The ports along the Inside Passage each have their own individual charm. Here are a just a few highlights. Juneau , the capital of Alaska, is surrounded by steep mountains and can only be reached by air or sea. Juneau is a great place to go whale watching for both humpbacks and killers. Glacier flight seeing offers the opportunity to observe glaciers at close range.
Helicopters often land and let their passengers explore the glaciers on foot.
Skagway marks the entrance to the 1898 Gold Rush in the Klondike Region of the Yukon Territory. Rafting through the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve is another great Skagway adventure Ketchikan , Alaska's oldest city, is located on an island. An umbrella is a must, as rainfall in Ketchikan averages about fourteen feet annually. Flight seeing or cruising through the Misty Fjords National Monument is a breathtaking experience.