This excursion features three of Juneau's premier attractions: the Whale Watching & Wildlife Quest, the famous Mendenhall Glacier, and the Alaska-Style Salmon Bake. Your adventure begins with a wildlife-viewing cruise aboard a waterjet-powered catamaran. Relax in the warm, spacious cabin, surrounded by large windows, as your experienced Captain guides you through the island-studded waters of Stephen's Passage. The onboard naturalist will explain the behavior and habitat of wildlife you may encounter, including humpback and killer whales, Steller sea lions, Dall's porpoise, harbor seals, bald eagles and more. The operators of this tour guarantee you will see a whale. If not, you'll receive a $100 cash refund ($50 refund per child) as you disembark the vessel. Upon return to Auke Bay, a narrated motorcoach ride takes you to view and photograph the world-famous Mendenhall Glacier. At the newly renovated Visitor Center you'll have the opportunity to talk with Forest Service interpreters, and through interactive exhibits learn about the awesome force of glacial ice. An outdoor feast at the Gold Creek Salmon Bake completes your "Best of Juneau" experience. Enjoy salmon grilled over an alderwood fire, and barbecued ribs and chicken, along with rice pilaf, bake beans, fresh salads, corn bread, and a selection of beverages. Beer and wine are available for an additional charge. Roast marshmallows over a crackling fire, walk the trail to a waterfall, and enjoy many other features of this beautiful setting, before returning to your ship aboard one of the regularly departing shuttle buses.

Combine a Glacier Gardens rain forest adventure with the Juneau City & Mendenhall Glacier tour. Upon arrival at Glacier Gardens, you will be met by your tour guide, who will escort you to an exquisite atrium full of beautiful hanging baskets in full bloom. Forest, landscaped gardens and a cascading stream surround the atrium. Enjoy a guided tour from covered shuttles into the rain forest. Your guide will provide narration during the mile-long journey to the 580-foot level. Stops along the way allow time for discussion of the many varieties of flora and fauna on display. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Mendenhall wetlands, Gastineau Channel, Douglas Island, Auke Bay, Stephen's Passage, Admiralty Island and the Chilkat Range from the viewpoint on Thunder Mountain. View the Mendenhall Glacier, a moving river of ice with rugged crevasses. Stroll the walkways to the U.S. Forest Service Visitor Center and take in one of the glaciology exhibits or an interpretive talk with a Forest Service Ranger. Then, a short walk along one of the nature trails brings you to within one mile of the face of the glacier for an excellent photo opportunity. A scenic drive takes you past the University of Alaska's southeast campus, Auke Lake and to Juneau's Gastineau Salmon Hatchery and Visitor Center. The facility offers interpretive displays on the lifecycle of salmon and many different hatchery operations. View live adult salmon and more than 100 other species of Alaskan marine life.

Put on your hiking boots, fill your lungs with fresh air, and experience a day of world-class hiking. Discover footpaths winding through glacial valleys and lushly forested mountains. Cascading waterfalls and serene alpine meadows are just a few of the treasured places reached only on foot. Your experienced guide will provide knowledge of the region's natural and cultural history, as well as sharing his or her favorite local stories. Whether you are interested in violets or eagles, glaciers or rain forests, this hike will offer you panoramic views, great exercise and lasting memories of Alaska.

Soar to 1,800 feet above the city on a scenic adventure that allows you to excperience the panorama of Juneau and the Inside Passage. Depart from the cruise ship pier in downtown Juneau and embark on an incredible journey to Alaska's rain forest and lavish alpine meadows. As one of Juneau's most popular attractions, a tram ride to the top of Mount Roberts provides many stunning photo opportunities and a chance to learn about the area's rich Native culture. At the top, the mountain lodge houses a theater, restaurant, bar, several select gift shops and impressive displays of Native artwork. Native artists are featured working on totemic carvings in cedar and silver or making traditional dolls and garments.

Fly in a nostalgic floatplane over five breathtaking glaciers to an authentic wilderness lodge for a king salmon feast. You'll see why the Taku Glacier Lodge is frequently named the best tour in Alaska! A true Alaskan experience, your adventure begins the moment you "take off" from the Juneau waterfront near your ship's berth. Each guest enjoys a window seat to get an unrestricted view of five magnificent glaciers of the Juneau Icefield, as well as deep blue crevasses, snow-capped mountains, cascading waterfalls and lush forests. The Taku River will be your "runway" as you come in for a landing at the Historic Taku Lodge built in 1923. The lodge is located across the river from the picturesque Hole-In-The-Wall Glacier. Shortly after your arrival, the aroma of the alder-grilled salmon tells you the feast is about to begin. As the fire crackles, you'll savor the Lodge-cooked feast of baked beans, coleslaw, pioneer fruit compote, fresh herb biscuits and sourdough bread to complement the grilled-to-perfection Alaska salmon. Hot Russian tea, coffee, beer, wine or iced tea and lemonade chilled with actual glacier ice and special-recipe ginger cookies complete the meal. While enjoying your meal, your host will entertain you with stories of the early day characters like Mary Joyce and her famous dog sled trip. The lodge's unique interior is decorated with old dog sleds, hunting and trapping gear, furs and skins. Often the aroma of salmon attracts a local black bear in search of a tasty morsel. Bear often visit the barbecue pit area in search of leftovers! Before your flight back to Juneau, stroll the trails of an old growth forest or relax with a beverage and soak in the serenity of a place scarcely touched by time.

Soaring high above the lush rain forest, incredibly deep valleys and awe-inspiring peaks, you'll marvel at vistas seen by few! Your pilot will give you an eagle's-eye view of high alpine lakes, "icefalls" hanging from sheer cliffs, and some of the most remote peaks and glaciers in the Juneau Icefield -- places like Wonderland, Glacier King, the Mendenhall Towers, and Devil's Paw. This itinerary is flexible; your pilot is free to create the best possible flightseeing based on the weather and glacier conditions. For an up-close opportunity to appreciate this ancient landscape, your pilot will land in two different locations, where you will continue the tour on foot! During these two landings, you will learn about the geological and environmental processes at work creating moraines, crevasses, seracs, and the glaciers themselves. The Pilot's Choice tour is a journey of discovery -- a once-in-a-lifetime experience sure to provide enduring memories of Southeast Alaska's beautiful wilderness.

Embark on a cruise that guarantees you'll see whales and other Alaskan wildlife! Take a short motorcoach ride to scenic Auke Bay where you'll board a water-jet-powered catamaran specifically designed for wildlife viewing. Relax in the warm, comfortable, spacious main cabin, surrounded by large windows as your experienced captain guides you through the island-studded waters of Stephen's Passage. Against the majestic backdrop of the Chilkat Mountains and glaciers of the Juneau Icefield, the onboard naturalist will explain the behavior and habitat of wildlife you may encounter, including humpback and killer whales, Steller sea lions, Dall's porpoise, harbor seals, bald eagles and Sitka blacktail deer. The operators of this tour guarantee you will see a whale. If not, you'll receive a $100 cash refund ($50 refund per child) as you disembark. But don't anticipate a refund; in the past seven years, whales have been sighted on every tour! To fully experience the sights and sounds of a close encounter with wildlife, be sure to bring a warm, rainproof jacket to wear on the topside observation deck, and don't forget your camera! Throughout the cruise your attentive crew will offer complimentary snacks and beverages.