Alaska Shore Excursions
Tours in every Alaska cruise port.
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About Alaska shore excursions
Most Alaska cruises sail the Inside Passage, the sheltered route through the islands and mountains of Southeast Alaska. The usual stops are Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway, often with Sitka, Haines or Icy Strait Point, and ships normally spend most of the day in each. Ketchikan is known for totem poles and fresh crab, Juneau for whale watching and the Mendenhall Glacier, and Skagway for the White Pass railway up into the Yukon.
Some ships dock at Ward Cove, a few miles north of Ketchikan, which has its own set of tours. One way cruises between Vancouver and Seward, south of Anchorage, make it easy to add a few days inland at Denali National Park. The weather changes quickly even in summer, so bring layers and a rain jacket for any tour on the water or near a glacier.
Questions
How much do Alaska shore excursions cost?
Most of the 270 tours cost $119 to $289 per adult, and half are under $199. The cheapest start at about $35, and 66 are on sale now.
Which Alaska port has the most tours?
Ketchikan, with 40 tours, plus 36 more from Ward Cove, its second cruise dock. Juneau and Skagway have 38 each.
Where can I go whale watching on an Alaska cruise?
Juneau has the most whale watching tours, then Icy Strait Point. There are 15 in all, and some pair the whales with a visit to the Mendenhall Glacier.
Can you go dog sledding in Alaska in summer?
Yes. From Juneau and Skagway a helicopter flies you up to a dog camp on a glacier, and Skagway and Seward also have sled dog camps on dry land. There are 7 of these tours.
Where do Alaska cruises start?
Most round trips leave from Seattle or Vancouver, and one way cruises run between Vancouver and Seward. Those cities have tours too, for the days before or after you sail.
