Explore on your own rating
Small, walkable town at the dock; eagles and wilderness need a tour.
Where ships dock
- Port Chilkoot dock, below Fort William H. Seward
Getting to town
Fort Seward is right by the dock. Downtown Main Street is about 0.5–1 mile, a flat 10–20 minute walk.
The Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve is about 20 miles north: taxi, rental car or tour. Fares vary.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: U.S. dollar.
Top sights nearby
- Fort William H. Seward National Historic Landmark
- Sheldon Museum
- Hammer Museum
- Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve (tour)
Beaches
- No swimming beaches.
Safety & tips
- Eagles are around year-round; biggest gatherings are in fall.
- Fast ferry to Skagway exists; check times.
- Quieter than other ports.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
The preserve is 20+ miles out. Leave plenty of buffer or book a cruise-line tour.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.