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.

Mendenhall Glacier & Juneau Highlights
Tour Code: JNU-005
Duration: 4 hours
Retail Value: $149.00
Price: Free

Discover Juneau's historic sights and pristine natural beauty during this scenic orientation tour of the city, and a visit to the Mendenhall Glacier.

Depart the pier with your driver/guide in a comfortable, deluxe coach for an orientation tour of Juneau in style. Along the way, your driver/guide will share tales of Juneau's colorful past and explain current issues that may shape its future. You will pass by the Governor's Mansion en route to the Macaulay Salmon Hatchery, where your guide will familiarize you with one of Alaska's most important wildlife species: the Pacific salmon.

Next, you will continue on for a visit to the magnificent Mendenhall Glacier. This monumental river of glistening ice towers is 1.5 miles in height, hundreds of feet thick and the only glacier accessible by road in Southeast Alaska. Upon arrival, you will visit the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. Here, you will find exhibits, interactive videos, and panoramic views and photo opportunities of the glacier. U.S. Forest Service staff members will also be on-hand to familiarize you with this unforgettable attraction.

Afterward, you will proceed to the Green Angel Gardens for a private viewing and leisurely stroll through the varied ecosystems of the Southeast Alaskan rainforest. Along the way, you will have an opportunity to identify and learn about the traditional uses of such indigenous plants as wildflowers, skunk cabbage and towering Sitka spruce.

Following a light snack, you will visit the Alaska State Museum to explore its many intriguing exhibits showcasing the history, art and culture of Alaska. Highlights include a remarkable, life-sized eagle-nesting tree display, and a replica of a Tlingit clan house.

At the conclusion of your visit, you will re-board your coach for the return drive to the pier.

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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.