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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
May–Sep
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Typical Duration
7-9 nights
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Price Range
From $443 pp
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Port Type
Departure & Port of Call
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Tender Port
No
Gateway to Alaska's Inside Passage with access to pristine glaciers, national parks, and authentic Gold Rush history in a charming frontier town.
Cruises that visit Skagway, Alaska
- cruises to Skagway, Alaska
- Skagway, Alaska sailings
- Skagway, Alaska cruises
- 4-night Holland America Line cruise
- 7-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise
- 7-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise
- 7-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 7-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
- 7-night American Cruise Lines cruise
- 7-night Celebrity Cruises cruise
- 7-night Holland America Line cruise
- 7-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 7-night American Cruise Lines cruise
- 7-night Disney Cruise Line cruise
- 7-night Holland America Line cruise
- 7-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
- 7-night Celebrity Cruises cruise
- 7-night Holland America Line cruise
- 7-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 7-night Silversea cruise
- 7-night Celebrity Cruises cruise
- 7-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise
- 7-night Holland America Line cruise
- 7-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
- 7-night Celebrity Cruises cruise
- 7-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
- 7-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 7-night Silversea cruise
- 7-night Celebrity Cruises cruise
- 7-night Holland America Line cruise
Build Your Day in Skagway, 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 9:00 PM
Usually about 13 hours ashore
🛳 Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Getting around:
White Pass & Yukon Route Railway
Panoramic Gold Rush narrow gauge railway
Skagway Tours
Onsite services
Skagway Brewing Company
Very expensive but the fish and truffle fries were amazing.
Port of Skagway
Skagway was the highlight of our cruise excursions.
Skagway Fish Company
Everything was fantastic food, service, and atmosphere.
Red Onion Saloon
Drinks and food are awesome, staff is amazing met the nicest people.
Skagway Cruise Terminal
Easy access for visiting Skagway, pretty good walk
Alaska 360's Dredge Town
Did the guided tour that included train, sled dogs, and gold panning.
Woadie's South East Seafood
The food was more than amazing, and yet the service was even better.
Bonanza Bar & Grill
Saloon style , great food and world famous bartenders!
The Station Bar & Grill
Laid back, very friendly, INCREDIBLE food and service.
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Visitor Center
Awesome visit and wonderful mushers during the dog sled ride.
Salty Siren
Great atmosphere, amazing food, and fantastic local beer.
Klondike Brewing Company
Friendly staff, great beer, cool atmosphere.
Skagway Museum
For a $2 entrance fee, the exhibits and experience is a steal.
Lower Reid Falls
Worth the walk or a quick shuttle ride.
🕐 Open now
Olivia's Bistro
Perfect Dinner, Seafood Pasta, Salmon Rillette, Fish and Chips, Meatballs.
Grizzly Falls Ziplining Expedition - Skagway, AK
We loved the Grizzly Falls zip lining expedition.
The Sittin' Sasquatch
Very good food and a lively atmosphere 10/10
Railroad Dock
Great food and scenery with nice locals and great stories.
Skagway Weenie Wagon
Super friendly service and excellent food and drinks.
Peppers
fresh, delicious, thoughtfuly crafted food served up my nice folks.
Happy Endings Saloon
A pool table, some TV's, cornhole, and a nice bar and restrooms.
Skagway Spirits Distillery
Excellent Gin drinks, comfy porch, staff was cool, dog friendly.
Skagway Centennial Statue
Such an informational little park before riding the white pass train ride.
Mollie Walsh Park
Beautiful park with LOTS of equipment for children to play with and explore.
Skagway Lookout
Amazing view of Skagway!
🕐 Open now
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
A historic, amazing train ride!
Back Alley Rock Shop
There are some real good finds here too.
🕐 Open · Closes 6 PM
Gold Rush Cemetery
A very pretty spot a long hike from Skagway.
🕐 Open now
Wild Yukon Furs, Inc.
Beautiful array of items handmade by the shop owner’s wife.
🕐 Open · Closes 6 PM
Smuggler’s Cove
Easy hike, great views
🕐 Open now
Historic Moore Homestead, Skagway
Free entrance.
Skagway Handloom and Handicrafts
Bought beautiful hand made, local items at great prices.
🕐 Open · Closes 6 PM
Arctic Brotherhood Hall
A very cool structure that’s built entirely of locally sourced driftwood.
Skagway Trading Company
10/2025 5* Great place to find some souvenirs at a good price.
🕐 Open · Closes 6:30 PM
Glacier Bay Trading Company
Good selection and service
🕐 Open · Closes 6:30 PM
Skagway Outlet Store
Wide variety of souvenirs.
🕐 Open · Closes 5 PM
The Mascot Saloon
You could see exhibitions of the bar, monuments pictures and some others.
The Train Shoppe
Employees are friendly, and the store is organized well.
🕐 Open · Closes 6 PM
Pullen Creek StreamWalk
Breaks up the walk a bit and the kids had a great time.
🕐 Open now
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
Skagway, Alaska
is an embarkation port. Many cruises start or end here —
it's worth arriving a day early or extending your stay to explore beyond a single port day.
About Skagway, Alaska
Skagway stands as one of Alaska's premier cruise destinations, with thirteen major cruise lines calling at this historic port throughout the peak summer season. With over 2,300 upcoming cruises and a strong focus on seven-night itineraries, Skagway serves primarily as a port of call for travelers exploring Southeast Alaska's Inside Passage. Whether you're sailing with Holland America Line, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, or one of the many other operators, you'll find excellent connections to iconic Alaskan destinations including Juneau, Ketchikan, Glacier Bay National Park, and even Denali National Park.
When your ship docks in Skagway, you'll step into a town brimming with Gold Rush heritage and mountain scenery. Passengers typically spend their time exploring the restored Victorian buildings that line the streets, learning about the famous 1898 Klondike Gold Rush, or embarking on scenic excursions into the surrounding wilderness. The port's accessibility and variety of shore experiences make it an essential stop on any Alaska cruise itinerary, particularly during the bustling months of May through September.
When your ship docks in Skagway, you'll step into a town brimming with Gold Rush heritage and mountain scenery. Passengers typically spend their time exploring the restored Victorian buildings that line the streets, learning about the famous 1898 Klondike Gold Rush, or embarking on scenic excursions into the surrounding wilderness. The port's accessibility and variety of shore experiences make it an essential stop on any Alaska cruise itinerary, particularly during the bustling months of May through September.
Cruise Lines at Skagway, Alaska
- Holland America Line (1418 cruises)
- Royal Caribbean International (99 cruises)
- Norwegian Cruise Line (90 cruises)
- Carnival Cruise Line (85 cruises)
- American Cruise Lines (67 cruises)
- Celebrity Cruises (62 cruises)
- Disney Cruise Line (59 cruises)
- Viking Ocean Cruises (53 cruises)
- Silversea (36 cruises)
- Explora Journeys (20 cruises)
- Oceania Cruises (16 cruises)
- Virgin Voyages (4 cruises)
- Seabourn (3 cruises)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skagway best known for?
Gold Rush history and a well-preserved downtown.
How can I reach Skagway from the cruise port?
Most visitors reach Skagway by cruise ship or ferry.
What can I do near Skagway port?
Visit Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park and stroll the historic downtown.
When is the best time to visit Skagway?
Summer offers mild weather and long daylight hours.