If you're visiting Juneau, the hike to Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls is an absolute must. The…read moreviews are breathtaking from start to finish, and seeing the glacier up close with Nugget Falls cascading beside it is something you won't forget. Money-saving tip: Skip the expensive excursions and take the Juneau Capital Transit bus from downtown to Dredge Lake Rd., which is the closest bus stop to Mendenhall. From there, it's about a 1.7-mile walk to the Visitor Center, followed by an easy 1.5-mile hike to Nugget Falls. The trail is well maintained and suitable for most people. The bus costs just $2 each way. Be sure to bring exact change or download the Token Transit app from the App Store to pay your fare. The bus system was easy to navigate, and we had no trouble figuring it out. In my opinion, this is one of the best values in Juneau. You get the same incredible glacier views and unforgettable experience that many people pay hundreds of dollars for on organized excursions. If you're comfortable walking a few miles, this is absolutely the way to do it!

Very accessible Visitor Center with views of the Glacier just a short distance from the bus and…read moreshuttle drop off location. Visitor center has an elevator to the 2nd floor that provides insight, views, and toilets. If in Juneau via a cruise ship you can access the park via both shore excursions and tour operators. No real complications on May 5, on that clear dry day, though 5 cruise ships were in port making the park entrance busy with both tourists and transports. It was a nice way to see a glacier, but the initial park area was crowded, so do not expect to escape from the bustle of tourists unless you explore deeper into the park.

Spoke with the woman for about 30 min, she took her time talking to me and suggested few things to…read moredo and see. It was my first stop after eating in Juneau and it was a good all. SHe provided me with maps as well.

Worth the hike! If…read moreyou're visiting Juneau, the hike to Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls is an absolute must. The views are breathtaking from start to finish, and seeing the glacier up close with Nugget Falls cascading beside it is something you won't forget. Money-saving tip: Skip the expensive excursions and take the Juneau Capital Transit bus from downtown to Dredge Lake Rd., which is the closest bus stop to Mendenhall. From there, it's about a 1.7-mile walk to the Visitor Center, followed by an easy 1.5-mile round-trip hike to Nugget Falls. The trail is well maintained and suitable for most people. The bus costs just $2 each way. Be sure to bring exact change or download the Token Transit app from the App Store to pay your fare. The bus system was easy to navigate, and we had no trouble figuring it out. In my opinion, this is one of the best values in Juneau. You get the same incredible glacier views and unforgettable experience that many people pay hundreds of dollars for on organized excursions. If you're comfortable walking a few miles, this is absolutely the way to do it!

After debarking from the ship, I took public transportation to Nugget Falls, and it was one of the…read morehighlights of my trip. The waterfall and glacier views looked like they were straight out of a travel book. Every step of the hike offered incredible scenery, and the views were absolutely breathtaking. It's a nice walk from the bus stop, but it's 100% worth the effort. If I had the chance, I would make this trek all over again. The unforgettable views of the waterfall, glacier, and surrounding landscape are something I'll remember for the rest of my life.

Very convenient cruise ship terminal that can dock 3 cruise ships. We arrived in Juneau on a sunny…read moresummer day (75 degrees) on 6/22/25. Plenty of food vendors at the pier. And you can watch seaplanes arrive/ take off. Public restrooms across the street. Many cruise ship shore excursions waiting to take guests out. Make sure you confirm you're with the group you need to be with. Structured parking and very walkable to nearby stores.

Busy. SO many people on the terminal area…read more There seemed to be a lot of vendors trying to book/sell tours/excursions though as you get off the boat. So if you did not book with the cruise ship but want to do something there is a high chance you might be able to find something to do.

This was our third time to Icy Straight Point in Hoonah AK…read more 2013 - we did the Ziprider known as the world's largest. 2019 - we walked into the town of Hoonah. Visited a carver's totem workshop 2026 - we rode the free green gondola which was built during the pandemic. The red gondola takes you up to the top of the mountain where the Ziprider is. In Icy Straight you can spot pods of whales from shore. This last time we saw lots of whale activity. There's the original fishing cannery where you can explore and read about the industry.

It's weird. This port is the only privately owned cruise destination in Alaska, so you think it…read morewould be a huge tourist trap, designed for the efficient extraction of money from cruise ship tourists, but you can totally have a good time without spending any money if you so desired. It's really your choice. I've heard great things about the wildlife tours and the programs at Skypeak Mountaintop. Of course, the zipline looks super fun as well. I spent my time walking along the beach and looking at the ocean. I didn't see any whales, but was treated to a huge swam of jellyfish drifting along the currents. I also explored the cannery, which has great information about the canning industry and how whole fish got turned into delicious preserved fish. Overall, interesting juxtaposition of nature and human development. I'm glad I got to experience it!

