Juneau
Alaska's capital city is accessible only by sea or air, surrounded by the Tongass National Forest and the massive Juneau Icefield. Mendenhall Glacier, whale watching, and bear viewing make it a top cruise port.
Cruise Port Intelligence
Dock Port
Ships dock at the Egan Drive Cruise Ship Terminal or the AJ Dock downtown. AJ Dock is walkable to downtown; Egan Drive has shuttle service.
Very Walkable
Downtown Juneau is compact and walkable from AJ Dock. Free shuttle buses run between Egan Drive terminal and downtown. City buses serve Mendenhall Glacier ($2). Helicopter and floatplane tours depart from the waterfront.
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Port Hours
Typical 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Currency & Language
Safety
Very safe. Be bear-aware on trails near Mendenhall Glacier.
Insider Tips for Juneau
- Mendenhall Glacier is the #1 free/cheap option — the visitor center is excellent
- Helicopter glacier tours are pricey but genuinely once-in-a-lifetime
- Tracy's King Crab Shack near the dock has legendary crab legs
- Whale watching success rates are nearly 100% during summer season
Cruise Itineraries Visiting Juneau
7-Night Alaska Inside Passage
Royal Caribbean • 7 Days • from Seattle, WA
7-Night Alaska Glacier Route
Royal Caribbean • 7 Days • from Seattle, WA
7-Night Alaska from Vancouver
Royal Caribbean • 7 Days • from Vancouver, BC
7-Night Alaska Inside Passage
Norwegian Cruise Line • 7 Days • from Seattle, WA
7-Night Alaska Glacier Route
Norwegian Cruise Line • 7 Days • from Seattle, WA
7-Night Alaska from Vancouver
Norwegian Cruise Line • 7 Days • from Vancouver, BC
7-Night Alaska Inside Passage
MSC Cruises • 7 Days • from Seattle, WA
7-Night Alaska Tracy Arm & Glaciers
MSC Cruises • 7 Days • from Seattle, WA
7-Day Alaska Inside Passage
Norwegian Cruise Line • 7 Days • from Seattle, WA
7-Day Alaska Glacier Bay
Norwegian Cruise Line • 7 Days • from Seattle, WA
7-Day Alaska Inside Passage
Carnival Cruise Line • 7 Days • from Seattle, WA
7-Day Alaska Glacier Route
Carnival Cruise Line • 7 Days • from Seattle, WA
10-Day Alaska from San Francisco
Carnival Cruise Line • 10 Days • from San Francisco, CA
7-Day Alaskan Explorer
Holland America Line • 7 Days • from Seattle, WA
7-Day Alaska Inside Passage
Holland America Line • 7 Days • from Vancouver, BC
7-Day Glacier Discovery
Holland America Line • 7 Days • from Vancouver, BC
14-Day Great Alaska Explorer
Holland America Line • 14 Days • from Seattle, WA
7-Day Voyage of the Glaciers (Northbound)
Princess Cruises • 7 Days • from Vancouver, BC
7-Day Inside Passage with Glacier Bay
Princess Cruises • 7 Days • from Seattle, WA
7-Day Alaska Dawes Glacier
Princess Cruises • 7 Days • from Seattle, WA
7-Day Alaska with Haines
Princess Cruises • 7 Days • from Vancouver, BC
Shore Day Guide: Juneau
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Excursions in Juneau
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Port Reports from Cruisers
Real field reports from travelers who've visited Juneau