Port of Call

Juneau

Juneau, Alaska, USA

Downtown Juneau

About Juneau

Alaska's capital city is only accessible by air or sea, making it a true wilderness destination. The Mendenhall Glacier is just 12 miles from downtown, whale watching is nearly guaranteed in summer months, and helicopter glacier tours offer once-in-a-lifetime adventures.

Highlights

✨Mendenhall Glacier

✨Whale watching

✨State capital

✨Accessible glaciers

Must-See Attractions

Mendenhall Glacier

Tracy Arm Fjord

Mount Roberts Tramway

Top Excursions

Mendenhall Glacier & Whale Watch

5-6 hours $$$

The classic Juneau combo - highly recommended!

Helicopter to Glacier

2-3 hours $$$$

Land ON the glacier - once in a lifetime!

Dog Sled Experience

3 hours $$$

Meet sled dogs and mush through the wilderness

Featured Excursions

Mendenhall Glacier Explorer

$79adult / $55 child

Visit Alaska's most accessible glacier with stunning photo opportunities

3 hrsEasy activity

What to bring:

LayersRain jacketCameraBinoculars

Whale Watching Adventure

$189adult / $139 child

Search for humpback whales in their natural Alaskan habitat

4 hrsEasy activity

What to bring:

Warm layersRain gearBinocularsCamera

Prices as listed by DCL; verify current pricing when booking.

Insider Tips

Insider Tip • Reddit

Whale watching is nearly guaranteed June-September - amazing!

Community

Mendenhall Glacier can be done DIY by taxi for much less

Book whale watching early - it sells out on popular ships!

Good to Know

Excursions: Book excursions early through Disney or explore independently. Stay aware of your ship's departure time!

Location: Coordinates: 58.3019° N, 134.4197° W