This blog is here to help you plan your perfect port day in Skagway for your own version of a perfect Alaska cruise!

Oh hi! That’s me in Skagway!👆
Skagway is the amazing cruise port where you can do a helicopter tour with a glacier landing (for a glacier walk or to do dog sledding on a glacier), take a train through the mountains, and explore the Klondike Gold Rush history!
I’ve been to Skagway cruise port 6 times, and I’ve done a lot of things ranging from DIY port days to bucket list glacier helicopter tours.
Here is what to know about Skagway cruise port for your Alaska cruise! 👇
👉 For booking tours independently in Alaska cruise ports:
See my picks for activities to choose to have so-very-Alaska experiences!
See my picks for activities to choose to have so-very-Alaska experiences!
Skagway on the blog!
- Best things to do in Skagway
- Top 10 things to do in Skagway
- Easy walks in Skagway
- Best Skagway excursions
- Skagway cruise port map + where do cruise ships dock + cruise ship shuttle
- Best hikes in Alaska cruise ports (including Skagway)
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👉 Read: Alaska cruise excursions you need to know about
I've picked out a theme for each port so you can experience different aspects of Alaska!
👉 Or go straight to my picks for booking tours independently in Alaska cruise ports!
Explore Alaska cruise ports:
Juneau | Ketchikan | Skagway | Icy Strait Point | Sitka | Victoria
Seattle | Vancouver
Whittier | Seward
Things to know: Mendenhall Glacier on your own vs shuttle
👉 PACKING LIST: waterproof shoes | rain jacket or poncho | puffer jacket
👉 Before you book: First-timer's guide to Alaska cruises
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