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Skagway Waterfalls and Wildlife Scenic Cruise 3 hr
AverageTop 42% in Skagway
154 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Skagway
- 3 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Cruise Skagway’s upper Lynn Canal for Gold Rush stories, glacier-carved scenery, cascading waterfalls, wildlife, and Alaska smoked salmon.
About this tour
Set out from Skagway on a scenic cruise through the upper Lynn Canal, where Gold Rush history meets the wild beauty of Alaska’s deepest fjord. This 3-hour journey brings you close to cascading waterfalls, rugged coastlines, and the wildlife that inhabits these waters.
As you travel, hear stories of the Klondike Gold Rush and the ambition and hardship that shaped the region. Stop at a natural harbor carved by glaciers during the last Ice Age, then take in the dramatic scenery from the comfort of a fully enclosed, heated boat with a bathroom. Bottled water and Alaska smoked salmon add a taste of local flavor along the way.
Conditions on exposed waterways can turn rough and bumpy, so consider your comfort before booking. Meet at slip A9 on the south end of Skagway’s small boat harbor, and use the provided maps to find your way. Join this Skagway scenic cruise for a memorable look at the history and natural wonders of the Lynn Canal.
Highlights
- Cruise the upper Lynn Canal and explore Alaska’s rich history
- Admire cascading waterfalls and look for local wildlife
- Visit a natural harbor shaped by glaciers during the last Ice Age
- Enjoy Alaska smoked salmon and bottled water aboard
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- Alaska smoked salmon
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4.82 / 5 · 154 reviews
Important information
- Meet at slip A9 on the south end of the small boat harbor; 295 Congress Way is the Harbor Master’s office at the north end
- Download the town and harbor maps provided in the tour photos to help find the meeting point
- The boat is fully enclosed, heated, and has a bathroom
- Rough, bumpy conditions can occur unexpectedly in exposed waterways
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- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers, or anyone with a condition that could be affected by rough conditions
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.82 from 154 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Skagway
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- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.2. Top 42% in Skagway means it ranks in the top 42% of tours in Skagway by this score.
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- GetYourGuide
- Viator
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