We toured with the bus up and the rail down, all with unfavored weather that didn't matter because…read moreJenny made sure she still stopped at all the scenic points, which were still visible enough to appreciate the beauty! Along the way we were fortunate to see black and brown bears that Jenny went out of her way to turn the shuttle bus around after a shout out, "bear"! We had a delicious lunch and opportunity to explore various aspects of the Yukon! It's a well organized tour with great communication, clean small bus with big windows to take great pictures. They allow you to step off the bus for all scenic points. The only time you will not be allowed to step off is if there is wildlife for safety purposes, but there is plenty of window space for all to take pictures and video. Jenny is quite informative with a great sense of humor, a professional and courteous guide!

We booked our White Pass & Yukon Train from Skagway directly through the train company (instead of…read morethrough the cruise line). Not only did we save money by doing so, but our return trip was aboard a smaller shuttle bus with less than 10 versus a large charter bus with dozens of others. Our return trip was, dare I say, better than the train ride itself. Samira was our driver and tour guide and she was fantastic. Told great stories, pointed out awesome points of interest and stopped at several photo stops along the return trek to Skagway. She was great and made the entire experience worth every penny. Thank you Samira for an unforgettable trip! Photo from one of the stops she took us to!

You could tell our tour guide Noah was a local. He was hilarious, extroverted and very friendly. We…read moreenjoyed his commentary on the whole drive out to Yukon. He was quick and efficient in taking photos for everyone on the bus at each of the stops. We were a bit cautious of his driving. I understand he is quite familiar with this drive, but given the weather and often poor visibility we had on the drive, and the size of the bus, he seemed to be driving a bit fast, even passing other buses on the drive. Our tour stopped at the Yukon sign where we actually had some clear skies we could see the mountains in the background. On our return, we stopped at a rural dog sled training camp. We visited the puppies and got to play with them. We were here for almost 2 hours. It felt like our time here was never ending. It would've been nice if the owner came over to say "hi" and talk a bit about dog sledding and the competitions she competes in. Some in our tour group paid extra to take a dog sled ride which was basically the dogs hooked up to a large golf cart with everyone piled into the cart. Not impressive, glad we didn't do it. But we had to wait around for those that did pay for that extra feature to get their ride so we were there for almost 2 hours. It felt like our time here was never ending. To sum up our tour, we spent 4 hours in a bus driving through the Yukon range and seeing the puppies. Not sure if we would do this again if we return.

Did the bus tour with Maria Beyond excellent…read moreWould do it again / recommend to anyone looking for a great way to see some incredible country and have a guide that can provide entertaining info and stories Thx Maria!!

This was the highlight of our cruise as we had an amazing tour guide who also entertained with his…read moreguitar. He stopped to let us see both brown and black bears and picked us up from ship and dropped us back again. Had a great lunch, loved all the sights. Couldn't recommend more- best value for money of all the excursions done. Thanks for an amazing day.

Outstanding service! Brook, our driver, was knowledgeable, friendly and fun. She went over and…read moreabove to ensure our safety and our fun. The business is family owned and they treated with kindness throughout the booking process, the pick up and the delivery back to our ship. I highly recommend their service.

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing!! Anna our tour guide was such a…read moredelight to work with. She knew everything to do and guided us every step of the way. She stopped for bears took us to a beach plus I got to play with puppy's!! It was only me and my husband and we paid the price of having 5 people with us. But it was worth every penny!! We didn't have to wait for an entire bus to take a picture. We took as long as we wanted at each stop!! It was truly our best day in Alaska!!

This was easy to book and a great excursion for our group. They do not do onsies and twosies, you…read morehave to rent the entire van. We had 14 in our group and were able to customize what we wanted to see/do in advance and then day of she shared her thoughts and off we went. She assisted us in celebrating a birthday too, even brought glasses for our champagne and a cupcake! She has the insiders scoop. We went to a summer dog camp which was awesome, up into the Yukon, Emerald Lake and so much more. She is a great story teller. She is equipped with a headset that amplifies her voice so that everyone in the van can hear her. Well worth it!

Fantastic tour with a very knowledgeable guide with a kickass dog! Raymie is a great person who is…read moreawesome at what she does!!

To say we had a great tour would be an extreme understatement. Raymie's tour was fantastic. We went…read moreup to Carcross (Caribou Crossing) and enjoyed the entire ride. Raymie is incredibly knowledgeable and she made the history of Skagway enjoyable. The tour started out by learning a bit about Skagway (as we left town) and the entire trip was entertaining and educational. Going over the suspension bridge and seeing the Carcross desert were the highlights. We will definitely be looking Midnight Sun Excursions next time we dock in town.

