Safari Endeavour in Inyoukeen Cove, Alaska, July 2024, sailing from Juneau, Alaska

Cruise Frog guide

Cruises from Juneau, Alaska

Juneau, Alaska's capital, can only be reached by sea or air. It is a stop on nearly every Inside Passage cruise and a base for small-ship expeditions.

Things to do in Juneau, Alaska

Mendenhall GlacierThe visitor centre, Nugget Falls and the trails, twenty minutes from the docks.
Whale watchingHumpbacks in Auke Bay and Stephens Passage, all summer.
Mount Roberts TramwayFrom the cruise docks up to alpine trails and views over the channel.
Glacier flightseeingA helicopter or floatplane over the Juneau Icefield, some with a dog-sled stop.
Tracy ArmA fjord day trip to the twin Sawyer Glaciers.

When to go

Jan: low season
Feb: low season
Mar: low season
Apr: low season
May: shoulder season
Jun: high season
Jul: high season
Aug: high season
Sep: shoulder season
Oct: low season
Nov: low season
Dec: low season

The cruise season runs from late April to early October, busiest in June to August. May and September are quieter, cheaper and good for wildlife.

Flying in and getting to the ship

Easy transferJuneau International is about 9 miles (14 km) from the downtown cruise docks, 15 to 20 minutes by taxi. The town has no road connection to the rest of Alaska, so you arrive by air or sea.

Rental cars: A few firms at the airport, but the roads go only about 40 miles in each direction; tours and taxis cover most visits.

The airport for Juneau, Alaska is Juneau International Airport (JNU). Lounge Frog has no open lounges on record there.

Ships sailing from Juneau, Alaska

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Safari Endeavour in Inyoukeen Cove, Alaska, July 2024

3.0 ★UnCruise AdventuresSafari Endeavour1983 · 86 guests · Alaska · Pacific CoastSafari Endeavour is the longest ship in the UnCruise fleet, a 70-metre, U.S.-flagged vessel built in 1983 that carries 86 guests in 43 cabins, four of them with balconies. Her…

3.0 ★UnCruise AdventuresSafari Quest1992 · 22 guests · Alaska · Pacific CoastSafari Quest is the smallest ship in the UnCruise fleet, a 37-metre yacht built in 1992 that carries just 22 guests in 11 cabins. Her size gets her into tightly managed…

Wilderness Adventurer at Fishermen's Terminal, Seattle, June 2024

3.0 ★UnCruise AdventuresWilderness Adventurer1984 · 60 guests · AlaskaWilderness Adventurer is a 60-guest, U.S.-flagged ship built in 1984, 49 metres long with 30 cabins. She is set up for active trips, with a sun deck carrying a hot tub and…

3.0 ★UnCruise AdventuresWilderness Discoverer1992 · 76 guests · AlaskaWilderness Discoverer is a 53-metre, U.S.-flagged ship built in 1992 that carries 76 guests, and UnCruise counts her as the first of its Wilderness-series vessels. A shallow…

Wilderness Legacy in Johns Hopkins Inlet, Glacier Bay National Park, July 2024

3.0 ★UnCruise AdventuresWilderness Legacy1984 · 88 guests · Alaska · Pacific CoastWilderness Legacy, previously known as S.S. Legacy, is a 59-metre, U.S.-flagged ship built in 1984 and the highest-capacity vessel in the fleet, with 44 cabins for 88 guests. She…

Ships that call at Juneau, Alaska

Ships based elsewhere whose Alaska sailings regularly stop here. Calls vary by sailing, so check the itinerary.

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Quick answers

Which cruise ships sail from Juneau, Alaska?

On Cruise Frog, 5 ships sail from Juneau, Alaska: Safari Endeavour (UnCruise Adventures), Safari Quest (UnCruise Adventures), Wilderness Adventurer (UnCruise Adventures), Wilderness Discoverer (UnCruise Adventures) and Wilderness Legacy (UnCruise Adventures).

Which cruise lines sail from Juneau, Alaska?

UnCruise Adventures sails from Juneau, Alaska.

What is the best-rated ship sailing from Juneau, Alaska?

Safari Endeavour (UnCruise Adventures), at 3.0 out of 5 in Cruise Frog's editorial ratings.

Which airport do you fly into for a cruise from Juneau, Alaska?

Juneau International Airport (JNU).