We took the ferry from Haines to Juneau…read more We drove our truck on, very friendly staff who directed us where to park. Such a cool experience ! Fresh line of food. Cooked to order. No refills on drinks. They do have ice, water and coffee available for free. They were playing a movie in the movie room. Really good experience!

Took the Fairweather (a small passenger ferry) from Juneau to Haines and back for the fair weekend…read more The check-in and onboarding process is relatively easy. The ferry schedule tried to account for the increased volume of guests traveling that weekend and added more ships that had departure times before the fair was over (mega face palm). Even then, the Fairweather was sold out on the way back. A full ferry makes for great fun (sarcasm) and makes whale viewing a little harder to see. The cafeteria is rather small (as I was expecting more of a full-service kitchen like the Malaspina has) and has standard tea, coffee, microwavable breakfast sandwiches, salad, cold sandwiches, ice cream bars, chili, and clam chowder. I was pretty disappointed in the fact that the cafeteria closed more than an hour before the ship was scheduled to arrive (normally it shuts down about a 5-15 minutes before departures/ arrivals to allow excess crew members to help). There was a sale on carrot cakes for $2 and reindeer hot dogs that I missed out on and left the ship hungry (On a side note, the restrooms are a lot nicer and well-kept than those at the fairgrounds)

This trip takes only 45 incredibly scenic minutes between the two beautiful Alaska towns of Haines…read moreand Skagway. Their service is safe and reliable, accessible docks and several departures throughout the day make it an easy way to explore these two fun-filled Alaska towns separated by 350 miles of road if you feel the need to drive. This is a locally owned business. The crew is over the top friendly & helpful !!

The fastest way to get between Haines and Skagway - a 40ish minute boat ride. The boat ride is very…read moresmooth and the views you get are incredible. There is no assigned seating, so I suggest showing up early if you want to guarantee yourself a spot on the outside or upper decks for viewing purposes. The loading docks in both Haines and Skagway are conveniently located near the cruise ships. I imagine the bulk of the passengers on the ferry are from cruise ships, so you may have trouble booking if it is a high-traffic time. The crew staff is very friendly and make the ride enjoyable by providing commentary on the surrounding areas, wildlife, and nature.

Loved this day tour from Haines to Juneau , family owned very friendly and attentive we saw whales,…read moreseals, bald eagles and bear. We were fed on our departure and return, the salmon chowder was so good and welcome after a cold day on our way back. Lots of good recommendations on where to go in Juneau and great info on wildlife and the area in general . Catch was our captain and very knowledgeable, Hannah was super attentive and friendly , keep up the good work!

Captain Ketch and deckhand Jessica created a wonderful experience for a day-long excursion from…read moreSkagway to Juneau (with stops in Haines to pick up and drop off a few passengers). We stopped for whales and other wildlife along the way (a young humpback whale even came up between the pontoons of the catamaran). In retrospect, I would have done this trip with the available overnight stay in Juneau. Four hours isn't a lot of time in Juneau, especially if you take the bus to Mendenhall Glacier. I scarcely had time to buy lunch and a coffee in Juneau before meeting the bus for the 15-minute trip back to the small boat harbor. The snacks served on board were delicious (blueberry muffin in the morning, and salmon chowder, sourdough bread, and a cookie in the afternoon.

Called the phone number listed to request information about prices and services during Beerfest…read morethis weekend and the woman who answered seemed to be majorly flustered and aggravated to even have to have a conversation with someone. It felt like pulling teeth to get any answers from her, as she seemed to be trying to get me off the phone as soon as possible. Her answers were borderline rude and very snappy. We didn't end up using this service since she was only fulfilling pre-made reservations this weekend. I won't consider using this service again in the future. It's unfortunate there aren't more options for transportation in Haines, especially when fun events are going on.

