Top Alaska Shore Excursions
Seeing wild Alaska is not enough; you must get out and experience it. Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the cruise line consistently awarded "Best In Alaska" (2019 Cruise Critic, Cruisers' Choice Destination Awards).
Our Alaska shore excursions get you closer to glaciers, wildlife and mountains. Mush a dog team over a glacier and feel the wind in your face. Go high into the mountains on the White Pass Railway for breathtaking views and a better understanding of the prospectors’ plight. Float a river in Haines as majestic eagles soar overhead. Make new friends, eat new cuisine, and watch wildlife hunt and play in their home turf. From culture to food to icy thrills, our iconic Alaska shore excursions will make your trip one to remember forever.
Get a glimpse into what you’ll experience on one of our Alaska shore excursions in this short video. Better yet, come experience Alaska’s breathtaking beauty for yourself.
Top 10 Alaska Shore Excursions
With so many Alaska shore excursions to choose from, which one will you pick? When it comes to the Great Land, great adventures await. Check out the best cruise excursions and safaris in Alaska below.
Wilderness Sea Kayaking Adventure
Ride the current where the sparkling sea meets the emerald forest. Soak in the rugged Alaska wilderness. Feel one with nature on this scenic excursion.
Best Of Sitka: Otters, Raptors & Bears
Watch massive brown and black bears living their best lives at Fortress of the Bear. Make new friends of a feather at the Alaska Raptor Center. See marine animals in their natural habitat. Every wild encounter will warm your heart.
White Pass Summit Scenic Railroad
Ride the rail over high trestles to uninterrupted views of pure Alaska wilderness. Pass Bridal Veil Falls, Inspiration Point and more as your guide regales captivating Gold Rush history.
White Pass Summit Rail, Gold Panning & Barbecue Lunch
Depart from the train depot for a thrilling 40-mile roundtrip train ride on the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad. Visit Dredge Town, where you will enjoy an authentic barbecue lunch including ribs, chicken, and various side dishes. Experience a glimpse of the life of a prospector when you join a colorful cast of characters to learn the art of gold panning.
Haines Eagle Preserve Float & Wildlife Quest
Raft a lazy river through the lush Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. Photograph eagles feasting on bountiful salmon. Bears, moose, and wolves also frequent these grounds.
Taku Lodge, Feast & Five Glacier Seaplane Discovery
Fly in a classic de Havilland seaplane over five breathtaking glaciers flowing from the Juneau Ice Field, deep blue crevasses, snow-capped mountains, and the lush Tongass National Forest.
Dog Sledding & Glacier Adventure By Helicopter
Helicopter onto a vast glacier ensconced by mountain peaks. Then carve through the snow with a team of sled dogs. Hike! Gee! Haw! This cruise excursion is as "Alaska" as it gets.
Alaska's Whales & Mendenhall Glacier Trail: Small-Group Experience
View Alaska's humpback whales and the vivid blue Mendenhall Glacier on a small-group excursion (capacity is limited to 20 travelers) tailored for sensational encounters with nature.
Bering Sea Crab Fishermen's Tour
Witness all that goes into harvesting crabs with experienced crab fishers, some you may have seen on the Deadliest Catch. You will never want this Alaska shore excursion to end.
Saxman Native Village, Dance, Totems & Lumberjack Show
Learn about Alaska culture and frontier spirit in Ketchikan. Gain exclusive access to a Tlingit carving center and watch traditional dances. Tour Saxman Totem Park and then get your heart racing at the action-packed lumberjack show.
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