Juneau Alaska Cruise Port Guide | How to Visit Mendenhall Glacier Without a Cruise Excursion

Can you explore Juneau on your own during an Alaska cruise? Yes — and we did. While sailing on the Norwegian Jade with Norwegian Cruise Line, we spent a full day in Juneau without booking a cruise line excursion. Here’s exactly how we did it. What we did in Juneau: – Took a taxi directly to Mendenhall Glacier – Hiked the Nugget Falls Trail (easy, scenic, about 1 mile) – Walked to Glacier Point for additional views – Visited the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center – Had lunch at The Hangar on the Wharf – Explored downtown Juneau before heading back to the ship Juneau is one of the easiest Alaska cruise ports to explore independently. Transportation is simple, trails are well marked, and you don’t necessarily need a cruise excursion to see the highlights. If you’re researching: • Best things to do in Juneau Alaska cruise port • How to get to Mendenhall Glacier from cruise ship • Is Nugget Falls worth it? • Juneau without an excursion • Alaska cruise port tips This video walks you through what a self-guided Juneau day really looks like. Alaska cruise planning is all about knowing which ports require excursions — and which ones you can confidently explore on your own. #JuneauAlaska #MendenhallGlacier #AlaskaCruise #AlaskaCruisePorts #NuggetFalls #NorwegianJade #NorwegianCruiseLine #AlaskaTravel #RoamToBloomTravel www.Roamtobloom.com