Juneau

In 1880, Joe Juneau and Richard Harris were searching for gold with the help of Indian guides. Finally, they found nuggets "as large as beans." Out of their discoveries came three of the largest gold mines in the world where more than $150 million in gold was mined. Eventually the mines closed, but the town Juneau founded became the capital of Alaska. Its total area makes it the biggest town, in size, in North and South America - and the second largest in the world.

The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 180 days before the cruise begins.

Pilot's Choice Glacier Helicopter Explorer*
Tour Code: JNU-011
Duration: 2 3/4 hours
Retail Value: $599.00
Price: $299.00

Explore Southeast Alaska's remote peaks and glaciers from high above and on foot during this Pilot's Choice helicopter and walking tour.

After boarding your helicopter, you will lift off from the helipad and begin your helicopter adventure. As you soar high above Southeast Alaska's beautiful wilderness, you will take in spectacular views and photo opportunities of the lush rainforest, incredibly deep valleys and awe-inspiring peaks. Your pilot will also provide you with an eagle's-eye view of high alpine lakes, icefalls hanging from sheer cliffs, and some of the Juneau Icefield's most remote peaks and glaciers, including Wonderland, Glacier King, Mendenhall Towers and Devil's Paw. The itinerary is flexible; your pilot will create the best possible route given the prevailing weather and glacier conditions on the day of your tour.

Next, you will have an opportunity to appreciate the exquisite beauty of this ancient landscape by touching down in two different locations, then continuing your tour on foot. During these landings, you will learn about the geological and environmental processes that are hard at work creating moraines, crevasses, seracs and glaciers.

Following your tour, you will be returned to the helipad.

Please note: Guests are advised to dress warmly in layers, and bring sunglasses, gloves and a hat from the ship. Glacier-walking boots will be provided. Due to heightened security, no bags, purses, fanny packs, etc. will be allowed on the helicopters. This tour involves approximately 50 minutes of helicopter time, with 15 minutes at each landing. Flight routes, landing sites, the number of landings and time spent on glaciers may be changed at the pilot's discretion and may vary due to weather or glacier conditions. Window seats are not guaranteed.

*Due to safety, comfort, weight and balance limitations, passengers weighing 250 pounds or more will be charged an additional half-fare to reserve extra space on board the helicopter.

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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.