The Top 12 Water Tours in Juneau

There are many ways to get out on the water in Juneau, from boat tours to canoe expeditions and from kayaking to rafting. Whether your idea of the perfect Juneau water tour is enjoying spectacular vistas as you sit back and relax, or putting in a little effort to access the best places, we have a water tour you’ll love. 

Sign up for the Mendenhall Glacier Paddle & Hike and you’re in for a treat. Not only will you experience paddling a canoe on Mendenhall Lake, but you’ll also get to walk in the path of the famous Mendenhall Glacier. Watch small sections of glacier float past you and take in the imposing mountains and lush forest surrounding the lake. Next is a hike in the steps of the Mendenhall Glacier, seeing the terrain left behind once a glacier has passed through, as well as coming face-to-face with the glacier itself.   

On the Taku Glacier Adventure by Air, Water & Ice, you’re in for an action-packed excursion kicking off with a helicopter flight over the Juneau Icefield. You’ll be treated to 360-degree views of the landscape from above, spotting glaciers, deep crevasses and pinnacles, and miles of electric-blue ice. Enjoy a high-speed airboat ride along the Taku River, making your way past stunning mountains and forest towards the Taku Glacier. Step onto the 5,000-foot-thick ice, knowing you’re one of the few people who get to witness such a natural wonder. 

Check out more of our Juneau boat tour options below - we’re sure you’ll find one that takes your fancy!