Juneau- Should we also see Mendenhall? Tram?

[alaska2023]

Hello! First time visiting Alaska in 3 weeks. On Quantum, visiting Endicott Arm Fjord/Dawes Glacier in the morning, then Juneau from 2p til 9p.

 

We originally had a 5-hour whale watching and Mendenhall Glacier combo tour booked for the 4 of us. Then RCI opened up a 6-hour small-boat excursion through Endicott Arm to get close to Dawes Glacier, then on to Juneau. So we cancelled our afternoon whale watch/Mendenhall tour and booked the small boat fjord/glacier morning tour because it looks amazing. My question is: Should we still take a bus to Mendenhall Glacier that afternoon in Juneau? Or will it be less impressive than Dawes Glacier and not worth the expense (~$45/person) to take a bus to Mendenhall, since we’re supposed to view Dawes up close that morning, weather permitting? We don’t mind spending the $200 for the 4 of us to see Mendenhall if it’s definitely worth it, but would rather save the $200 if it’s going to be kind of redundant. Especially since the small boat tour to see Dawes Glacier is $1k for the 4 of us that morning. Thoughts?

 

Also, if we’re doing the gondola up and zipline down the mountain in Icy Strait the day before Juneau, should we skip the tram up the mountain in Juneau? Or is it different enough that it’s worth doing both Icy Strait and Juneau? We’re definitely doing it in Icy Straight.

 

just trying to avoid paying a lot of $$ for redundant excursions, but also don’t want to miss anything worth doing. Thanks!

Edited June 1, 2023 by alaska2023

[SightCRR]

I'd say skip Mendenhall if you get to see Dawes up close. You can get bus ride to Mendenhall in port on day of if the other one gets cancelled. The thing about the trams is the main attraction is what you see when you to the top. Tram in Juneau also able to book as walk up but may close early (6:00 pm). 

Here are webcams that show both the views from the top. TheSnowCloud Juneau area Webcams

Also check youtube for tours of just about every tour available but look at the personal ones and not the ad ones. sightcrr