When you are in each port of call you will have the chance to take part in some great shore excursions. To save you time you should book the shore excursions that you are wanting when you book your Alaska cruise. The cruise line that you choose will then have the shore excursion booked for you prior to you taking your cruise. Most cruise lines will give you a list of shore excursion that are available for the dates and length of the Alaska cruise you are taking. Once you have filled out your shore excursions the cruise line will then total the amount and add it to your cruise price. While each cruise line may differ almost all of them will offer the following shore excursions during your cruise.

Helicopter Glacier Adventure is on of the shore excursions that you may elect to take part in. During this shore excursion you will fly by helicopter over the Mendenhall Glacier where you will view icefalls. Your helicopter ride will take you through mountain passes as you view what makes up the Juneau Icecap. Finally you will land on Hebert Glacier and get the chance to set foot onto the glacier. The cost for this shore excursion is $210 per person.

Another great excursion on your Alaska cruise is the 3 hour Alaskan Whale Watch. The captain will approach as close as he can to the whales. This will give you a wonderfully up close viewing of the whales. The cost of this excursion is 118.00 per person. Of course there is a $40 cash refund if you fail to get a chance to see a whale.

Get really adventurous on your Alaska cruise and go on a Mendenhall River Rafting adventure. Experienced guides will take down the river allowing you to either paddle along or just relax and what the scenery. This shore excursion provides a snack and also all outfitting equipment. Even a beginner can truly enjoy this adventure. The cost is $115 per person.

Dog sledding has always been a true part of Alaskan history and now on your Alaska cruise you can take part in this great Alaskan culture. You will be flown out to where the huskies are waiting for you. From there an experienced guide will walk you through everything. After how have been explained everything then you are off to drive your own dogsled team. Cost for this shore excursion is $428.00 per person.

For the less adventurous and budget minded cruisers there is the shore excursions called the Gold Creek Salmon Bake. This is an excellent all-you-can-eat Alaskan cookout that is sure to make your Alaska cruise a memorable one. Your salmon will be grilled over an alder wood fire ensuring the most scrumptious tasting salmon you have ever eaten. Of course your meal will include more than just salmon with the menu featuring barbecued ribs, baked beans, chicken, a host of different types of salads and so much more. You will dine beside Salmon Creek inside see through domes while listening to the live music that will be performing for you. The cost of this shore excursion is $42.00 per person.

These are the ones that almost all cruise lines will have available to you during your Alaska cruise. There are many more shore excursions that you can experience depending on your cruise line. Remember you can see all the shore excursions that are available for each cruise line prior to booking a cruise with them. This allows you to book the ultimate Alaska cruise.