Book Your Tour in Juneau

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"The most magical day of our entire Alaska cruise."
— Sarah W., Seattle

Cruise Shore Excursions

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Whales, Glaciers & Rainforest Trails

3.75 hours • All in one whale watch, scenic rainforest trail hike, and Mendenhall glacier views

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Discover Alaska's Whales

3.75 hours • Citizen science Whale Watch only great for all ages

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Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier Photo Safari

5 hours • The perfect all in one tour for the avid photographer

History exploring tour

Guides Choice Hike

4.5 hours • Strenuous hike with Mendenhall glacier views

Direct Bookings

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Whales & Wilderness

3.75 hours • Full day scenic glacier viewing

Private Tours

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Private Whales & Wilderness

3.75 hours • Full day scenic glacier viewing

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Custom Juneau Highlights

4 hours • Full day scenic glacier viewing

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Worry Free Return

All shore excursions are guaranteed to return you to your ship before departure time. If there's a delay, we arrange your transport to the next port at no cost.

Small-group Alaska Adventures Await You

Gastineau Guiding’s local guides will take you whale watching, lead you through unforgettable shore excursions, and on Juneau tours of the best sights around town.

32 years guiding

small groups

trained local guides

on time ship returns

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Book your Juneau cruise excursion or custom Juneau tours

We offer Juneau tours you’ll remember forever

Cruise Passengers Start Here!

Juneau Cruise Excursions

You can book dock-to-service with us through your cruise line.

Direct Bookings

Independent Travelers

Not traveling by cruise? Book our Whales and Wilderness tour directly for a full Juneau experience with whale watching, and glacier views.

 

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Private Bookings

Custom Juneau Tours

Looking for a more personalized experience? We can help create a private tour around your group and interests.

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We have some of the best excursions in Juneau, Alaska

With us, you’ll see a side of Alaska few people ever experience

We’ve been guiding on the waters and trails of Juneau for more than 30 years.

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Small groups, big experiences

Our tours range from 12 to 20 guests, so you get an up-close and personal view of Juneau.

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You’re in good hands with our guides

Our guides are locals. They know Juneau like the back of their hand. And they’re ready to give you an experience unlike any other.

We handle logistics so you can focus on whales, glaciers, and the moment.

This is our home

Juneau and Alaska are part of us. And we take pride in caring for the water and land.

Plan your Juneau adventure with ease

Questions about difficulty, timing, or what to bring? We have answers. Start here or reach out directly—we're ready to help.

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Tour Difficulty

Understand how strenuous each excursion is so you can be prepared.

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Booking & Logistics

Find out how to book through your cruise line or independently.

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Know where you need to be

We’ll cover where to meet and what to expect from our guides.

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Any other questions?

We can answer them.

Ready to cast off?

Regardless of how you arrive, you’ll have the trip of a lifetime.