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Alaska Shore Excursions You NEED to Book (Juneau, Skagway & Ketchikan)

Zach the Traveling Man
Zach the Traveling Man
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm about to go meet my short excursion in just a minute and I want to say thank you to my friends at short excursions group for sending me on today's excursion

Mendenhall Glacier is certainly the highlight of the experience here in Juneau

Skagway is one of the most charming, again, places that I've seen in Alaska

I would definitely recommend it for something to do in Ketchikan

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Book shore excursions in advance through Shore Excursions Group
โœ“Layer up for cold weather in Skagway

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Crowds in ports โ€” Book excursions ahead of time and pack your patience
Weather variability โ€” Bring layers and a rain jacket, even in late May

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best shore excursions on an Alaska cruise?
QHow to prepare for weather in Alaska?
QWhat to expect at Mendenhall Glacier?
QIs the White Pass & Yukon Railway worth it?

Topics Covered

Excursions4 Happy BaconPort Destination3ยฝ Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Carcross4 Happy Bacon
Juneau3ยฝ Happy Bacon
Top: Whale Watching Tour
Ketchikan3ยฝ Happy Bacon
Top: Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show ($43 per adult (as of 2026))
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YouTube Video Descriptionโ†“

Alaska cruise shore excursions can make or break your trip. In this video, I'm taking you along on every single excursion I did on my recent Holland America Koningsdam Alaska cruise! From Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau to the legendary White Pass & Yukon Railway in Skagway, crossing into Canada, and finishing up with the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show in Ketchikan. This is your ultimate guide to the best Alaska cruise shore excursions in Southeast Alaska! ๐Ÿ”— Shore Excursions Group โ€” My Excursions from This Video: https://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=1349488 Juneau: Whales and Mendenhall Glacier Skagway: Yukon Rail and Bus Adventure Whether you're planning your first Alaska cruise or looking to make the most of every port day, choosing the right shore excursions in Alaska is everything. In this complete Alaska shore excursion guide, I cover Juneau glacier tours, Skagway Yukon excursions, and Ketchikan cruise port activities, all from my Holland America Alaska cruise aboard the Koningsdam. If you've been searching for honest, firsthand Alaska cruise port reviews, real talk on what's worth booking and what to skip, and the best things to do in Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan from a cruise ship then you're in the right place! โš“ What You'll See in This Video: Juneau, Alaska โ€” Mendenhall Glacier & whale watching tour Skagway, Alaska โ€” White Pass & Yukon Railway + bus tour to the Yukon Endicott Arm โ€” scenic Dawes Glacier & fjord cruising Ketchikan, Alaska โ€” Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show & Creek Street ๐Ÿ” About This Cruise: Ship: Holland America Koningsdam Route: Alaska Inside Passage Ports: Vancouver to Juneau | Skagway | Endicott Arm | Ketchikan #Alaskacruise #cruise #cruisevlog -------- 0:00 - Juneau 11:00 - Skagway 21:00 - Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier 22:19 - Ketchikan