Juneau cruise port: excursion prices and pier guide
Juneau, USA (Alaska). Whale-watching boats leave from Auke Bay about 25 minutes from the docks. Shuttle buses to Mendenhall leave from the pier.
All cruise lines side by side
| Tour type | Royal Caribbean | Carnival | NCL | MSC | Independent | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whale watching | – | $251 | $286 | – | $185 | 5/5 |
| Flightseeing | – | $526 | $483 | – | $769 | 2/5 |
| Dog sledding | – | $219 | $296 | – | $769 | 4/5 |
| Fishing | – | $268 | $375 | – | $177 | 5/5 |
| Kayak / paddle | – | $166 | $296 | – | $402 | 5/5 |
| Ruins / history | – | $117 | – | – | $75 | 5/5 |
| Food & tasting | – | $173 | $187 | – | $159 | 5/5 |
| Beach break / beach club | – | $80 | – | – | – | 5/5 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | – | $163 | $168 | – | $182 | 5/5 |
| City / island tour | – | – | $69 | – | $100 | 5/5 |
Median adult price per tour type. A dash means that line's prices for Juneau were not shown publicly when we checked, or there was no close independent match.
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Distance from the pier
| From the pier to | Straight line | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Roberts Tramway | 161 m | ~5 min walk |
| Mendenhall Glacier | 15.7 km | ~40 min by road |
| Auke Bay whale boats | 17.2 km | ~40 min by road |
Distances are measured from Downtown docks (AJ, Franklin, Alaska Steamship). Travel times are estimates for normal traffic, not including ferries or tender queues.
All-aboard and buffer rules
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
Tours that need extra margin here
- Flightseeing: Helicopter and floatplane trips are weather-dependent and are cancelled or delayed more often than boat tours.