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    Mendenhall Glacier & Hatchery

    Juneau, Alaska

    Duration 3 hrs

    This tour provides an overview of Alaska's capital city and it's scenic attractions, including one of the world's only drive-to glaciers, the Mendenhall. ...
    This tour provides an overview of Alaska's capital city and it's scenic attractions, including one of the world's only drive-to glaciers, the Mendenhall. more...

    This tour provides an overview of Alaska's capital city and it's scenic attractions, including one of the world's only drive-to glaciers, the Mendenhall. Your guided tour drives through Juneau's picturesque downtown waterfront. Visit Mendenhall Glacier, a moving river of ice with rugged crevasses and distinctive blue hues in the ice. Stroll the walkways to the Visitor Center and take in one of the glaciology exhibits, and interpretative talk with a Forest Ranger, or simply enjoy the panoramic view of the glacier. Afterward your drive takes you to Juneau's Macaulay Salmon Hatchery and Visitor Center. There you will learn the value of ocean ranching to Juneau's commercial and sport fishing industries and the hatchery's role in keeping the area salmon population at sustainable levels.

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    • Adult from: $109.00 USD
    • Child from: $79.00 USD
    DURATION 3 hrs
    ACTIVITY LEVEL 1
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    Mendenhall Glacier & Gardens

    Juneau, Alaska

    Duration 4 hrs

    This tour combines the splendor of visiting Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area with a comfortable trip into the rainforest at Glacier Gardens. ...
    This tour combines the splendor of visiting Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area with a comfortable trip into the rainforest at Glacier Gardens. more...

    This tour combines the splendor of visiting Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area with a comfortable trip into the rainforest at Glacier Gardens. Your journey begins with a visit to Alaska's most accessible glacier, the Mendenhall. There you will be able to view the glacier, tour the adjacent visitor center, and explore the outlying trails and viewpoints during your 75 minute stay. Next you're off to Glacier Gardens where you'll board a guided tram vehicle and climb up through the temperate rainforest to a scenic viewing platform that offers alpine views of the surrounding mountains, waterways and islands. Upon your return to the base area, you'll have time to visit the Gardens pavilion and view the variety of botanical plants that thrive in the local climate. Finally, you'll visit the Macaulay Salmon Hatchery and learn about the facility's positive impact on Alaska's prized fishing industry through the implementation of ocean ranching.

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    • Adult from: $129.00 USD
    • Child from: $89.00 USD
    DURATION 4 hrs
    ACTIVITY LEVEL 1
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    Mendenhall Glacier, Hatchery & Gardens

    Juneau, Alaska

    Duration 4 1/2 hrs

    This comprehensive tour offers the highlights of Alaska's capital city including a visit to stunning Mendenhall Glacier. ...
    This comprehensive tour offers the highlights of Alaska's capital city including a visit to stunning Mendenhall Glacier. more...

    This tour combines the splendor of visiting Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area with a comfortable trip into the rainforest at Glacier Gardens. Your journey begins with a visit to Alaska's most accessible glacier, the Mendenhall. There you will be able to view the glacier, tour the adjacent visitor center, and explore the outlying trails and viewpoints during your 75 minute stay. Next you're off to Glacier Gardens where you'll board a guided tram vehicle and climb up through the temperate rainforest to a scenic viewing platform that offers alpine views of the surrounding mountains, waterways and islands. Upon your return to the base area, you'll have time to visit the Gardens pavilion and view the variety of botanical plants that thrive in the local climate. Finally, you'll visit the Macaulay Salmon Hatchery and learn about the facility's positive impact on Alaska's prized fishing industry through the implementation of ocean ranching.


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    • Adult from: $139.00 USD
    • Child from: $109.00 USD
    DURATION 4 1/2 hrs
    ACTIVITY LEVEL 1
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    Local Views & Brews

    Juneau, Alaska

    Duration 2 1/2 hrs

    Cruise through a spectacularly remote area not far from Juneau on an expedition boat while listening to the onboard naturalist provide enlightening commentary about the local history, culture and natural beauty. ...
    Cruise through a spectacularly remote area not far from Juneau on an expedition boat while listening to the onboard naturalist provide enlightening commentary about the local history, culture and natural beauty. more...

