As the name says, they operate boats that cruise up and down the Chilkat River. They cannot…read moreguarantee what you will see since wildlife is not really predictable. There is nice scenery if the weather it good (they can't guarantee the weather either). Our weather was good, but initially we didn't see much wildlife. Nice scenery, pretty mountains. We saw a few birds, including trumpeter swans. On the way back to the dock we got lucky. Bears. A mama brown bear and her juvenile cub. The boat stopped and we lingered for several minutes watching them interact. It was great. As I said, they can't guarantee that. But if you do get to see the bears it's truly magical. And watching them from the safety of the boat is really the only way to do it.

This was one of the finest tours we have taken. It exceeded all of our expectations. Rustin Gooden…read morewas our boat captain and naturalist. His knowledge of the area and wildlife was extraordinary and we would highly recommend asking for him if you have the chance. If you are looking for an incredible Alaska adventure and something off the beaten path this is the excursion. You will not be disappointed.

At least we saw bears !! Bus driver and our guide were rather odd and boring. I know it wasn't the…read moreCarnival excursion that was bad because others raved. We just had bad luck in who were assigned to. We did do exactly as the description read and we did see bears which was pretty awesome but it could have been more fun. Half of the people on the bus were bored as well and ready to move on or be finished. The provided lunch was good what made it great was the view from the radio station we ate in.

This tour was wonderful. I enjoyed the small group size. Our guides were knowledgeable, funny, and…read moreanswered all our questions. They made sure each of us had a chance to see the wildlife and take lots of photos. We learned about the ecosystem, culture, and current lifestyles in the Chilkat Valley. They had lots of resources, including spotting scopes, manuals, and photos. Binoculars were available for everyone. The bus was comfy and our driver was great. Thanks!

Booked the Parker car through our Disney Wonder cruise…read more Hubby is a train fanatic and this is the one railroad he had not yet ridden. Maya, our hostess, was phenomenal: engaging, funny, knowledgeable about the history, and made the trip even more enjoyable than when I originally rode this train ( regular passenger) a decade ago. Scenery was amazing, history interesting, and the food ( particularly the cream puffs) fantastic!! Lived my Maya Mimosas too! Make sure you book our trip, whether it is regular fair or for the parlor car ASAP as a quickly fill up.

Booked via Norwegian Encore for May 6, 2026, departure 12:00pm, as a solo and had the fare…read morediscounted by $50 because of my package excursion credit. The day was dry, clear, but blustery and our ship was the only cruise ship scheduled in port that day, normally 3 to 4 cruise ships are docked each morning for the day. The train accessed a rail spur allowing boarding near the ship, but the terminal in town is not a long distance if lacking mobility issues. Each car has outside viewing areas, and clean bathrooms, but unlike the staff, guests are not allowed to move between cars. If you spy an issue with your fellow rail car guests upon boarding like small screaming children I would change cars quickly after boarding. Even though water was provided with my fare I would suggest packing water jugs or bottles, and some nibbles ( I packed some yummy freshly baked cookies from a lounge on my ship) for the 3 hour ride, inexpensive snack boxes were sold on the return trip from the summit as were White Pass & Yukon Route ball caps for $15. Windows are large, but if you want the river view as you ascend the 20 mile climb to the summit then sit on the left side, when returning the right side faces the chasm. Ascending and Descending you should pass several White Pass Rail Trains so wave at your fellow tourists. Overall a nice experience for me, with great views. This is a seasonal experience that mirrors the Alaska cruise season, and it takes weeks to prepare the rail for each season.

Best tour we were on during our trip in Alaska…read more The main reason for that was our guide Katt. She was amazingly knowledgeable and passionate about the area and even went off "scripted agenda" when she thought there was something we would be interested in seeing. She even stopped at friends of hers working on carving totem poles. That alone made the trip special. When we found out this was her first season, we were all astonished Kudos to Katt. You made our stop in Haines very memorable Thank you. Marsha & Bruce Alia

Our large family did the Yukon suspension bridge tour with Joe. He was great! Very insightful,…read morefriendly and entertaining. We accidentally left a back back on the bus and quickly and easily got it back later in the day. Would definitely recommend him and the tour company.

