Gardens & Good Cheer

Tour Glacier Gardens’ lush landscapes, ride to a 580-foot overlook, then sample craft brews and savor Alaskan snacks downtown.

Travel through Juneau to Glacier Gardens, where upside-down trees and vibrant displays await. Ride a shuttle through rainforest trails to a 580-foot viewpoint of Mendenhall Valley and Chilkat peaks. Continue to the Alaskan Brewing Company for a guided tasting of signature and seasonal beers. End at a local restaurant with Alaskan snacks before returning to the pier. A perfect pairing of scenery and flavor, this tour is ADA accessible with advance notice.

Exclusive

Designed exclusively for our Sailors and not available anywhere else. Once you sail, there is no going back - this is your chance to do Alaska differently.

Shore Thing Highlights

Ride a covered shuttle through Glacier Gardens featuring the famous upside down trees
Tour the Alaskan Brewing Company and sample some of their award winning brews
Visit a local restaurant to taste some regional specialties

Need to know

This Shore Thing is accessible for collapsible wheelchairs, as long as Sailors can navigate a few steps on their own
Sailors are advised to wear warm layers, waterproof jackets, and sturdy waterproof hiking shoes
Sailors should advise of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance of the experience
Tour order may vary
Sailors must be 21 years or older to consume alcoholic beverages and will require valid photo ID

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Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.

If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.

If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.

If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.

Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.

Gardens & Good Cheer

Tour Glacier Gardens’ lush landscapes, ride to a 580-foot overlook, then sample craft brews and savor Alaskan snacks downtown.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

Experience shores the Virgin way