BY Geoff Caplan
Reading Time: 6 minutesSkagway Shore Excursions: A Small Town Built on a Big Story Skagway is one of those Alaska ports that feels a little different the moment the ship pulls in. The town sits at the base of steep mountains, wedged into a narrow valley, and the whole place still carries the look and feel of the […]
BY Geoff Caplan
Reading Time: 9 minutesAlaska Cruise Guide Icy Strait Shore Excursions: Everything Worth Knowing Before Your Ship Arrives A friendly, no-fluff guide to the best things to do at one of Alaska’s most spectacular cruise ports By GEOFF CAPLAN 🏅 About ShoreExcursions.com: ShoreExcursions.com is operated by a highly experienced travel industry veteran with decades of hands-on expertise in cruise […]
BY Geoff Caplan
Reading Time: 5 minutesJuneau: A Wonderful Shore Excursion By GEOFF CAPLAN Juneau is not your average port of call. Tucked between the Gastineau Channel and the towering peaks of the Coast Mountains, Alaska’s capital city delivers the kind of scenery that stops people mid-sentence. For cruisers sailing Alaska’s Inside Passage, a stop in Juneau is one of the […]
BY Geoff Caplan
Reading Time: 5 minutes It’s Nice in Icy Strait By GEOFF CAPLAN There are Alaska port stops, and then there is Icy Strait Point. Cruisers who have been lucky enough to anchor here will tell you it hits differently than Juneau or Ketchikan. It is quieter, wilder, and somehow more Alaska than everywhere else on the itinerary combined. […]
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Reading Time: 6 minutesWhy Anchorage? The Ultimate Answer for Travelers Who Crave the Extraordinary By GEOFF CAPLAN There are destinations that check boxes, and then there are destinations that rewrite your entire understanding of what travel can be. Anchorage, Alaska, falls firmly into the second category. Nestled between the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet, Alaska’s largest city is […]
BY Geoff Caplan
Reading Time: 6 minutesAdventure in Alaska: Kayaking the Fjords By GEOFF CAPLAN Alaska is more than a destination—it’s an awakening. Glacier-carved cathedrals tower overhead, rainforests exhale mist, and still waters cradle the reflection of the northern sky. While cruises and sightseeing excursions reveal grandeur from a distance, kayaking Alaska’s fjords offers something more intimate: a front-row seat to […]
BY Geoff Caplan
Reading Time: 4 minutesSkagway is Superb: Discover Independent Shore Excursions with ShoreExcursions.com By GEOFF CAPLAN Nestled at the northern tip of Alaska’s Inside Passage, Skagway is a gateway to breathtaking wilderness, rich history, and unforgettable adventures. This charming town, once a bustling hub during the Klondike Gold Rush, now welcomes cruise passengers eager to explore its scenic beauty […]
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Reading Time: 5 minutesWhy Ward Cove Alaska Delivers Epic Adventures Ward Cove Alaska, stands as a vibrant gateway to the wild heart of the Last Frontier. Nestled just seven miles north of Ketchikan, this port hums with raw beauty and untamed adventure. Unlike crowded cruise hubs, Ward Cove offers an intimate launchpad for immersive experiences, blending nature’s grandeur […]
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Reading Time: 5 minutesEpic Alaska Multi-Port Adventures Await By GEOFF CAPLAN Alaska’s rugged beauty beckons travelers with its towering glaciers, misty fjords, and untamed wildlife. Multi-port cruise packages unlock the ultimate way to experience this vast wilderness, blending adventure with convenience. These carefully curated itineraries, like those offered by Shore Excursions, deliver unforgettable journeys. Operated by a seasoned […]
BY Geoff Caplan
Reading Time: 7 minutesAwesome Alaska Whale Watching Tours By GEOFF CAPLAN Humpback whales leap from the icy waters of Alaska’s Inside Passage, their massive bodies slicing through the air like living catapults. Orcas glide in tight pods, their sleek fins cutting the surface as if choreographed. These are the sights that draw adventurers to Alaska’s shores, where the […]