My family of 8 had a fantastic time in Skagway with Tom as our guide. We considered taking the…read moretrain ride that is advertised on cruises, but we wanted something a little more personal and accommodating for a toddler and elderly (breaks for the potty, taking more time at certain places and sites, being able to stretch and walk around). Being driven around by Tom on his bus was a great way to see the area. The trip was personalized to our needs and desires and it was a comfortable time the whole way. We never felt pressured to do or buy anything and we never felt hurried to move along to something else. The trip was very informative, with many beautiful views along the way and back. It's one of our highlights of our Alaskan cruise and I'd highly recommend it to anyone interested.

Michelle was an AWESOME guide. We really got to see a lot of Skagway, AK, all the way to Carcross,…read moreCanada. From wildlife to amazing waterfalls.

Our tour included the scenic White Pass Railway, Dredge Town gold panning experience, and slep dog…read moreexperience. Klondike Mike was our tour guide and really made the railway experience over the top. Incredibly informative, personable, and fun tour guide. Enjoyed how he interacted with the group individuals, especially when he spoke engaging our 8 year old daughter when talking how these experiences will last a life time, the importance of memories, etc. Dredge Town gold panning was corny, but fun fun. The only downside was how the actors let you know multiple times before you ever start panning to expect miniscule amounts which really breaks the illusion of the gold rush and panning. The sled talk was great and the dogs were fun to watch. They dogs only ran one lap around the track, it would have been nice to see them go a bit more since there is not a lot of space to view them run the view is likely to be obstructed for many in the group. Lots of cuddle time with the puppies and a lot of interaction with the adult dogs.

We did the panning for gold and sled dog excursion with Earl E Bird as our guide . It was amazing !…read moreHe was so much fun and very knowledgeable. Absolutely a highlight of our cruise .

Raymond our tour guide was super friendly. We were debating on going on the Skagway Train ride, but…read morethis was so much less! Unless you want that train experience, this was so much more cost effective. Great views of the mountains and you get glimpse of the Gold Rush historic places. TIP: bring your passport, and ensure you use the restroom prior to your tour. There's only remote outhouses on the stops.

We booked this tour through shore excursion group and had a fantastic time! This tour really takes…read moreyou around to all the gorgeous spots in Skagway. We even got to visit the cemetery to see soapy! Many picture opportunities and our tour guide Jodie was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. We would recommend this tour to anyone coming into town, 100% worth it. BRING YOUR PASSPORT, it's required!

Booked via Norwegian Encore for May 6, 2026, departure 12:00pm, as a solo and had the fare…read morediscounted by $50 because of my package excursion credit. The day was dry, clear, but blustery and our ship was the only cruise ship scheduled in port that day, normally 3 to 4 cruise ships are docked each morning for the day. The train accessed a rail spur allowing boarding near the ship, but the terminal in town is not a long distance if lacking mobility issues. Each car has outside viewing areas, and clean bathrooms, but unlike the staff, guests are not allowed to move between cars. If you spy an issue with your fellow rail car guests upon boarding like small screaming children I would change cars quickly after boarding. Even though water was provided with my fare I would suggest packing water jugs or bottles, and some nibbles ( I packed some yummy freshly baked cookies from a lounge on my ship) for the 3 hour ride, inexpensive snack boxes were sold on the return trip from the summit as were White Pass & Yukon Route ball caps for $15. Windows are large, but if you want the river view as you ascend the 20 mile climb to the summit then sit on the left side, when returning the right side faces the chasm. Ascending and Descending you should pass several White Pass Rail Trains so wave at your fellow tourists. Overall a nice experience for me, with great views. This is a seasonal experience that mirrors the Alaska cruise season, and it takes weeks to prepare the rail for each season.

Beautiful and Historic Ride, Worth the Experience! I have to…read moreadmit, I started this experience feeling a little stressed. We were sailing on the Star Princess and needed to be back on the ship by 4:30 PM, but our White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad train was supposed to arrive at 1:00 and didn't actually arrive until 1:25. Since it's about a three-hour ride, I was worried we might not make it back in time for sail away. Thankfully, we did make it back on time! As soon as we got on the train, though, I was able to relax and really enjoy the experience. It truly felt like stepping back in time. The narration throughout the ride was fantastic and filled with fascinating historical facts. I had no idea how many people once hiked that route or how grateful everyone was when the railroad was finally built. The scenery was absolutely beautiful and the whole experience was unforgettable. One funny note: I've flown on planes and cruised on ships without ever getting motion sickness, but somehow I ended up getting train sick! The constant back-and-forth movement got to me, even though everyone else seemed completely fine. That was just me and definitely not the railroad's fault. Overall, this was such a unique and amazing experience, and I'm really glad we did it. If you're visiting Skagway, I would absolutely recommend the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad!