacier was beautiful (hope they can extend their time in the Glacier, 1 hour is too short).

Good treatment and good excursion.

We had a great time, saw whales as soon as we got there. saw some seals too. The boat was great, very roomy and comfortable, really good viewing. The crew was fantastic friendly and informative. We made the right choice. I would highly recommend this. Thanks

We had a great time! I would highly recommend this tour!

The tour was good. I wish we would have had more time at the Mendenhall Glacier. It is 2 mile round trip easy hike to the glacier and a beautiful waterfall. There are other shorter trails that lead to scenic areas, but we only had an hour at the park so no time to really enjoy the scenery. The whale watching part of the tour was good. We saw several whales and the naturalists on board the boat were great.

It was a very enjoyable excursion. The staff was extremely knowledgeable.

Loved this excursion. When we got off the boat we were sent to the wrong meeting stop by someone on shore and we missed our original bus. Your company was kind enough to put us on another bus to meet up with our group later at the Mendenhall Glacier. We were so grateful. Thank you so much for your kindness. I highly recommend your company.

I highly recommend this excursion! It was amazing. Our driver was very knowledgeable and pointed out the wildlife and showed us a lot about the town. On the self guided tour he showed us where the best spots were. Then the whale watching was perfect the staff was super friendly and knowledgeable about the whales and other animals we came across. It also didn't hurt that the weather was beautiful and the whales were so active. We had the chance to see two jump out and two more play in seaweed for awhile. It was my favorite excursion I went on!

This excursion included a boat ride out to see the whales was a great experience. We got to see 4 whales and one of them with her calf diving at the same time. Just spectacular. The guides on the boat actually recognized them and hand names for each of the whales. Also saw lots of salmons and bears at the Mendenhall Glacier which in itself is spetacular. Just a footnote. I left my wallet on the boat and only notice once I boarded the cruise ship. I was able to get a hold of them and got great service from this group. They found the wallet and brought it back to the boat before the cruise ship left. Great honest service. Thanks to them the rest of cruise was stress free.

Well worth the time and expense.

The Juneau Whale Watching was fantastic. The Captain took us to where the whales were. The guide was excellent. Knew her stuff, and so personable! Saw many whales and the scenery was breathtaking!!!! The Mendenhall Glacier Tour was OK.

it was fine. Whale watching was better than the glacier

Fun tour; the guides on the boat were fun and very knowledgeable.

Fantastic whale and glacier tour. Guides were great and got to see lots of humpbacks!! Transportation from cruise to tour was very easy.

Staff was great!! Mendenhall Glacier portion of the tour could be improved though. Was hoping for more / better access to the glacier.

A great trip. All staff were accommodating, considerate and humorous. Logistics were spot on, we saw dozens of whales and sea lions, to the delight of the grandchildren and were delivered right to the cruise ship gangway. Couldn t have been more pleased with staff and arrangements

Good tour. We were a little pressed for time at the glacier but were able to make it all the way out and back in time but we had to hustle. Could have used another 10-15 minutes there. Otherwise, happy with this tour. Thanks!

Very informative guides

Well arranged accompanied with proffesional advice. In a weather like we encountered would have liked the boat to stop at the watching spots rather than slow down

Excellent tour and really informative. We saw a large number of whales.

The ladies on this tour were amazing! Did a great job being informative and entertaining. I believe it was Lindsay doing the overall tour guide, she was fabulous!

The tour guides (Libby, Rich, and Katie) were very knowledgeable, and they knew where to take us to see whales. One whale was so very close to the aft end of the boat I could see his eye. It was great to see the Mendenhall Glacier.

We are glad we booked through this excursion company instead of with the cruise line because we were able to combine both the whale watching and the Mendenhall Glacier in one tour. We would have had to choose one or the other with the cruise line. The tour was also less expensive. The guides were friendly and informative. We had Juan as our bus driver and he was great--liked his humor. Our naturalists on the boat were very knowledgeable. We especially liked Katie, because of her friendly demeanor.

Excellent. Loved the whale watching. Capt. Rich, Aaron and Kenny were great. Loved every minute of it.

Overall, my wife and I enjoyed the tour. We really liked the bus driver (Mark? - the older guy that says "everything and that"). His casual and humorous tour style made the rides fun and informative. We also enjoyed the whale watching portion of the tour. We quietly admired that it was an all female crew and how smooth they ran things. Some of the scenery as the sun was setting were some of the most beautiful things I've seen and hope to never forget. Our only complaint about the tour is that the Mendenhall portion seemed rushed and was not enough time to see everything. We had to skip the visitor center and quickly admire the glacier then speed walk to the waterfall, quickly admire that and then speed walk back to barely catch the bus in time.

Unfortunately, we were never able to catch a whale breaching. Did see a couple of fins and some blows from them though. Mendenhall Glacier was amazing. Guides were informative though

This Whale Watching and Mendenhall Glacier Tour was worth every penny from the time I contacted the receptionist until the time I returned from each phase of the tour. We saw Whales, Eagles, Black Bear up close and salmon spawning. The courtesy driver, Rob and Captain Laura and her team made sure we had a great time and pointed out key areas of Juneau and where the whales were surfacing. The good part is I booked through Alaska Shore Excursions which saved me a lot of money as opposed to booking through the cruise line.

Fantastic time, and fantastic crew. You will see whales, and plenty of them!

Best one ever.

The BEST experience hands down! The cherry on the top of our Alaskan Cruise! Highly recommend!!!

