Hiking & Glaciers
Mendenhall Glacier Guided Hike
From $2096 hours
Customer Favorite! From $209 per Person | Difficulty: Strenuous| 6 Hours | 10+
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VIP & Private Group Charters
Private Juneau shore excursions and custom charters
Experience Juneau on your own terms with a private boat or vehicle charter. Perfect for families, private parties, or photographers seeking undivided attention, customizable itineraries, and dedicated on-time ship return.
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Can you book private shore excursions in Juneau for your family or group?
Yes. Private Juneau excursions include private 6-pack whale-watching boats ($1,400–$1,800 for up to 6 guests), private salmon and halibut fishing charters ($1,200–$1,800), private luxury passenger vans for custom Mendenhall and island tours ($850–$1,200), and exclusive helicopter charters. Private bookings let your group set the exact schedule, pacing, and focus while ensuring dedicated return to the ship.
Private Charter Rates$850–$1,800 per private boat / van charter
Custom Duration3 to 6 hours (Customizable timing)
Personalized PickupPersonalized curbside greeting at your specific cruise berth
Dedicated ReturnDedicated private vehicle guarantees custom on-time ship return
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Why choose a private Juneau excursion?
Private charters eliminate tour bus crowds and adapt the day entirely to your family's pace.
Private whale watching boats
Up to 6 or 12 passengers on an exclusive yacht with dedicated naturalist and captain.
Private fishing charters
The whole boat dedicated to your anglers for salmon and halibut with customized departure times.
Custom private vans
Explore Mendenhall, the shrine of St. Therese, and local scenic lookouts on your schedule.
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When an adult rate is explicitly listed, we show it first. A lower child, lap-child, or other rate may still make the operator's minimum "from" price lower. Open the live calendar for the exact rate that applies to your party.
Whale Watching
Private Whale Watch
From $1150Check tour details
Best Choice - Only your group and the Captain and crew on board! For any size group up to 49 people.
Adventures
24ft Cabin Cruiser: Private Charter (No Halibut)
From $16005 hours
Ages 2+ • 5 Hours • Cabin Cruiser!
Adventures
24 ft. Cabin Cruiser: Private Charter
From $17008 hours
Starting at $1,700 • Ages 2+ • 5, 6, and 8 Hour Charter Options
Fishing
Private Charter • Halibut Fishing
From $1750Check tour details
May 1 - Sept 30
Fishing
Private Charter • Salmon Fishing
From $1750Check tour details
May 1 - Sept 30
Adventures
30 ft Cabin Cruiser: Private Charter
From $21008 hours
Starting at $1,900 • Ages 2+ • 5, 6, or 8 Hour Charter • Includes Wilderness Dining Experience!
Whale Watching
Private Charter • Salmon/Halibut/Whale Watching Combos
From $2125Check tour details
May 1 - Sept 30
Whale Watching
Private Charter Whale Watching Tour
From $27003.5 hours
description: ##Rate Private Charter (up to 14 people): $1,700.00 _________________ ##Duration 3.5 hours ______________ ##About Escape the world and the crowds with this private whale watching charter in Juneau. A dedicated high-speed jetboat will be dedicated to you and your family or guests for a 2 hour exploration on the ocean. You will search for whales and other water wildlife on this whale watching tour. You are guaranteed to see whales and potentially other water wildlife on this exclusive adventure. The fully enclosed and heated jetboat can be utilized to accommodate as few or as many people as you like up to a maximum of 14 passengers. With 2 outdoor viewing decks, heated cabin, and restroom onboard, and private transportation, this Alaskan experience will allow you to explore in comfort. Your knowledgeable crew and captain will attentively guide you on this adventure to find the spectacular humpback whales, sealions, eagles, and other wildlife native to Southeast Alaska.
Whale Watching
Private Charter Whale Watching and Mendenhall Glacier Tour
From $35004.5 hours
description: ##Rate Private Charter (up to 14 people): $2,100.00 _________________ ##Duration 4.5 hours ______________ ##About This exclusive whale watching excursion includes your own private jet boat and roundtrip guided transportation. Your professional and dedicated crew will make sure you are comfortable while searching for the best wildlife sightings on the water. With a capacity of 14 guests, you can bring your closest friends or have the entire boat just for your family. As a private charter, the ocean is yours to explore and search for the majestic humpback and orca whales found in the wild surrounding Juneau. We are so confident you will see whales we guarantee it! This adventure begins in downtown Juneau as you are guided in a private transfer to the Mendenhall Glacier. You will have 45 minutes to explore the glacier park on your own. The area is a host of walking and hiking trails, salmon spawning streams, interpretive center, and magnificent sights. You will then be whisked away to Auke Bay harbor where you will board your private boat for 2 hours on the water finding whales and other water wildlife.
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Questions cruise passengers ask
Are private tours priced per person or for the boat?+
Most private charters are priced as a flat rate for the entire vessel or van (typically 6 passengers), making them economical for families.
Can private tours adjust to my ship's arrival?+
Yes. Private operators track your vessel's docking in real time and greet you curbside at disembarkation.