Juneau Excursions

I frequently tell clients how easy it is to explore Alaskan ports on your own. There's no language barrier, and lots of friendly people, whether fellow passengers or residents, will help you find what you seek.  When traveling with family, this is definitely a way to save money.

However, if you are going out in nature, remember this is not a Disney movie.  A bear can kill you if she's protecting a cub, and there are other ways you could get yourself injured or in trouble.  Go on your own at your own risk!

In Juneau, you can take a bus to Mendenhall Glacier and probably see some eagles and other wildlife on the drive, or you can take Mount Roberts Tramway to breathtaking views at a lovely park. The city has lots to see, including Red Dog Saloon.

Many excursionists, however, may visit any given port only once in their lives, so why not make it a great port by doing exactly what you would most like to do accompanied by an expert?

To that end, allow me to recommend a few excursions for a specific Inside Passage itinerary for Princess, prefacing my remarks by saying Princess like other lines pays no commissions for selling shore excursions to agents, so it will not hurt my feelings in the least if you choose to book an excursion with an independent vendor at the dock or find the destination on your own.

At this hotlink you can find Princess shore excursions in Juneau.

My good friends Chris and Patti enjoyed a Salmon Bake excursion last time and praised the wonderful meal and beautiful scenery. You can choose this a la carte, or do a combination with Mendenhall Glacier or some other activity for an additional fee.

For something more active, how about a guided bike tour?

The exhilerating sport of Ziplining became popular first in the Caribbean, but now you can zip through the rainforests of Alaska, too.

If you want to get even higher off the ground than a zipline, consider taking to the air in a seaplane or helicopter.

These are just a few of the great options you'll find for shore excursions in Juneau.

Oh, and for people like my brother-in-law Mike who would never consider going anywhere without golf, consider playing a quick round at Mendenhall Golf Course. What it lacks in length it makes up for in unique, beautiful views.