Haines, Alaska

Haines is a small, unhurried town at the head of Alaska's Lynn Canal, ringed by the snowy peaks of the Chilkat Range. More about Haines →

Aerial view of ships in the Haines harbor with the town and snow-capped Chilkat peaks behind
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Thousands of people in port, guests plus crew. Crowd level compared with a typical Haines day.

Planning a day in Haines?

The crowd calendar shows every ship and how busy the port is, hour by hour, plus the quietest and busiest days for the next 90 days.

See the Haines cruise crowd calendar

Where is the Haines cruise port?

Ships dock alongside the Port Chilkoot Dock, a single pier directly below Fort William H. Seward, so no tender is needed.

Downtown Haines is a short, flat walk north along Beach Road and Portage Street, and a free or low-cost shuttle runs on many ship days. Chilkoot Lake and the eagle preserve need a tour or taxi.

Terminal

Getting to the Haines cruise port

Fort William H. Seward → Port Chilkoot Dock

0.8 km · ~12 min by car

About 800 m, a short uphill walk of about 12 minutes.

Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.

TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
Walk
Freeper person
Varies
About 12 minutes.

Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.

Driving to the port

There is no ride-hailing in Haines. Distances, times and prices are approximate.

Haines Cruise Terminals

1 terminal

Port Chilkoot Cruise Ship Dock

Single cruise pier in front of Fort Seward on Beach Road, taking one ship at a time, with a small visitor kiosk and restrooms at the shore end.

Eating in Haines

Cafes, a distillery and restaurants are around Fort Seward and on Main Street downtown; no prices are listed.

Where to eat

Fort Seward

Cafes, a distillery and restaurants steps from the pier.

Downtown Main Street

Bakeries, diners and a brewery near the Sheldon Museum.

Destination

About Haines

Haines is a small, unhurried town at the head of Alaska's Lynn Canal, ringed by the snowy peaks of the Chilkat Range. Beside the dock stands Fort William H. Seward, a 1904 army post whose white officers' houses around a grassy parade ground now hold galleries, inns and the Alaska Indian Arts centre.

The Chilkat Valley is home to the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, and Chilkoot Lake draws brown bears in salmon season. Quirky stops include the Hammer Museum and the Sheldon Museum of local Tlingit and pioneer history.

Climate
In November, Haines is cold and mostly grey: daytime highs fall from about 40°F to 32°F and lows from 32°F to 24°F, skies are overcast or mostly cloudy around 77% of the time, and roughly two days in three are wet, with snow becoming more common late in the month. October is the wettest month of the year and July the warmest, with average highs around 65°F.
Time zone
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Things to Do in Haines

Fort William H. Seward

1904 army post and National Historic Landmark beside the dock.

Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve

River valley with eagles and float trips.

Chilkoot Lake

Glacial lake where bears fish for salmon in season.

Hammer Museum and Sheldon Museum

Quirky tool collection and local Tlingit history.

Cruise Ships Visiting Haines

Azamara Cruises

Crystal Cruises

Explora Journeys

Holland America Line

HX Expeditions

Oceania Cruises

Princess Cruises

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Virgin Voyages

Windstar