Where does my cruise ship dock in Juneau?

Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Juneau, United States. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.

Can I walk from the cruise port into Juneau?

Yes. Juneau is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.

How do I get from the cruise port to Juneau centre?

Typical options include On foot, Shuttle bus, Taxi, Local bus, Ride-hail (Uber/Bolt). Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.

How much time do I need in Juneau?

Plan for at least 4 hours ashore to see Juneau independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.

What currency is used in Juneau and are cards accepted?

Juneau 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?

Free Wi-Fi is available at the Juneau cruise terminal.

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.

Juneau Cruise Port

Juneau, United States · Alaska

Cruise ships dock at AJ Dock — Alaska-Juneau South Berth, Juneau.

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DIY 9/10

Downtown-dock cruise port with walkable historic center and excellent DIY options for Mendenhall Glacier and whale watching.

🚢 Docked port0.3 km / 0.2 mi to city centre

⚠️Summer rain is common and can delay shuttle traffic; always build in a return buffer

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At a glance

Multiple terminalsWalk-off possibleFamily friendlyMobility friendlyFree WiFi at portTourist info at dockSouvenir shops at dockIndependent tours at dockWheelchair accessible at dockUber availableMin. 4h neededAllow 60 min return buffer

Port summary

Juneau has four cruise berths along South Franklin Street, all within a five-minute walk of downtown. The port fills up fast on peak days (up to five ships), so book tours early and build in a generous return buffer for summer rain and traffic on Egan Drive.

Cruise docks

🚢 AJ Dock — Alaska-Juneau South Berth

The southernmost cruise berth, at the foot of Mount Roberts right beside the tramway base. Built for the largest modern cruise ships and often assigned to them on peak days. Walking to downtown South Franklin Street takes about five minutes.

📍 Latitude: 58.288974, Longitude: -134.397857

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🚢 Franklin Dock — South Franklin Dock

Mid-harbour cruise berth on South Franklin Street, a couple of minutes on foot from the shops and Red Dog Saloon. Used by medium and large cruise ships.

📍 Latitude: 58.292677, Longitude: -134.396419

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🚢 Cruise Ship Terminal — Steamship Wharf

The central downtown cruise berth, directly in front of the Marine Park pavilion and the Juneau Visitor Information Center. Passengers step off straight into town.

📍 Latitude: 58.295359, Longitude: -134.401751

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🚢 Alaska Steamship Dock

Northernmost downtown cruise berth, closest to the Alaska State Museum and the seawalk extension. Used mainly by smaller ships and when three or four ships are in port on the same day.

📍 Latitude: 58.297518, Longitude: -134.405122

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Getting to Juneau

From the cruise terminal to the city centre

🚶 On footRecommended

⏱ 5 min💶 Free

Downtown Juneau starts at the end of the dock — no transport needed for the historic center

📍 Step directly off the ship onto the seawalk and follow South Franklin Street

🚌 Shuttle busRecommended

⏱ 25 min💶 $45 round trip (≈ €42)

The Mendenhall Glacier Transport (MGT) blue buses run a fixed loop between the cruise docks and Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center

📍 Blue MGT shuttle stop at the cruise ship terminal, clearly signed

🚕 TaxiRecommended

⏱ 20 min💶 $35-50 (≈ €32–46)

Juneau taxis take cards and most contactless payments; a round trip to Mendenhall Glacier is around $80-100

📍 Taxi rank on Marine Way next to the Cruise Ship Terminal

🚌 Local bus

⏱ 40 min💶 $2 exact fare (≈ €1.9)

Route 3 or 4 reaches the Mendenhall Valley but stops about a mile from the glacier visitor center — cheap but slower than the blue bus

📍 Capital Transit bus stops on Main Street and along Egan Drive, two blocks from the docks

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Map & things to do

Money & payments

💱 Currency: US Dollar ($)💵 Cash needed: rarely🏧 ATMs at port💳 Cards widely accepted

Cards are fine almost everywhere; keep a few singles for tips and the public bus

Things to do

Mount Roberts Tramway

⭐ Highlight

Six-minute aerial tram up to a summit complex with trails and Gastineau Channel views

⏱ 120 min💶 $45 adult day pass (≈ €42)👨‍👩‍👧 Family♿ Accessible

🕐 Early or late in the day for the clearest views — cloud often rolls in at midday

Mendenhall Glacier

⭐ Highlight

Juneau's most popular DIY sight — a vast river of ice with visitor center and trails

⏱ 180 min💶 $5 USFS fee (≈ €4.6)👨‍👩‍👧 Family♿ Accessible

🕐 Late morning on arrival day so you have time for Nugget Falls and the return bus queue

Alaska State Capitol

Short stop

⭐ Highlight

Low-key 1930s capitol with free summer tours — and no road access to the rest of the US

⏱ 30 min💶 Free👨‍👩‍👧 Family♿ Accessible

🕐 Weekday mornings when free guided tours run on the hour

South Franklin Street Historic Walk

Short stop

🚶 Walk

Self-guided walk past gold-rush storefronts, totem poles and the State Capitol

⏱ 60 min💶 Free👨‍👩‍👧 Family♿ Accessible

🕐 Any time of day — the downtown is most alive between 10am and 3pm

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Frequently asked questions

Where does my cruise ship dock in Juneau?: Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Juneau, United States. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.
Can I walk from the cruise port into Juneau?: Yes. Juneau is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
How do I get from the cruise port to Juneau centre?: Typical options include On foot, Shuttle bus, Taxi, Local bus, Ride-hail (Uber/Bolt). Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
How much time do I need in Juneau?: Plan for at least 4 hours ashore to see Juneau independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
What currency is used in Juneau and are cards accepted?: Juneau 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?: Free Wi-Fi is available at the Juneau cruise terminal.
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.

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