At the Norwegian Bliss Excursion desk, we asked the attendant what was worth doing if we were only…read moregoing to do one. She said the glacier boat tour, and it did not disappoint! Allen Marine Tours was fantastic. The boat picked us up directly from the ship as we were leaving Juneau around 1pm, and brought us back around 6pm. That really extended the day in a nice way. The boat moved at a relaxed pace through Stephen's Passage and into the Endicott Arm. The weather was glorious, something money can't buy! The scenery as we passed miles of coniferous rainforest and snow covered peaks was absolutely incredible. So calm and quiet, we never saw a single cabin or human on the shore. I felt so relaxed I napped twice. The guides were energetic and friendly, and very knowledgable. They interacted warmly with the guests, took pictures and answered every single question. They weren't in a hurry. When two bears were spotted, they stopped the boat for several minutes. The onboard snacks were actually -- dare I say it -- inexpensive! The crew provided coffee and hot chocolate free of charge, as well as warm donut holes. We spent a substantial amount of time up close to the glacier, probably close to an hour. We saw it calve several times. It's so massive and gorgeous, you don't understand the scale until you're close to it. Overall, worth every penny. Allen Tours made it special, relaxed, warm and memorable. It was the highlight of our trip.

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.

Had an outstanding guided tour with this company in the Tongass national Forrest surrounding the…read moreMendenhall glacier. This was a strenuous 5 mile hike over uneven terrain and a steep elevation climb, but the trek was worth it. Multiple beautiful views along the way to include the glacier. The guide went out of her way to ensure the pace was something that all Trail participants could do, taking well-timed breaks , ensuring the group stayed together. She also provided a nice history of the national park and the glacier in particular, integrating that into the hike which added so much more to this excursion. Of note, She also went above and beyond what was advertised for this hike by taking us into side trails off of the main trail to make sure we saw extra landmarks and terrain that she deemed as beautiful and meaningful that added so much more to this excursion. Nice! The side detours included a beautiful waterfall and some nice elevated views that were just outstanding and made the hike that much more memorable. High marks not only for this guide but for this company for hiring such qualified and passionate guides. Highly recommend this company where I Will definitely use them the next time I am in Juneau.

Absolutely Outstanding! One of the Best Excursions We've Ever Taken!…read more If you're visiting Juneau, this is the excursion to book! Our Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier tour with Gastineau Guiding was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. It was easily one of the best shore excursions we've ever experienced. Our guide, Collin Taylor, was exceptional. He was friendly, knowledgeable, engaging, and made the entire day so much fun. Throughout the tour, he shared fascinating information about Juneau, Alaska's wildlife, humpback whales, the Mendenhall Glacier, and even photography. His passion for Alaska was contagious. Our captain, Ron, was equally outstanding. He and Collin knew exactly where to find the whales, and they delivered! We saw at least a dozen humpback whales, including adults and a calf. We watched countless whale blows, multiple tail flukes, and even witnessed a breach in the distance. As a bonus, we got incredibly close to a group of sea lions relaxing on a navigation buoy. The Mendenhall Glacier portion of the tour was just as impressive. The hike through the rainforest was beautiful, and Collin explained how the glacier has retreated over the years and how an entirely new forest has grown in its place. It gave us a whole new appreciation for the landscape. We came away with some incredible photos and unforgettable memories. The icing on the cake is that Collin is also a professional photographer and shares his photos with the group afterward. That allowed us to stay in the moment while knowing we'd still have amazing professional-quality memories to take home. Five stars without hesitation. Gastineau Guiding exceeded every expectation, and if you can, request Collin Taylor. You won't regret it!

