Discovered this the last time we were in Skagway - and it's easy to get to from the cruise port…read more Most of the walk is through residential area and along a flat pathway, but the mountains on the side make for a scenic view. Then you reach a section where you walk into the woods and follow the trail to climb up towards the falls. It's pretty short and not too steep. Once there, the lower falls are so pretty! It can get crowded as the day goes on. We got there in the late morning and there were already a good number of people, so I think earlier is better. **BONUS: When we hiked down, we took the path towards the cemetery. That was an interesting section with some really old headstones/gravesites. It was a little sad but also fascinating to read the markers and to think about the people who lived here long ago.

Was told about this from our zipline guides. We did the walk from the cruise ship over to the…read morefalls. The actual hike is pretty short. so if you just get dropped at the parking lot you will be walking less than a 1/4 of a mile..... From the ship over was around 2.25 miles each way. The falls are beautiful and were worth seeing. But was wishing we had chose a path over to a lake we had seen from town instead. A tour bus of people got dropped at the parking lot JUST as we got there so we had a ton of people to contend with after we had just walked over. They seemed oblivious to the fact that other people were there and wanted pictures without them in it. But definitely a lovely stop to get a little taste of Alaska beauty.

Hiked to the point when in Skagway for the day. The path in July was dry and pretty bug free since…read morethe breeze was keeping all of them at bay. It's not the easiest trail to get to around the airfield but worth it. The start with the nice bridge across the low tide flow of water was pretty. The silt colors the water a majestic sea green and aqua blue color. It's just serene. There's even a vault toilet along the way if needed. There's a covered picnic table near the point just remember to pack it in and pack it out- leave it cleaner than you when you arrived.

Amazing hike! It was a surreal experience to be hiking next to the water while being covered under…read morea forest of trees. Hiking trail was easy to find and navigate. Conveniently located 10 mins for our cruise ship. Hike is moderate in intensity- there are steps and tree roots that you have to be able to climb. Well worth the effort for good views. I would dedicate 1 hr to hike back and forth to smugglers cove.

What a fabulous day! Scenic boat ride with humpback whale and porpoise sightings, walk through the…read morewoods with snack of Sitka spruce, canoe to the glacier, and even had a swam photo bomb our scenic glacier view! Special thanks to driver and canoe guide Laurel! And naturalist Lindsey turned a morning into a memorable adventure. Thank you for your insights, your knowledge, and energy!

Off the grid might be an understatement…read more People say, "it isn't about the destination, its about the journey, man". In this case, the destination, Davidson Glacier, was stunning, but getting there was the real adventure. When we disembarked in Skagway, we didn't have an excursion pre-reserved. We wanted to get away from the endless jewelry stores and tourist traps and do something active, but didn't want to take any of the helicopter or small plane trips (long story). So we looked over the options offered by a local tour company [1] and decided on the Glacier Point Wilderness Safari. It was described as a high speed jet catamaran ride followed by a nature walk and canoe trip to the edge of a glacier. What we didn't realize is that we would leave civilization far behind and embark on something more unique than we realized. We left the metropolis of Skagway (pop. 1500 in high season) on the catamaran for an hour cruise to the remote area of Glacier Point. On the boat, our guide started telling us about the area and the group of hardy and humorous souls that live on the island during the summer months. You see every summer ten people live and work on the island in a little community with no running water or electricity while taking visitors to the glacier. And when the weather turns bad, which it invariably does in Alaska, and the trips are canceled, they have the place all to themselves. And boy was it beautiful. We were the first group to visit after a 3-day storm and they were really happy to see some new faces. Half the fun of the excursion was talking to the guides and asking them about their daily life on the island and what brought them there. It was fun to imagine what it would be like to join them for a few weeks in this exquisite solitude, but I know my limits. One of our family jokes is that I'm a 'state park kinda girl.' The canoe trip was a bit of a disappointment because we are a family of paddlers and although you are in a 30' Voyager canoe, the paddling itself is brief and ceremonial since the guide operates an outboard motor. And based on the skills (or lack thereof) of the motley crew of tourists, the motor is a good call. I wouldn't categorize the trip as active since you do far more sitting than walking or paddling. It was extremely cold, so take them up on their offer of extra layers. Unlike our other visits to glaciers, we got close in and time stood still as we gazed at the intense blue color, fragments, cracks, crags and landslides. Alaska is a land constantly on the move. Most glaciers are receding at an alarming rate, so there was awe tinged with sadness that it will never be the same. You've got to take it all in while it lasts. They had silly jokes, songs, provided history about the area and facts about glaciers. It was totally interactive and you never got the sense they were just going through the motions. All in all, one of our favorite outings in Alaska. And it was WAY OUT. [1] We booked through M&M tours, but others booked in advance through their cruise ships although this tour was not an option on Princess Cruises excursion list.