The whale watching tour, about 2 hours, was incredible and a highlight of our trip! We were fortunate as we were able to see about 10 humpback whales bubbling to eat fish as well as a family of orcas. We also saw about 6 seals back at the wharf swimming and summing themselves!! Captain Rick, Libby and Aaron were very knowledgeable guides as they provided insights into whale and orca behaviour. You can quickly appreciate their passion and respect of the animals. They also were great at providing accurate locations where the whales would surface. It was a great experience and one not soon to be forgotten! The Mendenhall glacier was breathtaking and a worthwhile experience. The hour spent there was a bit rushed and an extra 30 minutes would have been nice to allow enough time to walk to the waterfalls and still have time at the lookout point. We also saw a large porcupine (about the size of a small bear) in the brush - never knew a porcupine could be that large! Juan, our driver, was entertaining and informative as he pointed out various points of interest throughout our time on the bus. Total tour time is approximately 4-4.5 hrs including bus ride, glacier and whale watching. Would definitely recommend this tour if visiting Juneau on any cruise ship! G. Tokessy, Kanata, Ontario, Canada

A great excursion which we would recommend to everyone. The staff were knowledgeable and very competent. Seeing whales bubble netting and feeding was fascinating.

Had a great time

This excursion was the best!! We especially enjoyed the whale watching. Our crew - Lauren, Matt and Aaron - we so good. They made sure we were able to see lots of whales and even saw an orca!! I would highly recommend this excursion.

Beautiful and comfortable boat that had a very knowledgeable crew

Mendenhall was amazing seeing brown bears great whale watching was good saw a lot of whales no other wildlife they werent so close i believe on other tours quite near boat guess your luck on day girls gave good information.

We saw an orca whale and numerous humpback whales, our guide could even identify them by name just as he saw their tails come up as they dove down into the water.

Whale tour was great, saw orcas and humpbacks. We did not have nearly enough time at Mendenhall Glacier!!!! We had to RUSH to get down and back to Nugget Falls and were still late for the bus by 10 minutes. Would have loved to have time to walk the trails and explore and actually enjoy it. Need 2 hours (at very least 1.5)! We were suppose to have an hour but the bus driver waited 10 minutes to let us off and we were already there! Should have asked to jump off immediately!!!

The captain and her staff got us so close to the whales. It was amazing. The crew was friendly and very knowledgeable.

Crew very knowledgeable, had a great time.

Had a blast!

Fantastic experience. The captain and crew on the whale watching boat were a real pleasure. We had the chance to see Orcas and Humpbacks.

We loved this tour!! Our driver was entertaining and it was fun riding on an old brightly colored school bus. We loved that our whale watching boat was smaller than many of the others looking for whales which were jam packed with people and the gals that owned the boat were great in making sure we saw whales which we did!! They were very friendly and we got lots of great photographs. Highly recommend this excursion when in Juneau.

excellent adventure!!

The Mendenhall Glacier tour was good but the Whale Watching did not meet our expectation as we only saw two whales. Tour driver Robert is knowledgeable and helpful but his busy schedule meant that we have to wait for him to pick us up at the Mendenhall Glacier as well as after the Whale Watching.

Excellent whale watching day. Excellent staff on the boat. I wish there could have been a little more time at the Glacier so we could have walked out to the falls and spent some time. But I would recommended this tour to anyone.

The tour was very well organized. My only complaint was that I was not sure where we would be met. We ended up walking into town when the bus basically met you at the ship. No big deal it was a nice walk. The bus driver to the glacier and dock was friendly and informative. We saw many eagles on the way to the glacier. It would have been nice to have a little more time to explore the glacier but we made good use of our time. Upon arrival at the dock the crew, Capt Rich, Aaron, and Danielle were friendly and informative. At our first stop we saw a hump back whale do a full breach out of the water !! We saw many other whales, and of course the scenery was spectacular. I would highly recommend this tour.

Good trip

Great guides and we were on a new boat . Saw a lot of whales. The walk to the glacier was nice and took pictures of the falls.

Great guides and we were on a new boat. Saw a lot of whales. The walk to the glacier was nice and took pictures of the falls.

Whale watching was awesome. Sarah and the crew were great! Mendenhall was good but I would suggest allowing an hour and a half there as we didn't have enough time to walk down to the water fall which was a bummer.

This was by far our favorite excursion during our Alaska Cruise. Captain Rich was great and Aaron and Matt were very helpful in helping us locate and anticipate the whales. Seas were a little choppy at times but Rich kept us in good stead and the best positions to see the whales in the sunset. The Glacier Tour presented good photo ops but you really don't get close to the glacier and the waterfall is a bit of a hike. Still worth the trip. Highly recommend!

Whale watching was fantastic, the Glacier trip was disappointing as we only had 45mins and could not walk there and back to the waterfall in time to catch the bus.

Amazing day out well worth doing got plenty of time at the glacier and got to see 4 whales.. all crew were so helpful and answered any questions we had..

5 stars

Awesome guides, clean and new boat, and plenty of whales.

My friends, wife and I like this tour a lot. Mendenhall Glacier is quite beautiful, as is Nugget Falls. I liked the size of our boat for the whale watching. There were about 20 of us on board. The boat was two stories so there was plenty of room to see things and move around. The crew was curious, knowledgable and professional. Our safety was important to them. Following the rules and the law (not getting too close to the whales) was important to them. I respected this. Then, we proceeded to see five whales. They are beautiful creatures. This was an excellent tour.

Great staff!

What an awesome experience! We saw whales, seals and eagles. The crew was very knowledgeable and passionate about their job! I would absolutely do this excursion again!

An amazing experience.

Great crew. Lots of whale sightings, knowledgeable staff. Glacier was ok. Entry to visitor centre and a trail to a scenic waterfall but not enough time to make the 2 mile walk. Also glacier was much further away than anticipated and would take hours to get to from the visitor center

First rate tour, Knowledgeable Staff. saw whales as promist Admired the Mendenhall Glacier, Juan entertaining driver

Great experience and incredible view. Very knowledgeable guides

Highly recommend this tour. Very nice, new boat with friendly staff. We saw quite a few whales and even some breaching!

