As the name says, they operate boats that cruise up and down the Chilkat River. They cannot…read moreguarantee what you will see since wildlife is not really predictable. There is nice scenery if the weather it good (they can't guarantee the weather either). Our weather was good, but initially we didn't see much wildlife. Nice scenery, pretty mountains. We saw a few birds, including trumpeter swans. On the way back to the dock we got lucky. Bears. A mama brown bear and her juvenile cub. The boat stopped and we lingered for several minutes watching them interact. It was great. As I said, they can't guarantee that. But if you do get to see the bears it's truly magical. And watching them from the safety of the boat is really the only way to do it.

This was one of the finest tours we have taken. It exceeded all of our expectations. Rustin Gooden…read morewas our boat captain and naturalist. His knowledge of the area and wildlife was extraordinary and we would highly recommend asking for him if you have the chance. If you are looking for an incredible Alaska adventure and something off the beaten path this is the excursion. You will not be disappointed.

At least we saw bears !! Bus driver and our guide were rather odd and boring. I know it wasn't the…read moreCarnival excursion that was bad because others raved. We just had bad luck in who were assigned to. We did do exactly as the description read and we did see bears which was pretty awesome but it could have been more fun. Half of the people on the bus were bored as well and ready to move on or be finished. The provided lunch was good what made it great was the view from the radio station we ate in.

This tour was wonderful. I enjoyed the small group size. Our guides were knowledgeable, funny, and…read moreanswered all our questions. They made sure each of us had a chance to see the wildlife and take lots of photos. We learned about the ecosystem, culture, and current lifestyles in the Chilkat Valley. They had lots of resources, including spotting scopes, manuals, and photos. Binoculars were available for everyone. The bus was comfy and our driver was great. Thanks!

Did a "self guided" tour but it's a very nice area. The inlet leads to the river which leads to the…read morelake. Lots of people out fly fishing and a high sockeye count. Didn't get to see mama bear (Speedy) and her 3 cubs but it amazes me how much people walk around with blinders on when there is wildlife around

We took a sunset lake tour before heading back to our cruise ship…read more I know, more water... right? It was BEAUTIFUL! The guide we had was amazing and friendly. He decided to take a different course than the others so that we might have a chance to see a bear snacking on some salmon. It took a bit of waiting, but we most surely did see a bear not too far from us (about 50 feet). It was an amazing experience getting to be able to see the whole thing up close while snapping some great pictures. The tours provides you with some really good binoculars which brought everything closer and crystal clear. Snacks and beverages were provided. If you're in Haines and not finding much to do, because let's face it it's not that big of a place head down and take a lake tour!

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!

We had a wonderful experience with Rainbow Glacier Adventures on our recent trip on Princess…read moreCruises to Haines. We were very interested in the Chilkat and Chilkoot Rivers and our excursion with Anna, our tour guide, was great. She was extremely personable and knowledgeable about the area. We had a very good time - thank you!

Did the Chilkoot Wildlife Tour on the outskirts of Haines. Karla was an excellent tour guide for…read moreour group of 12. She was well versed in the area and shared a lot of that knowledge. She had great respect for the bears & their space. She allowed time for photo ops and views of the lakes, rivers and salmon. Pick up & drop off at the Pier went very well. Thanks Rainbow Glacier!!

Definitely where I'll always go for a bike tune up, great staff that does a great job…read more Best bike shop in town!

We have gone on multiple excursions with Sockeye Cycle over the last 15 years. Today was the first…read moretime we went on a tour out of Haines. We booked today's trip via our cruise ship... We have booked on our own with them out of Skagway. The guides are very friendly and knowledgable. Anna and Erin were out guides today - what a hoot they really were a perfect fit for our trip to Chilkoot Lake. Another great bonus with this company is that they seems very committed to community... Whether you are in Haines or Skagway check out Sockeye Cycle!

This was a great and amazing excursion. Sam was a great and knowledgeable of he stuff. We got to…read moresee about 6 bald eagles on our rafting trip. Thank you Sam for an unforgettable excursion

This was a great experience. Highly recommended if you want a combination of wildlife and scenery…read more Ryan, our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. We spent about an hour and a half on the Chilkat river and saw a ton of eagles.

Alaska Fjordlines ferry from Juneau to Skagway was one of the most pleasant cruises of my three…read moremonth tenure in Alaska. Everybody was super friendly and Captain George was exceptional , slowed down and stopped for all major animal sightings (whales , puffins, sea otters) , had incredibly detailed explanations on the history of the Fjords. Alexa (From Temple University ) was the deckhand extraordinaire ( also stepped in for the lunch server and doubled as an office hand in Haines and helped me with my booking ) , she was also incredibly knowledgeable and friendly of all aspects of the Fjords. This cruise in a whole day cruise, I just did the return leg, very highly recommend the whole cruise (both legs) . Never had a better cruise.

Thank you for your incredible personal service. Captains Greg and Glen were so awesome - answering…read morelots of questions and providing lots of wonderful information. On one trip - the corn seafood chowder was AWESOME!!! And on another trip - the morning breakfast muffin was the bomb. Loved seeing whales, dolphins, sea lions and seals. Thank you Allison for your personal service. We with you all the best!

Great theme bar in Skagway Alaska. Haunted by a call girl upstairs with brothel tours for $20…read more Great drinks including the reindeer Fart, Christmas in your mouth. Delicious menu including homemade salmon dip with warm pita. Everything in theme from the barmaids to the decor and the food and drink. Must stop in Skagway.

Casual bar that offers brothel tours for $20…read more One of a handful of places in Skagway that offer something gluten free. Every time I'm in Skagway I cone to The Red Onion for a GF pizza. Their cauliflower crust is pretty tasty and it's a nice treat. Came in early morning today 10:15am because with 4 cruise ships in port the wait would be longer later in the day. We were seated immediately, I love their Miner's Morning Martini basically an Espresso martini. The bartender's do a great job and don't skimp on the booze. Usually follow up with the Reindeer Fart Shot as those are quite tasty too but as I hadn't had any breakfast I was feeling the drink. The Classic gluten free pizza was as always yummy and worth the wait if you don't get here early. In this visit, hubby got the Big Dessie and AK Brewing vodka Lemonade enjoyed both.