This was some hike up, it was a all day excision for us! It…read morewas amazing to see it from the bottom and then from the top. The bottom was enough for me until we got to the top. It was a long and hard hike for me. My son found me a walking stick and I was thankful for him. When you walk make sure you have a stick so experience j Not just waking up a hill. If you're not playing attention you can get lost up there. Things can change call and make sure it is better before you go.

Booked the Hike and Float tour for our cruise stop. It was an excellent tour and my family had a…read moreblast. Our tour guide Danny was great. Super knowledgeable about the city (he should be, he's a local) but his knowledge of the local plant and animal life was amazing. He answered all my little girls questions and kept them engaged throughout the hike. Thanks for such a great time Danny.

May 16, 2025 Carnival Cruise excursion- Bike, hike and raft. About 11 miles total. The staff guides…read moreare incredibly knowledgeable with the history and they take pride in sharing it with guests. We biked with Gabriella, Abby and Colin. We also encountered Danny and Rachel for the hike and river float; thank you both so much for the enthusiasm and guidance through Saint's trail. We loved the DMC story too!! Again so much pride in the town they live in, thank you all so much for our experiences. We highly recommend this excursion to see the forest and river. Rob and Renee

Very nice neighborhood park located in the center of town. It has 2 large playground slides and…read moreclimbing apparatuses for little kids and big kids. There is a soft ground underneath and plenty of space to run around. There is also men's and women's bathrooms next to the play area.

Great playground!! After sitting in a cruise ship and walking around museums, this is exactly what…read morethe kids needed! Beautiful Park with a ton of activities: climbing, slides, swings. And public restrooms! The forest theme park nestled between snowy Mountain motors and tall trees as a peaceful escape. Just a few blocks up from the main part of town, this is an awesome playground and a great find!

Had them booked for a cruise excursion months in advance. They cancelled our excursion as we were…read moregetting off for the ship for day. Cancelled because we had to small of a group.

This was a GREAT tour!…read more We met Amy and Davis - two guides near the cruise port. We joined about 8 others in a van and drove about 30 minutes out into the wilderness. Roads quickly turn to dirt and it's pretty remote feeling. Amy and Davis then took us on a moderately difficult 2 mile hike rising about 400' in the Alaskan wilderness. After about an hour - we started descending which is also not the easiest to hike - but they waited for everyone and helped anyone in need. They also helped carry any extra gear if you needed. Amy took breaks every 10 minutes or so to allow everyone to rest and point out the local flora. We then got to a rive where a raft was brought in by other guided. After putting on boots, everyone boarded the raft for a picturesque trip down a very scenic river with bald eagles flying all around - eating fish and the like. We got stuck in an eddy of water for a while - but Amy got us out. Davis was still learning the guide role. After the river float - we helped get the raft out and they had cookies and hot tea / chocolate for everyone to enjoy. This was a SUPERB ALASKAN experience!!!! I would HIGHLY recommend this, provided you can hike a moderately difficult trail.

What a great time we had fishing with Ken and great crew Mandi!…read more Ken knew just where to go to catch fish and Mandi's skill helped me catch the biggest King Salmon of my life (so far). Highly recommend Never Monday Fishing Charters for an incredible fishing experience! Tell them you want to catch a fish just like Christina!

Ken and Jaciee were AWESOME! We caught three king salmon, but that was only because of high winds…read more Usually they catch 13-26!! They pulled over to the highest waterfall in America that was made from a giant glacier and got us a pitcher of water that we could drink from! Also on our way back they took us to a place where bald eagles got 3 feet from us!! AMAZING trip. The Eagles and the waterfall could've been its own trip itself! Hopefully I'll be able to comeback and visit them!

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.