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    Jayleen’s Alaska

    4.7 (15 reviews)
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    Oh my gosh I just can't say enough about our experience with Jayleen's Alaska. We had the pleasure of having our tour conducted by Captain Larry. He was incredible. He went out of his way to make sure we had a great time. He was full of information about Alaska and whales. He made it a true experience and one that our 5 year old granddaughter will never forget!

    Whale tail!
    Ciara C.

    10/10 experience! Jayleen's was so communicative and easy to work with. Upon booking, detailed instructions regarding the day of our excursion were emailed and texted to us, including a follow up number if we had questions that day. Our amazing tour guide, Jim, picked us up at the port. It was a short 15-20 minute drive to the marina. He pointed out Mendenhall glacier, eagles, and other scenery along the way. The boat, Island Girl, was a perfect, cozy size for our family of 5. Complementary snacks and drinks, a restroom, and binoculars were available on the boat. Jim was extremely knowledgeable of the area, islands, wildlife, and especially whales. We saw 10-15 whales in the 3 hours on the water! We would highly recommend this to anyone wanting a private tour.

    Sea lions!
    David V.

    My wife researched like crazy as she planned our Alaska vacation. She happened upon Jayleen's Alaska and decided quickly that we were going to use her services. As soon as the trip was booked we received a confirmation email from Jayleen, and she kept in contact as our trip grew near. A couple of days before our trip Jayleen sent an update as where we would meet her, the two possible types of vehicles that would pick us up, and she told us to be punctual as that would give us the maximum amount of time for our whale watching tour. We arrived with 10 minutes to spare and she promptly picked us up and we took a short ride to pick up two other passengers. While on the way to the marina, she took time to get to know each of us, and called us all by name. She pointed out Mendenhall Glacier on our trip, and told us very interesting facts about Juneau as well. We got to the boat which was immaculately clean and she showed us where all the safety gear was, as well as what to do in the event something happened to her and she wasn't able to drive the boat. A short safety procedures talk ensued and then she showed us the drinks and snack area. Then we were off. Within 15 minutes we were watching our first two whales that were traveling together. 15 minutes. We watched for a while and then we decided to go to another place. That's when we were able to see the sea lions in the picture, another glacier and a light house all at the same time. After that we started heading back, and came upon two different whales, so we stopped again. Over the next hour we saw a total of six other whales. It was truly amazing, and Jayleen was just as excited as we were. You can tell she genuinely loves these magnificent creatures. Whatever the cost, it is well worth it. Jayleen is the best, and the experiences you get will last you a lifetime, but I'm betting we see her again!

    Whale

    The best whale watching experience ever! We saw so many whales and Jayleen even took us to see some seals a few miles away which other whale watching tours don't go to. Only six on the boat so don't have to try to see around a bunch of people. She even has soft drinks and snacks if you want them. Highly recommend, but book early as she books up fast!

    Humpback whales  galore!!!

    Amazing little boat and captain! So glad we went with Jayleen's smaller business!!! Top notch all the way!

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    Allen Marine Tours - Humpback whale

    Allen Marine Tours

    4.6(135 reviews)
    0.8 km

    my family and I took a tour out of Sitka Alaska today and Gracie and Spencer were awesome!…read more They were knowledgeable and engaging. We got to see humpback, whales, eagles, sea otters, and sea lions!

    Sailed via the Norwegian Encore as a solo doing the Mendenhall Glacier & Whale Quest, applied $50…read moreexcursion credit. Easy transport to the Mendenhall Glacier though the entrance was very busy with 6 cruise ships in port that day. Short walk to the visitor center, watch your time closely if doing a hike into the park, we had 4 guests not returning to our bus can only hope they used a related bus at departure time for the transfer to Statter Harbor. Not exactly a retreat into nature because of the crowds but still a nice stop. Not a long drive to Auke Bay, Statter Harbor and our transfer to the Whale Watching Boats. My excursion was on May 5th, weather was dry, and mostly clear. Complimentary warm beverages, and some nibbles were provided, plus other food and beverages for purchase, clean bathrooms, and sheltered seating on decks 1 and 2. Found my insulated jacket, gloves, and binoculars all useful, but even being sheltered it was cold on deck 2. The binoculars were helpful to view the humpbacks that we sighted, but so was the gps of my phone to know where the boat was in relationship to its surroundings, we sailed up the Saginaw Channel. In my opinion the sailing component makes sense if you enjoy the idea of a cruising the channel, with marine sightings as a bonus. Overall a good experience with the crew proving insights into this area of Alaska during Whale Watching component. Got back to my cruise ship post normal dinner service, but the Encore extended buffet hours, and I grabbed some food via the Local / Pub.

