Juneau
Alaska, US
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The Tea
Juneau is the Alaska cruise experience distilled to its purest form: glaciers, wildlife, jaw-dropping scenery, and absolutely no roads connecting it to the rest of civilization. The port is right downtown, and the walkability is excellent — the Mount Roberts Tramway, Mendenhall Glacier, and dozens of shops and restaurants are all accessible without a tour.
What the cruise lines don't tell you: Juneau gets up to five ships per day in peak season, dumping 12,000+ visitors into a city of 32,000 residents. The locals have mixed feelings, to put it diplomatically. Downtown on a five-ship day feels less like "charming Alaska town" and more like "Times Square with salmon."
The safety here is excellent — this is small-town Alaska. The weather, however, is another story. Juneau averages 62 inches of rain per year, and there's a decent chance your port day will be overcast and drizzly. Pack layers and waterproof gear, and don't buy the cheap $20 ponchos from the shops at the pier.
Weather by Month
| Month | Avg Temp | Rain Days | Good Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 17 | 45% |
| Feb | 28°F | 9 | 69% |
| Mar | 32°F | 15 | 52% |
| Apr | 37°F | 9 | 70% |
| May | 44°F | 15 | 52% |
| Jun | 56°F | 7 | 77% |
| Jul | 57°F | 19 | 39% |
| Aug | 58°F | 14 | 55% |
| Sep | 50°F | 23 | 23% |
| Oct | 40°F | 21 | 32% |
| Nov | 30°F | 15 | 50% |
| Dec | 32°F | 19 | 39% |
Day-in-Port Budget
| Item | Budget | Mid-Range | Splurge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch | $— | $— | $— |
| Drinks (2) | $— | $— | $— |
| Taxi to Mendenhall Glacier | $— | $— | $— |
| Excursion | $— | $— | $— |
| Souvenirs | $— | $— | $— |
Juneau on the Cruise Schedule
Two of the ships we track are scheduled to sail from Juneau 16 times over the next 12 months, most often on 7-night voyages. National Geographic Quest has the most departures, with 10. Separately, 19 ships we track are scheduled to stop at Juneau on at least 190 sailings. Ports of call are only recorded for some itineraries, so the real number is likely higher. Those ships sail for 11 different cruise lines. The busiest months on the schedule are May 2027 and June 2027.
Ships Sailing From Juneau
| Ship | Cruise Line | Departures (12 mo) | Next Departure | Latest CDC Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Geographic Quest | Lindblad | 10 | Sep 19, 2026 | 95 |
| Seabourn Encore | Seabourn | 6 | May 21, 2027 | 96 |
Ships Scheduled to Stop at Juneau
Dates are when the sailing departs its home port, not the day it reaches Juneau.
| Ship | Cruise Line | Sailings Stopping Here | Next Sailing | Latest CDC Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koningsdam | Holland America | 23 | Sep 19, 2026 | 100 |
| Norwegian Bliss | Norwegian | 23 | Sep 19, 2026 | 100 |
| Norwegian Encore | Norwegian | 21 | Sep 20, 2026 | 92 |
| Carnival Spirit | Carnival | 20 | Apr 29, 2027 | 99 |
| Celebrity Edge | Celebrity | 18 | May 21, 2027 | 98 |
| Zaandam | Holland America | 18 | May 12, 2027 | 92 |
| Eurodam | Holland America | 13 | Sep 19, 2026 | 99 |
| Carnival Luminosa | Carnival | 9 | May 3, 2027 | 98 |
| Westerdam | Holland America | 9 | May 9, 2027 | 97 |
| Seven Seas Explorer | Regent Seven Seas | 8 | May 26, 2027 | 100 |
| Seabourn Encore | Seabourn | 7 | May 14, 2027 | 96 |
| Viking Orion | Viking | 6 | Jun 4, 2027 | 100 |
| Discovery Princess | Princess | 5 | May 15, 2027 | 96 |
| Norwegian Joy | Norwegian | 4 | Sep 21, 2026 | 100 |
| Nieuw Amsterdam | Holland America | 2 | May 23, 2027 | 99 |
| Anthem of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 1 | Sep 21, 2026 | 100 |
| Celebrity Solstice | Celebrity | 1 | Sep 10, 2027 | 95 |
| Disney Wonder | Disney | 1 | Sep 21, 2026 | 98 |
| Serenade of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 1 | Sep 20, 2026 | 95 |
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