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What to Do Now That the Goldbelt Tram Is Closed [Juneau Port Guide for your Alaska Cruise]

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Alaska · Summer

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Creator's Key Takeaways

The Goldbelt Tram is shut down indefinitely.

If you do not have a good waterproof jacket for your Alaska cruise, grab one before you do anything else.

This is one of the highest-rated excursions in Alaska for a reason.

Smaller independent boats typically cap around 40 passengers. Better angles, better photos, and a much more personal experience.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check your birth assignment before making plans and build in a 45-minute return buffer.
Book whale-watching with a smaller independent operator rather than through the cruise line.
Bring a dry bag for your phone and wallet on whale-watching tours.
Pack a rain jacket, good hiking shoes, and bug spray.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Underestimating the long walk from the cruise portCheck your birth assignment and build in a 45-minute return buffer.
Not having proper rain gearGrab a good waterproof jacket before doing anything else.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat to do if the Goldbelt Tram is closed in Juneau?
QWhat are the best Juneau shore excursions?
QHow to plan the perfect day in Juneau on an Alaska cruise?

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Port Highlights

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Top: Helicopter & Dog-sledding on Herbert Glacier (upwards of $800 per person)
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Planning an Alaska cruise with a stop in Juneau? This complete Juneau cruise port guide covers the best Juneau shore excursions, what to do if the Goldbelt Tram is closed, and how to make the most of your day in Alaska’s capital city. #alaskacruise #juneaualaska #cruiselife *Top Juneau Shore Excursions* Goldbelt Tram https://www.goldbelttram.com/ Glacier Helicopter & Dogsledding Excursion https://viator.tpo.lv/qSuTLzXj Whale Watching https://viator.tpo.lv/C9mdWeuh Mendenhall Glacier https://www.fs.usda.gov/r10/tongass/offices/mendenhall-glacier-visitor-center Sealaska Heritage Institute https://sealaskaheritage.org/ In this video, we cover the top-rated Juneau shore excursions including helicopter glacier landings, dogsledding on a glacier, whale watching tours, and visits to Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls. We’ll also share local tips for navigating the Juneau cruise port, the best places to eat in Juneau, downtown attractions and scenic hiking trails. *Amazon links in order of appearance:* or, check out our Alaska Cruise Essentials Shopping List: https://amzn.to/4cDyhAD Rain Jacket https://amzn.to/4ee5ylQ Dry Bag https://amzn.to/4fXJpuk Hiking Boots https://amzn.to/4fpjOdB Picaridin Bug Spray https://amzn.to/4xgGh36 Whether you're sailing with Princess Cruises, Holland America, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, or another Alaska cruise line, this Juneau travel guide will help you plan the perfect port day. *Read more:* https://embrace-today.com/juneau-alaska-cruise-port-guide/ Topics Covered: • Juneau Alaska cruise port guide • Best Juneau shore excursions • Goldbelt Tram closure update • Mendenhall Glacier tours • Juneau whale watching • Helicopter & dogsledding excursions • Things to do in Juneau Alaska • Alaska cruise travel tips Time Stamps: 00:00 Alaska Cruise Shore Excursions 00:58 Juneau Cruise Terminal Layout 02:12 Goldbelt Tram 03:32 Glacier Helicopter Landing + Dogsledding 04:29 Juneau Whale Watching Excursions 05:43 Mendenhall Glacier & Nugget Falls Trail 07:07 Juneau Totem Pole Trail 07:58 Where to Eat in Juneau Alaska 09:03 Juneau Alaska Hiking Trails =========================================== Support our channel and buy our Ultimate Cruise Books! Cruise Planner - Two Sizes! - Small https://amzn.to/4kmoC3d - Large https://amzn.to/3ZdLKZd Cruise Journal for Kids https://amzn.to/4ikZ7h9 Word Search Puzzle Book for Adults https://amzn.to/3z7CP1y Activity Book for Kids https://amzn.to/3Yv9ZRe 🔔 Make sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss a video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuE0IrwnUdbmB39Lk1Y8XkA?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Drop a comment and let us know what excites you most about cruising! 💙LET’S BE FRIENDS!💙 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embracetoday_travel/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557375432521&is_tour_completed=true Additional News Updates at: https://www.embrace-today.com/cruisenewscentral Buy me a coffee! ☕️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/embracetoday Some B-Roll used in our videos is courtesy of Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Princess Cruise Lines. FTC Legal Disclosure: The links found in the description box of our videos are affiliate links, meaning that we earn a commission on purchases made through the links, at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn a commission from qualifying purchases.