Go big or go home was my thought process for my 50th birthday- we booked an Alaskan cruise over a…read moreyear out in anticipation! This was the excursion I wanted most- Seaplane over glaciers! Lunch at a lodge, fresh caught and smoked salmon, hiking a bit of that barely touched land. It's a bit of a walk to the Wings Airways check in and shop- not too bad, but longer thanks to construction. Check in was easy and they can hold bags for you to pick up when you return! Great since we had about 45 minutes to explore before boarding. We got Orange/Orcas group- they have a fleet and each plane seats about 10. I'm mad at myself for not paying attention to who our pilot was- June 22- 9:30am- he was excellent! Has been flying for 13 years, very smooth take off and landing! I knew that someone gets to ride up front with the pilot and my hand shot up so fast when the question was being asked! Birthday girl- me me, pick me. lol- yes, I got front seat- right next to the pilot! Prepare to be stunned. Simply, unequivocally, utterly in awe. I lost count of how many times I said wow. Five glaciers, plus tons of smaller glaciers, jagged mountain peaks and smoothed over mountains, the waterfalls!!! The rivers!!! I felt like my entire being couldn't comprehend the enormity of what I was seeing. Alaska made me feel so small in its vastness. Reminded me how little I've seen or done. Landing at the lodge, it is directly across from Hole in the Wall Glacier. The grounds are glorious- it was buggy outside- and the gracious hosts have bug spray on a barrel head right outside the front door. Our feast was incredible- smoked salmon, caught fresh right downstream from the lodge. A family owed property, they bring in 9 additional hands to work the summer and all stay on the property- self sustained. The food- my goodness. First, I have never been a fan of salmon- but there was no way I was eating chicken at an Alaskan Lodge! The salmon was delicious- cooked perfectly. Everything was delicious- the herbed biscuit- perfection. I tried the spruce tips oil in my iced tea and promptly bought a bottle to take home! And just when you are done your meal and enjoying the atmosphere, they bring out gingersnap cookies- freshly baked. Ginger is great for your stomach, even though I was stuffed, I thoroughly enjoyed the entire cookie. Next up, our naturalist took us on a short hike and talked about the flora and fauna, about the glacier, the local plants that they use daily. I broke from the group to check out the trickle of a waterfalls at the back of the property- enjoyed the quietness of the forest & was grateful for my hoodie to keep the mosquitos at bay. Return flight was just as spectacular. Alaska stole a piece of my heart for sure. Thank you to every staff member between the Wings and the Lodge! You were all fabulous!

This is a really cool adventure. Seeing the many area glacier's from the air gives a completely…read moredifferent perspective than from a boat (both are great). From the air you can see how massive these sheets of ice are. It's also amazing to see the different patterns and colors they have. Flight was pretty much narrated by a recording, with the pilot jumping in every once in a while. Small planes, but seats were comfortable and it was really cool to take off and land on the water. (Much smoother than I would have expected). Everything was run very professional but it is a bit of a walk from the curse ship docks to the planes. Highly recommend!

Our wedding was absolutely perfect thanks to Alaska Weddings On Ice!!! We scheduled our wedding at…read morethe Taku Lodge accessible by float plane. Tom met us at the cruise dock and from that moment our wedding day exceeded all expectations.

My husband and I were lucky enough to be married five years ago on the beach of Makapu'u on the…read moreisland of Oahu. When we planned our first Alaskan cruise departing this summer I thought what a great opportunity to surprise my guy with a vow renewal. Time went by and snuck up on me and we had one month to go and I had planned nothing. That's when I did a google search and found Alaska Weddings On Ice. From my first inquiry Tom was there for me. He was enthusiastic throughout the process and helped me to pick the Father of the Bride 2 package for our day which allowed four of us to enjoy the package. Our friends were thrilled they could join us. This package included greeting at the pier of the cruise ship by Tom with a bag of pamphlets, two champagne flutes that said "married in Alaska" and a bottle of glacier water. We then boarded our car where our incredible driver gave us a tour of the capital of Alaska. We stopped for photos along the way and our favorite stops included glimpses of the glacier. We were then taken to the airport where we completed a safety briefing and were fitted with spiked covers for our shoes. Boarding the helicopter was super exciting. The vistas as you approach the glacier are just stunning. The landing was smooth as silk. At first you think, where are we landing? The ceremony provided by Tom was thoughtful and touching. He made it a point to ask questions in a survey that helped him to draft a personal experience. We had lovely matching red rose boutonnières that made for lovely photos on the ice landscape. Tom had placed our champagne right in the ice for chilling which made for an awesome photo. We were even allowed to taste the pure glacial water and eat an ice chip. Overall this process was smooth and 100% enjoyable. Tom made an effort to get to know me beforehand so meeting him in person was like meeting an old friend. I would Highly Recommend this experience as it will provide memories that last a lifetime!

This company quoted me 900 dollars for a total of 22 rental chairs. Nothing else. Don't even get me…read morestarted on the fine print and hidden fees. They seem to have the "monopoly" on rental wedding equipment which means they can be as greedy as they want. Not a good look for a local business. I reported to BBB as well.

Owner of Sunny Days Events did a great job on my Open House 9/2015 for my Assisted Living. Arranged…read morecatering, furniture, and tent if needed (It sun-shined, Yay!). She and her staff took are of making my opening feel welcoming to families and to medical staff as well - helping me to crystallize, and realize my vision, and project a positive image of my business to the community. I will definitely be a repeat client on my 1 year anniversary -Hans S.