On our southbound cruise we stopped at the same ports as our northbound cruise. However, we chose to do different shore excursions so we would like to share a few of the things we did on our return trip. July 16th we departed from Resurrection Bay in Seward heading for Hubbard Glacier, the Millenium feels like home since this is our 3rd sailing on her.
Unbelievable mountain views, lakes, rivers. Stopped for lunch at Caribou Crossing near Carcoss.
July 17th Hubbard Glacier was bright and the area around it was sunny. Very active but not the large pieces we saw on our northbound trip. Didn't get quite as close this time but it is still a very impressive site. What is most amazing are the sounds that the glacier makes as it is breaking apart - reminds you of a thunder storm. Later this evening as we relaxed in our room saw a pod of Orca heading north from our window - what an amazing site.
July 18th Juneau -went on a whale watch with Orca Enterprises in A
uke Bay near Admirality Island. Saw 10 humpbacks including a baby playing on top and an adult breaching several times.
uke Bay near Admirality Island. Saw 10 humpbacks including a baby playing on top and an adult breaching several times. 
When we got 
back from the whale watch, we took a shuttle back to Mendenhall Glacier. Once at Mendenhall we took a hike to Nugget Falls. Huge chunks had fallen off the glacier from our last visit and it was a deep, deep blue in spots.
back from the whale watch, we took a shuttle back to Mendenhall Glacier. Once at Mendenhall we took a hike to Nugget Falls. Huge chunks had fallen off the glacier from our last visit and it was a deep, deep blue in spots.
On our return shuttle we stopped to see hundreds of salmon (5-7 lbs) swimming up a fresh water creek. There were eagles everywhere just waiting to scoop them up for a tasty snack.
July 19th Skagway - beautiful day. We took a bus and then train up the White Pass into Carcross, Yukon Territory - followed the trail of the gold rush.
Unbelievable mountain views, lakes, rivers. Stopped for lunch at Caribou Crossing near Carcoss. 
Train back was amazing - bridges, sheer cliffs, etc. Bridal Veil Falls was spectacular. Highly recommend this excursion. Lots of gold rush history - worth the price.
July 20th sailed the Inside Passage to Icy Strait. Snowy mountains. Hi
ked around the area. Would recommend you do some sort of excursion here - zip line or a whale watch. Saw porpoise and humpbacks as we departed the area.
ked around the area. Would recommend you do some sort of excursion here - zip line or a whale watch. Saw porpoise and humpbacks as we departed the area.
July 21st Ketchikan - great place. Went on the Misty Fjords excursion. 3000 ft cliffs, the name says it all - very beautiful. Rain and mists are customary here but it just adds to the beauty. (Ketchikan is the fourth wettest city in the WORLD). 
Saw a large momma brown bear with her 3 cubs on one of the islands. Watched them play for about 20 minutes.
Saw eagles and tons of harbour seals. Salmon have not yet made it to this area, but tons of them in the Inside Passage. This is our last night in Alaska.
There may be a return trip in our future.
July 22nd was a sea day. All day was in the Canadian Inside Passage. It was a beautiful sunny day, we just lazed around on deck watching the mountain scenery on both sides of the ship.
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