Match your itinerary to port time
Juneau rewards early planning. Use these sample schedules as a starting point — adjust for your ship's actual arrival and all-aboard times.
Short port call (4–5 hours)
- Disembark immediately and walk downtown
- City & Mendenhall Glacier tour (3 hours) — glacier views without rushing
- Grab lunch on Franklin Street before returning to pier
- Be back at ship 45 minutes before all aboard
Standard port day (6–7 hours)
- Morning: whale watching cruise (3.5 hours)
- Lunch downtown or at Tracy's King Crab Shack
- Afternoon: Mount Roberts Tramway or Alaska State Museum
- Return to ship with buffer before departure
Full port day (8+ hours)
- Glacier & whale combo tour or Best of Juneau package (4–6 hours)
- Explore downtown shops and the Red Dog Saloon
- Optional: Mount Roberts Tramway for panoramic views
- Early dinner near pier before all aboard
Adventure day
- Morning: helicopter glacier landing (2.5–3 hours)
- Afternoon: downtown Juneau and local seafood
- Ideal for passengers who want a once-in-a-lifetime experience
Family-friendly one day
Families often prefer easy-activity tours with guaranteed wildlife sightings. See our family-friendly excursions guide for whale watching and gold panning options that suit all ages.