Haines Cruise Port
Haines, United States · Alaska
Cruise ship docks at Port Chilkoot Dock — Main Cruise Berth, Haines.
Very doable DIY port with a quiet local feel. Fort Seward and the main museums are walkable. Eagle viewing and glacier excursions need a taxi or booked tour.
Small Alaskan cruise port known for Fort Seward eagles and authentic uncrowded Inside Passage charm.
Port summary
Haines is one of the quieter Alaska cruise ports — fewer ships and a genuinely local feel. Port Chilkoot Dock sits next to the historic Fort William H. Seward and downtown Main Street is a pleasant 15 min walk. The famous Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve is 32 km north and needs a taxi or small-group tour.
Cruise docks
🚢 Port Chilkoot Dock — Main Cruise Berth
The primary cruise berth in Haines — directly adjacent to the Fort William H. Seward National Historic Landmark. About 1 km (15 min walk) to downtown Main Street along a flat well-marked route.
📍 Latitude: 59.229341, Longitude: -135.435277
See dock on port map →🚢 Lutak Dock — Secondary & Ferry Berth
A deep-water dock about 8 km north of downtown used primarily by Alaska Marine Highway ferries and occasionally by larger cruise ships. Requires a shuttle or taxi to reach town.
📍 Latitude: 59.282749, Longitude: -135.465499
See dock on port map →Getting to Haines
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
About 1 km from Port Chilkoot Dock to downtown Haines — a flat pleasant walk past the historic parade ground. From Lutak Dock walking is not practical (8 km).
📍 Follow the signed path from Port Chilkoot Dock past Fort Seward to Main Street
Flat rates for short hops around town. Essential for Bald Eagle Preserve or Klukwan. Ask about card payment before the ride.
📍 Taxi meets scheduled ships at Port Chilkoot Dock — call ahead from Lutak Dock
Cruise lines sometimes arrange a paid shuttle between Port Chilkoot Dock and Main Street. Not available every call — walking is usually easier.
📍 Shuttle pick-up at the dock when offered
Renting a car makes the Bald Eagle Preserve Chilkat State Park and Klukwan easy as a DIY half-day. Book ahead — the fleet is small.
📍 Avis Haines office on 2nd Avenue (reserve ahead)
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards work almost everywhere. Bring a small amount of US cash for tips and galleries that prefer cash.
Things to do
Battery Point Trail
🚶 Walk
Easy 3 km round-trip coastal trail from Fort Seward with Lynn Canal views along the way.
🕐 Dry days — low tide for the cobble beach return
Fort William H. Seward Walk
Short stop🚶 Walk
Self-guided loop around the National Historic Landmark early-20th-century US Army post.
🕐 Any time — good morning light on the parade ground
Alaska Indian Arts
Short stop🎯 Activity
Working Tlingit carving and craft studio inside a Fort Seward building — open to visitors.
🕐 Weekday mornings when carvers are working
Haines Brewing Company
🍽️ Restaurant
Beloved local brewery serving Alaskan beers and simple bar food in a Main Street taproom.
🕐 Lunch or early afternoon
Port Chilkoot Distillery
Short stop🍹 Bar
Craft distillery inside a restored Fort Seward building with tastings of gin whiskey and aquavit.
🕐 Afternoon
Hammer Museum
Short stop🏛️ Museum
World's only museum dedicated entirely to hammers with over 2000 historical examples.
🕐 Morning or early afternoon
American Bald Eagle Foundation
Short stop🏛️ Museum
Natural history museum and raptor aviary with live bald eagles hawks and owls.
🕐 Morning for eagle feeding times
Sheldon Museum & Cultural Center
Short stop🏛️ Museum
Small museum covering Chilkat Tlingit heritage Haines pioneer history and Russian-era artifacts.
🕐 Morning
Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center
🏛️ Museum
Living Tlingit cultural center in Klukwan with sacred house posts and Chilkat weaving demos.
🕐 Check the schedule — tours and demos run by appointment
Davidson Glacier Viewpoint
📸 Viewpoint
Short forest walk to a dramatic viewpoint of Davidson Glacier across Lynn Canal.
🕐 Midday for best glacier light
Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve
🌿 Nature
Drive or tour along the Chilkat River to viewing pullouts for the world's largest eagle gathering.
🕐 Mornings or late afternoon for active feeding. Peak numbers October-January.
Mount Riley Trail
🌿 Nature
Forested trail climbing to a 533 m summit with 360-degree Lynn Canal and glacier views.
🕐 Dry mornings
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Plan my day →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Haines?
- Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Haines, United States. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Haines?
- Yes. Haines is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Haines centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Taxi, Shuttle bus, Car rental. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Haines?
- Plan for at least 3 hours ashore to see Haines independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Haines and are cards accepted?
- Haines uses the US Dollar. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Haines cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.