How to experience the best of every port of call. When it’s time to choose your shore excursions on your Alaskan cruise, you’re got some excellent options. Should you land on a glacier in a helicopter for the ultimate two-hour hike or paddle a kayak while spying on humpback whales? Thanks to the multiple ports of call you’ll visit on a standard cruise itinerary, you’ll have plenty of opportunities for the state’s wild-at-heart approach to sightseeing. From bear-spotting and snorkeling to mountain biking and rock climbing, these 10 shore excursions are among the best—especially for nature lovers and adventure addicts.