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“Most amazing garden ever!!”
- Daniella Slamaj, British Columbia

“Charmingly different”
- Kris Strandfeldt, New York

“The highlight of our Alaskan cruise!”
- John & Carol Morgan, Utah

“A superb tour!”
- Honey & Matt Amser, New York




Tours to Jewell Gardens & Glassworks are sold on board most cruise ships visiting Skagway.

Jewell Gardens & Garden City Glassworks is a popular attraction for Skagway’s cruise visitors. Every cruise line selsl at least one tour that includes a visit to the gardens and/or the glassworks.

All of our guided programs are customized in collaboration with the cruise lines.  Options range from our very personal flagship 'blow your own' glassblowing tour to guided garden tours and our new glassblowing demonstration theater.

Most of our custom cruise ship programs include a delicous gourmet tea service or luncheon, prepared daily by our renowned chef using fresh organic ingredients from our garden!

Please see the list below for a summary of all cruise line programs that feature Jewell Gardens & Garden City Glassworks, with hot links to the respective cruise llines for more information or to book your spot now!

PLEASE NOTE:  The Golden Glassblowing Experience is a very hands-on blow-your-own glassblowing workshop and is limited to just 10 guests per departure.  Due to the popularity of this new excursion we recommend securing your spot as soon as possible!

Princess Cruises 

    Golden Glassblowing Experience    (World's only 'Blow Your Own' Glassblowing shore excursion!)
    Delectable Jewell Gardens  (Garden Tour plus Gourmet Tea Service!)
    Klondike Scenic Highlights (Garden Tour plus Gourmet Luncheon - combined with White Pass Train!)
    A Taste of Skagway (Garden Tour plus Gourmet Culinary Chef's Demonstration - with ample samples!)

Holland America Line

    Golden Glassblowing Experience   (World's only 'Blow Your Own' Glassblowing shore excursion!) 
    A Taste of Skagway (Garden Tour plus Gourmet Culinary Chef's Demonstration - with ample samples!)

Norwegian Cruise Line

    Golden Glassblowing Experience   (World's only 'Blow Your Own' Glassblowing shore excursion!)
    Some Like it Hot!    (Garden Tour, Glassblowing demonstration plus gourmet appetizers and wine!)

Royal Caribbean Cruises

    Golden Glassblowing Experience    (World's only 'Blow Your Own' Glassblowing shore excursion!)

Celebrity Cruises

    Golden Glassblowing Experience   (World's only 'Blow Your Own' Glassblowing shore excursion!)

Regent Seven Seas

    A Taste of Skagway (Garden Tour plus Gourmet Culinary Chef's Demonstration - with ample samples!)

Carnival Cruise Line 

    Golden Glassblowing Experience   (World's only 'Blow Your Own' Glassblowing shore excursion!)
    Some Like it Hot!    (Garden Tour, Glassblowing demonstration plus gourmet appetizers and wine!)

           

Cruise West

    Gardens & Glass (Garden Tour plus Intro to Glassblowing!)

    Golden Glassblowing Experience  (World's only 'Blow Your Own' Glassblowing shore excursion!)
    Klondike Scenic Highlights (Garden Tour plus Gourmet Luncheon - combined with White Pass Train!)

Demonstration theaters for walk-ins offered twice daily, plenty of space available. Please call us at (907) 983-2111 to confirm times.

Please see our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.


Dietary Restrictions & Special Requests

All of our food is prepared using fresh organic ingredients from our garden whenever possbile. Both our tea services and lunches feature fresh spinach or smoked salmon quiche.  With advance notice we are also happy to accomodate the needs of vegan, wheat or gluten free diets!  

If you have special dietary requirements, please let us or your cruise line know at the time of booking.

Wheelchair Access

We have gone to great lengths to ensure accessibility to everyone!  All venues are wheelchaiir accessbile and we have an ADA compliant restroom for our mobility impaired guests.

 

Jewell Gardens • PO Box 535• Skagway • Alaska • 99840 • (907)983-2111 • info@jewellgardens.com