Alaska Shore Excursions is an online tour company that aggregates and sells a wide range of **Alaska shore excursions and tours**—including dog sledding, glacier and helicopter tours, whale watching, fishing, and other activities—in major cruise ports such as Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, and Sitka at **local wholesale prices**. The business positions itself as a **one‑stop shop** for cruise passengers to book independently from the cruise line, with a focus on curated, highly reviewed local operators, clear online booking, and detailed tour information. They emphasize **local ownership and expertise**, describing themselves as a team of local Alaskans who handpick every tour to offer “the real Alaska” while maintaining competitive pricing and avoiding hidden fees or added commissions. Alaska Shore Excursions highlights environmental stewardship by partnering with responsible operators that recycle and use renewable energy when possible and by aiming to minimize their environmental footprint in Alaska’s wilderness. Customer service features include prompt communication, help coordinating logistics across multiple ports, and support with schedule changes, refunds (processed directly through Alaska Shore Excursions rather than cruise lines), and tour timing to match cruise ship schedules.

Harv and Marv’s Outback Alaska is a small-group Juneau charter company specializing in **personalized whale watching and wildlife tours** in Southeast Alaska’s waters around Juneau. Long‑time local captains with over 60 years of combined experience offer custom trips focused on humpback and killer whales, sea lions, bald eagles, and other wildlife, using smaller, efficient vessels to provide an intimate, flexible experience away from the large‑boat crowds. Their business philosophy emphasizes small groups, customized itineraries, and environmentally responsible operations that minimize impact while giving guests an in‑depth view of Alaska’s wilderness and marine life.

Adventures in Alaska Charters is a locally owned, family-operated Juneau, Alaska charter business offering private whale watching and halibut/salmon fishing tours aboard a custom-built boat designed for rugged luxury, comfort, and fishing success. With over 20 years of experience, the husband-and-wife team specializes in small-group, customized experiences focused on Juneau’s marine wildlife and coastal scenery, aiming to provide guests with a 5-star, memorable day on the water. They cater to cruise passengers and independent travelers alike, emphasizing personalized service, Alaskan wilderness immersion, and the ability to see and catch iconic species such as humpback whales, orcas, belugas, and king salmon.

The Local Guy Charters is an Alaskan Native owned, small family-operated charter company in Juneau, Alaska, offering **private, customized boat tours** focused on fishing, whale watching, and sightseeing. They emphasize fully private tours (no added groups), personal service, and flexible trip planning so guests can experience local fishing, marine wildlife, and scenic fjords "the local way" with knowledgeable captains sharing their home waters.

Alaska Galore Tours is a locally owned and operated Juneau tour company specializing in **intimate whale watching, wildlife viewing, and Juneau sightseeing excursions** from Auke Bay and the Juneau area. The owners, Louis Juergens and Jamie Letterman, bring many years of experience in Alaska’s tourism industry and focus on small-group, high-quality tours for **families, individuals, groups, and corporate clients**. They operate custom-built whale-watching vessels and provide transportation from cruise ships or local lodging, with tours that commonly feature **humpback whales, sea lions, bald eagles, porpoise, glaciers, and coastal scenery**. In addition to whale watching, they offer options such as **private whale watch charters, a Juneau Lighthouse Tour, and Juneau city/highlights tours by van**, giving visitors multiple ways to experience Juneau’s wildlife, history, and landscapes.

Chum Fun Charters (Chum Fun Salmon Charters) is a locally owned Juneau, Alaska operation offering **guided shoreside salmon fishing trips** designed as a hands‑on, family‑friendly alternative to boat charters. Guests fish for salmon from local docks and shoreline (including near the DIPAC hatchery) with experienced local guides whose families have lived in Juneau for generations, providing instruction, local knowledge, and a relaxed, no‑seasickness experience. The trips are marketed as all‑inclusive: they provide transportation from town/cruise ship area to the fishing locations, professional‑quality rods and tackle, rain gear and boots, help arranging seafood processing/shipping of your catch, and a short hatchery‑area experience, all at a relatively affordable flat per‑person rate compared with traditional boat charters. The charter is positioned as suitable for visitors of most ages (roughly 7–87 years old), for both beginners and experienced anglers, and emphasizes small‑group fun, learning about Alaska and its salmon, and maximizing guests’ time ashore in Juneau.