Friendly and talkative. They took us straight to the common whale spots and described in great detail the whales we were seeing and their behavioral traits. Beautiful photo opportunities and some fantastic memories

We loved this tour! We saw quite a few whales. The tour leaders were well informed. The boat was brand new and very nice. The ride was very smooth.

Knowledgeable staff and well run. Enjoyed very much!

The Whale Watching and Mendenhall Glacier tour was an excellent option for Juneau for our family of four. The 7-year-old was disappointed that she was not able to "walk on the glacier" as we had done on Athabasca in the Canadian Rockies (but that is the exception for glacier visits). We also lost some time due to congestion on the roads, but that is the price you pay for an excellent sunny day. The bus operator and the whale-watching boat operators/guides were excellent- we recommend this to all.

This was an awesome excursion! From the bus driver to Mendenhall Glacier to the whale watching crew of Rich, Libby and Hannah, all of them were so knowledgeable and informative. they answered all of our many questions and truly have a passion for what they were doing! We saw many whales, both killer whales and humpback whales and were truly mesmerized by their true size and beauty. This was our 1st time to Alaska and our 1st time on a cruise. We can't wait to come back to Alaska hopefully by RV so we can stay longer!!!

We had a great experience with the whales. We saw 7 in a feeding area. Our guides were amazing and great knowledge about the whales we saw.

What an amazing day! I would give folks another half hour at Mendelhall Glacier, but the whale watching was extraordinary. Luke, Libby and Justin provided superb advantage points to view humpback whales. In fact, they stayed out some extra time to view a whale breaching. What an exceptional crew and memories.

This was a nice excursion. The bus driver was very informative. The visit to Mendenhall was a bit short. The crew on the boat were great. The narrator was informative and funny. Time on the boat was sufficient and we saw whales!! Thanks!

This was a highlight of our trip! Very nice boat with comfortable, indoor captains chair seats. Matt was very knowledgeable and friendly, in fact all staff were friendly and helpful. We saw orcas and humpback whales pretty close to the boat. Our family had from ages 9 to 75 and everyone liked the tour very much! Just the perfect amount of time. Highly recommend!

We had a great time. The crew was amazing.

This was amazing! Definitely a highlight of our trip. I would highly recommend this.

Awesome day with nice people.

Awesome water views, crew was knowledgeable and got us great when sightings. Boat was the best we saw on the water (new boat).

Very nice boat and great crew. We saw whales and learned a lot more about whales. Great job!

The whale watching trip was great. We saw 5 whales for a lengthy amount of time. The crew on the boat was very knowledgeable. Fun time.

I took the whale watch at 4pm, which was fortunate as there were only 10 people on this cruise and it gave us better opportunities to move around the boat and see the whales and killer whales. We were fortunate to get alongside a killer whale pod and followed them for along time. Earlier on I was taken by bus to the Mendenhall Glacier and had more than enough time to visit Nugget falls where the flow was fantastic and also the lookout Mendenhall Glacier. The bus driver was very informative about all things relating to Juneau. Quite impressive.

An amazing time on our excursion. We saw many humpback whales and two even went under our boat and came up on the other side! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.

Wonderful experience! Staff was very knowledgeable and friendly! Enjoyed bus portion more than expected. Boat was clean and comfortable.

This was a great trip. Saw lots of whales and some sea lions. However, they need a better speaker on the boat, so people in the back can hear him.

What an incredible day!! It instantly became my favorite vacation experience of all time and I cannot stop thinking about the whale watching. The glacier was fun to visit but the whale watching was something I've run out of superlatives to describe. Captain Sarah and Naturalist Katie were fantastic. They both had so much personality and really understood the experience. We saw a bunch of humpback activity including a breach and, just before we headed back to port, saw a mother humpback whale and her calf breach simultaneously and they followed it up with six other breaches plus a bunch of slapping of their fins on the water's surface. Luckily I captured about five minutes of the activity on video. Others on the boat captured it in photographs. I highly recommend this excursion to anyone visiting Juneau.

We saw 10 whales in 2 hours. The guide was very knowledgeable and clearly enjoys his job. The driver was friendly and did a good job.

It was a great experience. Mendenhall Glacier was beautiful. My wife and I took the short hike to nugget falls which was equally as beautiful. We saw whales up close and even saw two calves with their mothers. The naturalist on board was very knowledgeable and friendly.

We loved our tour, especially the whales where our guides provided us with many whale sightings. We would book again with this group!

All good!

I would highly recommend this tour. They were very professional and Libby was very knowledgeable. Everyone on staff was so friendly and accommodating. The boat was nice and we got to see lots of whales. We will cherish those memories forever. Susan, Columbia, SC

Fantastic whale watching. we were in the middle of a pod of whales for at least one hour. Crew was great! Highly recommend!!

Great information given and friendly staff

5 stars. Great excursion. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Great boat. Would recommend!

Our driver, Robert was engaging. He gave us little tidbits about the city and pointed out bald eagles and places of interest along the way. The crew for the whale watching was very friendly. Capt. Luke took us to an area where the whales were feeding and we saw several jump out of the water at the same time. Libby and Sarah were terrific and very knowledgeable. Overall it was a great experience.

Excellent time and we were fortunate to see a couple different whales that day. Crew was fantastic.

Our bus driver and tour guide through Juneau was great and the whale watch was amazing! Our captain, Lauren, and naturalists Libby and Regina all did a fantastic job making sure we had the opportunity to see as many whales as possible that day! They took the time to answer any questions we had and explained a lot about what we were seeing.

We just got back from our whale watching adventure with Captain Lauren, Matt and Hannah. We had a blast. They were great. They knew exactly where to go to show us the majestic sea creatures in the area. The boat was very clean and safe. Transfers to and from the ship was seamless. I would highly recommend this crew for a day of fun and Alaskan adventure!

