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Majestic. Breathtaking. Awe-inspiring. Those are the first words that come to my mind when I think of Alaska. I\u2019ve been lucky to have experienced two Alaskan cruises, and with each I was simply blown away by the scenery.<\/p>\n

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If there was one excursion that I\u2019ve been on that highlighted Alaska\u2019s greatest assets it was the Best of Juneau<\/a> \u2014 a full day of sightseeing with a visit to Mendenhall glacier, a whale-watching cruise and salmon bake.<\/p>\n

This shore excursion was booked directly through Carnival Cruise Line<\/a> which maximized our time while we were in the port of Juneau. I\u2019m a big fan of booking through the cruise line because there\u2019s never any waiting and there are guarantees you don\u2019t get when booking independently, like getting back to the ship on time!<\/p>\n

Mendenhall Glacier<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our day started bright and early with a luxury bus ride to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center where we spent some time wandering the facility and, of course, took in some fantastic views of the famous glacier.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s hard to explain just how magnificent this glacier is, and the scope of size is quite overwhelming at approximately 12 miles in length. This ice field is a remnant from the Little Ice Age, which began more than 3000 years ago.<\/p>\n

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I think it\u2019s hard to capture a bad photo when you\u2019re surrounded by so much beauty.<\/p>\n

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“Whales Guaranteed” Wildlife Cruise<\/strong><\/p>\n

After a fair amount of time at the glacier we returned to the bus and made our way to the marina to board a deluxe catamaran for our wildlife cruise. This particular excursion guaranteed that we would see whales, and it did not disappoint!<\/p>\n

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We set out to explore Stephen\u2019s Passage where Humpback whales feed. Along the way, an onboard Naturalist pointed out additional animals in their natural environment. Can you spot the harbor seals?<\/p>\n

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The sea lions where much easier to see \u2014 just hanging out on a buoy!<\/p>\n

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Finally it was time for the whales \u2014 and they came out in droves! It was so exciting seeing these mammoth creatures in their natural habitat. You really have to have your camera ready to get a good shot, but it can be done.<\/p>\n

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Witnessing these beauties in action is why you come to Alaska! It was definitely a moment my family won\u2019t forget \u2014 simply incredible.<\/p>\n

Salmon Bake at Orca Point Lodge<\/strong><\/p>\n

Towards the end of the excursion we were treated to a salmon bake at Orca Point Lodge on Colt Island.<\/p>\n

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Once again, the scenery was magical and the wild-caught salmon was divine \u2014 freshly grilled with veggies, rice and cole slaw. Apparently I was so hungry that I forgot to snap a photo, but I assure you it was a delicious and a fantastic way to end our day in Juneau.<\/p>\n

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We were delivered back to the ship on time with a bit of extra padding for souvenir shopping. The Best of Juneau shore excursion was the best way to see the highlights of Juneau with the time we had in port. I can\u2019t recommend it enough if you\u2019re sailing Alaska this cruise season.<\/p>\n

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This post was created for Away We Go with Carnival<\/a>, the destination for getting in the getaway state of mind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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