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Currency
United States Dollar (USD)
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Language
English
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Time Zone
AKDT (UTC-8)
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Best Time to Visit
Jun–Sep
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Typical Duration
25 nights
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Price Range
$5,919–$32,214 per person
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Port Type
Port of Call
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Tender Port
Yes
Gateway to the Arctic and remote Alaskan wilderness, offering unique opportunities to experience indigenous Inupiat culture and pristine polar landscapes.
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 5:00 PM
Usually about 9 hours ashore
Getting around:
Milano's Pizzeria
Warm welcome and consistent tasty food.
Airport Pizza
Food was quick, good quality and the service was super friendly.
Alaska Commercial Company
Plus, the view outside is awesome and beautiful.
Pingo Bakery - Seafood House
Friendly staff, quiet environment and very good food.
🕐 Closed · Opens 6:30 AM Thu
Eagle
Awesome store, nice staff.
🕐 Open · Closes 12 AM
Nome Recreation Center
Get there and get healthy.
🕐 Open · Closes 10 PM
Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum
Hands on and no entrance fee, kids and adults will enjoy.
🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM Thu
Husky Restaurant
Food was fast, service was fast, good-sized portion, food was good.
Golden China
comfortable booths to sit in Music videos playing in the background.
Hansons Trading Co. (Safeway)
Good selections and prices (for this area)
🕐 Open · Closes 11 PM
Board of Trade Saloon
Fantastic saloon, and you have to try Naomi‘s Yukon old fashioned!
Port of Nome
They have Boats.
Nome Visitor Center
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu
Roam Nome
Great afternoon spent seeing Nome and surrounding areas with Carol.
Maruskiya's of Nome
Good selection of items created by local artists.
🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM Thu
Polar Cafe
Very friendly staff and good food.
🕐 Closed · Opens 7 AM Thu
Anvil City Square
Wonderful park and landmarks to view while in Nome.
Nome Grown
Good quality things to buy like buds,flowers prerolls, pipes,
🕐 Open · Closes 10 PM
Polar Bar & Liquor Store
The Polar Bear Cub cafe has excellent all day breakfast in Nome!
Nome Mini-Convention Center
AkAu Gold Resort
It’s worth the time to go and do other adventures while there.
Norton Sound Seafood Products
Excellent service and high quality products.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu
Arctic Native Brotherhood (ANB) Club
Prices are great, great service as well.
World’s Largest Gold Pan
Musk ox were amazing to see.
Anvil Rock
Only saw it from a distance however, it does look cool
Breakers Bar
$8 for a longneck, $5.50 for whisky.
Nome River
Good for salmon
Sew Far North
I got all the supplies that I needed and none that I didn't.
🕐 Closed · Opens 2 PM Thu
Nome Outfitters Gun & Tackle
In-store shopping·In-store pickup
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Nome Thrift Store
🕐 Closed · Opens 7 PM Thu
Nome Discovery Tours
Gold Rush Vietnamese Food To Go
Beautiful setting and welcoming people.
Cape Nome Mining District Discovery Sites
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
🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM Thu
Alaskan NW Adventures LLc
This is such an awesome family and they get results!
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 (4 cruises)
- Seabourn (4 cruises)
- Holland America Line (2 cruises)
- Aurora Expeditions (1 cruise)
Cruises Departing From Nome, Alaska
Cruises Visiting Nome, Alaska
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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'.