Alaska Shore Excursions

Explore Alaska on your own terms with a private shore excursion designed around your cruise schedule. From towering glaciers and dramatic fjords to incredible wildlife and historic Gold Rush towns, Alaska offers unforgettable experiences at every port.

With Private USA Tours, you can enjoy a more personal way to explore Alaska, with private transportation, flexible sightseeing, and an itinerary tailored to your interests. Whether you are traveling as a couple, family, or private group, we help you make the most of your limited time ashore.

Private Shore Excursions from Alaska Cruise Ports

Alaska’s cruise ports each offer something different. In Juneau, explore Mendenhall Glacier, go whale watching, or enjoy a scenic drive through the surrounding wilderness. In Skagway, follow the historic Gold Rush route and travel along the spectacular Klondike Highway.

Ketchikan is known for its rich Native heritage, colorful waterfront, and surrounding wilderness, while Sitka offers a fascinating combination of Alaska Native culture, history, and coastal scenery. At Icy Strait Point, whale watching and wildlife experiences are among the most popular ways to spend your time ashore.

Glaciers, Wildlife & Alaska’s Great Outdoors

Alaska is all about getting outside. Depending on your port and interests, your private excursion can include glacier viewing, whale watching, wildlife spotting, scenic drives, rainforest walks, or breathtaking viewpoints.

Look for humpback whales and orcas along the coast, watch bald eagles soar above the water, or venture into the wilderness in search of bears and other native wildlife.

Experience Alaska at Your Own Pace

Private touring gives you the freedom to spend more time at the places that interest you most. There is no large tour group to wait for and no fixed itinerary that you have to follow.

Want more time at a glacier? Interested in photography? Prefer a relaxed sightseeing day instead of a packed schedule? Your private tour can be adjusted around your interests and the time your cruise ship is in port.

Your Cruise Schedule Comes First

When booking an Alaska shore excursion, timing matters. Your tour should be planned around your ship’s arrival and departure times, with enough time built in for the journey back to port.

Private USA Tours works with your cruise schedule to help you enjoy your day ashore without unnecessary stress. Our goal is simple: give you a memorable private experience in Alaska while making sure you are back at the port with time to spare.

Discover Alaska Your Way

From the glaciers of Juneau to the Gold Rush history of Skagway and the wildlife of Ketchikan, Alaska is best experienced beyond the cruise ship.

Choose a private Alaska shore excursion and enjoy the freedom to explore with your own group, your own itinerary, and a local experience created around you.