With more than 135 tours available in Southeast Alaska alone, Royal Caribbean’s Explorations! program encourages you to discover Alaska and other ports-of-call in unique and unexpected ways. Shore excursions are offered for every member of the family regardless of age, and at every activity level, for virtually every cruise itinerary.

Following are highlights of the Alaska shore excursion offerings:

• Dog sledding on the Mendenhall Glacier (Juneau): By helicopter, you can view crevasses and glacier-carved peaks from above, and, by land, experience awe-inspiring scenery while sledding through the natural beauty of Alaska, all under the direction of the Mendenhall Glacier dogsled camp.


• Photo safari by land and sea (Juneau): During a breathtaking journey through the waterways of Juneau’s Channel Islands, capture the attractions and marine wildlife through photography lessons with a professional coach.


• Yukon exploration and White Pass scenic railway (Skagway): Travel by motor coach along the Skagway River Canyon over the summit of White Pass into Canada’s scenic and historic Yukon Territory. Following the footsteps of the original gold seekers, explore the popular Yukon sites of Pitchfork Falls, the White Pass Summit, and Dead Horse Gulch. Travel back to Skagway on the White Pass and Yukon route railroad for a scenic and historic rail journey.


• Glacier Point wilderness safari (Skagway): Prepare to travel through deep fjords, rain forests, and majestic mountains on a guided wilderness safari. Your adventure includes a catamaran cruise through Alaska’s deepest fjord, a nature walk offering breath-taking views of the Davidson Glacier tumbling into the lake below, and canoeing amid blue icebergs.


• Anan Creek bear watch (Ketchikan): Available to a limited number of guests, this exclusive excursion transports you by float plane to one of the most coveted bear-viewing venues in Alaska. Few natural settings provide a unique wildlife expedition as remote and beautiful as Anan Creek.


• Mountain Point snorkeling adventure (Ketchikan): Immerse yourself in Alaska’s sea world by snorkeling the calm and clear waters of Mountain Point, while observing multicolored sea stars, urchins, sea cucumbers, and giant sunflower stars.

Contact your local AAA Travel counselor today to plan your Alaska adventure onboard Royal Caribbean International. Be sure to ask about AAA Member Benefits.

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