    OVERVIEW

    Cruise through a spectacularly remote area not far from Juneau on an expedition boat while listening to the onboard naturalist provide enlightening commentary about the local history, culture and natural beauty. It won’t take long to reach even the most secluded parts of Stephens Passage because wilderness surrounds Juneau. You will begin by cruising along Douglas Island, the large land mass just west of Alaska’s capital city, and on into the passage, which explorer George Vancouver named in 1794. The sprawling Tongass National Forest, the largest such woodlands in America, blankets the land as far as you can see. You may spot bald eagles soaring overhead, pods of orcas feeding on fish and humpback whales breaching the water’s surface in a spectacle that you will not soon forget. Along the way, you will snack on puff pastries and smoked salmon and enjoy a tasting of craft beers from a local brewery.

    HIGHLIGHTS

    • Behold the natural beauty surrounding Juneau by cruising through Stephens Passage.
    • Look for wildlife while the onboard naturalist describes the breathtaking scenery.
    • Snack on puffed pastries and smoked salmon, accompanied by a sampling of craft beers.


    HELPFUL HINTS

    • Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
    • Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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    • Adult from: $229.00 USD
    • Child from: $129.00 USD
    DURATION 2 1/2 hrs
    ACTIVITY LEVEL 1
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    Express Whale Watching

    Juneau, Alaska

    Duration 3 hrs

    Look for whales and other marine life while cruising through the pristine waters not far off from port, a luxury that most other destinations can’t offer. ...
    Look for whales and other marine life while cruising through the pristine waters not far off from port, a luxury that most other destinations can’t offer. more...

    OVERVIEW

    Look for whales and other marine life while cruising through the pristine waters not far off from port, a luxury that most other destinations can’t offer. The bays, channels and passages within just minutes of Juneau are teeming with marine life, none more spectacular to watch than humpback whales. They put on quite the show while feeding on massive amounts of shrimp-like krill, their favorite food. A single humpback whale can eat a literal ton of these tiny creatures in one day using its baleen – a sort of strainer attached to its upper jaw – to separate the krill from the water. Sometimes, several humpback whales work together in a behavior known as bubble-net feeding to push the krill into a giant ball before consuming them from underneath right before breaching the water’s surface. It is a spectacular display of the power, beauty and ingenuity of these extraordinary marine mammals.

    HIGHLIGHTS

    • Cruise into the waters just off Juneau and look for marine life, especially humpback whales.
    • Hear commentary about the animals that inhabit the waters surrounding Juneau.
    • Enjoy whale watching in a time frame that allows for exploration of other areas in Juneau.

    HELPFUL HINTS

    • Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
    • Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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    • Adult from: $189.00 USD
    • Child from: $129.00 USD
    DURATION 3 hrs
    ACTIVITY LEVEL 1
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    Mendenhall Glacier & Salmon Bake

    Juneau, Alaska

    Duration 4 hrs

    Enjoy this well rounded view of Alaska's capital city as you experience the splendor of Mendenhall Glacier, and dine Alaska-style at Gold Creek Salmon Bake. ...
    Enjoy this well rounded view of Alaska's capital city as you experience the splendor of Mendenhall Glacier, and dine Alaska-style at Gold Creek Salmon Bake. more...

    Enjoy this well rounded view of Alaska's capital city as you experience the splendor of Mendenhall Glacier, and dine Alaska-style at Gold Creek Salmon Bake. First you'll have time to explore the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area -- home to Alaska's only "drive-up" glacier. Here you'll want to explore the Visitor Center, various viewpoints of the glacier, and outlying trails as your visit time permits. Take a short ride to the Gold Creek Salmon Bake where you'll dine on grilled wild Alaska salmon and a variety of side dishes as fixings under a canopy. After your meal it's a short drive via shuttle back to the ship.


