--- title: "Skagway Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/alaska/skagway description: "Gold Rush spirit in a fjord-locked town" --- # Skagway 🇺🇸 · United States · Alaska > "Gold Rush spirit in a fjord-locked town" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 2.8 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 13.3h - **Visiting Sailings:** 990 - **Cruise Lines:** 8 ## Photos - ![Skagway, United States](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/alaska/skagway/skagway-unsplash-qameblmsfji.webp) Photo by [Ronald Wong](https://unsplash.com/@ronaldwong57?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Skagway, United States](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/alaska/skagway/skagway-pexels-26627523.webp) © [Kristen Nagy / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/green-forested-mountain-valley-26627523/) - ![Skagway, United States](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/alaska/skagway/skagway-pixabay-71873.webp) © [12019 / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/alaska-skagway-town-village-71873/) - ![Skagway, United States](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/alaska/skagway/skagway-unsplash-ejthypsz7ic.webp) Photo by [Katherine Castille](https://unsplash.com/@kt_castille?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Skagway, United States](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/alaska/skagway/skagway-pexels-35096226.webp) © [Zaval Cristi / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/scenic-skagway-street-with-mountain-backdrop-35096226/) - ![Skagway, United States](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/alaska/skagway/skagway-unsplash-lebftw5nuh4.webp) Photo by [Sheila C](https://unsplash.com/@qld_traveller?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Skagway, United States](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/alaska/skagway/skagway-pexels-33646745.webp) © [Quentin Krattiger / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/scenic-train-on-white-pass-and-yukon-route-33646745/) - ![Skagway, United States](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/alaska/skagway/skagway-unsplash-s7mvtq8vi7e.webp) Photo by [Sheila C](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-small-town-with-a-lot-of-people-walking-down-the-street-s7Mvtq8vi7E?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) ## Peak season May – Sep 1,007 sailings over the next 12 months Busiest months: Jul (221 sailings), Jun (220 sailings), Aug (220 sailings) ## About Skagway Skagway sits at the northern end of the Lynn Canal in Southeast Alaska and was the starting point of the Klondike Gold Rush trail in 1897-98. The town has a few blocks of restored wooden-fronted buildings along Broadway Street, maintained as part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Ships dock right in town. The White Pass & Yukon Route Railway is the main attraction: a narrow-gauge train that climbs 873 metres over 32km through tunnels, over trestles, and past waterfalls to the summit of White Pass. The round trip takes about 3 hours. The Gold Rush Cemetery has the graves of famous characters from the era, including con man Soapy Smith. The Red Onion Saloon, a former brothel, is now a bar with a small museum upstairs. Hiking trails lead to waterfalls and viewpoints above the town. The US dollar is the currency. ## Your day in Skagway Ships dock at the foot of Broadway, a 5 to 10 minute walk to downtown. ### Map - **Cruise terminal**: Broadway Dock (59.45060, -135.32416) - **Train to White Pass summit**: Skagway depot, 6 min walk (59.45316, -135.31829) Walking times from the cruise terminal: - Within 15 min: Klondike Gold Rush Visitor Center, Red Onion Saloon, Soapy Smith's Parlor, Skagway Museum, Moore Cabin and House Map data with the walking areas: [GeoJSON](https://cruisello.com/api/day-in-port/22cd6506-7b89-4b56-bc29-81fff3269493.geojson) ### What to see #### Klondike Gold Rush Visitor Center Park centre in the 1898 railway depot, with a gold rush film. 6 min walk. (59.45348, -135.31845) #### Red Onion Saloon 1898 brothel above a working saloon, with a museum upstairs. 6 min walk. (59.45392, -135.31850) #### Gold Rush Cemetery Graves of Soapy Smith and Frank Reid, with a short trail to a waterfall. Walk, about 45 min. (59.47371, -135.28908) #### Soapy Smith's Parlor Con man Soapy Smith's 1898 base, open to tours in summer. 6 min walk. (59.45383, -135.31898) #### Skagway Museum Granite building of 1899 with Tlingit objects and gold rush relics. 13 min walk. (59.45571, -135.31178) #### Moore Cabin and House Captain Moore's 1887 cabin, the first building in Skagway. 11 min walk. (59.45500, -135.31380) ### Day trips Based on 13 h 30 in port, with 1 h spare before all aboard. - **White Pass summit by train**: Train from Skagway depot, 1 h 23. About 3 h 30 round trip, 15 min at White Pass summit by train. ## Quick facts - **Currency:** US Dollar (USD) · €10 ≈ $11 - **Language:** English - **Timezone:** America/Juneau (UTC-8) - **Tipping:** 15-20% expected at restaurants, bars, taxis ## Location Coordinates: 59.4509, -135.3239 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Skagway/@59.45095,-135.32393,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Skagway&ll=59.45095,-135.32393&z=13) ## Things to do in Skagway Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~13h port call | Tour | Rating | Duration | Times | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Skagway Shore Excursion Chilkoot Trail Hike and Float Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/83cf4bf3-59c5-41a5-b444-18545a62120e?