Is This the Best View in Alaska? Mendenhall Glacier & Nugget Falls

Name: Is This the Best View in Alaska? Mendenhall Glacier & Nugget Falls
Uploaded: 2026-05-29T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 10 min 53 s
Channel: Modern Escapades - Videos

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Carnival Spirit

What This Creator Said

4½ Happy Bacon

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AlaskaFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Definitely take that advice to heart about dressing layers and bringing your stuff. Matter it makes a difference, of course, that we are right here in front of the giant ice field.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Dress in layers and bring a jacket as it is very cold near the glacier.

✓If visiting Nugget Falls, do it at the early part of your visit to ensure you make your scheduled excursion bus.

✓Wear walking shoes for the trails.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Temperature/Cold — Definitely take that advice to heart about dressing layers and bringing your stuff.

Missing the excursion bus — If you're going to make your way down to Nugget Falls, you might want to do that as the early part of your visit to the glacier.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the hike to Nugget Falls worth it?

QHow long does the hike to Nugget Falls take?

QWhat is the weather like at Mendenhall Glacier?

Topics Covered

Port Destination5 Happy BaconExcursions4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Juneau4½ Happy Bacon

Top: Mendenhall Glacier Explorer

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Welcome back to Modern Escapades as we continue our Alaska cruise aboard the Carnival Spirit! In this vlog, we arrive in beautiful Juneau, Alaska for an unforgettable visit to the world-famous Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls. Was the hike worth it? In this video, I share the scenery, experience, walking trails, glacier views, and what it’s really like visiting one of Alaska’s most popular cruise port destinations. If you’re planning an Alaska cruise, this Juneau port guide will help you decide if Mendenhall Glacier should be on your must-do list! ❄️ Featured in this video: • Carnival Spirit Alaska Cruise • Juneau, Alaska cruise port • Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Area • Nugget Falls Trail • Alaska cruise travel tips • Scenic glacier views • Cruise vlog adventure If you enjoy cruise travel, bucket list destinations, and adventure-filled port days, make sure to subscribe to Modern Escapades for more cruise and travel content! ✨ Subscribe for more cruise adventures, group travel, and bucket list experiences! 📌 Travel With Modern Escapades [🌐 Website: www.modernescapades.com] 📅 Book a Consultation: [https://calendly.com/alisa-modernescapades 📸 Instagram: @ModernEscapades 📘 Facebook: @ModernEscapades #AlaskaCruise #JuneauAlaska #MendenhallGlacier #CarnivalSpirit #ModernEscapades 00:00 Welcome Back to Alaska 00:42 Arriving in Juneau 02:15 First Views of Mendenhall Glacier 04:08 The Walk to Nugget Falls 06:40 Glacier & Waterfall Views 09:25 Was It Worth the Hike? 11:10 Final Thoughts from Juneau