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    • Adult from: $149.00 USD
    • Child from: $109.00 USD
    DURATION 4 hrs
    ACTIVITY LEVEL 1
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    Goldbelt Tram

    Juneau, Alaska

    Duration 1 min

    Soar by Juneau aerial tramway up 1,800 feet above the city to take in one of the most expansive and beautiful views in Alaska. ...
    Soar by Juneau aerial tramway up 1,800 feet above the city to take in one of the most expansive and beautiful views in Alaska. more...

    Soar by Goldbelt Tram up 1,800 feet above the city to take in one of the most expansive and beautiful views in Alaska. Once at the top of GoldbeltTram, you'll find that the Tr’ale house is the starting point of an extensive trail system, be sure to stop in and get the latest information about the trail conditions, plant life and wildlife. Your optional hike includes observation platforms in the rainforest and Alpine meadows. At the Mountain House, you can watch a complimentary film, Seeing Daylight. Shop at the Golbelt Tram Gifts & Gallery, a unique shop that includes all your souvenir needs as well as those one of a kind, handcrafted, museum-quality jewelry and artwork. Refreshing food and beverages are available for purchase at the Timberline Bar & Grill. The Goldbelt Tram is a family, friendly attraction, suitable for all ages and abilities.


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    • Adult from: $49.00 USD
    • Child from: $29.00 USD
    DURATION 1 min
    ACTIVITY LEVEL 1
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    Whale Watch & Salmon Bake

    Juneau, Alaska

    Duration 5 hrs

    Cruise into beautiful Auke Bay looking for humpback whales feeding and breaching the water’s surface, and then enjoy a traditional Alaskan salmon bake. ...
    Cruise into beautiful Auke Bay looking for humpback whales feeding and breaching the water’s surface, and then enjoy a traditional Alaskan salmon bake. more...

    Cruise into beautiful Auke Bay looking for humpback whales feeding and breaching the water’s surface, and then enjoy a traditional Alaskan salmon bake.


    After departing from the pier, you will enjoy a brief but picturesque drive to Auke Bay, a pristine waterway named after one of the Alaskan native first people. Upon arriving, you will board a jet-powered catamaran specifically designed for sightseeing and cruising Alaskan waters. Before long, you will be out in a prime area for whale watching.


    Humpback whales are often spotted here, even close to shore, and the sight is breathtaking. You may see these majestic creatures breaching the water’s surface, waving their flukes up and down as they dive, and feeding voraciously to fatten up for their winter migration south.


    You might even spot them bubble-net feeding, a unique technique in which several whales swim in an ever-shrinking circle while blowing bubbles below a school of fish. The bubbles force the fish upwards and cluster them into a column, presenting the perfect opportunity for the whales to gorge themselves. It’s a mesmerizing sight you will not soon forget.


    Following the whale-watching adventure, you will dine at the Gold Creek Salmon Bake. The salmon will be grilled over a fragrant alderwood fire, imparting the fish with a unique taste. The all-you-can-eat meal includes other signature Alaskan side dishes and desserts, so bring a hearty appetite. After dining, you might pan for gold at Salmon Creek Falls and see mining relics at the Wagner Mine.


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    • Adult from: $279.00 USD
    • Child from: $199.00 USD
    DURATION 5 hrs
    ACTIVITY LEVEL 1
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    Whale Watching & Wildlife Quest

    Juneau, Alaska

    Duration 4 hrs

    This sightseeing cruise features guaranteed whale watching! The onboard naturalist will explain the behavior and habitat of wildlife you may encounter, including humpback and killer whales, Steller sea lions, Dall’s porpoise, harbor seals, bald eagles, bears and deer. ...
    This sightseeing cruise features guaranteed whale watching! The onboard naturalist will explain the behavior and habitat of wildlife you may encounter, including humpback and killer whales, Steller sea lions, Dall’s porpoise, harbor seals, bald eagles, bears and deer. more...

