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Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage 2023 | Port Day in Juneau | Mendenhall Glacier & Nugget Falls Fun!!

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👁️ 63K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 20:48

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a day of exploration in Juneau, Alaska, during an Inside Passage cruise. The day begins with a view of icebergs in the Etakot Arm, though the ship is forced to turn around before reaching Dawes Glacier due to excessive ice and safety concerns. After breakfast in the main dining room, the travelers arrive in Juneau and navigate a lengthy disembarkation process. Despite heavy rain and the cancellation of helicopter and seaplane tours, the pair utilizes the Big Blue Bus Express to visit the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. They walk a scenic two mile trail to experience Nugget Falls and view the glacier up close. Following their excursion, they visit The Hangar on the Wharf for a meal consisting of Alaskan king crab legs, a hamburger, and halibut fish tacos. The creator concludes the video by reflecting on the stunning scenery of the Inside Passage and the successful use of Starlink Wi-Fi on the ship while preparing for their upcoming arrival in Canada.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Solid Strip
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I mean look at the color of the water well we have some unfortunate news this morning the captain made a announcement just now saying the reason why he turned the ship around was because there was just way too much ice

I did go ahead and book The Big Blue Bus Express that will take you from the port up to the glacier round trip it was I think just about 40 dollars each

Royal Caribbean you guys need a way better system because this is extremely inconvenient for everybody

this is something that you cannot miss if you're visiting Juno for the day figure out a way to get over here

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book the Big Blue Bus Express for transportation to Mendenhall Glacier
Arrive early for port days to avoid long lines
Check weather conditions before booking helicopter or seaplane tours

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting soaked in rain during port activitiesBe prepared with rain gear and have a backup plan for indoor activities

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do on a port day in Juneau, Alaska?
QHow can I get to Mendenhall Glacier from the cruise port?
QWhat is the experience like visiting Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls?

Topics Covered

Disembarkation2½ Sad BaconWifi Connectivity4 Happy BaconPort Destination3 Happy BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy BaconExcursions4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Juneau4 Happy Bacon
Top: Big Blue Bus Express to Mendenhall Glacier (about 40 dollars each)
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