# Skagway

- Kind: port
- Data version: 2026-10-14
- Reference month: 2026-10
- Checked: 2026-07-22
- Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/skagway

For reference only. Bookings, prices and schedules are not guaranteed. Check current details with the official provider.

## Overview

Photo: Christopher Michel from San Francisco, USA · [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Skagway_aerial_view.jpg)

Checked: none (unverified)

- Region: [View Alaska on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=alaska)
- Description: Port town known for Gold Rush history and a mountain railway
- Port name: Skagway
- English name: Skagway
- Country: United States
- Latitude / longitude: 59.45, -135.31

A small town in southeastern Alaska that retains the atmosphere of the Gold Rush era. Its historic district of late-19th-century wooden buildings and the spectacular White Pass and Yukon Route railway make it a popular cruise port.

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Port highlights

- Population: About 1,000 people
- Climate: Subarctic climate. Summers are cool, with fairly frequent clear weather. Winters are cold, with snow accumulating.
- Language: English
- Currency: US dollar (USD)
- Best time to visit: May to September, the peak cruise season

### Local food

Alaskan seafood such as salmon, local craft beer

### Sights

- White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
- Gold Rush historic district (Broadway)
- Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
- Scenery of nearby glaciers and waterfalls

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Monthly average high / low temperatures

| Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jan | -2 °C / 29 °F | -7 °C / 20 °F |
| Feb | 0 °C / 33 °F | -5 °C / 22 °F |
| Mar | 4 °C / 38 °F | -4 °C / 25 °F |
| Apr | 10 °C / 50 °F | 0 °C / 32 °F |
| May | 16 °C / 61 °F | 5 °C / 40 °F |
| Jun | 19 °C / 66 °F | 9 °C / 48 °F |
| Jul | 20 °C / 67 °F | 11 °C / 51 °F |
| Aug | 18 °C / 65 °F | 10 °C / 50 °F |
| Sep | 14 °C / 57 °F | 7 °C / 44 °F |
| Oct | 9 °C / 47 °F | 2 °C / 36 °F |
| Nov | 3 °C / 37 °F | -3 °C / 27 °F |
| Dec | 0 °C / 31 °F | -5 °C / 24 °F |

NOAA climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: SKAGWAY · about 0.5 km from port · Last checked: 2026-10-04

Checked: 2026-10-04

## Local prices for travelers

- Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 224 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated)
- Category: Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

| Item | Amount | Currency | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Water 500 ml | $1.19 | USD | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Coffee | $6.75 | USD | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Inexpensive meal | $21.99 | USD | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Local beer | $9.50 | USD | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Big Mac | $22.49 | USD | Checked: none (unverified) |

- Survey month: 2026-10

Prices in Skagway. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Checked: none (unverified)

## Getting there from Japan

- Nearest airport: JNU
- Description: Unknown
- Airport to port (approx.): Unknown
- Ease of access: C — Two or more connections (Estimated)

About 129 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Checked: 2026-07-22

English text in preparation.

## Itineraries calling here

### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/koningsdam-7n-vancouver)

- Region: Alaska
- Itinerary: May–Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09
- Ship: Koningsdam
- Cruise line: Holland America Line
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Vancouver → Vancouver
- Port: Vancouver › Inside Passage › Juneau › +3 › Vancouver
- Cruise type: Round trip / 7
- Amount: From $1,029.00 · Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/zaandam-7n-vancouver)

- Region: Alaska
- Itinerary: May–Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09
- Ship: Zaandam
- Cruise line: Holland America Line
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Vancouver → Vancouver
- Port: Vancouver › Inside Passage › Juneau › +3 › Vancouver
- Cruise type: Round trip / 7
- Amount: From $909.00 · Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier (Anchorage)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/nieuw-amsterdam-7n-vancouver-to-whittier-anchorage)

- Region: Alaska
- Itinerary: May–Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09
- Ship: Nieuw Amsterdam
- Cruise line: Holland America Line
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Vancouver → Whittier (Anchorage)
- Port: Vancouver › Inside Passage › Ketchikan › +4 › Whittier (Anchorage)
- Cruise type: One way / 8
- Amount: From $819.00 · Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/celebrity-edge-7n-seattle)

- Region: Alaska
- Itinerary: May 2027 – Sep 2028
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2028-05, 2028-06, 2028-07, 2028-08, 2028-09
- Ship: Celebrity Edge
- Cruise line: Celebrity Cruises
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Seattle → Seattle
- Port: Seattle › Ketchikan › Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier › +4 › Seattle
- Cruise type: Round trip / 8
- Amount: From $1,011.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-06

### [11-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/explora-iii-11n-vancouver)

- Region: Alaska
- Itinerary: May–Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09
- Ship: EXPLORA III
- Cruise line: Explora Journeys
- Duration: 11 nights
- Departure / arrival: Vancouver → Vancouver
- Port: Vancouver › Alert Bay › Prince Rupert › +6 › Vancouver
- Cruise type: Round trip / 10
- Amount: From $7,760.00 · Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Highest

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Seward](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/anthem-of-the-seas-7n-vancouver-to-seward)

- Region: Alaska
- Itinerary: May–Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09
- Ship: Anthem of the Seas
- Cruise line: Royal Caribbean International
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Vancouver → Seward
- Port: Vancouver › Inside Passage › Sitka › +3 › Seward
- Cruise type: One way / 7
- Amount: From $659.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/disney-magic-7n-vancouver)