This was an amazing experience! The captain and the guides were so knowledgeable about whales and had a real talent - maybe instinct on where to take us for the best experience. We saw 2 Orcas as we headed to find the Humpback whales. We saw multiple humpbacks but the best experience was seeing a baby (referred to as Bunson) who seemed like he wanted to put on a show for us - flapping his fin over and over like he was waving, and breaching the water to do spins while his mother hunted near by. Coming back to the dock we also saw a little otter swimming along. This excursion was truly the highlight of our trip! I think our guides were Matt, Hannah and Megan? Wish I d written it down - they deserve the kudos!

This was fantastic. We saw bubble feeding! Women and boat captain who led this tour were enthusiastic, knowledgeable and very competent guides. Excellent experience.

Great experience. Friendly and informative crew! Saw lots of whales and a baby too.

Thrilled to see whales. Captain Lauren and her two assistants Matt & Hannah were outstanding. Matt, particularly, was so helpful and informative.

The all-girl team that took us out were top notch!! This excursion was one of the high points of our trip to Alaska. We saw at least 10 whales including one pod expressing bubble feeding behaviour. 5 stars!!

We saw 8-10 wales bubble feeding. Tremendous sight. Saw and tracked 3 other whales including a mother and her pup. Libby, Hannah and captain Rick did a great job They were very knowledgeable and shared that knowledge with the passengers. Highly recommend

The whale watching was great and we got to see killer whales which, as we understand it, is rare occasion. The Mendenhall Glacier was not that impression, but, then again, we had already visited Hubbard Glacier which was spectacular.

A great trip on a great new boat with a great team. A wonderful visit to the glacier and a special whale watch where we were treated to a triple breach. Wow. Well done Alaska Shore Excursions. Additionally better value than the cruise ship. 5 stars

Would have liked more time at the glacier.

Awesome team, awesome experience!! Probably I would add a few minutes at the glacier. Only walking to the waterfall and back takes almost an hour. The bus driver, out of this world, what a nice guy. The team at the vessel, so professional. Overall, flawless!!

This was everyone's favorite excursion!! It was very easy to find the meeting point once we got off the boat.The whale watching was amazing awesome beyond our expectations. Captain Rich, Aaron, and Hannah really knew their stuff. I highly recommend!

What a great time. Our trip began with Robert giving us a great narration of Juneau on our way to Mendenhall Glacier. We were given ample time to walk some trails and visit the national park at Mendenhall. Robert then picked us back up and drove us to the boat. We were met by the crew and boarded the boat. What an adventure! We were given great narration about the local area and whales by Hannah. Captain Rich was able to find a pod of Orca whales. Orcas are very hard to find in the are. We also were able to see several humpbacks right by the boat. We saw eagles and other birds on our trip. It was a great day. I know you cannot predict when and where whales will be, but Captain rich was spot on this trip. We were thoroughly entertained and enjoyed the whole trip from the start to the finish. This is a great way to check off two things to do in Juneau.

Great tour saw lots of whales. Trip to glacier was nice but you are a ways away when viewing

The whale watching was awesome. We saw many whales including one that did a full breach twice and then flapped his tail like 20 times. It was a unique experience and a nice boat to view from. The Glacier was lame. It's melted so far back you can't see too much and you definitely don't get close to any ice. The time allowed is to short to even make the short hike to the waterfall.

This was one of the best excursions I have ever been on. The crew went out of their way to make sure we got to see whale! They were friendly, fun and very accommodating. I highly recommend this tour.

very nice

Comfortable, new boat with lots of time to view the whales. We saw about 5. Guides were helpful and careful to not go too close to the whales as other boats do. The trip to the Glacier is a drop off and pick up with about 45-50 min there. If you want to walk to the waterfall, you have to walk fast! It would be nicer to do the Glacier after the whales and have more time there.

Great guides and amazing whale viewing.

We saw many whales.

We had perfect weather and the stop at the Mendenhall Glacier was very nice offering a beautiful view. The whale watching trip was absolutely fabulous. The scenery was breathtaking. We saw killer whales only feet away and a humpback whale. The crew provided great insights. Any time again.

Me encanto Gracias

Beautiful boat and great crew. Whales put on a fine show!

Amazing time and my young boys loved the boat and watching the whales. The tickets were easy to print from the Alaska Shore Excursions. The directions were clear and finding the ticket agent and show was a breeze! Thank you for a great time!

Very friendly crew, nice views and just as promised we saw whales! Glacier was nice too but wish we had a bit more time to be able to like out to the glacier.

Our captain Lauren and crew of Sarah and Aaron were great with the whale watching. You can tell home much they love the whales. We saw several. The glacier is spectacular! One of our favorite stops on our trip.

This was an excellent trip. The first half was a visit to the Mendenhall Glacier. We viewed the Glacier pretty closely across a beautiful lake. The second half was a whale watching tour on a small boat. Our captain was a young lady. The other two guides (one young man and another young lady) were very knowledgeable of the area and the habitat of the whales and orcas. They took us to see a humpback whale named Sasha and a group of killer whales. On the way back we saw a number of sea lions. Such a worthwhile trip.

The sights were incredible. A little unorganized with the transportation to the glacier and to the whale watching boat. We saw a few whales. Unfortunately, not enough whales to make the whale watching trip worth.

Good- not many whales sadly

Great time! Our captain and whale watching guide were both great

Whale watching was excellent, Mendenhall glacier ok

Fantastic. A super trip with very informative staff who were also friendly.

The boat tour guide (I think her name was Katie) was outstanding. We were on the boat longer than scheduled because we kept seeing whales, and I did not mind one bit!

Excellent! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and interesting and threw in a few jokes for free. We had a great time and had plenty of time to enjoy and find the whales. Thanks! Only complaint is that on the Glacier tour, I almost missed the bus because not enough time to walk to and back from the waterfall. Otherwise very satisfied.

