Port Guide: Juneau, Alaska - What We Think You Should Know Before You Go! - ParoDeeJay
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The creators provide a comprehensive guide to Juneau, Alaska, covering docking logistics, excursions, and independent exploration. They explain the various cruise ship docks, noting that while most allow passengers to step directly into the downtown shopping area, the AJ dock requires a mile walk or paid transportation. The video details several popular excursions, including visits to the Mendenhall Glacier, salmon bakes, whale watching in Auke Bay, and dog sledding. The creators highlight the benefits of booking combo tours to maximize time and budget. For those preferring to explore independently, they suggest walking Franklin Street for shopping and dining, visiting local memorials, or taking the city bus to save money. They also discuss hiking opportunities like the Gold Creek Flume Trail and suggest museums as excellent rainy day activities. The guide concludes with a review of specific tour vendors and a rating for free and frugal activities, where Juneau receives a five out of ten due to the cost of major attractions being located away from the immediate port area.
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Juno is not the biggest city in Alaska but it is the capital of Alaska
the AJ dock that's a little bit different story you have to walk about a mile to get from the AJ dock over to the downtown area
we've seen whales every time oh yeah yeah whales it's one of those things when you think of Alaska you're probably thinking about whales
definitely wear waterproof layers in Alaska but don't stay on the ship just because it's raining because there's so much to see and do
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