Alaska Shore Excursions is an online tour company that aggregates and sells a wide range of **Alaska shore excursions and tours**—including dog sledding, glacier and helicopter tours, whale watching, fishing, and other activities—in major cruise ports such as Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, and Sitka at **local wholesale prices**. The business positions itself as a **one‑stop shop** for cruise passengers to book independently from the cruise line, with a focus on curated, highly reviewed local operators, clear online booking, and detailed tour information. They emphasize **local ownership and expertise**, describing themselves as a team of local Alaskans who handpick every tour to offer “the real Alaska” while maintaining competitive pricing and avoiding hidden fees or added commissions. Alaska Shore Excursions highlights environmental stewardship by partnering with responsible operators that recycle and use renewable energy when possible and by aiming to minimize their environmental footprint in Alaska’s wilderness. Customer service features include prompt communication, help coordinating logistics across multiple ports, and support with schedule changes, refunds (processed directly through Alaska Shore Excursions rather than cruise lines), and tour timing to match cruise ship schedules.

The Local Guy Charters is an Alaskan Native owned, small family-operated charter company in Juneau, Alaska, offering **private, customized boat tours** focused on fishing, whale watching, and sightseeing. They emphasize fully private tours (no added groups), personal service, and flexible trip planning so guests can experience local fishing, marine wildlife, and scenic fjords "the local way" with knowledgeable captains sharing their home waters.