Wonderful tour. The staff was very knowledgeable and found wonderful things for us to see and enjoy. It was difficult for my mother with a walker to go all the way out to the ship and get on and off the ship. I would recommend this trip to others.

We were able to watch killer whale as well lot of whales in group. Mandehall glacier Tour was good.

The whale watching tour was awesome! We got up close to the whales. For sure a must do! You won't be disappointed.

We went on a cruise and stopped in Juneau. This tour company meet us outside our ship which was very convenient. The bus driver, Robert, took us to Mendenhall Glacier and was very informative and funny along the way. We spent an hour at Mendenhall Glacier, walked on a trail to Nugget Falls which is as close as you can get to the glacier without a boat. Robert then took us to the whale watching boat. Very knowledgable crew (Luke, Sarah, Regina), we saw about a half dozen whales. Would definitely recommend this excursion.

Great crew! Clean boat. All around great experience. Will recommend excursion.

We love the watercraft and our guide was outstanding. He took us to THE spot to see the whales.

This was a nice tour, we did see a couple of whales, just wish we would have seen more.

Did not see as many whales as we had hoped. Could not get real close to the Mendenhall glacier without hiking and there was not sufficient time allotted for that hike.

Had great time, saw half dozen whales. Capt rich and Aarron were great, Libby was good. The trip was more than expected

I wish I could give more than five stars. This was an amazing adventure for all of us. There were so many oohs and aahs from everyone. We have so many pictures from both the Glacier tour and whale watching we will have many memories. We want to come back and will definitely use Alaska Shore Excursions to book with.

Enjoyable and very knowledgeable guides on the whale watching portion. Information about activities at the Mendenhall glacier could have been better, i.e., informing participants that a hike to the falls was possible within the time permitted

The Whale Watching and Mendenhall Glacier Tours were very well done. They had great transportation, on time arrivals and departures. I would rate them 5 stars out of 5 stars. We saw lots of whales too. Why book directly with your cruise line when you can book directly with Alaska Shore Excursions and save money!

This excursion was flawless from beginning to end. We enjoyed our bus driver's comedy, he was outstanding. (I don't remember his name, green bus, he drives the school bus in the winter) The boat crew (Rich, Luke, and Aaron) exceeded my expectations for the whale watching. The vast amount of knowledge, information, and excitement as the tour progressed was fantastic. We followed 3 whales for a few hours, and were given multiple opportunities to observe the whales. The crew would even tell us when to be ready to get a TAIL shot when the whales would dive. I'll be recommending your company to many fellow travel agents, as I know our mutual clients will be highly satisfied with your operations. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

The crew on the whale watching were incredible. The weather was great, the scenery was awesome and the whales and seals put on a great show for us. Mendenhall Glacier was beautiful. I didn't know what to say when I first saw it. The whole area was fantastic. I have got to say that your company has some very good businesses doing their excursions. Stay with these folks. Thank you so much for the best time of my life.

Had a wonderful time on this tour. The day we went we had beautiful weather and the crew for the whale watching were both ladies who did a great job. We saw about 15 Orca Whales and 2 Humpback whales. So glad we did this tour. We enjoyed the Mendenhall Glacier. To bad that it is melting away. The visitor Center is very nice. Don

Captain Rich, Matt and Hannah were an amazing wealth of knowledge. Captain Rich made sure we saw whales!!!!! It was a fantastic trip!

The tour was really well organised, firstly taken by coach to the Glacier by a chatty tour guide/driver. Then we were taken to the boat. The crew (Luke and Katie) were really welcoming and very knowledgeable. We had an amazing time and viewed hump back whales and seal lions. Worth the money without a doubt as they guarantee your money back if there are no sightings!

Small boat, very informative, fun.

Personable and knowledgeable guides.

Great Experience! The crew were very knowledgeable.

Both tours were memorable. Whale watching was especially good.

My daughter and my dad went for the tour. They came back with amazing whale pictures and they were very excited about the tour.

Was a wonderful experience and staff was great!

This was probably our favorite tour. Kaz and Aaron were wonderful. It was so nice to have people who were so passionate about the whales and ready to share their experiences. This was more than a brief glance. We were able to sit and watch the whales for quite a while.

This excursion was very good. Glad we took it.

Lauren, Matt and Sarah did a great job with this tour

needed more time to see the glacier, we barely had time to take the mile walk down to the glacier and couldn't go all the way because we had to hurry and get back to catch our ride. Very pretty but if taking the trail to the glacier and waterfall will need to watch your time. Didn't get to go the visitor center at all. LOVED the whale watching, awesome crew (I wish I had their card with me to give them a shout out) on our boat, the whales never jumped out of the water but did surface multiple times and we got great pictures of their tales as they went back down. Even saw Sea Lions. Definitely recommend.

The excursion was top class! Captain Mike (I think) and her young assistant were courteous professional and gave us a day to remember! My wife said yesterday that it was the best day of our whole holiday in which we visited Canada for the first time saw beautiful Banff Lake Louise and the majestic Rocky Mountains followed by a mind boggling trip on the Rocky Mountaineer Vancouver and the Alaskan Cruise to finish! The excursion luckily took place on a beautiful day and our crew through radio contact soon learned where whales were cruising ! We then saw the giant dorsal find of Orcas away in the distance so Captain Mike took us to the general area and cut off our engines this culminated in a magnificent male orca surfacing within about six feet of the boat breathtakingly spectacular and Mike's assistant and I apologise for not remembering his name captured a wonderful video of this unforgettable event which he was able to share on something called air drop and which we will cherish hopefully for many many years! Our excursion also included a visit to the Mendenhall lake and visitor Centre the bus driver / tour guide was funny and very knowledgeable only real bit of a problem we had for the full day was that there was barely enough time for us to get to the stunning waterfall and back in the timeframe required I made it but it was a real physical effort in the time we had - My wife didn't attempt it! That said our Orca (especially) and other whale sightings make it utterly impossible to rate this at any less than the full five stars in fact I wish I could give it six! Hopefully our crew get to read this and accept our enormous thanks for an unforgettable and very special day in our lives!

