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Best Alaska Excursions for 2027

Whether it's your first time in Alaska or you're a seasoned traveler, this guide can help you choose the best excursions Alaska has to offer. You can enjoy everything from scenic boat or train tours to exhilarating dog sledding rides&n... READ MORE...

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Do I Really Need an Excursion in Every Alaska Port?

During your planning process for your trip to Alaska, you might find yourself wondering: Do I really need an excursion in every port? The short answer is no.  Most Alaska cruises stop in three or four Alaska destinations, and each one has ... READ MORE...

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Dog Sledding vs. Musher's Camp: What's the Difference?

Alaskan huskies are an iconic part of Alaska, instantly creating the image of a team of dogs dashing across the snow while pulling a sled.  When looking at excursions, you'll notice both dog sledding and musher's camps offered as activities, wit... READ MORE...

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I Went Fishing in Icy Strait and Here's What Surprised Me

I couldn't remember the last time I went fishing.  My grandmother took me to a local pond when I was five or six, but aside from that, fishing has never really been part of my outdoor routine. That changed last summer when I spent a few days ... READ MORE...

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Ask Our Team: What To Do In Skagway When You've Already Done The Train

We hear this question a lot:  What should you do in Skagway if you've already ridden the White Pass Railroad Summit Excursions & Train Tour or have more time to spend in Skagway?  We asked our team to share their favorite alternatives, ... READ MORE...

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Best Skagway Excursions

Skagway has a lot to offer, from mountain views and Gold Rush history to some pretty incredible excursions.  But with so many options, how do you know which ones are worth booking?  We looked at our most popular excursions and thousand... READ MORE...

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What happens if my cruise ship arrives late?

Bon voyage! You’ve been looking forward to your Alaskan cruise, and now it's finally here.  You're ready to settle in and enjoy your vacation when you find out your ship is running late.  Maybe it's an hour behind schedule. Maybe... READ MORE...

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Best Alaska Dog Sledding Tours

Dog sledding in Alaska is the most popular shore excursion. Dog sledding tours typically include a helicopter trip into the mountains and a dog sledding ride with Alaskan sled dogs on a glacier. These trips offer a glacier tour experience most people... READ MORE...

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The Top Tours in Ketchikan

Ketchikan offers a wide range of shore excursions, from scenic flightseeing over Misty Fjords and hands-on fishing adventures to wildlife encounters and classic local entertainment. Whether you're looking to explore Alaska's wilderness, get out on th... READ MORE...

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Common Questions Answered!

We here at Alaska Shore Excursions receive a lot of the same questions from our guests and we wanted to make sure that these answers have an easy place to live. Below are some of the most common questions we are asked: Frequently Asked Questions A... READ MORE...

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Best Alaska Glacier Tours

Visiting a glacier is on many visitors' must-see list. On a glacier tour, you can step back in time to the Ice Age as you explore the millions-of-years-old rivers of ice in Alaska. Whether you want to see glaciers by air, boat, foot, or train, there ... READ MORE...

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Do I have to book an excursion to Mendenhall Glacier?

The Mendenhall Glacier is one of those destinations you've probably heard of before, but do you actually need to book an excursion to see it?   If your goal is simply to see the glacier, walk the trails, and visit Nugget Falls, you can kee... READ MORE...

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Ask Our Team: If We Could Only Book One Alaska Excursion...

You asked, we answered!  We asked our team a very important question: If you could only book one Alaska excursion, what would it be? Here's what they had to say.   Don - It'd have to be the Ketchikan Alaska Fishing & Wi... READ MORE...

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How Early Should I Book my Shore Excursions?

This is one of the most common questions we hear from guests cruising to Alaska. As a general rule, shore excursions for the summer cruise season become available for booking during the fall and winter prior to the season. We recommend starting your ... READ MORE...

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Top 10 Alaska Cruise Excursions

When choosing excursions for your Alaska cruise, you want to know which experiences are actually worth your time and money.  We looked at guest reviews and feedback to put together our Top 10 Alaska Cruise Experiences, the adventures our custome... READ MORE...

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What to Pack for your Alaskan Cruise

Packing for Alaska is part of the adventure, but you don't need to overthink it.  During cruise season, you could see snow-covered glaciers and icefields one day and be walking through a lush temperate rainforest the next.  The weather can ... READ MORE...

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Ask Our Team: Top Alaska Excursions for First-Time Cruisers

The time has come, you've booked your cruise to Alaska, and now you're faced with the fun part: choosing your Alaska excursions.  Our team is here to help!  What sets Alaska Shore Excursions apart is our first-hand knowledge of Alaska, the ... READ MORE...

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Booking Excursions Independently vs. Booking with the Cruise Lines

For some, the best part of a cruise is the excursions. Excursions and tours are fantastic ways to broaden your perspective, experience something new, and connect with the people and places that make Alaska so special. Based in Juneau, Alaska, Alaska ... READ MORE...

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Best Alaska Helicopter Tours

Helicopter tours in Alaska are popular shore excursions. Though a helicopter trip is an investment, most agree they're worth it... a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the whole family. Scenic helicopter rides let you see glaciers, mountain lakes, for... READ MORE...

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Skagway's White Pass & Yukon Route Railway

Climbing aboard Skagway’s White Pass scenic railway is, hands down, the most popular Skagway excursion. Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, the White Pass & Yukon Route railway gives present-day visitors a chance to step back to a ... READ MORE...

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