Skagway is a perfectly preserved Gold Rush town at the northern end of Alaska’s Inside Passage. Its boardwalks and saloons are walkable off the ship, but the star climbs into the mountains behind town: the legendary White Pass railway.
Best things to do on your cruise
White Pass and Yukon Route railway. One of the world’s great train rides, climbing nearly 3,000 feet past waterfalls, gorges and the original Gold Rush trail. The essential Skagway excursion.
Yukon and Emerald Lake drive. Cross the pass into Canada’s wild Yukon, taking in Emerald Lake and vast sub-arctic scenery. Often combined with the railway.
Glacier and dog-camp helicopter. Fly to a glacier for ice walking or a summer dog-sled camp — Skagway’s big-ticket adventure.
Tips for your port day
- Book the railway early; it’s the most popular tour in port.
- Bring your passport for any tour crossing into the Yukon.
- The historic downtown is a national park — grab the free walking map.
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