We tied up in Skagway early this morning, docked and secured right at 7:00. Having a full thirteen hours in port until 8:00 in the evening meant there was no need to rush off the ship, which always makes for a far better day ashore.
Skagway sits at the northern tip of the Lynn Canal, famously serving as the primary springboard for the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush. This was our sixth time in town, as it features on almost every Alaska itinerary. Our return here in July 2024 proved memorable for all the wrong reasons when the train up the pass could not bring us, my sister, and her friend back to the ship, and a major landslide blocked the return bus, turning my birthday into a full logistical exercise.
Today was vastly simpler. We revisited streets we already know intimately, keeping the pace deliberate, and popped into the local public library to catch up on a bit of internet.
With the Solstice staying docked until 20:00, we had the luxury of heading back on board for lunch, relaxing during the afternoon, and taking another stroll through town before dinner. Leaving the pier as dusk began to settle over the fjord made for a fine end to a calm, comfortable day.