This is the one port of call where we actually had an excursion planned. We got off the ship and hopped on a bus to go whale watching. When we got back, we explored just a bit, having Alaska king crab at a nice restaurant.

We wake up in the town of Juneau, Alaska. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

The Goldbelt Tram right across from the cruise ship dock. Only $60 per adult for an "all-day pass." Yeah, like you're going to ride the thing multiple times. 🙄 Our bus driver told us don't even think about it unless it's a clear day. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

Some Juneau, Alaska scenery. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

We ate on the ship before heading into Juneau. This is my wife's breakfast. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

My breakfast. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

Ship parked next to ours on the Juneau dock. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

We crossed to the starboard side to look at the other side of the bay. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

Another cruise ship and downtown Juneau. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

We arrive at the dock for the whale watching tour with Allen Marine Tours. This is a random boat I took a picture of only because it said Sitka. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

This is our whale watching boat. Maybe one day I will crop out my finger. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

We immediately went up top. This area was already claimed by squatters. We never did get in there. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

I don't know that name of this place. Maybe Akuke Bay. We were probably at least 10 miles from Juneau. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

It was so pretty here. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

Why I took this photo the universe will never know. Perhaps to prove that I existed for a brief moment in time. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

Scenic shoreline. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

Ooh! Another lighthouse! This place is called Point Retreat Light. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

I heard this may be available as a B&B. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

I briefly hijacked the boat. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

Our captain and one of his sea minions. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

Position check. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

I could look at this scenery all day long. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

I could look at this scenery all day long. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

I could look at this scenery all day long. Heading back to dock now. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

We saw lots of whales so we were unable to demand a refund. I just didn't try to take pictures of them with my iPhone. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

The Ruby Princess docked in Juneau, Alaska, exact time unknown. Taken from the the hill above via tram. Photo borrowed from the a fellow passenger as posted on the Facebook group. Copyright © 2025 Facebook under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

Back on the dock next to the ship. We are heading into town. A lot of ships on the same day. What thoughtful consideration of the customer. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

Ye olde bear shtick. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

A rare action shot of wildlife. Quality: poor. An otter in the water near the ships. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

Thinking about my Star Trek friends. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

The tourist churn goes right through a working cannery area complete with forklifts whizzing back and forth. Yum. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

The Twisted Fish restaurant. There wasn't enough room even for a lowly hermit crab. This is what happens when multiple cruise ships hit the same day. Enjoy! Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

Outside the restaurant. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

Hello there. King of the hill. While my wife shopped, I sat on a bench and watched an employee on his first day try to figure out how to get crabs out for a local with a big bag. If the locals like this place, it must be good. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

Primer on Alaskan seafood. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

One of the few beers I had during the two-week vacation. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

We shared a bowl of chowder. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

The main attraction: We shared some Alaska king crab. This was $80 per one-pound serving. I've never seen crab that came out so easily in nice big pieces. And it was delicious. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

The fish tacos were also very good. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

We're back around the ship. A hang glider flies near the tram. Copyright © 2025 Timothy B. Burleson under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.