Definitely where I'll always go for a bike tune up, great staff that does a great job…read more Best bike shop in town!

We have gone on multiple excursions with Sockeye Cycle over the last 15 years. Today was the first…read moretime we went on a tour out of Haines. We booked today's trip via our cruise ship... We have booked on our own with them out of Skagway. The guides are very friendly and knowledgable. Anna and Erin were out guides today - what a hoot they really were a perfect fit for our trip to Chilkoot Lake. Another great bonus with this company is that they seems very committed to community... Whether you are in Haines or Skagway check out Sockeye Cycle!

This was a great and amazing excursion. Sam was a great and knowledgeable of he stuff. We got to…read moresee about 6 bald eagles on our rafting trip. Thank you Sam for an unforgettable excursion

This was a great experience. Highly recommended if you want a combination of wildlife and scenery…read more Ryan, our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. We spent about an hour and a half on the Chilkat river and saw a ton of eagles.

Alaska Fjordlines ferry from Juneau to Skagway was one of the most pleasant cruises of my three…read moremonth tenure in Alaska. Everybody was super friendly and Captain George was exceptional , slowed down and stopped for all major animal sightings (whales , puffins, sea otters) , had incredibly detailed explanations on the history of the Fjords. Alexa (From Temple University ) was the deckhand extraordinaire ( also stepped in for the lunch server and doubled as an office hand in Haines and helped me with my booking ) , she was also incredibly knowledgeable and friendly of all aspects of the Fjords. This cruise in a whole day cruise, I just did the return leg, very highly recommend the whole cruise (both legs) . Never had a better cruise.

Thank you for your incredible personal service. Captains Greg and Glen were so awesome - answering…read morelots of questions and providing lots of wonderful information. On one trip - the corn seafood chowder was AWESOME!!! And on another trip - the morning breakfast muffin was the bomb. Loved seeing whales, dolphins, sea lions and seals. Thank you Allison for your personal service. We with you all the best!

Highest admiration and praise to Paul and his like-new 1965 DeHavilland Beaver. It was my most…read morethrilling plane ride ever and I'm forever grateful to Paul and Amy. Other more articulate reviews describe the flight experience - read them! Never miss an opportunity to fly with Mountain Flying Services. Flight was on Saturday 5/16/26.

We loved our flight over Glacier Bay and the snow capped mountains. This was a highlight of our…read moreAlaska trip. Paul is a very competent pilot and the flight was comfortable and scenic. There were plenty of opportunities to take photos and see Glacier Bay and numerous other glaciers up close.

I had the Brothel Tour through Princess Cruises. It was amazing, interactive, and highly…read moreentertaining! Our tour guide's name was "Tilly Lovett" (till you love it). She was awesome and engaging. I highly recommend going on this tour. It was very informative and fun. I booked this sort of last minute and so glad I did! If you haven't gone on it, what are you waiting for?

Casual bar that offers brothel tours for $20…read more One of a handful of places in Skagway that offer something gluten free. Every time I'm in Skagway I cone to The Red Onion for a GF pizza. Their cauliflower crust is pretty tasty and it's a nice treat. Came in early morning today 10:15am because with 4 cruise ships in port the wait would be longer later in the day. We were seated immediately, I love their Miner's Morning Martini basically an Espresso martini. The bartender's do a great job and don't skimp on the booze. Usually follow up with the Reindeer Fart Shot as those are quite tasty too but as I hadn't had any breakfast I was feeling the drink. The Classic gluten free pizza was as always yummy and worth the wait if you don't get here early. In this visit, hubby got the Big Dessie and AK Brewing vodka Lemonade enjoyed both.