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View Alaska on the mapPort town known for Gold Rush history and a mountain railway

Skagway

Skagway · United States · View on map

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.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

Skagway · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 1,000 people

Population

Subarctic climate. Summers are cool, with fairly frequent clear weather. Winters are cold, with snow accumulating.

Climate

English

Language

US dollar (USD)

Currency

May to September, the peak cruise season

Best time to visit

Local food

Alaskan seafood such as salmonlocal craft beer

Sights

White Pass & Yukon Route RailroadGold Rush historic district (Broadway)Klondike Gold Rush National Historical ParkScenery of nearby glaciers and waterfalls

Monthly average high / low temperatures

-2°

-7°Jan

0°

-5°Feb

4°

-4°Mar

10°

0°Apr

16°

5°May

19°

9°Jun

20°

11°Jul

18°

10°Aug

14°

7°Sep

9°

2°Oct

3°

-3°Nov

0°

-5°Dec

Unit: °C · NOAA climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: SKAGWAY · about 0.5 km from port · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)224 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

$1.19

Water 500 ml

$6.75

Coffee

$21.99

Inexpensive meal

$9.50

Local beer

$22.49

Big Mac

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

Getting there from Japan

JNU

Juneau International Airport

Nearest airport

Airport name: OurAirports

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

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)

C — Two or more connections

Ease of access

English text in preparation.

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

Itineraries calling here

AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver

Koningsdam/ Holland America Line

Vancouver›Inside Passage›Juneau›+3›Vancouver

Indicative fare

Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Standard

7 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on May 8, 2027

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver

Zaandam/ Holland America Line

Vancouver›Inside Passage›Juneau›+3›Vancouver

Indicative fare

Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Lower

7 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on May 12, 2027

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier (Anchorage)

Nieuw Amsterdam/ Holland America Line

Vancouver›Inside Passage›Ketchikan›+4›Whittier (Anchorage)

Indicative fare

Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Lower

7 nightsOne way · 4 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on May 16, 2027

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

AlaskaMay 2027 – Sep 2028

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle

Celebrity Edge/ Celebrity Cruises

Seattle›Ketchikan›Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier›+4›Seattle

Indicative fare

Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Standard

7 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call

Fare checked on Oct 6, 2026

Last checked Oct 6, 2026Details

AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

11-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver

EXPLORA III/ Explora Journeys

Vancouver›Alert Bay›Prince Rupert›+6›Vancouver

Indicative fare

Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Highest

11 nightsRound trip · 7 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on May 10, 2027

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Seward

Anthem of the Seas/ Royal Caribbean International

Vancouver›Inside Passage›Sitka›+3›Seward

Indicative fare

Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Lower

7 nightsOne way · 3 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Sep 3, 2027

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver

Disney Magic/ Disney Cruise Line

Vancouver›Ketchikan›Icy Strait Point›+3›Vancouver

Indicative fare

Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Standard

7 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on May 13, 2027

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

10-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Seward

Viking Venus/ Viking Ocean Cruises

Vancouver›Inside Passage›Ketchikan›+7›Seward

Indicative fare

Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Highest

10 nightsOne way · 7 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on May 30, 2027

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

AlaskaMay 2027 – Sep 2028

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle

Star Princess/ Princess Cruises

Seattle›Ketchikan›Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier›+3›Seattle

Indicative fare

Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Standard

7 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call

Fare checked on Oct 5, 2026

Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details

AlaskaMay 2027 – Aug 2028

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier (Anchorage)

Discovery Princess/ Princess Cruises

Vancouver›Ketchikan›Juneau›+3›Whittier (Anchorage)

Indicative fare

(observed in JPY) · Price on the Japan site (JPY, excl. taxes)

Fare level: Lower

7 nightsOne way · 4 ports of call

Fare checked on Oct 5, 2026

Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details

AlaskaMay 2027 – Aug 2028

10-Night Alaska Cruise from San Francisco

Ruby Princess/ Princess Cruises

San Francisco›Ketchikan›Juneau›+3›San Francisco

Indicative fare

Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Lower

10 nightsRound trip · 5 ports of call

Fare checked on Oct 5, 2026

Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details

AlaskaOct 2026 – Oct 2028

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle

Norwegian Encore/ Norwegian Cruise Line

Seattle›Juneau›Skagway›+3›Seattle

Indicative fare

Price on the Japan site (USD, excl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Standard

7 nightsRound trip · 5 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Apr 25, 2027

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

AlaskaMay–Aug 2027

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier (Anchorage)

Crown Princess/ Princess Cruises

Vancouver›Ketchikan›Juneau›Skagway›Whittier (Anchorage)

Indicative fare

Fare in preparation

Fare level: Higher

7 nightsOne way · 3 ports of call

Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver

Crown Princess/ Princess Cruises

Vancouver›Juneau›Skagway›+2›Vancouver

Indicative fare

Fare in preparation

Fare level: Higher

7 nightsRound trip · 3 ports of call

Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle to Vancouver

Star Princess/ Princess Cruises

Seattle›Ketchikan›Juneau›Skagway›Vancouver

Indicative fare

Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Lower

7 nightsOne way · 3 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Sep 26, 2027

Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details

Ports in the same region

Find ports (Japanese)Cruises in Alaska (Japanese)

Sources

Encyclopediaen.wikipedia.org
Secondary sourceskagway.com

Source: Wikipedia “Skagway, Alaska” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Checked Jul 22, 2026

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