ALASKA SHORE EXCURSIONS BLOG

One of the biggest perks of taking a cruise is the food, are we right?!? Who doesn’t love the midnight chocolate bars, extravagant buffets, fancy restaurants, and room service at your every whim? Some people never even leave the cruise ship, co... READ MORE...

Visitors stopping in Ketchikan have the opportunity to experience the spectacular scenery of Southeast Alaska on a once in a lifetime floatplane ride. Whether you are seeking a relaxing plane ride with scenic views of the Misty Fjords National Monume... READ MORE...

Juneau is a port that has a lot to offer guests. From whale watching to tasting tours to incredible flights via helicopter, there's something for everyone while they're here. The once-in-a-lifetime experience you get on a small group helicopter fligh... READ MORE...

In the late 1890’s and early 1900’s the Gold Rush brought many settlers to Alaska. They traveled by boat to the coastal towns of Seward and Knik, and from there travelled by land to the gold fields. The trail that they used was named The ... READ MORE...

Alaska’s seafood-rich waters are the summer home of many different kinds of whales. Though endangered worldwide, the most commonly seen whale in Alaska is the humpback. These gentle giants are around 49 feet in length and can wei... READ MORE...

The most well-known of Alaskan fish is the salmon. There are actually 5 different types of salmon that are abundant in Alaska, all of whom share an exciting (for fish, anyway) anadromous life cycle that takes them from their birthplace in a freshwate... READ MORE...

Alaska boasts many treasures, but one of the most beloved are our breathtaking glaciers. These massive sheets of ice are large enough that their pasts are carved into the towering mountains that often surround them; these glacier-made features are ca... READ MORE...

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: How early should I book my t... READ MORE...

Your cruise ship likely offers excursions as additions to your cruise package, so you may be wondering what the difference is when you book directly with an excursion company, like Alaska Shore Excursions. You may be told that booking independently i... READ MORE...