Ports of Call Tours in Alaska

When your cruise ship docks in Skagway, take a scenic tour into Canada's Yukon Territory with commentary provided by your guide. Ascend through White Pass to the Carcross Desert, Emerald Lake, and Caribou Crossing, where you have lunch, and check out the dog mushing camp and wildlife museum. Stop for photos at the "˜Welcome to Alaska' sign and Captain William Moore Bridge, look for wildlife like bear, moose, and caribou.

Board a jet boat with extra-large windows and watch for humpbacks in the beautiful Auke Bay on this whale-watching shore excursion from Juneau port. A naturalist guide provides engaging commentary on the wildlife "” including porpoises, sea lions and eagles "” and local geology you see along the way. Capture that action shot of a breaching whale against the backdrop of the Alaskan mountains. Round-trip port transport included.

While your ship is docked in Juneau, pan for gold at Gold Creek and Last Chance Basin on a 90-minute shore excursion. Enjoy a brief city tour of Juneau and then travel to a remote section along Gold Creek. A guide dressed in 19th-century attire gives you insight into the Alaskan Gold Rush. See where thousands journeyed to during the Gold Rush in search of the precious metal. Learn how to pan in the creek or cull through the waters in the demonstration trough. Round-trip port transport included.

Gain a deeper understanding of Ketchikan and its indigenous Tlingit peoples on a tour of Potlatch Totem Park. Your guide, who navigates for you, provides a rarely"“heard history of the area and information about the art form of carving and restoring totem poles. After free time to explore, enjoy a light snack at the Totem Trading Company as well as take a tour of the historic downtown.

Join this unique experience, our guided tour gives you the once in a lifetime chance to see downtown Ketchikan, the Saxman Native Village, and the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show. This shore excursions is full of history, culture and the frill of the Lumberjack competition during the famous Show.

Discover Canada's Yukon Territory on this half-day adventure along the Klondike Highway. Head north from Skagway to Canada and take in the beautiful landscapes as you pass the old 1989 Gold Rush Trail towards the White Pass Summit and keep an eye out for wildlife. Enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch before heading off on a fun dog sled cart ride and then play with the puppies at the Husky Village.

While your ship is docked in Skagway, enjoy a 40 minute raft ride on the Taiya River. During this peaceful river float, a knowledgeable guide points out any wildlife, including possible bald eagles and even bears, depending on the time of year. Learn about Skagway's history as you snap photos of spectacular mountain scenery. This family-friendly shore excursion comes with port transport.

On this tour, you'll first get to do an incredible narrated scenic tour on a motor coach up to the Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary. You'll be able to cross on elevated platforms that give you a greater chance the see the wildlife, so be sure to keep your eyes open for black bears, bald eagles, seals, deer and a huge variety of birds. If it's bald eagles you want to see, then you'll continue your excursion at a stop at the Eagle Sanctuary to see the eagles up close and personal. Then, you'll get to stop by the carving shed to meet and interact with a native carver to learn how to carve totem poles, and the traditions behind them. To finish off an incredible experience, you'll get to have some fresh cooked Dungeness crab in an incredibly beautiful lodge setting next to the George Inlet. Please note: Tour could operate in reverse order. Roundtrip transportation from the cruise ship terminal is included in tour price.

While your ship is docked in Skagway, enjoy a hearty Alaskan salmon-bake buffet outside in the woods of Liarsville, a historical village that spawned tall tales during the Klondike Gold Rush. After feasting on wild salmon grilled over alder-wood fire, stroll through the Gold Rush"“era campsite replica, see 19th-century exhibitions and learn more about this storied time from in-period characters. Port transport included in this 1.5-hour shore excursion.

When your ship docks in Skagway, discover the Chilkoot Trail by foot and water on this half-day hike and float tour. After a scenic van ride, embark on a moderate-level, 2-mile (3.2-km) trek with a knowledgeable guide. Then, you'll climb aboard a rubber raft for a tranquil float down Taiya River. Have a blast retracing the footsteps of stampeding prospectors during the Klondike Gold Rush. Don't miss this family-friendly active adventure, one of Skagway's most affordable hiking and rafting tours.

