Explore on your own rating
Walkable town at the pier, a free shuttle, and $2 buses to totem parks.
Where ships dock
- Berths I–IV along the downtown waterfront
- Ward Cove (about 7 miles north; mainly Norwegian ships; free shuttle about 20 minutes)
Getting to town
The four downtown berths are right in town. Creek Street, the historic boardwalk, is at the north end, nearest Berth IV.
A free downtown shuttle runs about every 20 minutes. Borough buses cost $2 each way (exact cash): Silver Line North goes to Totem Bight State Park and Silver Line South to Saxman Totem Park.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: U.S. dollar.
Top sights nearby
- Creek Street boardwalk
- Totem Heritage Center
- Totem Bight State Park (bus)
- Saxman Native Village totems (bus)
- Misty Fjords (floatplane or boat tour)
Beaches
- No swimming beaches. Rotary Beach is a scenic stop on the south bus route.
Safety & tips
- Bring exact change for buses.
- If you dock at Ward Cove, allow 30 minutes for the shuttle each way.
- It rains a lot here.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Buses run hourly, so missing one costs an hour. Be back 30 minutes before all-aboard.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.