    This sightseeing cruise features guaranteed whale watching! Following a short motorcoach ride to scenic Auke Bay, you’ll board a water jet powered catamaran specially designed for wildlife viewing. Relax in the warm, comfortable, spacious main cabin, surrounded by large windows as your experienced Captain guides you through the island studded waters of Stephens Passage. Against a majestic backdrop of snow-capped peaks and glaciers, the onboard naturalist will explain the behavior and habitat of wildlife you may encounter, including humpback and killer whales, Steller sea lions, Dall’s porpoise, harbor seals, bald eagles, bears and deer.


    The operators of this tour guarantee that you'll see a whale. If not, you’ll receive a $100 cash refund as you disembark the vessel. Don’t anticipate a refund; in the past 10+ years, whales have been sighted on every tour! To fully enjoy the sights and sounds of a close encounter with wildlife, be sure to bring a warm, rainproof jacket to wear on the topside observation deck and don’t forget your camera! A souvenir wildlife guide and map are provided, along with a complimentary snack and beverage. less

    • Adult from: $199.00 USD
    • Child from: $139.00 USD
    DURATION 4 hrs
    ACTIVITY LEVEL 1
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    Mendenhall Glacier & Whale Quest

    Juneau, Alaska

    Duration 5 1/2 hrs

    Experience Alaska’s premier attractions glaciers and wildlife, from two very different vantage points, by land and by sea. The operator's of this tour guarantee that you'll see a whale! ...
    Experience Alaska’s premier attractions glaciers and wildlife, from two very different vantage points, by land and by sea. The operator's of this tour guarantee that you'll see a whale! more...

    Experience Alaska’s premier attractions glaciers and wildlife, from two very different vantage points, by land and by sea. A narrated motorcoach ride takes you to view and photograph the famous Mendenhall Glacier. At the Visitor Center you’ll have the opportunity to talk with Forest Service interpreters, and through interactive exhibits, learn about the awesome force of glacial ice. Back aboard the motorcoach you’ll take the scenic route through the Mendenhall Valley. At Auke Bay you’ll board a water jet powered catamaran specially designed for wildlife viewing. Relax in the warm, comfortable, spacious main cabin, surrounded by large windows as your experienced Captain guides you through the island studded waters of Stephens Passage.


    Against a majestic backdrop of snow-capped peaks and glaciers, the onboard naturalist will explain the behavior and habitat of wildlife you may encounter, including humpback and killer whales, sea lions, porpoise, harbor seals, bald eagles and more. The operators of this tour guarantee you will see a whale. If not, you’ll receive a $100 cash refund as you disembark the tour vessel. Souvenir route maps are provided along with complimentary snacks and beverages. To fully enjoy this excursion, be sure to bring a warm, rainproof jacket and don’t forget your camera!

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    • Adult from: $219.00 USD
    • Child from: $219.00 USD
    DURATION 5 1/2 hrs
    ACTIVITY LEVEL 1
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    Discover Alaska's Whales

    Juneau, Alaska

    Duration 3 3/4 hrs

    Become a citizen science observer for the day aboard a safari vessel, where you will observe marine animals such as humpback whales and collect data of great scientific value. ...
    Become a citizen science observer for the day aboard a safari vessel, where you will observe marine animals such as humpback whales and collect data of great scientific value. more...

    Become a citizen science observer for the day aboard a safari vessel, where you will observe marine animals such as humpback whales and collect data of great scientific value. After departing from the pier, you will soon board a safari vessel specifically designed for wildlife viewing. The custom-built vessel features large-panel windows and sits low in the water to offer the best vantage point from inside the heated cabin or out on the open bow. A naturalist guide will be onboard as you take on the role of a citizen science observer, which entails collecting data and documenting wildlife activities for a local university and regional science programs. During the cruise, you will attempt to track and record the behaviors of various marine creatures, including humpback whales. It will be a hands-on experience that may include invasive species monitoring, humpback whale identification, and recording observations of marine mammals. Your completed data log will be used to help scientists improve their understanding of the marine food chain and environmental factors that affect wildlife populations. You might even spot a humpback whale breaching the water’s surface, as they feed voraciously here to fatten up for their winter migration south. Whatever you observe and record, you can be assured that your effects will contribute to the safeguarding and deepening of our understanding of the delicate marine environments of Southeast Alaska.

