Outback Signature Whale Watching Experience

Offered by Harv & Marv Outback Alaska Whale Watching In Juneau, Alaska

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About us

Harv and Marv’s business philosophy has steered us away from a large passenger operation in favor of a smaller, more personal experience. We are dedicated to this approach as it allows us to completely customize each and every trip to suit the interest of our guests. We thoroughly enjoy this approach as it allows us to get to know and personally engage each passenger, thus providing an up-close and personal experience for guests. The smaller operation also awards us the luxury of operating smaller more efficient vessels that produce less of an impact on the environment. A trip with Harv and Marv’s Outback Alaska provides each guest a glimpse and adventure into Southeast Alaska’s wilderness, and its wildlife guided by knowledgeable and experienced local guides that call Alaska their home and playground.

What we'll do

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.

What to expect / what's provided

*Duration 4hrs

*Times listed represent the length of the tour in its entirety, from pick up to drop off!

*Meet our Dock Rep at your cruise ship dock and board our courtesy shuttle. Enjoy a scenic ride to the Auke Bay boat harbor and return (about 25 minutes each way).

*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.*

Cancellation Policy

<p>All reservations have a one-time $50 non-refundable service fee. If you postpone, reschedule, or transfer your booking, you will retain the full value of your reservation. You may use your credit toward any reservation at any time in the future. If you still must cancel your reservation, your tour is 100% refundable minus the $50.00 fee noted above if done at least 30 days before your tour date. A refund may be subject to a 3% administrative fee if you request a check refund and your original payment was via credit card. Cancellations 15-29 days prior to your tour date will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be honored for no-shows or cancellations within 14 days of the tour date. Anything out of your control such as weather, illness, or late/missed cruise ships you will receive a full refund. Credit card refunds are generally processed immediately, check refunds may take up to 14 days to process.</p>

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