During this unique Juneau tour, your hour long cruise,  will take you back to the turn of  the twentieth century, when Alaska was still a wild frontier!

The Juneau goldbelt was bustling with activity as it  became the hard rock mining capital of the world. With the

He  will describe the other Juneau mines, each with its own unique story, as well as the miners and the amazing engineering feats they accomplished to create these mines.       On your tour, your guide will discuss the history of the Mexican, the 700 the Ready Bullion, the Perseverance, and the Alaskan-Juneau mine, as he points out some of the remnants of these mines.      You will also hear about the pioneering development of hydroelectric power used to support these mines.      All of this while enjoying a relaxing trip in Gastineau Channel. So come on aboard the Susanna. Tickets are available on any Princess Cruise ship, at the Mount Roberts Tram or by calling us at (907) 723-0372.

building of great enterprises there comes great stories. The building of the Juneau and Douglas mines is a  story filled with daring, courage, vision and fantastic engineering feats stretching the technology of the early twentieth century to new heights.       Your guide will tell you about  how the early miners overcame incredible obstacles to create the largest hard rock gold mine of its time --the mighty Treadwell Mine complex.

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