Excellent tour! Super knowledgeable guides. Saw lots of whales, mommas and babies too! Mendenhall Glacier was breathtaking. I recommend taking the short walk to view the waterfall close up as well!

Just returned from a fantastic trip to Alaska from the UK. Worth every penny. Made so much better with the help of Alaska shore excursions. This trip to the Mendenhall Glacier and Whale watching was excellent. Easy to book, all pick ups were easy to find and did exactly as promised. The boat we took for the whale watching was brand new with a team of 3, Libby our main guide was so enthusiastic and had expert knowledge of all the whales. We were able to see them close up which was an awesome wonder. A must do experience

Very good experience

Saw whales a few times during our adventure! Was a great time.

Thought that this was a single excursion. Boat out for whale watching and bus ride to glacier. More travel and wait time than I expected. Not as much time as I would have liked for either. But we did see whale.

The crew, Captain Rich, Aaron and Hannah, were wonderful. They were very knowledgeable and helpful. I enjoyed it very much

Our guide was very knowledgable and friendly. Website said binoculars would be available and this was not true. Good tour otherwise.

Had a great time. Saw lots of whales. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable.

Very knowledgeable guides. Were able to locate several opportunities to view whales, including a mother with a calf. Would recommend to anyone.

I really enjoyed this tour. I suggest that the operator provide more information concerning the glacier tour, specifically how long a walk it was from the entrance area to either the glacier or waterfall viewing areas. Due to time constraints, I spent more time vigorously walking to and from the waterfall area than actually spending time there to take in the sights. The whale watching portion of the tour was also enjoyable, as I saw several sightings of young whales during the trip. Our vessel's crew was also polite and informative.

First cruise and fist excursion ever the boat had an all girl crew and they were so awesome we had so much fun . Saw two sets of whales the baby whale jumped in front of us so cool. Crew was very knowledgeable. Will book with this company every time we go.

Loved the information we received and the fun we had watching the whales! Thank you!!

Well organized and an extremely friendly crew. The Whale watching team worked extremely hard to ensure close views of the whale. I would take my family and friends again with the same crew and boat with zero hesitation. Note: We are a family . which travels extensively across the globe and can easily say that the boat crew is world class in a very humble way.

If you want to really see Mendenhall Glacier, do a different trip. You really don't have much time to see the Glacier. The whale watching part of the trip was very good, and you will see some whales.

Great excursion! Everyone was very nice and very knowledgeable! The whale swam right beside our boat!

Wonderful tour. The Mendenhall Glacier was amazing. We got to watching a mother humpback and her baby for about a half hour. We loved it!

Fantastic adventure. Beautiful scenery both at the glacier and on the boat. I loved the fact that the tour boat was smaller, just 16 passengers. Sara our skipper was pleasant and knowledgeable and her right hand equally so. Would highly recommend. I only rated it a 4 star not because I didn't love all that we saw, but because the bus driver on the way to the the glacier asked for tips and that didn't sit well with me. I tip for great service, not because I've been asked

This was our favorite excursion on our cruise. We got to see a baby humpback playing, jumping, breaching. The guides were very knowledgeable and answered all our questions.

The highlight of our trip! We had a baby humpback who would not stop putting on a show. Incredible staff and extremely knowledgeable! We will never forget this experience.

There were 11 family members on this excursion, and we did see whales and the young man was very good in explaining the types of mammals we could see and we did identify some by their tail markings. It was an enjoyable and informative morning.

Wow! Wow! Wow! What a fantastic excursion! We started by visiting the Mendenhall Glacier and spent time wandering around the visitor center and then to Photo Point. It would be easy to spend an entire day there, but the one hour we had gave us enough of a taste that it would be high on our list if we ever visited again. Then the whale watching tour! Wow! Our guides were fantastic and quickly got everyone on board and out on the water. The boat was comfy and allowed passengers to stay inside with great views or visit the bow, stern, or roof for even better views. The guides spotted our first whale within a matter of minutes and it was non-stop action from that point on. Whale after whale, with the guides providing detailed information and helping us know what to look for and expect. We were fortunate enough to see whales bottom feeding (and doing the infamous terminal dive with tale in the air) and lunge feeding! This was a fantastic excursion for both the adults and our 6-year-old and we would even consider doing it again!

We were slightly late getting to our tour due to being delayed getting off the ship and having a hard time finding the meeting tent. They were great though, they got us on another bus and we were able to rejoin our tour. I wish we had more time at the Glacier and if I ever return I will spend my whole day there. The whale watching was super too, the staff were very professional and the view is stunning. I love being out on the water so this would have been great even without the whales.

Our cruise line didn't offer the type of shore excursion we wanted, but Alaska Shore Excursions had exactly what we wanted and well within the timeframe we had available. We particularly appreciated how accurately the tickets described how we would find our meeting place and what to look for. The only challenge with the excursion was at the end of whale-watching, one of the buses broke down, which delayed our transport back to the ship because the remaining buses were doing double-duty covering for the one that broke down. Our boat captain, Sarah, and guide Aaron were friendly and knowledgeable about the area and where to find whales, how to identify them, and even how to know when they would be going down for a dive and we'd get to see their flukes. Just a fantastic afternoon!

Overall it was a good tour. Was a little disappointed with the amount of whales that we saw though.

