Currency
United States Dollar (USD)
Language
English
Time Zone
AKDT (UTC-8)
Best Time to Visit
Jun–Sep
Typical Duration
25 nights
Price Range
$5,919–$32,214 per person
Port Type
Port of Call
Tender Port
Yes
Gateway to the Arctic and remote Alaskan wilderness, offering unique opportunities to experience indigenous Inupiat culture and pristine polar landscapes.
Cruises that visit Nome, Alaska
Build Your Day in Nome, Alaska
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 10:00 PM
Usually about 14 hours ashore
Getting around:
Milano's Pizzeria
Good food and good service in a pretty old, a bit run down location.
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Airport Pizza
Food was quick, good quality and the service was super friendly.
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Alaska Commercial Company
Onion rings at deli best I've ever had!
Open · Closes 10 PM
Aurora Inn & Suites
Convenient location on the Front street.
Pingo Bakery - Seafood House
What an incredible find after several days in the wilderness around Nome.
Open · Closes 1 PM
Subway
Store is always clean and neat.
Open · Closes 10 PM
Eagle
Supermarket standby for groceries & more
Open · Closes 11 PM
Nome Nugget Inn
You can do the Nome shuffle and get home safe..
Nome Recreation Center
Onsite services
Closed · Opens 2 PM
Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum
Hands on and no entrance fee, kids and adults will enjoy.
Closed · Opens 12 PM Mon
Husky Restaurant
Food was fast, service was fast, good-sized portion, food was good.
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Golden China
Always great food and service Spicy Pork Bul-Go-Gi is my new favorite.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Mon
Hansons Trading Co. (Safeway)
Decent prices great selection of meat
Open · Closes 12 AM
Board of Trade Saloon
Fantastic saloon, and you have to try Naomi‘s Yukon old fashioned!
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Dredge No. 7 Inn
After a cold day in nome Dredge #7 is the only place to be.
Port of Nome
Easy to park a 70ft ship and get fuel
Nome Visitor Center
Closed · Opens 9 AM Mon
Polar Cafe
This is about as rural Alaska as you can get.
Open · Closes 3 PM
Maruskiya's of Nome
The best known place in Nome for quality Iñupiat art.
Closed · Opens 10:30 AM
Anvil City Square
Wonderful park and landmarks to view while in Nome.
Open 24 hours
Nome Grown
Closed · Opens 1 PM
Polar Bar & Liquor Store
Doesn't accept reservations
Open · Closes 10 PM
White Alice Towers
When visiting the area, it's a MUST SEE on a clear day!
Closed · Opens 9 AM Mon
Gold Coast Cinema
Food
AkAu Gold Resort
One day we did our own ATV excursion to nearby attractions.
Swanberg Rocker Gulch Park
Open 24 hours
Norton Sound Seafood Products
Live king crab and the prices are the best I've ever seen.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Mon
Arctic Native Brotherhood (ANB) Club
Prices are great, great service as well.
Closed · Opens 4 PM Mon
World’s Largest Gold Pan
Musk ox were amazing to see.
Open 24 hours
Anvil Rock
Breakers Bar
Fun place to hang out in Nome - bartenders were friendly.
Closed · Opens 2 PM
Snake River Park
This place is the best with a river that connects to the Bering sea.
Sew Far North
I got all the supplies that I needed and none that I didn't.
Closed · Opens 2 PM Mon
TRINH’s FLORAL AND COFFEE SHOP
it was an excellent experience visiting this coffee/floral shop !
Swanberg Dredge
Open 24 hours
Nome Outfitters Gun & Tackle
In-store shopping·In-store pickup
Opens soon · 10 AM
Nome Swimming Pool
Lucky to have this pool.
La casita taco shop
Gonna be ordering from them every time im in nome without fail.
Closed · Opens 7 AM Mon
Bonanza Express, Nome
Air pump·Convenience store·Diesel gas
Open · Closes 10:30 PM
Gold Rush Vietnamese Food To Go
Great pho, and one of the best restaurants in Nome
Open · Closes 10 PM
Nome Thrift Store
Closed · Opens 4 PM Mon
Nome Discovery Tours
Aurora Kuupiaq Corner
This Gem is located inside Aurora Inn & Suites located in Nome Alaska !
Clarkson's Food
... ve been there in 2007 and i had an amazing experience, great food
Big Joes swinging weiners
No delivery
Bering Land Bridge National Preserve Visitor Center
Field trip options·Ranger programs·Shopping options
Closed · Opens 12 PM Tue
Nome Food Bank
Closed · Opens 5 PM Tue
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
About Nome, Alaska
Nome, Alaska, serves as a fascinating port of call in the Arctic, welcoming adventurous cruise passengers aboard three premier expedition cruise lines: HX Expeditions, Seabourn, and Holland America Line. With around ten cruises calling here annually, primarily during the peak summer months of June through September, Nome attracts travelers seeking authentic Arctic experiences. Most cruises visiting this remote port are extended voyages of 25 nights, often combining Nome with other extraordinary destinations like Anchorage, Nuuk, and Pond Inlet for truly immersive polar exploration.
As a port of call rather than an embarkation point, Nome offers cruise passengers a genuine glimpse into frontier Alaska and Arctic culture. Visitors can explore the town's gold rush heritage and unique Arctic character during their time ashore, experiencing the distinctive landscape and community spirit of this remote northern location. The extended nature of these cruises means you'll have meaningful time to discover what makes Nome such a compelling destination for those seeking genuine polar adventure.
As a port of call rather than an embarkation point, Nome offers cruise passengers a genuine glimpse into frontier Alaska and Arctic culture. Visitors can explore the town's gold rush heritage and unique Arctic character during their time ashore, experiencing the distinctive landscape and community spirit of this remote northern location. The extended nature of these cruises means you'll have meaningful time to discover what makes Nome such a compelling destination for those seeking genuine polar adventure.
Cruise Lines at Nome, Alaska
- HX Expeditions (10 cruises)
- Holland America Line (1 cruise)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nome, Alaska known for?
Nome is known for its gold rush history and its location on the edge of the Bering Sea.
Where is Nome located?
Nome lies on the southwest side of Alaska’s Seward Peninsula, along the Bering Sea.
When did Nome's modern gold rush history begin?
Modern history began in 1898 with the discovery of gold by the Three Lucky Swedes at Anvil Creek.
How did Nome get its name?
Nome's name originated from a spelling error on a British map, evolving from 'Cape Nome'.