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    • Adult from: $259.00 USD
    • Child from: $189.00 USD
    DURATION 3 3/4 hrs
    ACTIVITY LEVEL 1
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    Luxury Whale Watch

    Juneau, Alaska

    Duration 4 hrs

    Cruise into the pristine waters off Auke Bay in a whale-watching yacht that combines pure luxury with the opportunity to spot humpback whales breaching the water’s surface. ...
    Cruise into the pristine waters off Auke Bay in a whale-watching yacht that combines pure luxury with the opportunity to spot humpback whales breaching the water’s surface. more...

    Experience the grandeur of Juneau and the Inside Passage in an exclusive new way during this unforgettable, first-class yacht experience. Your half-day excursion features whale-watching, wildlife-spotting, and a delightful selection food and drink whilst cruising by glaciers and mountains aboard a luxury yacht. Depart the pier in a Mercedes Sprinter for the scenic, narrated drive through downtown Juneau en route to Auke Bay. Upon arrival and after a comfort stop, take a short walk to your awaiting yacht. After receiving your safety briefing, embark your vessel, the only whale-watching yacht in Alaska, and begin your approximately three-hour whale-watching and wildlife adventure in comfort and style. Along the way, your USCG master captain and expert naturalist, both whale experts, take you to the best locations, and share their local knowledge of the area and its wildlife. Marvel at your beautiful surrounds, and look for humpback whales, orcas, porpoise, harbour seals, steller sea lions, bald eagles, seabirds, and even the occasional brown or black bear. Whilst your captain navigates the Inside Passage, your naturalist guide discusses the natural history of southeast Alaska. Enjoy an opportunity to hold real baleen and learn how they identify individual humpback whales by name. Memories will be made while sailing past a stunning backdrop of glaciers and snow-capped mountains. This first-class, exclusive whale-watching experience indulges you with a selection of refreshments. Included are Alaskan beer, wine, champagne, soft drinks, juice, water, coffee, local salmon dip, a beautiful charcuterie board and other snacks. With a maximum capacity of eight guests, this crowd-free, exclusive and personal experience is the best way to embrace the grandeur of Alaska. After disembarking the yacht, re-board your Mercedes Sprinter and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier. Enroute, you'll stop along Brotherhood Bridge for a photo of the Mendenhall Glacier (weather-permitting).


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    • Adult from: $459.00 USD
    • Child from: $459.00 USD
    DURATION 4 hrs
    ACTIVITY LEVEL 1
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*Prices vary by ship and sail date. See Terms & Conditions

NCL makes arrangements for Guests for shore excursions solely for the convenience of the Guest; NCL does not act on behalf of or supervise the parties or persons who own, furnish, or operate such excursions, and the same are provided by independent contractors. NCL assumes no responsibility for, nor guarantees the performance of, any such excursion provider, and Guests acknowledge that NCL shall not be liable for losses or injuries arising from the acts or omissions of such provider.

Participation in activities and excursions may involve physical exertion, and may be potentially hazardous or dangerous. It is the responsibility of each individual to determine whether you are capable of engaging in any activity. Participation in any activity or excursion is at your own risk.

Photographs are for illustration purposes only used to represent the excursion experience and may not accurately depict the excursion, location, or activity indicated.

Our group shore excursions are offered in English. Depending on the booking situation, various excursions are also offered in German, Spanish, French, Italian or Russian (minimum number of 30 participants). The tours offered may vary from cruise to cruise. Please see the detailed information for your shore excursion on board.