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Best 30 Water Tours in Alaska , USA


Featured Alaska Attractions
Seward

Kenai Fjords National Park

Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward

★★★★☆4.9 (4,665)
Juneau

Mendenhall Glacier

★★★★☆4.8 (8,140)
Ketchikan

Port of Ketchikan

★★★★☆4.7 (10,748)

Featured Alaska Tours
Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching Free Cancellation
Juneau

Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching

Whale watching wildlife viewing at it's finest! Come aboard with us as we search the pristine waters of Juneau, Alaska for majestic Humpback Whales and other water wildlife we may find along the way. Our expert captains …

🕐 3 hours and a half ★★★★☆5.0 (7,466)
Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier Free Cancellation
Juneau

Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier

This wildlife viewing excursion takes you on a journey to see two of the major highlights in Southeast Alaska. You will be guided to the Mendenhall Glacier for a 45 minute self-exploration followed by our wildlife whale …

🕐 4 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.9 (6,305)
Full-Day Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise Free Cancellation
Seward

Full-Day Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise

Explore the whales, wildlife, and glaciers of Kenai Fjords National Park on this thrilling 7.5 hour cruise. Enjoy the extra time on the water as you get up-close views of wildlife such as orca whales, humpback whales, se…

🕐 7 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.9 (639)
Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Tour from Seward Free Cancellation
Seward

Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Tour from Seward

Hop aboard one of Alaska’s most popular wildlife and glacier cruises, and take an extraordinary six-hour journey through Kenai Fjords National Park. This must-do tour from Seward offers the chance to view whales, birds a…

🕐 6 hours ★★★★☆4.7 (1,038)
3.5 Hour Crowd-Skipping Whale Tour in Juneau, Alaska Free Cancellation
Juneau

3.5 Hour Crowd-Skipping Whale Tour in Juneau, Alaska

Our 20 passenger catamaran offers you and your loved ones a personal experience without the crowds. Elevated custom seats are sure to keep you at the optimal height for taking in Juneau's majestic views. Our spacious hea…

🕐 3 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.9 (1,190)
Mendenhall Glacier Park and Ultimate Whale Watch Combo Free Cancellation
Juneau

Mendenhall Glacier Park and Ultimate Whale Watch Combo

Join us for Whale Watching in our cool Alaskan waters and then view one of 38 glaciers from the Juneau Ice Fields - the spectacular Mendenhall Glacier. We guide you on a 2 hour whale watching tour, spotting Humpback whal…

🕐 5 hours ★★★★☆4.7 (785)
Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour from Ketchikan Free Cancellation
Ketchikan

Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour from Ketchikan

A MUST DO TOUR IN ALASKA! One of the highest rated tours offered along Alaska's beautiful inside passage.  Find out what life is like as a commercial fisherman from men who have worked in the rugged Bering Sea.  These gu…

🕐 3 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (764)
Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay Half-Day Wildlife Cruise Free Cancellation
Seward

Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay Half-Day Wildlife Cruise

Search for whales, sea otters, Steller sea lions, Dall’s porpoises, harbor seals, bald eagles, puffins, and many other types of marine birds as you cruise the the protected waters of Resurrection Bay on this 4 hour cruis…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★☆4.8 (1,159)
Sitka Premier Whale Watching and Wildlife Tour Free Cancellation
Sitka

Sitka Premier Whale Watching and Wildlife Tour

We are excited to share that during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, whales were seen on 100% of our trips! Skip the crowded boats and join Sitka Expeditions for a truly unforgettable whale watching and wildlife experience ab…

🕐 2 hours ★★★★☆5.0 (122)
Wildlife Viewing, Sightseeing and Whale Watching Quest Free Cancellation
Ketchikan

Wildlife Viewing, Sightseeing and Whale Watching Quest

Your adventure begins as we cruise through the Tongass Narrows, where your guide provides live narration about Ketchikan’s rich history, culture, and bustling shoreline. From there, we head into prime wildlife viewing …

🕐 2 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.8 (824)
Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour Free Cancellation
Juneau

Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour

Although we are the original whale-watching company in Juneau (operating since 1994), we are still small and family-owned and operated! We want you to feel like part of the family, and we pride ourselves on prioritizing …

🕐 4 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.6 (144)
Ketchikan Kayak Eco-Tour Free Cancellation
Ketchikan

Ketchikan Kayak Eco-Tour

Take a 4-hour guided kayak tour to Clover Pass, (2 -2.5 hours in the kayaks) with scheduling to fit virtually every cruise ship. This is an amazing waterway with several rainforest islands, about 15 miles north of town. …

🕐 4 hours ★★★★☆5.0 (880)
Guaranteed Whale Watching Adventure Free Cancellation
Hoonah

