Harv & Marv Outback Alaska Whale Watching
3 Activities
Harv's Original 6-Passenger Boat Public Experience
Join locally trained captains for a personalized Alaskan whale watching tour. Our departure times are not the same everyday because each day is different. Cruise ships arrive at different times and passengers may have different activities planned for the day. We schedule the tour for the time that best fits each guests' needs and time frame. Itinerary: If your tour time is 9:30am, this is the time we plan for transportation to leave! PLEASE arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the listed tour time, so that we can leave on time! We would then plan to arrive at the harbor where our boats depart by 10:00am. When you arrive at the harbor, you will be met by your captain or guide and have an opportunity to use the restroom on land (there is one on the boat, it's just not as roomy) and then you will head down the dock to board our vessel for your whale watching adventure! You will start heading back to the harbor at approximately 12:35pm (depending on where you are) so that you can be disembarking by about 12:55pm to meet your returning transport at 1:00pm. FAQs: **Q. What is the best time of the year to see whales around Juneau?** **A.** *The best months are May through September for Humpback Whales.* **Q. Do you have a whale sighting guarantee?** **A.** *No/Yes. After seeing whales on 100% of the trips, we decided not to use this as a means to get customers. We promise to do the best we can to locate whales on each and every trip. If you do not see a whale on your tour, you will receive a 50% refund.* **Q. Can you see whales anytime of the day? **A.** Yes. Humpback Whales surface + or - every 15 minutes to breathe. **Q. Is there a bathroom on board. **A.** Yes, flushing toilet and locking door. **Q. Are the boats covered and do they have heaters? **A.** Yes. The boats have enclosed cabins with large windows and heaters if the weather is cold. **Q. Do people get sea sick on your boats? **A. Almost never. 15 passengers in the last 11 years. **Q. What other things of interest might we see on the whale watching tour? **A. Eagles, Sea lions, seals, lighthouses, mountain glaciers, remote islands and beautiful mountains. **Q. What if I have another tour scheduled before or after your tour? **A. If you have another tour scheduled that ends within an hour before your pick up time or beginning within an hour after of your scheduled drop off time of our tour, you will need to let us know as soon as possible. **Q. What type of whales are near Juneau, Alaska? **A. Humpback and Orca Whales. We have seen Humpback Whales on 100% of our trips since 2004. We see Orca Whales about 20% of the time.
Private Whale Watching: for groups with 6+ Guests!
Traveling with a group on your vacation? We have several vessels to choose from in order to accommodate different group sizes, and make it so you get the whole boat to yourselves! Private tours are sold at a flat rate charge plus taxes and fees, no matter how many people you have on board. Keep in mind that we cannot exceed the maximum capacity of our boats. Also, because our tours operate back to back throughout the day, our tour times are set in stone so we are unable to shift start times. Transportation is still shared with public tours, unless otherwise arranged. The times listed represent the length of the tour in its entirety, from pick-up to drop-off! This four-hour and 15-minute tour includes approximately one hour of roundtrip transfer time, three hours of whale watching/sightseeing cruise, stop at Brotherhood Bridge, and bathroom breaks. Most tours will include a stop at the Brotherhood Bridge for a photo opportunity of the Mendenhall Glacier. We will pick you up in our courtesy shuttle near your cruise ship (or a convenient downtown meeting spot) and drive you out to the boat and return you there when we are done with the tour. On a private tour, you may customize your experience even more by ordering food & drink items. Choose from a list of our available options upon booking.
Outback Signature Whale Watching Experience
Join locally trained Captains for a personalized Alaska whale watching tour. This tour is an exceptional way to enjoy a small boat experience and have direct access to excellent view opportunities. Speak one-on-one with the Captain and Naturalist! This 4 hour tour includes approximately 1 hour of round trip transfer time, 3 hours of whale watching/sightseeing cruise, walking on the dock to the boat, and bathroom breaks. From the time we depart from your pick up location until the time we return you, it will be about 4 hours which includes round trip transportation from your pick up location. Most tours will include a stop at the Brotherhood Bridge for a photo opportunity of the Mendenhall Glacier. We will pick you up in our courtesy shuttle near your cruise ship or hotel and drive you out to the boat and return you to your ship/hotel when we are done with the tour.
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