Best Alaska Cruise Excursions: Juneau, Ketchikan & Skagway Ranked Honestly
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I am a warm weather person I love the beach and hate the cold the first time we planned a family vacation to Alaska I was just being a good sport and then I loved it
Juno has the best well watching of any cruise ship port in Alaska along with icy straight point they're both wonderful for well watching
Skagway Alaska is an old old mining town from the late 19th century and it is just another wonderful town to go walk around into
the number one Shore Excursion in all of Alaska believe it or not and it's just a lot of fun to do
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Looking for the best Alaska cruise excursions? We rank the top things to do in every major port — Juneau, Ketchikan, and Skagway — so you never waste money on an overpriced ship tour. This complete guide gives you honest verdicts on what's worth every penny and what to skip. Whether you're planning an Alaska cruise with Holland America, Princess Cruises, or sailing from Vancouver, the right port plan makes the difference between a good trip and the trip of a lifetime. In this video, we cover the best things to do in Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, Sitka, Wrangell, Haines, Prince Rupert British Columbia, Whittier, and Seward. We also rank the top glaciers (Glacier Bay, Hubbard Glacier, and Tracy Arm), recommend the best shore excursions, and share insider tips on packing for Alaska and choosing the right cruise cabin. An Alaskan Cruise is the Ultimate Adventure. It allows you to: • Witness towering glaciers calving into the ocean at breathtaking Glacier Bay National Park, Hubbard Glacier, or Tracy Arm • Encounter majestic humpback whales breaching and orcas on the hunt • Spot brown bears fishing for salmon in the pristine rivers of Ketchikan • Hike, zipline, or raft through Tongass National Forest while you count the eagles flying overhead • Embark on a breathtaking helicopter tour and walk on a glacier • Learn about the rich Tlingit heritage and see amazing Tlingit dances, totems, screens, and artwork • Ride the rails on the White Pass Yukon Railroad, seeing magnificent vistas and learning about the rich Klondike gold rush history • Take a thrilling dog sledding adventure • Hike, kayak, or raft at Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls near Juneau Viator Shore Excursions: Use this link to find Alaska Viator Shore Excursions: https://www.viator.com/partner-shop/a-cruising-good-time/Alaska?medium=link&medium_version=shop&campaign=Alaska 📌 Our Full Alaska Cruise Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL94vlu75SoQ3l9ZvqwJPyZ7fcwsKLP8HB 📌 White Pass & Yukon Railroad Full Guide: https://youtu.be/5sB118KOm9Y?si=4rhPGzYthlzDwKUe 📌 Glacier Bay vs. Hubbard Glacier — Which Is Better?: https://youtu.be/v12QJ59F8mw?si=d0NWe2p335u5iO3V New cruise content every Tuesday — subscribe so you never miss a trip tip —————————————————————————— CHAPTERS —————————————————————————— 00:00 Best Alaska Cruise Excursions Guide 01:27 Juneau Alaska — Best Things to Do 04:17 Ketchikan Alaska Excursions 05:34 Skagway Alaska Excursions 07:19 Sitka Alaska Things to Do 08:35 Whittier & Seward — Gateway to Denali 09:54 Icy Straight Point Excursions 11:25 Haines Alaska 12:03 Wrangell Alaska 13:00 Prince Rupert, British Columbia 13:21 Best Alaska Glaciers Ranked 15:47 Alaska Cruise Insider Tips 18:18 What to Pack for Alaska 19:25 Balcony vs. Inside Cabin We have been to over 45 countries and over 70 cruise ship ports of call. We are both chemical engineers and want to share our travel experiences with you. Please subscribe to follow us and please give us a like. #alaskacruise #whalewatching #whalewatchingtour #mendhallglacier #nuggetfalls #zipline #juneau #ketchikan #cruisevacation #cruisevlogger #travelvlog The information expressed in this video is the opinion of the creators and is for entertainment purposes only. This is not professional advice. Please consult your travel professional or the cruise lines for advice specific to your booking. Copyright A Cruising Good Time LLC 2026