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (609) | 4h | 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, 9:45 AM–1:45 PM, 11:30 AM–3:30 PM, 2:30 PM–6:30 PM | Fits your port day | €132 | Viator | | [Ocean Raft Alaska](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/bacb0e3f-eb13-4080-9de8-cc0a3912160e?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (455) | 2h 15m | 9:00 AM–11:15 AM, 10:00 AM–12:15 PM, 10:15 AM–12:30 PM, 11:30 AM–1:45 PM, 12:30 PM–2:45 PM, 12:45 PM–3:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:15 PM, 3:00 PM–5:15 PM | Fits your port day | €173 | Viator | | [Exclusive Photography Tour to Haines - Skagway Departure](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/725cb556-de93-4ada-98bb-116b2aa8bf3a?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (151) | 6h 30m | 7:30 AM–2:00 PM, 8:30 AM–3:00 PM, 9:30 AM–4:00 PM, 11:30 AM–6:00 PM | Fits your port day | €291 | Viator | | [Grizzly Falls Ziplining Expedition](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5cbaf71e-0b8d-4d75-8745-19dc3abfbf13?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (151) | 4h | 7:20 AM–11:20 AM, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, 8:40 AM–12:40 PM, 9:50 AM–1:50 PM, 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, 11:10 AM–3:10 PM, 12:20 PM–4:20 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM, 1:40 PM–5:40 PM, 2:50 PM–6:50 PM, 3:20 PM–7:20 PM | Fits your port day | €235 | Viator | | [Wild Adventure Yukon Tour into Canada including City and Summit](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7fb59cf5-9e02-4b83-bd08-6717e1a4b43e?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (485) | 6h 30m | 8:00 AM–2:30 PM, 8:30 AM–3:00 PM, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM, 9:30 AM–4:00 PM, 10:00 AM–4:30 PM, 10:30 AM–5:00 PM | Fits your port day | €153 | Viator | | [Skagway Shore Excursion: Scenic River Float Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/cc60bc86-2be3-4d7f-b4cc-f78253b05c78?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (299) | 2h 30m | 8:30 AM–11:00 AM, 1:30 PM–4:00 PM | Fits your port day | €93 | Viator | | [Skagway City and Summit Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/459cb54b-60c1-4623-8bd7-3872d426fbd8?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (610) | 2h 30m | 8:00 AM–10:30 AM, 8:30 AM–11:00 AM, 9:30 AM–12:00 PM, 9:45 AM–12:15 PM, 10:00 AM–12:30 PM, 11:30 AM–2:00 PM, 12:00 PM–2:30 PM, 12:30 PM–3:00 PM, 1:00 PM–3:30 PM, 1:30 PM–4:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM, 3:00 PM–5:30 PM | Fits your port day | €75 | Viator | | [Musher's Camp® & Sled Dog Adventure in Skagway](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8e33c68a-ceef-4768-a3aa-dcd7a041125a?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (320) | 3h 30m | 7:30 AM–11:00 AM, 8:00 AM–11:30 AM, 8:30 AM–12:00 PM, 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 9:30 AM–1:00 PM, 10:00 AM–1:30 PM, 10:30 AM–2:00 PM, 11:00 AM–2:30 PM, 11:30 AM–3:00 PM, 12:00 PM–3:30 PM, 12:30 PM–4:00 PM, 1:00 PM–4:30 PM, 1:30 PM–5:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM, 2:30 PM–6:00 PM, 3:00 PM–6:30 PM, 3:30 PM–7:00 PM, 4:00 PM–7:30 PM | Fits your port day | €191 | Viator | | [Waterfalls & Wildlife Scenic Cruise - Skagway, Alaska](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f170522d-1a7b-423c-aac1-71abd784cec5?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (154) | 3h | 8:00 AM–11:00 AM, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM, 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, 3:30 PM–6:30 PM, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM | Fits your port day | €199 | Viator | | [Adventure Parks & Zipline Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6e28dc01-b60a-45d8-bbf8-13e3cf040818?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (352) | 3h 30m | 7:30 AM–11:00 AM, 1:00 PM–4:30 PM, 2:15 PM–5:45 PM, 4:15 PM–7:45 PM, 5:00 PM–8:30 PM | Fits your port day | €195 | Viator | | [Yukon Husky Puppy Play Time & Summit Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/804cd636-af91-4d1e-9726-07ac5ceeae3f?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (177) | 4h 30m | 8:00 AM–12:30 PM, 9:00 AM–1:30 PM, 9:30 AM–2:00 PM, 9:45 AM–2:15 PM, 10:30 AM–3:00 PM, 11:00 AM–3:30 PM, 11:30 AM–4:00 PM, 12:00 PM–4:30 PM, 12:30 PM–5:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:30 PM, 1:30 PM–6:00 PM | Fits your port day | €130 | Viator | | [FROM SKAGWAY - Eagle Preserve Float](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/dd9f3269-9e36-4525-a700-6fced4b8775d?via=markdown) | 4.7★ (25) | 6h 30m | 7:30 AM–2:00 PM, 9:30 AM–4:00 PM, 11:30 AM–6:00 PM | Fits your port day | €280 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. 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