These folks appear to be general outfitters for outdoor activities in the area. Their office had a…read morelot of fly-fishing gear, for example. But we were here to see bears. We booked them through the cruise line to take us to see bears in the wild. First, the positives. The people were nice. It was a small outfit, but they had a mini-bus to get us at the dock and then had the plane waiting behind their office. Now the negatives. On the island (Chichagof Island) they were less organized. The van wasn't waiting for us, and when it did come they had to drop other folks off at a dock before our tour began. The people were still nice, but there seemed to be confusion about what time they were supposed to have met us. And while I understand that they can't guarantee bears, they should wait until bears are active. The guides told us that the salmon weren't running yet so the bears were more elusive. (So what were we doing out there?!) The salmon (and bears) become plentiful in late June, and into July. This had the potential to be totally awesome, but they were so eager to fill seats on their tour that they didn't consider that the bears weren't really out in force yet. If this had been in the middle of salmon season I could excuse the lack of bears since it's not really fair to hold them responsible for what nature does or doesn't do. But when they KNOW we're early, they shouldn't even offer the trip. It was really disappointing. I can't comment on their other outfitting activities. They may be outstanding. I think it's up to the buyer to verify if their activity of choice is really in-season or not. Don't assume they'll tell you before you sign-up. (Though, to be fair, since I signed up through the cruise line I have to put some of the blame on them for offering an excursion "out of season", so to speak.) If you are "in-season" with your activity, these folks did seem to be very nice and had a reasonable amount of equipment for fly fishing and cold weather in their office.

We booked a Fly in, Fly Fishing trip through Holland America. This was the outfitter. Matt was…read moreour guide. We caught Dolly Varden and the trip was awesome. We saw orcas playing in the bay while we fished. The fly fishing was just part of the package. The float plane ride was great. We flew over forests, a silver mining operation and we saw whales from above. We will do this again and may book a trip just to Juneau for this. Apple was our bus driver to ant from the port. She gave us the tour along the way and we saw bald eagles all over the place. For us this adventure is a must do. This was one of the greatest outdoor adventures I have had.

Disappointing and Overpriced Halibut Charter Experience Our…read moreexperience was poor to average. We are a family of four with two girls, ages 11 and 14, and this charter was not a good fit for us this past August, 2025. We were surprised to learn that guides were not allowed to help reel in the fish until they could actually see it at the water line. When fishing for halibut, the line is dropped over 300 feet with a two-pound weight to reach the bottom. Between the weight, the depth, and the rocky waves, it was nearly impossible for our daughters--and admittedly myself--to reel in a fish without assistance. For the price we paid, and after several conversations with the owner before booking, we were disappointed this was never explained upfront. It would have been helpful to know this charter was not ideal for families with kids or teens. We were also frustrated by the lack of basic amenities. The toilet on board was broken, leaving only a bucket with no toilet paper as the option. For almost $2,000, this felt unacceptable. No bottled water or beverages were provided, and the only snack was a single granola bar for a five-hour trip. For a premium charter, this fell far short of expectations. Another disappointment was with the fish processing. We paid the owner in advance for our three fish to be filleted and shipped home, only to be asked again for our credit card later to cover separate shipping charges. This was never made clear and felt misleading. Lastly, we did not catch our limit, and both the guide and captain repeatedly mentioned that a large fishing competition had just taken place in the area over the previous three days. Their exact words were: "It's not good fishing today, it's been way overfished the last few days and it will take about two weeks to get the halibut back to this area." It left us questioning why guests were still being booked at full price when conditions were known to be poor. In the end, we spent a lot of money for what turned out to be an average experience, with limited access to fish and very little in the way of customer service.

Great customer service - Adam and Andrew are true professionals that will guide you in the best…read morepossible direction for fishing and whale watching. Adam is responsive, trustworthy and despite it not being the best time for fishing we came away with a great experience and memories to last a lifetime.

For the past three years, our team at Reel Warriors Foundation has had the privilege of fishing…read morewith Captain Dave and JoJo, and every trip reminds us why we keep coming back. Our recent 3-day trip was nothing short of incredible. We limited out on halibut and brought home a healthy amount of salmon, thanks to Captain Dave's knowledge and determination to keep us on the fish. The crew worked tirelessly from sunrise to sunset to make sure everyone had the best opportunity for success. Beyond the outstanding fishing, the service was second to none. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the conversations throughout the trip made the experience even more memorable. Captain Dave and JoJo make everyone feel like family, whether it's your first trip or your tenth. Most importantly, we are incredibly grateful for everything they do to support our nation's veterans through their partnership with Reel Warriors Foundation. Their generosity, dedication, and genuine care have helped create unforgettable experiences for the veterans we serve. Thank you, Captain Dave and JoJo, for another amazing adventure. We can't wait to be back on the water with you again!

