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                  Juneau  

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                                             Mount Roberts Tram click for info
​Going Ashore
Make the most of your time ashore by planning ahead.  Know how long your ship will be in port and plan your activities accordingly.  Your cruise itinerary will provide that information.  You can also check the port time of every cruise ship in Alaska by visiting the following site.    Cruise Line Agencies of Alaska                

Familiarize yourself with the security requirements for getting off the ship as well as re-boarding the ship.  Passengers are required to have their cruise ID cards for disembarking and embarking.  (Note: Passengers with U.S. Passports will be required to have their passports with them in Canadian ports.  Non-US passengers will be required to have their passports with them at all times.)  Refer to the printed information distributed by your ship regarding items that are prohibited from being taken ashore as well as those items that are not allowed to be brought onto the ship.  All parcels and items must pass through security scanners when re-boarding the ship.

Cruise ships wait for no one!  Each passenger is responsible for boarding the ship before the published departure time for every port, so pay attention to the time.  If a passenger’s return to the ship is delayed because of an excursion booked through the ship, the ship will wait.  However, passengers who book their own excursions or are involved in other activities while in port cannot expect the ship to remain in port beyond the published departure time.

  
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                  Juneau Historical Highlights
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The City and Borough of Juneau is a unified municipality located on the Gastineau Channel.  The Alaska state capital, Juneau's economy is based on government, tourism, mining and fishing.  Surrounded by the an immense ice field, Juneau is the only capital in the U.S. that is inaccessible by road. 
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                                                        Things To Do
Mendenhall Glacier                    Float Plane Tours              Whale Watching                         Zipline Adventures           Mount Roberts Tramway          Fishing                      
City Tour                                        Gold Panning           
Gardens Tour                                Boat Tour
Hatchery Tour                              Bicycle Tour 
Hiking                                              Photo Safari
Tracy Arm Fjord                           Nature Tours
   
Helicopter Tour           
                 Kayaking

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Whale Watching
The opportunity to get close to whales is greater in Juneau. The abundance of food in Auke Bay keeps them coming back year after year.
 More About Whales  

We've had our greatest whale watching experiences with Captain Steve, Alaska Humpback Adventures.
Juneau Trail System
Perseverance / Granite Creek Trail ( Granite Creek splits off from Perseverance--see map)
Mount Roberts Trail
Mount Juneau Trail
Sheep Creek Trail





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 Mendenhall Glacier
Mendenhall Visitor Center is a great experience.
From downtown: 13 miles, it is easy by tour bus, taxi,  and rental car;  even some whale excursions stop at the Center. The Center is maintained by USDA Forest Service. 
Mendenhall Hours of Operation
Mendenhall Trails 
Wildlife Viewing
 


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Macaulay Salmon Hatchery
Macaulay Hatchery is only 3 miles from downtown Juneau. Learn everything about the salmon spawning process, view the aquariums, taste a variety of salmon samples, ship Alaskan Salmon home.
Macaulay Hatchery site

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Glacier Gardens Rainforest  Adventure

Easily accessible using the Juneau bus system. Friendly, knowledgeable staff, an easy ride through a temperate rainforest to the top of a mountain and beautiful Alaskan scenery. 
Glacier Gardens


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Red Dog Saloon
One of Alaska's oldest tourist attractions. An icon in Juneau, with swinging doors, sawdust on the floor and employees dressing the part, a novel experience and unique atmosphere.
Red Dog Saloon  

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