Rum Runner Charters is a Juneau, Alaska charter operator specializing in **premier private and small-group fishing and whale watching tours**, offering half-day and full-day Alaska sport fishing trips for salmon, halibut, and rockfish, as well as Juneau whale watching with an exclusive 100% money-back guarantee if no whale is found on the tour. Their trips focus on avoiding the crowds and providing affordable, personalized family and small-group experiences that also feature abundant local wildlife such as bald eagles, Steller sea lions, killer whales, sea otters, and seals.

49th Fathom Charters is a Juneau, Alaska–based charter company offering **premier sport fishing and whale watching tours** in the protected waters of the Inside Passage. Operating out of Auke Bay Harbor about 15 miles northwest of downtown Juneau, they focus on small-group, personalized trips that showcase glaciers, mountains, whales, and rich local fisheries above and below sea level. The operation uses custom welded aluminum sport-fishing vessels with heated cabins, full bathrooms, cushioned seating, and outside control stations so captains can stay close to the action on deck while guests fish or watch wildlife. Their captains bring several decades of combined maritime and charter experience in Southeast Alaska, emphasizing safety, comfort, and memorable on-the-water experiences for visitors and locals alike.

Lost in Alaska Adventures is a Juneau-based charter company offering **private fishing charters and private whale-watching tours** in the Inside Passage of Southeast Alaska. The business is owned and operated by Capt. Kevin Burchfield, an experienced guide who has been running fishing and whale-watching trips out of Juneau for nearly two decades. They specialize in family-friendly, small-group adventures for king (Chinook) salmon, coho (silver) salmon, and halibut, as well as exclusive whale-watching excursions, emphasizing personalized service, local knowledge, and an authentic Alaskan lifestyle experience. All trips are run as private charters, and the company has been voted Best Guide Service in Juneau for multiple years, reflecting strong customer satisfaction and reputation.

Juneau Charters is a locally owned and operated charter company in Juneau, Alaska offering **salmon and halibut fishing charters, whale watching tours, sightseeing combos, water taxi services, and fully‑equipped rental/bareboat boats** on Juneau’s inside waters. Their smaller boats and expert local captains provide personalized experiences for cruise ship passengers and independent travelers alike, taking guests to productive fishing grounds and prime humpback whale viewing areas while emphasizing safety, comfort, and eco‑friendly options such as catch‑and‑release charters.

Bear Creek Outfitters (JuneauFlyFishing.com) is a longstanding Juneau, Alaska guiding service specializing in **remote fly fishing and bear viewing excursions** in the Tongass National Forest, America’s largest national forest. They emphasize backcountry experiences that include floatplane access to isolated streams and rivers, providing guests with opportunities for wilderness fly fishing and bear viewing in some of Southeast Alaska’s most remote areas. With roughly three decades of guiding experience in the region, they focus on safe, enjoyable trips supported by experienced bush pilots (Ward Air), quality equipment, and door‑to‑door transportation in Juneau, including pickup and drop‑off at cruise ship docks. The business highlights sustainability practices such as catch‑and‑release fishing, barbless hooks, recycling, and guest education about the unique Alaska ecosystem.

Alaska Anglers Club is a veteran‑owned charter and guiding business in Juneau, Alaska that offers **small, personalized shore‑fishing excursions** for visitors ages 7 and up. Guests meet their guide at the Goldbelt Tramway downtown, then ride in a 15‑passenger van to local shore spots where experienced anglers provide gear, assist with licensing, and offer instruction in spin casting or fly fishing. The focus is on intimate group sizes, hands‑on coaching, and sharing both the excitement of salmon fishing and the scenery and history of Juneau, giving guests an educational and exciting “fish like the locals” experience.