Summerprincess Posted June 10, 2017 #1 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Hello All! We will be on the Juneau in July on the Star Princess and are very interested in the Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Photo Safari. Has anyone done this excursion this year? We are hoping for great views of the glacier and a terrific whale watching cruise with opportunities for excellent photos. I am wondering we will get views of the glacier that are different that what we would get simply visiting the glacier on our own and going to the visitors center and going from there. Any insight and/or firsthand experience anyone can share would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlxo Posted June 10, 2017 #2 Share Posted June 10, 2017 If it's like my trip a few years back.... the whale watch happens in Favourite Channel. You then ride a bus to the Trail of Time for pictures. I wished we had more time at Mendenhall. It was operated by Gastineau. http://www.stepintoalaska.com/excursions/whale-watching-mendenhall-glacier-photo-safari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEH Posted June 10, 2017 #3 Share Posted June 10, 2017 The whale watching was excellent . The trip to the glacier was also very good . I would recommend this excursion . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summerprincess Posted June 10, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted June 10, 2017 If it's like my trip a few years back.... the whale watch happens in Favourite Channel. You then ride a bus to the Trail of Time for pictures. I wished we had more time at Mendenhall. It was operated by Gastineau. http://www.stepintoalaska.com/excursions/whale-watching-mendenhall-glacier-photo-safari Thank you very much for your reply. It is very helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summerprincess Posted June 10, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted June 10, 2017 The whale watching was excellent . The trip to the glacier was also very good . I would recommend this excursion . Thank you very much for your reply. Sounds like a great excursion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtneyMC Posted June 10, 2017 #6 Share Posted June 10, 2017 I would highly recommend Harv and Marv's instead of what's offered by the ship. we did it several years ago and it was fantastic, much smaller boat, not crowded, etc. http://www.harvandmarvs.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetf Posted June 10, 2017 #7 Share Posted June 10, 2017 My first post on this forum. Just another vote for Harv and Marv. We went with them 3years ago and they were extremely good and are highly recommended ( check out their trip advisor reviews). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoAnneNYI Posted June 10, 2017 #8 Share Posted June 10, 2017 We went on this and it is a very small group . Gastineau is a great outfit. We loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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