Cruises to Skagway, Alaska, USA
Port description
Skagway is located in a narrow glaciated valley in the most northern fjord on the Inside Passage along the south coast of Alaska. It is in the ‘Alaska Panhandle’, 80 air miles northwest of Juneau, Alaska’s capital city and 110 road miles from Whitehorse. Although Alaska is home to lots of ice and snow, summer warms up nicely and summer temperatures can reach into the high 70s. The area around present day Skagway was occupied by Tlingit people from prehistoric times. They fished and hunted in the waters and forests of the area and had become successful by trading with other groups of people on the coast. The ‘Klondike gold rush’ in 1896 changed everything. Ships brought thousands of hopeful miners to the port, to take the 500 mile journey to the gold fields in Canada. Within weeks, stores, saloons and offices were set up along the route to supply miners with goods and services, making Skagway the largest city in Alaska, and the Skagway we know today. A cruise deal to Skagway will give you the opportunity to view this amazing place.
Typical Excursion
Skagway’s history and natural settings make an ideal setting for sightseeing and recreation whilst on your Cruise. Popular activities in the area of Skagway include dog sledging, hiking and gold panning.
The White Pass and Yukon Route narrow gauge railroad, part of the areas mining past, is now in operation purely for the tourist trade and runs throughout the summer months, and visit the historic gold-rush camp. Experience the beautiful and breathtaking panorama of mountains, glaciers, gorges, waterfalls, tunnels, trestles and historic sites from the comfort of vintage-style cars. On your cruise to Skagway you can also take part in kayaking to see the ports many animals, rock climbing on the White Pass or just taking a walk around the port. There are so many sights and activities to do on your Cruise to Skagway, you will be rewarded whatever you do. Every September is the Klondike International Road Relay. Teams from all over the world come and race from Skagway, 110 miles to Whitehorse.
Cruises deals to Skagway can give you the opportunity to experience Alaskans infamous hospitality. Traditionally, being near on the coast, Alaskan cuisine features freshly caught seafood, moose and caribou. Salmon, halibut and trout feature heavily on most menus.
Parts of Skagway still have the original 1890’s Architecture, which in itself is a sight to see. Some of the saloons and bars date back to 1898, and are full of artefacts and local history. With your cruise deal to Skagway, all of the best sights are reachable by foot. A century ago, Dyea was a thriving community of 10,000 visitors in search for gold heading up the Chilkoot Trail to the Klondike, here there are amazing historical and natural sights.
No matter what you are looking for on your cruise, you are going to find it in Skagway. With Ideal Cruising you will get great value for money, and a cruise that is flexible with your itinerary and can be booked hassle free through our specialist team. The best way to see Skagway is by cruise ship, so book with Ideal Cruising today!