Guaranteed Whale Watching Adventure

Experience the most sought after Alaskan adventure in the best whale watching boat in Alaska where every seat is a window seat. This small-group tour - 24 people maximum, is 3 hours long from pick up to drop off. Once yo…

🕐 3 hours ★★★★☆4.7 (257)
Whale Watching Adventure in Juneau Free Cancellation
Juneau

Whale Watching Adventure in Juneau

Although we are the original whale-watching company in Juneau (operating since 1994), we are still small and family-owned and operated! We want you to feel like part of the family, and we pride ourselves on prioritizing …

🕐 3 hours ★★★★☆4.8 (274)
Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour Free Cancellation
Juneau

Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour

Experience the beauty of the Alaskan wilderness on this 3.5-4 hour adventure to the Mendenhall Glacier. This adventure starts off at the cruise ship docks as an expert guide will transfer the guaranteed, small group on a…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★☆5.0 (1,275)
Half-day Resurrection Bay & Wildlife Tour from Seward Free Cancellation
Seward

Half-day Resurrection Bay & Wildlife Tour from Seward

Discover the wonders of Resurrection Bay on this captain-narrated, half-day adventure. Depart from Seward to marvel at massive glaciers, cruise beside rugged cliffs, spot soaring seabirds and share the waters with iconic…

🕐 4 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.8 (88)
Prince William Sound 26 Glacier Cruise, Self-Drive Free Cancellation
Whittier

Prince William Sound 26 Glacier Cruise, Self-Drive

For guests with their own transportation, this 5.25-hour cruise brings you face-to-face with dynamic glaciers and a variety of wildlife, surrounded by the pristine wilderness of Prince William Sound. The cruise route c…

🕐 5 hours ★★★★★5.0 (2)
Full-Day Kenai Fjords National Park Northwestern Cruise Free Cancellation
Seward

Full-Day Kenai Fjords National Park Northwestern Cruise

Travel to remote areas in Kenai Fjords National Park on this full-day adventure cruise. Ideal for photographers, birders, and whale-watching enthusiasts, this 8.5 hour cruise explores the untouched area of Northwestern F…

🕐 8 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.9 (341)
Kayak Tours Save 10% Free Cancellation
Hoonah

Kayak Tours

Please look at our Departure and Return instructions before your trip with us. If you have any questions please reach out before you dock in town. We will pick you up at the excursion hub which is by the bottom of the zi…

★★★★☆4.9 (295)
Helicopter and Glacier Paddle Boarding -PRIVATE Free Cancellation
Alaska

Helicopter and Glacier Paddle Boarding -PRIVATE

PRIVATE W/Trail Snacks Tour Highlights • Birds eye views of the mountains, glacial rivers and water falls • Stand up Paddle Board in massive ancient glacier pools • Take advantage of almost any kind of weather • Great vi…

🕐 3 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.8 (52)
Sitka’s Best Local Whale Watching & Marine Wildlife Tour Free Cancellation
Sitka

Sitka’s Best Local Whale Watching & Marine Wildlife Tour

Sitka Sea Level Adventures is a local & family-run tour company in Sitka, Alaska. Specializing in whale watching & marine wildlife tours, we explore Sitka Sound & the pristine wilderness around the Tongass National Fores…

🕐 2 hours ★★★★☆4.8 (130)
Experience Incredible Marine Wildlife Tour Free Cancellation
Sitka

Experience Incredible Marine Wildlife Tour

I (Captain Matt) along with my crew member take our guests out for an incredible experience on the waters in and around Sitka Sound viewing the breathtaking scenery and enjoying diverse wildlife encounters! You may see m…

🕐 2 hours and a half ★★★★★5.0 (48)
Sitka Whale Watch and Sea Otter Quest Free Cancellation
Sitka

Sitka Whale Watch and Sea Otter Quest

Join an award-winning cruise that offers the opportunity to spot sea otters, whales, sea lions, porpoises, harbor seals, brown bears, deer, bald eagles, and more! On this voyage, our top priority is to deliver excellent …

🕐 2 hours ★★★★☆4.6 (13)
Juneau Tracy Arm–Fords Terror Wilderness Area & Glacier Explorer Free Cancellation
Juneau

Juneau Tracy Arm–Fords Terror Wilderness Area & Glacier Explorer

Travel in comfort aboard a high-speed expedition vessel as you explore the stunning Endicott Arm Fjord within the Tracy Arm–Fords Terror Wilderness Area, an unforgettable journey through glacier-carved cliffs, spectacula…

🕐 8 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.9 (21)
Prince William Sound 26 Glacier Cruise and Coach Package Free Cancellation
Anchorage

