Juneau

In 1880, Joe Juneau and Richard Harris were searching for gold with the help of Indian guides. Finally, they found nuggets "as large as beans." Out of their discoveries came three of the largest gold mines in the world where more than $150 million in gold was mined. Eventually the mines closed, but the town Juneau founded became the capital of Alaska. Its total area makes it the biggest town, in size, in North and South America - and the second largest in the world.

The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 180 days before the cruise begins.

Mendenhall Glacier Explorer
Tour Code: JNU-001
Duration: 2 1/2 hours
Retail Value: $99.00
Price: Free

Discover Juneau's scenic natural beauty during this tour of the city's downtown waterfront, and a visit to the famous Mendenhall Glacier.

Depart the pier via coach for a narrated orientation drive through Juneau's downtown waterfront, and on to the city's marquee attraction, the famous Mendenhall Glacier. Upon arrival at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area, your guide will point out areas of interest to help you make the most of your 1.5-hour time at leisure.

During your visit, you will take in splendid vistas and photo opportunities of the beautiful Mendenhall, one of 38 glaciers flowing from the massive 1,500-square mile Juneau Icefield. Your ample visiting time here will enable you to explore this glacial wonder at a leisurely pace, and from a variety of perspectives. At Photo Point, you will find the closest view of the glacier. You can also venture out on the area's trail system for a first-hand look at this relatively new ecosystem that was once covered by ice.

Your tour will conclude with a visit to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. Here, you will find exhibits, interactive videos, a short film, and panoramic views and photo opportunities of the glacier and surrounding ice field. U.S. Forest Service staff will be on-hand to answer questions and help familiarize you with this unforgettable attraction.

Following your visit, you will re-board your coach for the return drive to the pier.

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Terms & Conditions:

Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tours operate rain or shine. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.