Juneau Cruise port is located near Juneau, the capital of the state of Alaska. No road leads to the city which is surrounded by nature.
Juneau United States of America
Useful Information
Weather
Month | Temperature (Celsius)Temperature (Fahrenheit) | Precipitations |
---|---|---|
Minimum Average Maximum | (mminch) | |
January | -524 -228 033 | 361.50 |
February | -425 -130 235 | 1054.25 |
March | -425 134 440 | 963.75 |
April | 133 541 948 | 753.00 |
May | 541 949 1457 | 863.50 |
June | 847 1355 1762 | 823.25 |
July | 1050 1457 1864 | 1164.50 |
August | 949 1356 1763 | 1455.75 |
September | 744 1050 1356 | 2228.75 |
October | 338 642 847 | 2198.50 |
November | -229 134 338 | 1566.25 |
December | -426 -130 134 | 1485.75 |
Where is located the Port of Juneau Cruise Terminal
Three docks are used for cruise ships. They’re all within walking distance of the city. The largest boats dock at the wharf near South Franklin Street. The smallest dock at Seadrome Dock or AJ Dock. When there are four boats at the port, your ship may be anchored and you will have to use the tender boats.Travelling around the Juneau Cruise Port
Activities in Juneau
Museums
Alaska State Museum
This museum presents an interesting exhibition on indigenous peoples and artifacts from the Russian colonial period.
Macaulay Salmon Hatchery
You will discover how salmon farms operate and taste their products.
Nature
Mendenhall Glacier
The glacier located in a national park. An interpretive centre and trails are accessible. To get there, shuttles are available at the port and cruise lines organise excursions.
Mount Roberts Tramway
This tram will take you to a station 1,800 feet away on Mount Roberts. You will find trails, a café, a shop and a bald eagle in captivity (injured).
Glacier Gardens
In this beautiful garden, you will see trees that have been turned upside down and whose roots serve as planters.
Activities
Red Dog Saloon
This western bar is a bit kitsch with its swinging doors and piano, but makes tourists happy.
Helicopter tour
See the glacier from the air. Some of these excursions even land on the glacier. Really spectacular!
Whale watching
Excursions in Juneau
- Helicopter tour to see the glacier from the air. Some of these excursions even land on the glacier. Really spectacular!
- Whale-watching cruise.
- Plane trip to the southwest to observe wildlife and brown bears.
- Zip lines activity in the forest. You will observe the remains of the gold mines.
- Bike: Different excursions are available. A combination of a tram ride and bike ride down the mountain. Another excursion combines a visit to the glacier.
- Canoe or kayak trip near the glacier.
- Dog sled ride on the glacier.
- Visit a gold mine.