Prince William Sound 26 Glacier Cruise and Coach Package

We make it easy to see it all in one day! Relax on the coach as you enjoy the beauty of Turnagain Arm. On the cruise get ready to view one of the largest concentration of glaciers in Alaska. Weather, ice conditions and w…

🕐 11 hours ★★★★★5.0 (4)
Glaciers and Wildlife: Super Scenic Day Tour from Anchorage Free Cancellation
Anchorage

Glaciers and Wildlife: Super Scenic Day Tour from Anchorage

Small groups discover glaciers and wildlife on one one of the most intriguing road trips you will ever experience. A local expert will narrate on your 8 hour day tour from Anchorage, Alaska. Free hotel pickup and drop-…

🕐 8 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (286)
Small Group Boat Tour of Sitka Free Cancellation
Sitka

Small Group Boat Tour of Sitka

Local Veteran owned and operated. Join our Small Group Boat Tour of Sitka on a 2.5 hour voyage and explore the rugged coastline of the Tongass National Rain Forest. You can expect to see Sea Lions, Sea Otters, Bald Eagle…

🕐 2 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.9 (72)
Icy Strait Whale & Wildlife Endeavor Free Cancellation
Hoonah

Icy Strait Whale & Wildlife Endeavor

Explore Icy Strait in style aboard our custom built 6 passenger whale watching catamaran with an enclosed heated cabin, restroom, indoor seating, outdoor seating, & 360 degree walk around viewing deck. We limit our vesse…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★★5.0 (165)
A Comfortable Sitka Whale Watching Wildlife Shore Excursion Free Cancellation
Sitka

A Comfortable Sitka Whale Watching Wildlife Shore Excursion

Experiencing Southeast Alaska and its incredible wildlife is a must for any visitor, and there’s no better way to do it than aboard the Goleta, right here in Sitka. On this tour, you’ll have the chance to view and photog…

🕐 2 hours and a half ★★★★★5.0 (25)
Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier Dinner Cruise from Seward Free Cancellation
Seward

Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier Dinner Cruise from Seward

As other day cruises head back to Seward, this 6-hour evening adventure sets sail towards Kenai Fjords National Park. Cruise atop glacier-blue waters, keeping an eye out for whales, seals, puffins and other iconic aquati…

🕐 6 hours ★★★★☆4.7 (56)
Whales and Lunch! Ketchikan's Premier Marine Mammal Viewing Tour Free Cancellation
Ketchikan

Whales and Lunch! Ketchikan's Premier Marine Mammal Viewing Tour

Explore the breathtaking waters of Ketchikan on this intimate whale watching tour. With a small group led by knowledgeable locals, enjoy personalized service as you search for humpback whales, orcas, seals, and more. Thi…

🕐 3 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.9 (17)
Captain's Choice Kenai Fjords National Park Tour from Seward Free Cancellation
Seward

Captain's Choice Kenai Fjords National Park Tour from Seward

NEW for 2025! Maximize your adventure aboard this flexible seven-hour Kenai Fjords National Park cruise. Explore the day’s most spectacular sights as your captain selects their route based on current conditions, wildlife…

🕐 7 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (75)
Juneau Small Group Sea Kayaking with Mendenhall Glacier Views Save 15% Free Cancellation
Juneau

Juneau Small Group Sea Kayaking with Mendenhall Glacier Views

Explore Juneau’s incredible coastline on this small-group kayaking adventure through the beautiful Mendenhall Wetlands. Keep your camera ready as you glide past eagles perched in the trees, harbor seals resting on the ro…

🕐 3 hours and a half ★★★★☆5.0 (59)
Mendenhall Glacier Float Trip Likely To Sell Out
Juneau

Mendenhall Glacier Float Trip

A must-see sight while in port in Juneau is the Mendenhall Glacier and on this exciting 3.5-hour white-water rafting tour, you'll get up close to this impressive natural wonder! Sit back and have fun as your guide paddle…

🕐 3 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.5 (323)
Ketchikan

Ketchikan Duck Tour

It's a Bus-and-a Boat and it quacks & floats! Only fun people are allowed on this 90 minute tour that takes you through the rustic streets of Ketchikan, then splashes into the harbor for spectacular views of Alaska’s Fi…

🕐 1 hour and a half ★★★★☆4.7 (2,608)
Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour Free Cancellation
Juneau

Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour

Explore Mendenhall Glacier on this exclusive adventure tour into the Alaskan Wilderness. Your expert guides will lead you on a journey across Mendenhall Lake where you will paddle together with a small group past iceberg…