If you have limited time in Juneau, the Tram up Mouth Roberts is eye opening…read more The tram ride is slow enough to enjoy. No ear popping, it can be a little crowded, but the cool thing is your ticket is good all day and you can run up and down until the end of the day. Military discount is small, but if you have a good size group, it's worth it. There are a couple of amenities at the top. A a small cafe, a gift shop, a little auditorium that plays a movie about the history of the tram. We got up to the top. We went hiking on the small trail, but if you have it in your...you can hike up to Browns Cross and get an even better view of Juneau and the surrounding areas. And one ticket will allow you to do it early and then again later? Wow. The staff are friendly and keep things in order. They get you up pretty quickly. We had a good time, and I can see why it's a must do on Juneau lists. Recommend.

I'm guessing our experience was better than others. The cost was much less because we booked it…read morethrough NCL. There's a $50 credit per tour that applies to the first guest through the "More at Sea" package. You'll also get Latitude Reward discounts depending on your tier. It somehow ended up costing less than $20 for both of us. It's also an all day pass, so you can go up & down as many times as you want. We were one of the first in line that morning. There were only 8 people in front of us. We watched as they were taking the staff up to the shop & resraurants. Before long, it was our turn. The tram was pretty packed with lots of standing room and very few seats. I chose to be on the outer edge with a great view. The climb is steep, and you do go straight up like an elevator for that last push to the top. To be honest, I've been on much higher gondolas (to the top of the Zugspitze near Garmisch). The Goldbelt Tram was an easy ride compared to that. I did like the commentary along the way. It was nice to hear fun facts & history as you're taking in the view of the channel and forest below. There is a gift shop, restaurant, bar, and theater as you get to the top. We opted to take on the Alpine Loop Trail early. We also made sure to stop at the Chilkat Theater to view the "Seeing Daylight" documentary. Don't miss that viewing. It's part of the whole experience. It really puts everything into perspective about the land and its people (Tlinget) who have lived here for centuries. You'll see an ongoing theme as you explore other Alaskan towns. It really ties it all together. We didn't get to try the restaurants. We thought it best to explore Downtown Juneau and the waterfront instead. It was a good decision. It was all very memorable! I'd love to do it all again.

Kevin and Cynthia were awesome in helping us book a bus, and even coming up with a list of cool…read morethings to see while we were in Juneau! Instead of booking individual tours through our cruise ship (we were a group of 19 friends and family), we chartered a bus from First Student, and came up with our own itinerary. We hit Shrine of St. Therese, Mendenhall Glacier and Visitor Center and the Salmon Hatchery! We even booked a whale watching charter, for which First Student wouldve brought us to mid-itinerary, but due to weather, it was cancelled. But no worries...we got to spend more time at our other stops. Katie, our bus driver, was super friendly and shared her knowledge about Juneau along the way. If you're in the area and have a large group, First Student is the way to go!! Be sure to tip your driver!

Alaska is one of the most heavily glaciated areas in the world outside of the polar regions…read more Approx. 23,000 square miles of the state are covered in glaciers--an area nearly the size of West Virginia. They tell stories of the Earth's history, shape the Earth's surface as they move and form valleys and mountains. A remnant of the last ice age cradled high in the Coast Mountains' lofty peaks, the Mendenhall Glacier, named after a noted scientist who served on the Alaska Boundary Commission, is one of many major glaciers that connect to the vast ice field in Juneau, where we arrived this morning as our second port of call. This was our first excursion given by the Norwegian cruise line. My partner and I took a tour bus to the Mendenhall Glacier from our cruise ship. It was about a 30-minute ride. The tour guide did a nice job in keeping us informed. Upon arrival, most visitors walk down to the shoreline by the lake to see this awesome spectacle at Photo Point. If one has never seen a glacier before, this is definitely worth your time.

Stunning trail. So many mushrooms, lots of lush green trees and moss, the glacier and views are…read morebreathtaking. Sad that the glacier is continuing to recede backwards. The hike is really not that difficult. Its a pretty short day hike of around 5 miles round trip and i believe to spot we went to with the group was around 800 feet of elevation gain. I found it to be a relatively easy trail but the people in my tour group were slow and many found it to be challenging. There are some chains to help you get up some of the uneven spots. Of course as with any hike be prepared, have water, snacks, good shoes. I would definitely come back here in the future but I would want to finish the hike all the way up to the top. Did not really see anyone else out on the trail other than our tour group. This was a weds morning.

We went to Norris Glacier with ABAK and it was amazing!!!! The air, water, and land combination…read morewas incredible!!! Seaplane to the glacier landing. Packraft to the glacier and walk on Norris glacier. Every bit was fantastic. Everything was very organized with exceptional service.

The whole experience was beyond what expected. Could have stayed out on the glaciers all day…read more Staff very knowledgeable and respectful to the environment. They provide you with everything you need plus snacks and a water bottle. Best part of our trip