Alaska Excursions by Cruise Port
If you are short on time, a great way to get a feel for Alaska is on a cruise. Alaska cruises will get you to quaint seaside towns like Ketchikan and Skagway, and have stunning harbor vistas like Juneau's. If you have a few extra days make sure you add on a land tour of Denali National Park.
There are three larger ports that most cruise ships dock at; Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan. There are also a few lesser visited ports that you can find on some cruise itineraries; Sitka, Haines, and Icy Strait Point. Here are some great shore excursions to consider when cruising.
Juneau
Helicopter Glacier Landing
Dog Sledding
Whale Watching
Mendenhall Glacier
Skagway
White Pass Train
Hiking Tours
Ferry Trips to Haines
Ketchikan
Totem Parks at Saxman and Totem Bight
Misty Fjords Floatplane
Bear Viewing (Mid July through August)
Fishing
Active Tours -Hiking and Kayaking
Sitka
Whale Watching
Historical Tours
Kayaking
Haines
Eagle Watching
Cultural Tours
Icy Strait Point
Whale Watching
Fishing
Off Road Tours
Have you stopped at any of these ports? What excursions did you take?