🕐 5 hours ★★★★☆5.0 (1,288)
Waterfalls & Wildlife Scenic Cruise - Skagway, Alaska Free Cancellation
Skagway

Waterfalls & Wildlife Scenic Cruise - Skagway, Alaska

A more personal tour. You will be traveling by boat discovering the rich tapestry of Alaska's history and natural wonders as you embark on a journey through the upper Lynn Canal. Explore the storied ports of the Klondike…

🕐 3 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (112)
Juneau Whale Watch and Wildlife Quest Free Cancellation
Juneau

Juneau Whale Watch and Wildlife Quest

Embark on an unforgettable journey into the Alaskan wilderness aboard your custom-built expedition vessel from Sitka shipyard. Your dedicated crew ensures a seamless experience as you explore, with knowledgeable guides a…

🕐 4 hours
Alaska Ocean Wilderness Expedition Free Cancellation
Ketchikan

Alaska Ocean Wilderness Expedition

Go on an adventure as you explore the deep mysterious waters of island studded sea passages in search of wildlife aboard a rugged Zodiac expedition craft. Your experienced captain and expert naturalist will use their con…

🕐 2 hours and a half ★★★★☆5.0 (175)
Wilderness Zodiac Quest Free Cancellation
Ketchikan

Wilderness Zodiac Quest

Your adrenalin will be pumping when you captain a four- or six-passenger Zodiac, a rigid-hulled inflatable boat offering speed and agility. The adventure begins with a tour by van through historic downtown Ketchikan. Loo…

🕐 3 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.9 (254)
Whale Watching with a Peek at the Mendenhall Glacier Free Cancellation
Juneau

Whale Watching with a Peek at the Mendenhall Glacier

This tour includes two hours on the water following the whales, and a quick 15 minute peek at the Mendenhall Glacier. It is just enough time to step off the bus, take a quick picture, and then head back downtown for the …

🕐 4 hours ★★★★★5.0 (2)
Glacier Quest Cruise Self Drive Free Cancellation
Whittier

Glacier Quest Cruise Self Drive

Drive the Seward Highway along the scenic Turnagain Arm to Whittier. The Glacier Quest Cruise takes you from the quaint seaside town of Whittier to glacier-filled Blackstone Bay, a dramatic deep-water fjord where two tid…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★★5.0 (1)
Best of Juneau: Mendenhall Glacier, Whale Watching and Salmon Bake Likely To Sell Out
Juneau

Best of Juneau: Mendenhall Glacier, Whale Watching and Salmon Bake

Come face-to-face with a glacier, marvel at huge humpback whales and top this excitement off with a scrumptious meal featuring wild Alaskan salmon grilled over an alder wood fire. You'll call this combination amazing; we…

★★★★☆4.6 (147)
Columbia Glacier Cruise from Valdez Free Cancellation
Alaska

Columbia Glacier Cruise from Valdez

This 6-hour tour explores the fjords and passageways of the Prince William Sound in route to South-central Alaska's largest tidewater glacier – Columbia Glacier. Your all-Alaskan captain and crew will share with you the …

🕐 6 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (247)
Bear Viewing at Lake Clark National Park from Homer, AK Free Cancellation
Homer

Bear Viewing at Lake Clark National Park from Homer, AK

Witness majestic brown bears in their natural habitat on this unforgettable bear viewing trip at Lake Clark National Park. Departing from Homer Harbor, the two-hour boat ride across Cook Inlet offers the chance to observ…

🕐 8 hours
Skagway Shore Excursion: Scenic River Float Tour Free Cancellation
Skagway

Skagway Shore Excursion: Scenic River Float Tour

Combine sightseeing and river rafting on this relaxing Skagway shore excursion. Enjoy a beautiful 10-mile (16-km) drive along the coast to the Dyea Valley, an old Gold Rush settlement rich with history. On the drive, you…

★★★★☆4.9 (244)
Full day Northwestern Glacier & Wildlife Tour from Seward Free Cancellation
Seward

Full day Northwestern Glacier & Wildlife Tour from Seward

Massive blue glaciers, narrow fjords and abundant marine life are just some of the reasons that Kenai Fjords National Park is at the top of many outdoor enthusiasts’ bucket lists. Cruise through the fjords while learning…

🕐 8 hours ★★★★☆4.8 (151)
Icy Strait Shore Excursion: Whale Watching Adventure Tour Free Cancellation
Hoonah

Icy Strait Shore Excursion: Whale Watching Adventure Tour

One of the most popular shore tours when cruising in Alaska is our premier whale watching tour at icy Strait.  This tour will not just offer whales but also the possibility of bears, deer, coastal ducks and geese.…

🕐 3 hours ★★★★☆4.4 (9)