Juneau floatplane tour-how do I get to the airport?

[Cafabi]

We want to do a float plane tour (on our own to save $$$) in Juneau this June. I thought that all of the float plane tours left from the waterfront near the cruise ship docks, but apparently, some are at the airport. There is a floatplane area there. The city bus does not stop at the airport on Saturday when we will be there. I don't have any experience with cabs, but there will be 4 of us, so I think that would be too expensive. What is the best way to get to the airport on a Saturday? Are there any companies besides Wings Airways that leave from the waterfront? Thanks!

[tee_harbor]

We want to do a float plane tour (on our own to save $$$) in Juneau this June. I thought that all of the float plane tours left from the waterfront near the cruise ship docks, but apparently, some are at the airport. There is a floatplane area there. The city bus does not stop at the airport on Saturday when we will be there. I don't have any experience with cabs, but there will be 4 of us, so I think that would be too expensive. What is the best way to get to the airport on a Saturday? Are there any companies besides Wings Airways that leave from the waterfront? Thanks!

 

I'd contact the vendor directly for recommendations. I find it hard to believe they're offering tours with no way for the tourists to get to them.

 

A cab ride to the airport is about $25-30 each way, split four ways. You are not charged per customer.

 

Although the direct bus doesn't run on Saturday, the bus stop at the Nugget Mall is not a far walk from the airport.

[jlijny]

Most vendors will pick you up at the pier, and bring you back after the tour is over. I would call them directly, or send them an email.

[Cafabi]

Thanks. I don't think that some of the people in our group can walk the distance from the Nugget Mall. For the price of the cab, I might just call Rent a Wreck. I think this company caters more to the local market, which actually appeals to me.

[PennyAgain]

Rent a Wreck does do a huge business from cruise passengers.

 

Yes, do telephone your vender. They likely have a solution.

[Cafabi]

I think this company caters more to the local market, which actually appeals to me.

 

Sorry, I was not clear. I meant the float plane company. It seems to have a little differnt "flavor" than the ones that leave from the watefront. I have considered them, too--they are just much more expensive.