White Pass & Yukon Railroad 7 Essential Tips to know BEFORE you ride it. (Skagway Alaska Excursion)

Looking for the best Skagway Alaska excursions? The White Pass & Yukon Railroad is a must-do Alaska shore excursion, but there are a few things you need to know before you book! We share our top 7 cruise tips for this iconic train ride so you can save money and enjoy the best views. The White Pass and Yukon Railroad is the number one shore excursion for all Alaskan Cruises. Located in Skagway, Alaska it follows the path of the Yukon Gold Rush of 1898 through the White Pass and into British Columbia, Canada. We give you everything you need to know. Getting to the train is easy because the train comes to the ship. Take the morning ride so that you can enjoy Skagway and other excursions in the afternoon. Water is included on the train and each car has a toilet. Where to sit is very important for maximum viewing! We include a lot of the history of both the White Pass & Yukon Rainroad and the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898, All pictures and videos in this video were taken by Jeff and Becky - no stock or third party material is used except for images of the maps. We have been to over 45 countries and over 70 cruise ship ports of call. We are both chemical engineers and have only been vlogging since June 2023 and want to share our travel experiences with you. Please subscribe to follow us. Please feel free to leave a comment or question and please give us a like. Thank you for watching! Links to our other Alaska Videos. Best Things to Do in Ketchikan. https://youtu.be/37NS_kMN5oo Plan your Juneau Shore Excursion. https://youtu.be/kulfKMZRm7k Icy Straight Point things to do. https://youtu.be/NY12NA7UPvo 5 thing to do in Juneau. https://youtu.be/zspWRJqsooo Skagway. https://youtu.be/sHRraECMwII Planning an Alaskan Cruise. https://youtu.be/XDLE1g6V_q8 Vancouver Embarkation https://youtu.be/0y0brKafFko Skagway Dock operations due to the rockslide (may not be relevant if repairs have been made). https://youtu.be/JerHqDNuUiU Which is better Hubbard Glacier or Glacier Bay? https://youtu.be/v12QJ59F8mw Seattle Embarkation https://youtu.be/4vLUDnapIjM Chapters: 0:00 Best Skagway Alaska Excursion 0:25 Overview of the Railroad 0:48 Welcome and Welcome Back 1:02 How to catch the railroad 1:43 Book through the Cuiseline 2:19 Dress in Layers 2:28 Bring a Camera 2:36 Don't expect to see wildlife 3:22 The Train is a Civil Engineering Landmark 6:27 Train will provide Bottles Water 6:32 Snacks and Souvenirs are available for purchase 6:44 Each car has a toilet 8:22 Get dropped off at the Depot in town 10:12 Most Important Tip - Sit on the Left side of the Train #alaskacruise #whitepass #railway #railroad #skagway #haines #glacierbay #hubbardglacier #seattle, #juneau #princesscruise #carnivalcruise #hollandamericaline #rccl #celebritycruises #ncl #disneycruise #virgincruise #msc #vancouver @princesscruises @Carnival @HollandAmericaLine @celebritycruises @RoyalCaribbean @msccruises @SeabournCruise @norwegiancruiseline @VirginCruises Crown Princess, Majestic Princess, Ruby Princess, Discovery Princess, Royal Princess, Celebrity Cruise, NCL Cruise, RCCL Cruise, Carnival Cruise, celebrity solstice, carnival liminosa, celebrity millennium, Norwegian bliss, celebrity eclipse, sapphire princess, carnival spirit, Norwegian encore, Disney wonder, brilliance of the seas, quantum of the seas, radiance of the seas, eurodam, koningsdam, Norwegian Jewel, Reserve Class Suite, Emerald Princess, Grand Princess, Sapphire Princess, Diamond Princess, Caribbean Princess, Carnival Spirit, Regal Princess, Sky Princess, Sun Princess, Star Princess, Island Princess, Coral Princess, Celebrity Cruise, celebrity solstice, celebrity millennium, celebrity eclipse, Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Infinity, Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Silhouette, Celebrity Summit, Carnival Pride, Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Mardi Gras, Liberty of the Seas, Ovation of the Seas, Carnival Dream, Harmony of the Seas, Carnival Breeze, Disney Majic, Voyager of the Seas, NCL Prima, Carnival Glory, Carnival Valor, NCL Breakaway, Brilliance of the Seas, Carnival Sensation, Carnival Paradise, Serenade of the Seas, Carnival Grandeur, NCL Jade, Enchantment of the Seas, Nieuw Amsterdam, Rotterdam, carnival sunrise, Carnival magic, Carnival vista, carnival horizon, valiant lady, scarlet lady, eurodam, carnival Venezia, carnival freedom, nieuw statendam, carnival sunshine, MSC Orchestra, MSC Fantasia, MSC Divina, MSC Musica, MSC Seaside, MSC Lirica, MSC World Europa, MSC Seaview, MSC Grandiosa, MSC Euribia, MSC Magnifica, The information expressed in this video is the opinion of the creators and is for entertainment purposes only. This is not professional advice. Please consult your travel professional or the cruise lines for advice specific to your booking. Copyright A Cruising Good Time LLC 2025

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