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    Alaska Humpback Adventures

    Alaska Humpback Adventures

    5.0(11 reviews)
    0.8 km

    Steve was absolutely fantastic!! My family and I were visiting Juneau by way of a cruise, and…read moreJuneau was our first stop. What a first stop it was! From the very first moment, Steve was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and hospitable. He started off the tour talking about Juneau's history and giving us an origin story of the Alaskan Native Indian population known as the Tlingit. Once we got to the docks, the true wonderment began. On our way out to the heart of Auke Bay, Steve continued with information about the local wildlife population, sharing fun facts about humpback whales, harbor seals, bald eagles, and more. The highlight of the trip had to be the humpback whale breaches. We got very lucky - there must have been 10-15 separate full-body jumps out of the water! Our presence was graced with several playful whale calves, many of them performing chin straps (a term I had never heard before ) and several full-body breaches. Thanks again Steve for helping make our trip to Alaska so special. I would strongly recommend his tours to anyone looking for something special to do in Juneau!

    This was the best excursion we had all week when on our cruise in May. Captain Steve was so nice,…read moreaccommodating, and knowledgeable. We saw so many humpbacks and orcas and learned a lot about them. We saw several starfish when boarding the boat, and many Stellar Sea Lions. This was a small boat with a total of 6 on the excursion. So much better than large excursions. Captain Steve also stopped by Mendenhall Glacier for a few minutes before heading back to our ship. He told us a lot about the area and the natives of the area. I thoroughly enjoyed our day!

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    The Local Guy Charters & Sightseeing

    The Local Guy Charters & Sightseeing

    4.8(14 reviews)
    0.0 km

    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.

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    Rum Runner Charters

    Rum Runner Charters

    4.9(18 reviews)
    0.8 km

    Chris is the absolute best. Experienced, fair & honest, and fun to hang out with. He went way above…read more& beyond for us, I couldn't be happier! I booked a 4-hour salmon charter, and it was tough to talk the wife into even that--she gets seasick on boats sometimes. (But Alaska, and Salmon!!) Chris answered all my questions ahead of time, picked us up, and off we went to the boat. He had everything we needed--just wear rubber-soled shoes, and warm clothes/rain gear. Chris had to navigate thru REALLY thick fog in the marina & first part of the channel to get to the fish. He thought it'd break up once we got out further, and it did. He set up the rods for us, and we were off. I know that experience isn't everything when finding fish. Sometimes you're just not lucky. But being good definitely helps...these two novices caught the limit of 6 coho apiece! (That's about 40 pounds of salmon to send home). Since the wife was feeling good (and catching more than I was) she agreed to a little longer on the boat, and Chris was happy to accommodate. Before too long, we'd 'limited out' and were headed home. Chris gutted & took off the heads, took us to the processor (didn't have to do that, but it was TRULY appreciated!--we'll be able to pick up our fish in a couple days before we fly home!) Overall, just a really great experience. Chris has over 25 years of experience on these waters, and it shows. On top of that, he cares about giving you a great time. Appreciate it, Rum Runner...if we ever come back into town, we'll be happy to head out with you again!

    Captain Adrienne and her Deck hand Marlin led us on an epic fishing and whale watching adventure…read more Our hope was to catch king salmon and to see Orcas and Humpbacks. Adrienne and Marlin made it all happen! They are very accommodating and knowledgeable about fishing and about the wildlife. We plan to hire them again in the future!

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