What are the MOST POPULAR tours in Juneua, Ketchikan and Ska

[TeresaP]

help please...i need to decide on my shore tours with a month to go

[Karen16]

You need to determine this your self. Look over a shore excursion list and narrow down your interests.

[CruisinDenise]

The most popular:

Juneau:
Whale watching, seeing Mendenhall Glacier, helicopter to glaciers, Mt. Roberts Tram.

Skagway:
White Pass Rail narrow gauge railroad

Ketchikan:
Float plane/boat to Misty Fjords, walking Creek Street

These are the ones I see discussed over and over.

[cherylroy]

A month to go and you haven't booked an excursion....lol. I wanted to get it paid for and out the way and we don't leave for another 5 months! We are going on a cruise however in June! The ones talked about above are pretty much like the ones I am going on. I posted a 'review' of the excursions I booked. Hope you have a fantastic time!!
cheryl

[TeresaP]

White Pass Rail narrow gauge railroad?

is this the same as Whitepass scenic railway?

[TeresaP]

i'm trying to choose between these 2 tours the 2nd one is more expensive by $21...
and i already am booked for a chopper tour, so i'm leaning towards the 1st one...any thoughts?

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Whale Watching & Wildlife Quest
This exciting cruise features a guaranteed whale sighting!

Following a short motorcoach ride to scenic Auke Bay, board a waterjet-powered catamaran specially designed for wildlife viewing. Admire the majestic backdrop of snow-capped peaks and glaciers as your experienced captain guides you through the island-studded waters of Stephens Passage. Your onboard naturalist explains the habits and habitat of the wildlife you may encounter, which include humpback and killer
whales, Steller sea lions, harbor seals, Dall’s porpoises, bald eagles, Sitka blacktail deer and, occasionally, bears.

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Mendenhall Glacier & Whale Quest
Experience Alaska’s premier attractions — glaciers and wildlife — on an excursion that makes the most of your time in Juneau.

Hear legends and lore of Juneau’s colorful past on a ride to view and photograph the famous Mendenhall Glacier. Talk with U.S. Forest Service interpreters and discover the awesome force of glacial ice through interactive exhibits at the newly remodeled visitor center.

At scenic Auke Bay, board an enclosed, high speed catamaran designed for wildlife viewing. Complimentary snacks and beverages are provided.

As the captain navigates through the many islands and channels of Stephens Passage, an onboard naturalist discusses the local wildlife you may encounter, including humpback and killer whales, Steller sea lions, Dall’s porpoises, harbor seals, bald eagles, deer and, occasionally,

[Karen16]

These are basically the same whale watching tour, with the latter an add on stop at Mendenhall Glacier. Compare this to Orca Enterprises with their possible Mendenhall Glacier drop off, then you leave when you wish by just getting a $5pp shuttle back to downtown Juneau. Yes the railroad is the same.

[CruisinDenise]

Well, the official name is White Pass & Yukon Railroad, but it has all kinds of nicknames. And it's the only one there.

[TeresaP]

karen, are there also shuttles FROM the dock to mendenhall?

[CruisinDenise]

Not Karen, but yes there are.