Port: Skagway
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Skagway
Skagway, a place of many names, much history and little rain, is the northern terminus of the Alaska Marine Highway. It was known to thousands of hopeful gold rushers as the gateway to the gold fields. But when the gold yield dwindled in 1900, so did the population of Skagway. Skagway retains the flavor of the gold rush era, especially on Broadway, with its false-front buildings, and in the Trail of '98 Museum, with its outstanding collection of memorabilia.
The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 180 days before the cruise begins.
Experience Alaska's pristine natural beauty in a unique new way during this round-trip fjord cruise, and a peaceful float (no white water) through the world-famous Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve.
Depart the pier for the 30-minute ferry ride to Haines. You will take in spectacular views and photo opportunities while cruising along North America's longest and deepest fjord.
Next, you will board a bus for a drive through historic Haines and into the heart of the Valley of the Eagles. Upon arrival at the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, you will take a peaceful rafting trip down-river: the best way to see the preserve.
A place of incredible beauty, the preserve is highlighted by towering mountains, hanging glaciers, lush forests and the eagles that feed on the plentiful salmon struggling to swim up the shallow river. Perched along the river's edge or soaring just overhead, they will provide outstanding photographic opportunities. The preserve boasts the world's largest gathering of bald eagles, and is also home to moose, bears, wolves and many other animals.
Your floating adventure will continue on to the picturesque riverside village of Klukwan, the center of Tlingit culture for centuries. Throughout this adventure, your guides will be on hand throughout the tour to impart their extensive knowledge of this unique ecosystem and the area's rich native history. Life jackets, rubber boots and rain ponchos will be provided.
At the conclusion of your float, you will be served a deli-style lunch and hot drinks on the riverside before being transferred back to the pier.
PLEASE NOTE: This tour is recommended for guests in good physical condition. Guests with back and/or neck problems, guests with limited mobility and guests who utilize a wheelchair will not be permitted on this tour. The raft trip has no whitewater. The minimum age to participate on this tour is seven years old. Wear a warm jacket and hiking shoes, and bring a hat, gloves, an extra pair of socks, insect repellent, and a camera from the ship. The ferry is not exclusive to RSSC guests. The bus ride to and from the ferry pier and the rafting put-in location is approximately 30 minutes in duration.
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Terms & Conditions:
Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the 
above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tours operate rain or shine. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.