Same-day and Overnight Round Trips to Juneau

Book the Fjord Express to Juneau: See more whales and wildlife than any other boat tour in Haines or Skagway.

We specialize in roundtrips to Juneau, Alaska, originating in Haines or Skagway. Our daily circuit departs Haines and Skagway in the morning and returns each evening. It's the perfect way to see the best of the Inside Passage and we can guarantee whale sightings for folks on round trips with us.

Our most popular roundtrip itineraries:

• Depart Haines or Skagway in the morning, take a Juneau Tour, and then return to Haines or Skagway in the evening.
• Leave Haines or Skagway in the morning, spend a day or two in Juneau and then return with us when you are done visiting the state capital.

From Skagway

Our most popular trip! Ride the Fjord Express from Skagway to Juneau! This 12 hour Skagway boat tour through the most scenic stretch of Alaska's Inside Passage includes a narrated, sightseeing & wildlife cruise with whale watching, a stop at the Eldred Rock Lighthouse, continental breakfast and light supper, bus transportation into downtown Juneau with 4 hours of free time for shopping, lunch & sightseeing.

The Fjordland departs from the Skagway Small Boat Harbor at 8:00am and returns at 8:15pm. This is the best way to see Alaska's Inside Passage all in the same day. This 12 hour tour includes a 3 hour cruise from Skagway to Juneau and return, with stops along the way for humpback and/or killer whales, a stellar sea lion rookery, harbor seals, nesting bald eagles, porpoise, waterfalls, glaciers and the historic Eldred Rock Lighthouse.

Upon arrival at the dock in Auke Bay, Statter Harbor, you will board a motor coach and relax while your driver takes you for a scenic, winding, narrated drive through the coastal rain forest of Southeast Alaska to downtown Juneau. Juneau is a city with a rich and colorful history. Our driver-guides will point out Juneau sights on the way into downtown and provide you with a walking tour map to orient you to the city’s many historic buildings and attractions you can walk to. The bus drops you on the waterfront at Marine Park, with easy access to restaurants and shopping. Enjoy a leisurely lunch, and take in the sights of Alaska’s capital during your approximately four hours of “free” time to explore downtown.

We serve a complimentary continental breakfast of muffins, apple, and coffee or tea on the morning sailing. On the return trip, enjoy a cup of our hearty smoked salmon and corn chowder, sourdough bread and a cookie for dessert. We also have soda and bottled water available for purchase on board. The boat's cabin is heated and enclosed. However, we do recommend that you bring a warm, waterproof jacket for spending time on the outdoor deck, and for walking around in Juneau. Don't forget your camera or binoculars, as we will spend plenty of time viewing whales, sea lions, bald eagles; and other wildlife! The Fjordland is a non-smoking vessel.

Check in at the boat required no later than 7:45am. To find the Skagway small boat harbor and our boat, the Fjordland, take the Klondike Highway into downtown Skagway. Turn left on 2nd Avenue and follow it past Pullen Creek RV Park to the harbor. Look for the ramp with the blue awning at the far end of the harbor. Proceed down the ramp and head towards the southwest corner. The Fjordland is a white, 65' catamaran and it usually arrives at 7:30am. Please arrive no later than 7:45am.

From Haines

Our most popular trip! Ride the Fjord Express roundtrip from Haines to Juneau! This 11 hour Haines boat tour through the most scenic stretch of Alaska's Inside Passage includes a narrated, sightseeing & wildlife cruise with whale watching, a stop at the Eldred Rock Lighthouse, continental breakfast and light supper, bus transportation into downtown Juneau with 4 hours of free time for shopping, lunch & sightseeing.

The Fjordland departs from the Haines Small Boat Harbor at 8:30am and returns at 7:30pm. This is the best way to see Alaska's Inside Passage all in the same day. This 11 hour tour includes a 2 hour cruise from Haines to Juneau and return, with stops along the way for humpback and/or killer whales, a stellar sea lion rookery, harbor seals, nesting bald eagles, porpoise, waterfalls, glaciers and the historic Eldred Rock Lighthouse.

Upon arrival at the dock in Auke Bay at the Statter Harbor, you will board a motor coach and relax while your driver takes you for a scenic, winding, narrated drive through the coastal rain forest of Southeast Alaska to downtown Juneau. Juneau is a city with a rich and colorful history. Our driver-guides will point out Juneau sights on the way into downtown and provide you with a walking tour map to orient you to the city’s many historic buildings and attractions you can walk to. The bus drops you on the waterfront at Marine Park, with easy access to restaurants and shopping. Enjoy a leisurely lunch, and take in the sights of Alaska’s capital during your approximately four hours of “free” time to explore downtown.

We serve a complimentary continental breakfast of muffins, apple, and coffee or tea on the morning sailing. On the return trip, enjoy a cup of our hearty smoked salmon and corn chowder, sourdough bread and a cookie for dessert. We also have soda and bottled water available for purchase on board. The boat's cabin is heated and enclosed. However, we do recommend that you bring a warm, waterproof jacket for spending time on the outdoor deck, and for walking around in Juneau. Don't forget your camera or binoculars, as we will spend plenty of time viewing whales, sea lions, bald eagles; and other wildlife! The Fjordland is a non-smoking vessel.

Check in by 8:15am at the Alaska Fjordlines office at the bottom of Main Street next to the Haines Harbor or at the Haines Harbor (top of the blue covered ramp next to the harbormaster's office) no later than 8:15am.