Excellent viewing and information

Loved our tour! Visited the Glacier first - driven by Juan (he was fantastic) had time to walk to Nugget Falls for a few photos. The cloud was low, so visibility wasn't wonderful - but good all the same. Once we got to the boat for whale watching the weather had brightened up and it turned into a lovely sunny morning. Captain Rich, Hannah and Libby were brilliant - informative, helpful and really made our experience great. Saw loads of whales and were lucky enough to see a baby whale breaching (and showing off to the other boats!) We had plenty of room to view the whales and never once felt overcrowded. Our driver, Juan, kindly ran us back to the ship as we were running a little late - much appreciated. Definitely recommend this tour.

What a day! We saw Humpback and even 3 pods of Orcas! I didn't know I would be that excited! I felt like I'd won the lottery!

Great experience with Luke, Hannah and Sarah. Sea Lions, Porpoise, plenty of whales and saw a Whale breach right in front of the boat.

It was nothing but fun, and a great experience. Both Captain and Naturalist were fun and great people.

Excellent trip. The bus was old and not particularly comfortable. The driver as very knowledgeable. The trip to the glacier was OK but after the Hubbard glacier a bit of a disappointment. There was an elevator to the centre but no one mentioned this. The whale watching was fantastic. The boat was fast and modern with really good staff. Libby was very good, funny and knowledgeable. Aaron and Rich were very good at pointing whales out and helping generally. We saw several whales ...very good. My Only complaint was the amount of walking required if you are not very mobile...sometimes the distances were bit far .

The Mendenhall Glacier was fun just wish we had more time. The Whale Watching was amazing. The crew was great, personable, knowledgeable and fun. We saw a mom with baby. Really wonderful. Learned alot. Very comfortable boat.

Best excursion. Crew was totally awesome

Although there was a small snafu with the boat while watching, they got another boat quickly and we had an excellent day out. Our guides were fantastic. Sarah was knowledge and we saw 3 whales in one area! Best part of my Alaskan vacation. The glacier part left much to be desired. Just to be clear they don't take you on a tour they just drop you off to view which is fine but I wouldn't consider it a true tour.

Fantastic! Saw whale breaching!

The Mendenhall portion of the tour was alright. They drop you off for an hour and you get to explore. If you want to get up close and personal with the glacier, this is not the way to do it. If you are ok seeing it from a distance it is fine. The whale watching was the highlight. We saw several humpback whales. It was a very nice, relaxed trip. We had Libby with us educating us about marine life. It was a good time and I wish I could do it everyday. I so enjoy being on the water and seeing wildlife. It is one of my happy places. We did not get to see a breach, may be next time.

This operation was top notch,have nothing negative to say.

Loved it!

Great staff. Wish we could have seen a whale breach.

Good day, but not much activity

We had a great time with Rich, Hannah, and Libby on our Mendenhall glacier and whale watching excursion. I would suggest using this crew whale watching! Great experience thanks to his crew!!

Terrific viewing of whales and friendly and helpful staff on board the boat. Ideal whale watching boat as there was room to move around the vessel, both inside and out. Mendenhall was lovely and our bus driver Robert was cheery and helpful. Bus was a little late back to Glacier which was a bit unfortunate as we were only given a short time to get to the falls and came back before we got there to be on time only to have the bus about 20 mins late. Confusion for guests.

The glacier is a must see and the nature center is really nice. The whale watching was incredible! Katie was so fun and we saw whales nearly the whole time. We were lucky with sunshine, so it was a beautiful day on the water, but I hear that's not the norm!

We were fortunate to see killer and humpback whales . The staff was amazing. Would recommend to anyone going to alaska.

The services provided by the tour company were wonderful, however the forest ranger at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center drove us completely bonkers with the way she conducted her talks. Too much personal emotion, not enough facts.

We saw both hampack whales

A great tour which lived up to its expectations. We saw several whales and one with a cub. Staff were extremely knowledgable and friendly. A bit more time on the glacier would have been good but weather was wet so didn't matter too much.

Whale watching amazing! Staff were very informative and helpful. Saw 6 whales!

Not to be missed! The glacier is Amazing!! The whale watching trip was truly a treat-while not everyone will see Orcas, we saw a large Pod! And humpbacks too. For me, this says Alaska!

Outstanding professional yet personable crew made for a fantastic outing everyone in the family thoroughly enjoyed the experience

A wonderful experience except there was not enough time at the Mendenhall Glacier to enjoy the Visitor Center. Our driver gave us a time to be back at the bus stop but was 20 minutes late. We could have used that 20 minutes to further experience the Visitor Center. The Whale Watching tour was great and the crew were very skilled and professional. Thanks.

What an amazing day! Our crew was awesome!! Very knowledgeable and friendly. We were so lucky to see a pod of 25 Orca killer whales!! The glacier park was beautiful!! The driver of our van was so funny and gave us a great history lesson as we were going to the park!!

It was an amazing excursion. Our crew of Hannah, Aaron and Capt. Rich were awesome. We saw several whales and the knowledge and expertise they shared about whales and other wildlife was fascinating. Thanks for a great excursion

We were taken on a repurposed school bus to the Glacier information center first. We were dropped off to explore on our own for about an hour. We were then picked up and transported to the marina for the whale watch. It was a long and very steep walk down to the docks for my 87 year old mother, but Aaron grabbed a wheelchair and escorted her both ways. The boat was new and comfortable. Aaron explained everything nicely, we saw a number of humpback whales including a frisky calf that jumped out of the water numerous times. We also saw a harbor seal and bald eagles. It was a good day.

Great tour! Loved seeing the whales! Captain Loren and her crew were friendly, skilled and knowledgeable.

We have done this 2 years now with different family members and enjoyed it very much both times. Some of our party took longer getting off the ship and we missed the bus. Your representative tried to reach us multiple times, my phone was not working. When we found her, she took great care of us and got us caught up to the group.

Absolutely fabulous. The team were brilliant and we got to see a calf and mum swimming and the calf was leaping out of the water. Amazing. The Mendenhall glacier was wonderful and we got some great photos.