We had such an incredible time on our 6 hour halibut fishing charter in Juneau, Alaska with…read moreCaptains Dave & Jojo! We caught our limit of halibut and even reeled in a beautiful yelloweye rockfish. From start to finish, they went above and beyond to make the trip special. When we arrived, they greeted us with warm scones and a locally made jam and after fishing, they treated us to the most delicious, smoked salmon salad.. such a thoughtful touch. They were fantastic with our three kids, making the whole afternoon fun and relaxed. The highlight for the kids (besides the fish!) was meeting Jojo's bunny, Mr. B, who lives aboard the boat. This was easily one of the best charter boat experiences we've had in our 5+ trips to Southeast Alaska. Dave & Jojo even helped process our catch when all the regular fish processors were booked during the salmon derby, this was a lifesaver since we wanted to fly our fish back home to Seattle. We can't recommend them enough. If you're in Juneau and want an unforgettable fishing adventure with amazing people, book with Dave & Jojo. Truly a 5-star experience!

We booked this tour from a third party excursion company, but man I am glad that they put us on…read morethis tour. At first it was okay experience, we got on a school bus that brought us to Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, we got only one hour to walk around, it was good but wish that we have 30 more minutes. We did see the Nugget Fall, it was amazing. Then they brought to do the Whale watching, this was amazing, we have the perfect weather. The boat that we were on was nice and clean, also it was steady that no one just seasick or anything. At a moment our boat captain did couple of faster turns, it felt great didn't even felt like anything happened. Yes we saw lots of whales and it was great to see our tour guide and captain excited with us to see the amount of whales. Also once we stopped we were able to go outside of boat to see the whale. The best part is really our Captain Austin, he was amazing. My elderly mom was not able to move that much so he make sure that we parked the boat on the side where she can watch it. Also, with his great experience he can predict around when or where the whale will come out. It was amazing. The tour group with Jake the party bus and our captain Austin, they are some of the best. Also we were cutting close to get back on the cruise, Jake dropped us off right in front of the cruise with 15 mins left to spare.

Everything We…read morearrived 4 minutes late no attendant then left us. Then attendant showed up told us we could next tour but missed counted and had to turn around the bus and remove us. No willingness to refund. Stay clear definitely a poor 3rd party tour company.

This was an amazing excursion from start to finish. You have a naturalist on board and a great…read moreCaptain (ours was Buffy and Anna). We did see whales and I learned a great deal. I could not recommend more highly!

I brought my scouts from Tacoma up for a tour on August 11th, this was a great tour. Our guide and…read moredriver were exceptional with their information and being very courteous around the whales by keeping the appropriate distance. (We did see other tour boats WAY too close. I'd recommend Dolphin anytime.

Fantastic trip and very knowledgeable crew. Saw what we came for on a great cruise to Alaskaread more

We went on an Alaskan cruise and decided not to book any excursions through the cruise line. When…read morewe docked in Juneau, we decided to wing it and find a whale-watching tour and a way to see the glacier. There were several options available when we got off the ship, and luckily, we chose the right one! The bus was nice, and the whale-watching boat was great. It was clean, had plenty of seating, and the staff was incredibly friendly. They made the experience fun and interesting, and we were lucky enough to see whales! Our bus driver was also fantastic. He was very friendly, shared lots of history about the area, and pointed out bald eagles along the way. The captain of the boat was also super friendly, and they even provided snacks during the tour. The tour also took us to see the glacier. They dropped us off and gave us a specific time to meet back up, then picked us up and brought us back to the ship. We made it back to the ship on time, which was important since we were on a cruise. If I ever come back to Juneau, I will definitely use this company again. Next time, I'll know exactly who to book with in advance! Five stars all around! Ps. I also took pictures of whales that we've seen. We were able to see six, but I took the pictures with my other phone.

We had a fantastic time fishing with Alaska Bucket List. We went on a 6 hour combination halibut…read moreand salmon trip. We caught 5 nice silver salmon and two halibut (limit). We also caught 11 king salmon which we could not keep and 5 pink salmon which are not good now because they are dying( getting ready to spawn). We also saw about 20 humpback whales and a pod of 3 Orca whales. We had so much fun. We will book them again our next trip to Juneau. The boat captain John and his mate Buffy were super knowledgeable, hard working and nice. Highly recommend!!

I had family in town in September, and was looking for a whale watch trip. I was referred to John…read morewith Alaska Bucket list Adventures. He was able to accommodate us on short notice and customized our trip to fit our needs - whale watching and a little sightseeing. It was a little late in the season, but I had a feeling whales were still around - John found the perfect spot and we had an amazing show of at least seven or eight humpbacks, including a couple of babies! We had several more sightings coming and going, along with the sea lions, otters and numerous birds. My family was thoroughly impressed, as was I. He catered our trip perfectly and I was able to send the family home with some awesome photos and memories! Will definitely book with him again.

Wonderful service. Very helpful, upbeat, and easy to contact. I had to cancel my tour but cannot…read moresay enough about how nice they were.

These guys were amazing. We hired a guide for our group of four, and lucked out with an extra guide…read morefor free! The gear (tandem kayaks, paddles, PFDs, skirts) was all in great condition. The guides knew their stuff, and helped our group feel safe and comfortable, despite the choppy waves. They gave us some great guidance about steering and controlling the kayaks. They were so low key and fun it was almost as if we were a group of 6 friends going out for a paddle. They pointed out landmarks and we even saw eagles feeding on the shore - awesome. I would recommend this outfitter without hesitation, and will use them again if I'm ever back in Juneau. Thanks for making a memorable trip even more fantastic!