This 6-hour shore excursion from Juneau port gives you an all-inclusive Alaskan experience. See Mendenhall Glacier, embark on a whale-watching cruise with a naturalist guide, and see firsthand a Tlingit Master Carver at work on totem poles and silver jewelry. Before returning to your ship, you'll spot humpback whales, soak up cultural insight and enjoy a hearty traditional salmon bake. Port transport included.

Enjoy a taste of Sitka. This 4 part tour will take you to four (4) amazing Sitka locations, including the Fortress of the Bear and Baranof Island Brewery. Along the way enjoy a narration by a local guide and a stop for a refreshing sampler of temperate rainforest  brewed beer or homemade root beer. This small group tour is limited to up to 10 guests, giving it a truly unique and personal Alaskan experience.

Discover the tranquil beauty of Sitka Sound by cruise and kayak on this 3-hour shore excursion. Spot eagles and maybe even whales from the comfort of a custom-built vessel, and pay attention to the shoreline for sightings of brown bears and black-tailed deer. Then, paddle a kayak and enjoy even closer views of the water and its marine wildlife like harbor seals. This family-friendly activity ends with a hearty snack before you’re returned to Sitka port.

While in port at Ketchikan, explore the wilderness on this 3.5-hour rain-forest canoe-and-nature-walk shore excursion, suitable for all fitness levels. Along with your group, paddle a large Native American"“style canoe across a tranquil lake in the Tongass National Forest, and gain insight into Ketchikan's Native American history. Learn about the forest's wildlife and lush vegetation on a short walk through the woods. Leave behind the modern luxuries for a peaceful experience in nature.

Step off your cruise ship in Juneau and into a luxuriously appointed Hummer H2® to explore Juneau on this customizable private tour. Avoid the tour groups and get to know Juneau on your own terms. Design an itinerary with the help of your chauffeur-guide, and spend time at sites and activities that appeal to you, which may include Mendenhall Glacier, sea kayaking, gold panning or something else. It's up to you! Select a 4-hour or 8-hour option, and make the most of your limited time in Juneau.

Leave your cruise ship behind for a few hours and steer a Zodiac boat in the waters of the Alaskan wilderness. This small-group guided shore excursion from Ketchikan is limited to just four people, and everyone takes a turn at the wheel. Cruise through rain-forest islands, into remote bays and inlets, and spot wildlife including eagles, seals, whales and bears. Enjoy a beachside snack and a boatman certificate to take home as a souvenir. Round-trip port transport is included.

Step off your cruise ship and into a river raft on this 3.5-hour shore excursion along Mendenhall Glacier. An experienced guide rows your raft, allowing you to soak up the gorgeous mountain scenery as you float along for six miles around the foot of the glacier. Wind through stretches of Class II and III whitewater rapids and wrap up the outing with a delicious riverside snack. Families, beginners and the more experienced all will enjoy this Mendenhall Glacier float trip. Port transport from Juneau included.

Go sightseeing in the Yukon on a half-day tour from Skagway. Bring your passport to clear the border crossing in Fraser, then experience the natural beauty of the White Pass and the boreal forest in Canada. You'll also learn about Klondike Gold Rush history and have time for photo ops at landmarks such as Pitchfork and Bridal Veil Falls, Captain Moore's Bridge, Tormented Valley, The Yukon Sign, and the Welcome To Alaska Sign. Includes a driver-guide who shares live commentary and round-trip transportation from Skagway.

Explore Skagway without the hassle of planning on a tour with convenient transport from the Skagway cruise port. Your guide, who navigates for you, stops at top landmarks and secluded locations off the beaten path, from Bridal Veil Falls to a Robin Williams film location. Throughout the tour, listen to little"“known anecdotes about the area's history and enjoy plenty of frame"“worthy photo opportunities.

Step off your ship in Skagway port and board a vintage Gold Rush"“era train on this full-day shore excursion to the Yukon territory. Travel along the White Pass and Yukon Route Railway through Alaskan and Canadian wilderness. Arrive in the Canadian town of Carcross and explore the Bennett Station House museum for more insight into Gold Rush history. Enjoy lunch on board the train and see the popular attraction of Emerald Lake. This Skagway train excursion includes port transport.