Juneau
Yacht Charters

You don’t have to venture far to catch a glimpse of whales in Juneau. During the summer months, the northern Inside Passage is home to roughly 600 humpbacks. And majestic whale breaches are a common sight. Journey up to Auke Bay for some of Juneau’s best whale watching. Located just a short cruise from Juneau’s main harbor, the humpbacks put on a show in Auke Bay from April to September.

Most of our Alaskan yacht charters include visits to at least one of the state’s amazing glaciers. Yet, the Mendenhall Glacier – located just 10 miles from downtown Juneau – is hands-down one of the most stunning. Mendenhall is known for its regular calving – when chunks of ice larger than dump trucks break free and crash into the waters below. And the glacier is shrouded by towering mountains. Mendenhall is one of 38 glaciers in the Juneau Icefield – each offering a dazzling show of ice.

Encompassing 500 square miles across Southeast Alaska, the Tongass National Forest is not only the nation’s largest protected forest – it’s the largest temperate rainforest in the world. Home to stunning fjords, salmon streams, towering hardwoods, and a population of resident brown bears, Tongass provides the chance to experience one of America’s natural treasures. Spend the day hiking or wildlife watching in this sprawling rainforest, before retiring to the comfort of your luxury yacht.

Experience Juneau from above during a tram excursion up Mt. Roberts. The tramway – in operation since 1996 – rises 1,800 feet above downtown Juneau, through the emerald green rainforest, before arriving at Mountain House. With stunning views of the city below and the Gastineau Channel, the Mt. Roberts Tramway offers a view of Southeast Alaska not many people experience.

Explore the far reaches of Southeast Alaska on one of the region’s many helicopter tours. Go on a bear-watching tour above the surrounding forests or get unobstructed aerial views of the region’s nearby glaciers. Many helicopter tours land right on top of glaciers, offering guests a chance to experience the ice firsthand. Whatever you want to see, you’ll find a tour that can take you there.

Explore the rainforest while soaring through the air during a zipline tour. The perfect adventure during your Alaska charter, Juneau zipline tours offer a thrilling view of the local landscape. Most of the region’s ziplines are located in Tongass National Forest and offer a thrilling view of the flora and fauna. A zipline tour provides a rush of excitement, before a relaxing evening aboard your luxury yacht.

Sprawling more than 3 million acres, Glacier Bay National Park is the crown jewel of the Inside Passage. The park offers numerous excursions and activities for Juneau yacht charter guests – from whale watching and glacier hopping, to kayaking, canoeing, and photography tours. One of the world’s largest World Heritage Sites, Glacier Bay is an inspiring charter destination. A few favorite Glacier Bay activities: Kayaking to glaciers and bay hikes.

The Inside Passage is home to numerous uninhabited and rugged islands, many of which are a short journey from downtown Juneau. Take a day trip and cruise to nearby Douglas Island, a beautiful coastal island offer hiking, wildlife viewing, and kayaking. Another favorite, Chichagof Island, (the fifth largest in the U.S.) is known for its brown bear population, as well as the rustic seafood restaurants at Icy Point, which serve fresh-cab King crab.