How to See Mendenhall Glacier Without Paying Cruise Prices | Alaska Travel Hack

Join us for a detailed travel vlog as we explore Juneau, Alaska, and its iconic Mendenhall Glacier. We'll share essential travel tips for visiting this beautiful Juneau Alaska cruise port, including how to experience this popular cruise excursion both affordably and efficiently. Get ready for some incredible sightseeing and a unique perspective on this Alaskan wonder! We found the hack to visit Mendenhall Glacier from a cruise ship — without booking a $175+ shore excursion. First thing in the morning, we Ubered straight to the visitor center, used our National Parks pass for free entry, and had the whole place nearly to ourselves. Here's exactly how we did it and what it cost. ✅ Uber from downtown Juneau to the visitor center (~$30 with priority pickup) ✅ National Parks Pass = FREE entry (saves ~$20-25) ✅ Total cost: ~$40 vs $179.99 for the same cruise line excursion ✅ Hack achieved. This is port day 2 on our Alaska cruise aboard the Norwegian Bliss — and Juneau did not disappoint. After the glacier we wandered downtown, ducked into the Red Dog Saloon, did a little shopping, and made it back to the ship well before the 12:30 all aboard. Totally doable on your own. 📌 CHAPTERS 0:00 – The Mendenhall Glacier Hack 1:01 – What Excursions Actually Cost (and Why We're Skipping Them) 2:06 – Getting There: Uber vs Shuttle in Juneau 3:44 – Arriving at Mendenhall Glacier & Nugget Falls 4:49 – Heading Back Downtown 5:03 – Red Dog Saloon & Exploring Juneau 6:38 – Final Cost Breakdown: $40 vs $179.99 ------------------------------------------------------- ✈️ ABOUT MILLERS IN MOTION We’re Ryan and Lauren, a travel couple from Fort Worth, Texas, helping you choose the best way to travel! We are former full-time RVers who still love the road, but we’ve expanded our adventures to include cruising, international flights, and everything in between. With our experience on the road, in the air, and at sea, we share real-world travel tips, cost comparisons, and destination guides to help you plan your next trip—whether by land, air, or sea. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to travel smarter:    / @millersinmotiontravel   ------------------------------------------------------- 🌎 CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE & BLOG Get more travel guides and details here: https://www.millersinmotion.com 📱 CONNECT WITH US • Instagram:   / millers_in_motion   • Facebook:   / millersinmotion   📩 CONTACT For business inquiries or collaborations: https://fluffydogproductions.bloom.io... ------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: Some links in this description are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel!