Where can you see the whale

It’s worth having a walk over.So you are guaranteed to see at least one breaching whale by going to see Tahku. 🤪Depending on where your cruise ship is docked, it will be a 20 to 30 minute walk one way from the cruise port to the iconic Juneau whale statue fountain. So if you’re quick about it, you don’t actually need 2 hours. But it will give you time to slowly wander around! (map)Tahku the whale is located in Overstreet Park, which is basically a small waterfront open area that you can walk around. (It is small, so don’t be expecting a big green park!)When coming from downtown, the trail immediately leading to the whale statue is lined with totem poles. Once you’re at the whale fountain, you can walk around Tahku and take some creative pictures so it can actually look like a real whale jumping out of the water at first glance! (I wasn’t thinking about this at the time, so I didn’t really get pictures like this.)More of walking through downtown from the cruise portYou can start off your walk to the whale statue by walking along the Juneau Seawalk.This is the boardwalk you will naturally end up on as soon as you get off the cruise ship! And just by walking on the boardwalk, you will see totem poles.So it’s really easy to see totem poles in Juneau! You actually don’t even need to try. The totem poles line the boardwalk! You can stop to read

Be getting so you won’t be disappointed. Some tours will say you will be able to see the glacier from the tour, and it’s only a distant view from the Brotherhood Bridge. If you will be happy with a distant view, that’s great. Just know that not all “glacier views” get all that close to the glacier.One of the most epic ways to see the Mendenhall Glacier is through a canoe tour.You still won’t physically touch the glacier during a canoe tour, but you will get much closer to see the glacier than most people do.There is the canoe-only tour, where you paddle to get close to the glacier, and then there’s a canoe tour with a wilderness shore landing where you walk to a glacier viewpoint, again getting a much closer view of the glacier.See the list of Mendenhall Glacier tours with cost and reviews: Mendenhall Glacier on viator and Mendenhall Glacier on getyourguide📌 Save this post for later! Save on Pinterest! 👈📌2. Juneau whale watching tour (excursion)Another one of the most popular things to do in Juneau from a cruise ship is a whale watching tour.Juneau is one of the best cruise ports for whale watching in Alaska.All Juneau whale watching tours start from Auke Bay. There are boats of different sizes that you can do your whale watching.You really can’t go wrong with doing a 6-passenger boat tour, or an 18-passenger boat tour, or even a 49-passenger boat tour! I have been on boat tours in Alaska

Ground than you would in a catamaran or sailboat. And you’re closer to the water so if a whale does venture close, you get a great view. But these can be bumpier rides so it won’t be a smooth, luxurious sailing experience. We love rafting for whale watching and from Lahaina, we go out on Ultimate Whale Watch. 4. KayakingGet some exercise while looking for whales. Hop in a kayak and head out with a guide to paddle out to the whales. These small group tours can’t cover as much ground as a regular boat tour, but it gives you a unique, adrenaline-filled experience. 5. Outrigger CanoeJump in an outrigger canoe — the form of transportation that Hawaiians have used for centuries. Powered by your arms, this is a unique way to get out on the water and see the whales. Just like a kayak, you won’t cover as much ground. But your guides will know where to take you to have the best chance of seeing whales.Related read: Our favorite snorkeling spots on MauiHow much does it cost to whale watch in Maui?If you’re going with a tour, rather than whale watching on your own from shore, prices will range. Some of the larger boats will offer deals and discounts, so you may be able to find a whale-watching tour for $50 per person. Smaller boats and more intimate experiences can often run $100 or more per person. What are the best whale-watching tours on Maui?There are several different

The informational signs to learn more about the meaning behind each of the totem poles.Although you can see the downtown Juneau totem poles without even trying, if you want to be intentional about it, you can follow the downtown Juneau totem trail. (pdf)You can also follow the trail to the Sealaska Heritage Native Alaskan exhibit. (map) There is an admission fee for the Sealaska Heritage Institute. See the current fees.If you’re looking for a nice walk in downtown Juneau and you have 2 hours or so, you can making your walking route from the cruise ship to the Juneau whale statue, and then on your way back, take your time with totem poles!DIY day/half day ideas: I went to the Juneau whale statue on my way back to the cruise port after I went to Douglas Island. First I did an easy beach walk in Juneau on Douglas Island which I got to by bus. (I saw jellyfish on the beach!) And then on the way back, I stopped off near the Douglas Island bridge, walked across the bridge, and then to Tahku the whale and the totem poles! And then from there, I headed to downtown and back to the cruise ship!See more easy walking in Juneau.Is Juneau the only cruise port to see totem poles?No, Juneau is not the only cruise port where you can see totem poles. One of the best cruise ports to see totem poles is actually Ketchikan cruise port! There are lots of totem