In Juneau with 2 other ships... will the tram be busy?

[sharp_cruiser]

I just checked one of the ship calendars and I see we are docked in Juneau with a couple other large ships. I would like to take the tram in the afternoon but I have heard of lines to get down... I think I read that someone waited an hour? Do I have to be on the ship 30 min or 1 hr before actually departing?

[Budget Queen]

The tram lines move extremely fast, only a 5 min. ride in the tram. You need to be back on board 30 minutes prior to departure. And - 2 other ships is a VERY light day in Juneau. Try getting around downtown, when there are 6-7. :)

[mbisson]

The tram lines move extremely fast, only a 5 min. ride in the tram. You need to be back on board 30 minutes prior to departure. And - 2 other ships is a VERY light day in Juneau. Try getting around downtown, when there are 6-7. :)

 

I was gonna say the exact same thing. 3 ships in Juneau is an amazingly light tourist day during cruise season.

[qiangf2]

That's not too bad. We saw 6 ships on the day when we were in Juneau. I didn't see much a line at Tram. Enjoy your ride.

[Alaskabound77]

How do you figure out how many ships will be docked?

[Budget Queen]

How do you figure out how many ships will be docked?

 

By the codes on the schedule listings. Will refer to 'anchor' or similar if tendered.

[GMoney]

How busy the tram is will also depend a bit on the weather.

[sharp_cruiser]

Thanks a ton for the info! I am glad to hear that 3 ships isn't too heavy of a load for Juneau. I guess we lucked out b/c I think we are the only ship in Ketchikan and I think only one other ship with us part of the time in Skagway.

Leaving today at 3 pm!

[mbisson]

Thanks a ton for the info! I am glad to hear that 3 ships isn't too heavy of a load for Juneau. I guess we lucked out b/c I think we are the only ship in Ketchikan and I think only one other ship with us part of the time in Skagway.

Leaving today at 3 pm!

 

Have a good cruise...doesn't sound like you'll be fighting any crowds-SWEET!

[brunolvr]

How do you figure out how many ships will be docked?

 

Here's the cruise ship schedule:

http://www.claalaska.com/schedules.html

[Alaskabound77]

Brunolvr-

Ah, thanks for that cool link. Darn - there will be 5 ships the day we are in Juneau!

[brunolvr]

Brunolvr-

Ah, thanks for that cool link. Darn - there will be 5 ships the day we are in Juneau!

 

But, really only 4 at one time since the Norwegian Sun leaves at 1:15 PM, then the Star Princess arrives and docks in their place at the AJ dock at 1:30 PM.:)