SCENIC TRAIN RIDE! 4.8…read more The construction of this 110-mile narrow-gauge railroad began in May 1898 to help gold prospectors traverse the treacherous mountain terrain. Construction began in Skagway and, remarkably, the route to Whitehorse, Yukon, was completed in July 1900. Once our cruise ship docked, we headed directly to the White Pass station, selected a boarding time, and purchased our train tickets. Tickets can also be purchased online if you want to guarantee your preferred departure time. As we boarded, we chose seats on the left side of the train, which offered the more scenic views. However, don't worry if you sit on the opposite side; on the return journey, you'll have an entirely different perspective, so you won't miss out on the breathtaking scenery. The landscape is spectacular from beginning to end. From the gradual ascent at the start, winding alongside riverbeds and dramatic gorges, past cascading waterfalls and across historic wooden bridges, the scenery becomes increasingly impressive as the train makes its steep 3,000-foot climb toward the summit. The round-trip journey takes just under three hours. It may sound like a long ride, but the time passes quickly. Along the way, our train attendant provided a fascinating and vivid narration of what life was like during the Klondike Gold Rush, while pointing out significant landmarks, historical details, and intriguing sights along the route. There are restrooms aboard, and you're welcome to stand up and stretch your legs whenever you like. We especially enjoyed stepping out of our train car onto the open-air platform between the cars. Feeling the crisp mountain air rush around us was incredibly invigorating and made the experience even more memorable. Although we were fortunate to experience the journey on a nice and sunny day, it wasn't until I became a passenger on the White Pass & Yukon Route that I could truly appreciate the formidable challenges faced by the gold miners. Looking out at the rugged mountains, sheer cliffs, and unforgiving terrain, it was easy to imagine how daunting this landscape must have been, especially during the brutal winter months. If you love breathtaking mountain scenery combined with a fascinating glimpse into Klondike Gold Rush history, this is a wonderful excursion to experience. It's not just a train ride; it's a beautiful journey through history and some truly spectacular wilderness.

Recently on an Alaskan cruise we took the 2 3/4 hour scenic train ride out of Skagway and back…read more White Pass Summit excursion. Built during the Klondike Gold Rush to support the miners attempting to strike gold. I purchased the tickets directly from the website rather than Celebrity shore excursions. It was under 10 minutes from the pier to the ticket office where we redeemed our order confirmation for train tickets. We boarded the 8am train. We sat on the left side of the train but were told both sides offered nice views. Upon our return the area was swarming with more passengers.

The Chilkat River Adventure was wonderful from dock to dock! Our bus driver, Mads, was…read moreinformative, engaging, and funny. The facility on the Chilkat River was organized and easy to navigate. The jet boat adventure was fun and informative and we even spotted a mommy moose and her babies, many eagles, lots of other birds, and some beautiful scenery. Highly recommended!

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.

We did the Exclusive Photography tour in Haines with Nicholas. We were picked up at our RV park in…read moreSkagway and brought to the ferry terminal for the trip to Haines. While the tour could accommodate up to 10, we had the good luck to be the only two! This allowed us flexibility to see many areas of Haines we might otherwise not get to. Nicholas was a fantastic guide. He started by asking questions about what we might like to photograph and see. I always learn something new and this time was no exception. I took well over 100 photos and the time flew by; before we knew it, we were headed back to the ferry. The only hitch was the return to our RV park. We were given vouchers for the city bus but it only took us left than halfway back. Not a problem, it just would have been nice to know (we would have walked the entire way and not waited 15 minutes for the bus)

Our large family did the Yukon suspension bridge tour with Joe. He was great! Very insightful,…read morefriendly and entertaining. We accidentally left a back back on the bus and quickly and easily got it back later in the day. Would definitely recommend him and the tour company.

They left us in Haines!! They DID NOT come back to pick us up & take us back to Skagway, so we…read morecould board our cruise ship. We had to spend the night in Haines...no clothes, toothbrush, charger, nothing! We received notification of the cancelled trip 3 hours AFTER they should have picked us up. I had to pay almost $900 for hotel, another trip on a different ferry so we could meet our cruise ship in Juneau. No refunds have been given!! Take this trip at your own risk!! They are not reliable & are not sanctioned by the cruise ships because of their sloppy operating practices! Avoid this ferry!!

Made it back from our excursion to board the ferry back. Many people in our group needed to use the…read morebathroom and this employee rudely said when asked if the bathroom could be unlocked "no I have computer work to do and the ferry is on the way" the bathroom could have easily been unlocked for the group. She would not provide her name but was extremely Rude!

Great food and BEER!!! Staff is very friendly and engaging with customers. Will love coming back.read more

Such a fun place to eat in Ketchikan…read more A bit tourist but unique in the sense that it's not your typical restaurant cause rather it's historical and popular because it used to be a brothel. They do tours everyday and the lovely ladies who host it try to lure you in with flirtation and cracking jokes. The food was good and I loved the drinks. I had a great time here.

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!

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!