SKSMIKE5 Posted May 29, 2022 #1 Share Posted May 29, 2022 I will be on Quantum of the Seas in June and I do not see Gondola Tickets as an "excursion" on the ships website, and I haven't been able to verify whether we can buy them from the tourist center on shore. A number of other posts seem to indicate people already "booked" the Gondola. Thank You. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0Y0US Posted May 29, 2022 #2 Share Posted May 29, 2022 Are you talking about Icy Strait or Juneau? Juneau you can buy it right there at the platform area. For Icy Strait I am not not completely sure haven't looked too much in to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waykaylincruz Posted May 29, 2022 #3 Share Posted May 29, 2022 You can purchase your all day pass through the Mount Roberts tramway website. They are cheaper than our cruiseline had them for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted May 29, 2022 #4 Share Posted May 29, 2022 The Gondola ride is at Icy Strait Point - Shore excursion tickets ? Purchase on board cruise ship ? Purchase at lift point ? New enterprise - need CC member input on this and of course the COST ? The Tram (Gold Belt) to Mt. Roberts is at Juneau - Purchase at the Tram (Franklin St) or online Purchase on board ship as a shore excursion *** *** look for combo excursions Mendenhall Glacier & Mt. Roberts Tram Best Deal The Tram ticket is good all day for multiple trips The Gondola ride - ??? good for multiple trips ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT1962 Posted May 29, 2022 #5 Share Posted May 29, 2022 (edited) Since the OP is on Quantum of the Seas, I assume they are asking about Icy Strait Point, since I don’t see Juneau listed on any June itinerary. I was in Icy Strait Point / Hoonah a few weeks ago and can provide some information on the gondola / aerial tramway. There are actually 2 aerial trams: - One that transports visitors between the original pier, now called Adventure Landing, and the new NCL Pier at Wilderness Point. This was free in early May. - One that goes to the top of the mountain from the Wilderness Point area. This was $ 59.99 (I think, I did not use it). It was for unlimited rides from what I saw and I heard included a nature land tram ride at the top. I believe the Zip Line riders also now use this to get to the top rather than the large truck / UTVs used previously. Some recommendations from my observations: - Don’t buy a ticket for the mountain gondola until you arrive and see what the weather is like. The main attraction is the view and if it is foggy / raining, it may not be worth it. - If you dock at the original pier (Adventure Landing), you can buy tickets for the gondola, zip line, etc. as you exit the pier. If you just want the mountain gondola / tram, and there is a line, take the free tram to the other pier at Wilderness Point and buy your tickets there with no waiting. That only works if there is not also a ship docked at the Wilderness Point pier. - There are nice trails near the piers and one that connects the two piers. It seems to be more of a downhill walk from the original pier (Adventure Landing) to the new pier (Wilderness Point). I would suggest walking the trail at least once, then riding the free aerial tram back. Edited May 29, 2022 by JT1962 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKSMIKE5 Posted May 31, 2022 Author #6 Share Posted May 31, 2022 On 5/29/2022 at 12:12 PM, JT1962 said: Since the OP is on Quantum of the Seas, I assume they are asking about Icy Strait Point, since I don’t see Juneau listed on any June itinerary. I was in Icy Strait Point / Hoonah a few weeks ago and can provide some information on the gondola / aerial tramway. There are actually 2 aerial trams: - One that transports visitors between the original pier, now called Adventure Landing, and the new NCL Pier at Wilderness Point. This was free in early May. - One that goes to the top of the mountain from the Wilderness Point area. This was $ 59.99 (I think, I did not use it). It was for unlimited rides from what I saw and I heard included a nature land tram ride at the top. I believe the Zip Line riders also now use this to get to the top rather than the large truck / UTVs used previously. Some recommendations from my observations: - Don’t buy a ticket for the mountain gondola until you arrive and see what the weather is like. The main attraction is the view and if it is foggy / raining, it may not be worth it. - If you dock at the original pier (Adventure Landing), you can buy tickets for the gondola, zip line, etc. as you exit the pier. If you just want the mountain gondola / tram, and there is a line, take the free tram to the other pier at Wilderness Point and buy your tickets there with no waiting. That only works if there is not also a ship docked at the Wilderness Point pier. - There are nice trails near the piers and one that connects the two piers. It seems to be more of a downhill walk from the original pier (Adventure Landing) to the new pier (Wilderness Point). I would suggest walking the trail at least once, then riding the free aerial tram back. Thank you for the information and sorry for the confusion, I was indeed asking about Icy Strait. This is great information, we'll wait until we get there to see what the weather is like. I also read that the area is accessible by scooter, at least right by the pier so worst case my dad can get to the Cannery. Thanks again! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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