Travel Juneau is a marketing company that focuses on bringing awareness about everything Juneau has to offer. We sat down with CEO Liz Perry to talk about the best ways to explore our beautiful Southeast Alaskan city. “There is such a mystique about the state itself, and I think the Inside Passage—just because of its [...]
McHugh Pierre is the Vice President of Alaska Operations for Goldbelt Corporation. He’s from Wasilla and is a lifelong Alaskan. We sat down with him for our podcast about the best tips for your trip to the Mount Roberts Tramway. The iconic Mt. Roberts Tramway is right at the downtown cruise ship dock in Juneau, [...]
Summer is the best in Juneau, but there's lots of things to do in winter, too.
In Southeast Alaska, the summers are mild. It is typically overcast year round, but over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 18°F to 61°F and is rarely below -3°F or above 71°F. When you visit us in the summer, we always suggest you dress for around 55°F and be prepared for a light breezes and overcast skies. This [...]
There are so many fun and exciting things to do in Juneau, and that is why we complied this list to fit everyone’s needs! Whale Watching Juneau is THE place for whale watching, and we even offer a 100% guarantee. You never know what you are going to see once you are out on our boats. [...]
Yes! Don't worry; the glacier is still here. An estimated 1 million people will visit it this year. Will you be one of the lucky ones? Did you know the glacier is actually advancing around 2 feet per day? Although, it does melt a little faster than that. If you have visited Juneau before then the [...]
Whale Breaching Explained…May be? What is breaching? Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) fit the word "fascinating" to a T, and their classic breaching display is just one specific example of this. When a humpback whale breaches, it essentially picks up speed and then leaps high out of the water and often whirls around while breaching—often numerous [...]
Tongass National Forest Explained Introduction The moment you step off your cruise ship or aircraft in Juneau, you will be immediately treated to stunning views of the Tongass National Forest. Fact. Unsurprising to most, the region is often referred to as the “Inside Passage” or the gateway to Alaska. Undeniably, it’s one of the country’s—even [...]
Latest Juneau Tours movie: Whales of 2017 Join us in getting wide-eyed on whales with the incredible influx of whales that visited us (and still are!) in Juneau, Alaska during the 2017 humpback whale watching season. Look out for the orcas (killer whales), too! https://youtu.be/yZoiAGAWD-0
Wild Alaska Live has turned one of our boats (the newest and shiniest!) into a floating studio. SPOILER ALERT: We'll be featured in the final episode that airs this Sunday. Tune in or stream the second show tonight on PBS. Yesterday, after a great day of whale watching, the BBC crew settled in on the 49-passenger Atlin boat after [...]
