Ships dock at the Haines cruise pier on Portage Cove — downtown, tour pickups and the ferry terminal are minutes away on a typical 6–10 hour call.
Where Ships Dock
The main pier sits beside Portage Cove in downtown Haines. No tender required — you walk straight into a walkable, low-key port town.
Getting To Tours
Wildlife tours to Chilkoot Lake and the Chilkat Valley typically include pier pickup. Allow 15–30 minutes drive to lake and river trailheads.
Currency
US dollars. Cards accepted; carry cash for small vendors.
Weather
Layer up — southeast Alaska is cool and changeable even in summer. Rain gear helps.
Wildlife Season
Salmon runs peak late summer–fall for bears and eagles. Eagles concentrate Oct–Feb at Chilkat.