Our captain and assistant were enthusiastic about the trip and passed that along to the group. They were knowledgeable and easy to question.

Great tour! Wish we had a little more time at Mendenhall Glacier, but we hustled and we made it down to Nugget Falls which was gorgeous. Whale watch was amazing! We saw a pod of orcas & breaching humpbacks. Matt & captain Lauren were both fantastic.

An amazing experience. Highly recommend it!!!

Great tour. Highly recommend it.

We saw several whales. Our Guide Matt was knowledgeable. Our captain was nice too.

It was an amazing tour even though the visit to the Glacier seemed rush. Not enough time to make it to the waterfall. We had to almost run so we wouldn't miss the bus. Manage your time accordingly. The whales were unbelievable. Great boat tour and the views are to die for. Would totally recommend it. The guides are extremely knowledgeable.

What an incredible excursion!! I can't even tell you how many whales we saw. Absolutely majestic! The Mendenhall Glacier was great also. Both tour guides were great (One for the Whales and one for the glacier). The naturalist on the whale tour provided so much information. She made the whole trip fun and exciting. The only thing that could have made it better was the ever allusive "breach."

This was a wonderful tour. Saw lots of whales. Very comfortable boat. Time at the glacier walk was just right! Highly recommend !

We came off of the ship and representatives were in kiosks along the harbor. They could not have been more helpful. They were most pleasant and even offered us an opportunity to spend additional time at the glacier at no extra cost.. the Whale Watch was spectacular. The scenery from the boat alone was beautiful and the crew did a great job locating whales and explaining their habits so we would know what to expect. It was a most worthwhile experience.

Saw lots of humpback whales! Great experience!

Excellent! Our husband and wife team (Brandi and Rich) were very knowledgeable and friendly, and we had multiple sightings of whales and seals. Boat was very clean and allowed for great viewing/pictures.

Our tour guides were very informative and took us to the areas where we were able to watch at least 5 different humpback whales feeding!

Enjoyed time at Mendenhall Glacier, however there was not enough time as it was included with the whale watching. We were at least a half an hour or more late starting out so it only gave us about 20 minutes at Mendenhall. Not nearly enough time to enjoy. Not very good whale sightings either, however , that's no fault of the tour . Staff was always very nice and accommodating.

Bus driver was rude when we asked if we had time to go to the bathroom

Not just a fantastic trip to the glacier and whale watching the cruise line changed the docking times.your company went out of their way to resend tickets and help us in our hour of need we appreciate this a lot so once again thankyou and I would recommend this tour company to anyone.thankyou

Amazing trip. Our skipper got us close to humpbacks and we also caught a glimpse of Orcas. Very professional outfit. Would recommend this tour.

Would have liked a bit longer at glacier but understand the need to pack everything in . Great guides x whale watching team amazing .

A wonderful crew for the whale watching - young, dynamic and passionate about their environment

The Tours was excellent including the bus drivers humor. Maybe a litter more time in the Mendenhall Glacier tour to walk relax to the waterfall it will be perfect. Whale Watching was excellent and the personnel was very professional and polite. Thank you !!

Excellent. Saw hump backs and orcas. 14 passenger boat.

Excellent excursion with very good onboard team

This tour was wonderful. Our guides were knowledgable and SUPER nice. Thank you for a wonderful Juneau experience.

Very well organized. Mendenhall glacier and the around area are so worthy to visit, beautiful and rich of the wild lives. And we learned a lot from the visiting center. Whale watching experience was so fun and just as promised, Our captain Luke and his partner Aaron are very knowledgeable on chasing the whale. We saw more than ten times of the whales. It was really a fun and happy excursion.

Love this excursion! Our captain and guide knew exactly where to find the whales.

I was able to see my first whale in the wild. The captain took us to well known spots where whales have been previously spotted. It took about 10-15 min for the first sighting. As soon as we saw the water sprout the captain would slow the boat and everyone got pictures. The whale came up every few minutes. After a while we would move on to the next spot / whale. The day we had the excursion was a warm and sunny day, so visibility was perfect. The water was calm. Great experience. If you were to choose only one excursion to take in Alaska, highly recommend whale watching.

Well organized. Spotted five whales

We had such a great day on this tour. It started with Corey, our knowledgeable and friendly driver. Corey was more like a tour guide and we learned so much from him. His friendly attitude really started our trip out right. After the glacier, we went out on the whale watching boat with Captain Lauren and Matt. Both were exceptional and made it a great day for us. What we liked was the size of the group. Only 14 folks total which gave it a more intimate and special feel. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for adventure in Juneau.

12 days in Alaska with 5 close friends and 8 tours. This was everyone's highlight of the tour. Matt and our captain were amazing and the only way to do this tour in on a smaller boat like you offered. AMAZING. Thank you, Bryan

What a great Captain and Crew! The boat was in impeccable condition as well as very clean. The willingness of the crew to answer questions and share information made the tour even better. We will definitely spend more time at the Mendenhall Glacier next time. There was a lot to see.

Loved walking out to Mendenhall Glacier and seeing the waterfall. Even got to see a mother bear with her two cubs on the way. We got to see some whales. The only bad part was it started to rain just before the whale watching tour was over and we had to walk back through Juneau to the ship in a drizzle. Other than that had a great time!

Overall very good but I would have liked more time at the Mendenhall Glacier Tour.

Great tour for whale watching. Not enough time at glacier to explore.

Excellent tour. Our guides were very personable and interesting to listen to. I would highly recommend this tour.

Outstanding trip! Whales were 100% guaranteed and they delivered. Our crew were excellent!

We took the whale watching tour on Sep 2. The price was good and the boat ride was great. The Guide gentleman was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and had a great personality. The Captain was also great and turned the boat so pictures could be taken. Got some whale tale shots and was told their names from the guide. Was bummed the humpback whales did not jump high out of the water and the orcas were hiding.