- Region: Alaska
- Itinerary: May–Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09
- Ship: Disney Magic
- Cruise line: Disney Cruise Line
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Vancouver → Vancouver
- Port: Vancouver › Ketchikan › Icy Strait Point › +3 › Vancouver
- Cruise type: Round trip / 7
- Amount: From $1,725.50 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [10-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Seward](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/viking-venus-10n-vancouver-to-seward)

- Region: Alaska
- Itinerary: May–Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09
- Ship: Viking Venus
- Cruise line: Viking Ocean Cruises
- Duration: 10 nights
- Departure / arrival: Vancouver → Seward
- Port: Vancouver › Inside Passage › Ketchikan › +7 › Seward
- Cruise type: One way / 11
- Amount: From $8,399.00 · Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Highest

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/star-princess-7n-seattle)

- Region: Alaska
- Itinerary: May 2027 – Sep 2028
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2028-05, 2028-06, 2028-07, 2028-08, 2028-09
- Itinerary: 2 itineraries
- Ship: Star Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Seattle → Seattle
- Port: Seattle › Ketchikan › Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier › +3 › Seattle
- Cruise type: Round trip / 7
- Amount: From £787.00 · Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-05

### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier (Anchorage)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/discovery-princess-7n-vancouver-to-whittier-anchorage)

- Region: Alaska
- Itinerary: May 2027 – Aug 2028
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2028-05, 2028-06, 2028-07, 2028-08
- Itinerary: 2 itineraries
- Ship: Discovery Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Vancouver → Whittier (Anchorage)
- Port: Vancouver › Ketchikan › Juneau › +3 › Whittier (Anchorage)
- Cruise type: One way / 7
- Amount: From ¥98,421 (observed in JPY) · Price on the Japan site (JPY, excl. taxes)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-10-05

### [10-Night Alaska Cruise from San Francisco](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/ruby-princess-10n-san-francisco)

- Region: Alaska
- Itinerary: May 2027 – Aug 2028
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2028-04, 2028-05, 2028-06, 2028-07, 2028-08
- Itinerary: 3 itineraries
- Ship: Ruby Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 10 nights
- Departure / arrival: San Francisco → San Francisco
- Port: San Francisco › Ketchikan › Juneau › +3 › San Francisco
- Cruise type: Round trip / 7
- Amount: From £977.00 · Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-10-05

### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/norwegian-encore-7n-seattle)

- Region: Alaska
- Itinerary: Oct 2026 – Oct 2028
- Departure months: 2026-10, 2027-04, 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2027-10, 2028-04, 2028-05, 2028-06, 2028-07, 2028-08, 2028-09, 2028-10
- Ship: Norwegian Encore
- Cruise line: Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Seattle → Seattle
- Port: Seattle › Juneau › Skagway › +3 › Seattle
- Cruise type: Round trip / 7
- Amount: From $1,589.00 · Price on the Japan site (USD, excl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier (Anchorage)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/crown-princess-7n-vancouver-to-whittier-anchorage)

- Region: Alaska
- Itinerary: May–Aug 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08
- Ship: Crown Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Vancouver → Whittier (Anchorage)
- Port: Vancouver › Ketchikan › Juneau › Skagway › Whittier (Anchorage)
- Cruise type: One way / 5
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Higher

Checked: 2026-10-05

### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/crown-princess-7n-vancouver)

- Region: Alaska
- Itinerary: Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-09
- Ship: Crown Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Vancouver → Vancouver
- Port: Vancouver › Juneau › Skagway › +2 › Vancouver
- Cruise type: Round trip / 6
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Higher

Checked: 2026-10-05

### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle to Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/star-princess-7n-seattle-to-vancouver)

- Region: Alaska
- Itinerary: Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-09
- Ship: Star Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Seattle → Vancouver
- Port: Seattle › Ketchikan › Juneau › Skagway › Vancouver
- Cruise type: One way / 5
- Amount: From £648.00 · Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-10-05

## Links

### External sites and sources

- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skagway,_Alaska)
- [skagway.com](https://www.skagway.com/)
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Skagway_aerial_view.jpg)

### Related Cruise Pitta pages

- [View Alaska on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=alaska)
- [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/koningsdam-7n-vancouver)
- [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/zaandam-7n-vancouver)
- [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier (Anchorage)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/nieuw-amsterdam-7n-vancouver-to-whittier-anchorage)
- [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/celebrity-edge-7n-seattle)
- [11-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/explora-iii-11n-vancouver)
- [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Seward](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/anthem-of-the-seas-7n-vancouver-to-seward)
- [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/disney-magic-7n-vancouver)
- [10-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Seward](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/viking-venus-10n-vancouver-to-seward)
- [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/star-princess-7n-seattle)
- [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier (Anchorage)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/discovery-princess-7n-vancouver-to-whittier-anchorage)
- [10-Night Alaska Cruise from San Francisco](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/ruby-princess-10n-san-francisco)
- [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/norwegian-encore-7n-seattle)
- [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier (Anchorage)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/crown-princess-7n-vancouver-to-whittier-anchorage)
- [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/crown-princess-7n-vancouver)
- [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle to Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/star-princess-7n-seattle-to-vancouver)

## Checked

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Sources

- encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skagway,_Alaska
- secondary: skagway.com — https://www.skagway.com/

Source: Wikipedia “[Skagway, Alaska](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skagway,_Alaska)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))