Tag Archives: Juneau

Juneau Whale Watching

Posted on November 1, 2024 by LBcruiseshipblogger

On the way to Juneau, Holland America Zaandam was scheduled to visit Tracy Arm. This is the third Alaska cruise I’ve taken that was scheduled to go into Tracy Arm. Besides being later in the season than the first two, … Continue reading →

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Port Stop in Juneau

Posted on July 19, 2024 by LBcruiseshipblogger

One of the port stops on our Alaskan cruise on Quantum of the Seas was in Juneau. All of the excursions offered there were pretty expensive. The last time I’d been there you could find pretty much anything you wanted … Continue reading →

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Juneau

Posted on January 4, 2019 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Juneau, Alaska Alaska’s capital, Juneau, located along the Gastineau Channel of Alaska’s panhandle, is accessible only by boat or plane. Although there are no roads connecting Juneau to the rest of the state, cars can come and go by ferry … Continue reading →

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What’s At The Top Of Mount Roberts in Juneau?

Posted on February 23, 2018 by LBcruiseshipblogger

The iconic Mount Roberts Tram is one of the main attractions in Juneau. It’s quite visible from ships as they cruise into town. Holland America ships dock right below it. The lower tram station sits at the center of the … Continue reading →

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Ziplining In Juneau

Posted on January 19, 2018 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Juneau has two zip line options, Alaska Zipline Adventures and Alaska Canopy Adventures. If you come by cruise ship the ship’s excursions may include an option to book through them. You can also book on your own online in advance … Continue reading →

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Juneau Cruise Ship Port

Posted on December 15, 2017 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Juneau, Alaska Alaska’s capital city, Juneau, sits on the Gastineau Channel of southeast Alaska. Like much of the state it is accessible only by boat or plane, although cars can get there on Alaska’s ferries. As one of the 4 … Continue reading →

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Mendenhall Glacier, Juneau

Posted on December 2, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Ruby Princess arrived in Juneau at lunchtime after an early morning glacier watching cruise through Endicott Arm as a substitute for nearby Tracy Arm, the entry to which had been blocked by ice bergs. Lunchtime is not the best time … Continue reading →

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Full Speed Ahead on Mount Roberts Tram

Posted on September 21, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Mount Roberts Tram Much like the time I came to Juneau on the Norwegian Sun, on our trip on the Westerdam we returned to town from a shore excursion with just enough time left to ride up the Mount Roberts … Continue reading →

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Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska

Posted on August 24, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

After visiting Glacier Gardens on a shore excursion from the Holland America Westerdam, our tour group piled back onto the busses and headed out to Mendenhall Glacier.  I really wanted to see Mendenhall since I had not made it out … Continue reading →

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Visiting Glacier Gardens in Juneau, Alaska

Posted on August 4, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Juneau has quite an array of things to do.  With Mendenhall Glacier as the tourist’s top choice, and Mount Roberts tram conveniently located at the cruise ship dock in the center of the tourist shopping area, multitudes of people visit … Continue reading →

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