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The funny thing is, every time you think you’ve seen the most beautiful view ever, you round a corner and another one tops it. It kind of reminded me of Harry Potter’s train ride to Hogwarts — magical and enchanting, except with more glaciers and no chocolate frogs. If you’re planning to take this shorex, a tip: sit on the left side facing the front. That’s where you’ll catch the best views on the way up.
There’s also a tour guide narrating over the PA system, sharing bits of history and fun facts along the way, but honestly I was too busy clicking away on my camera to take it all in.
Alaskan King Crab Heaven
As much as I loved the train, my favorite part of Skagway came right after — when we had our very first Alaskan King Crab! We went straight to Skagway Fish Co., which proudly claims to serve the biggest king crabs in town. And true enough, they were massive. Perfect location too — the restaurant sits right in front of the trains, so it’s an easy next stop after the ride.
Now, before coming to Alaska, I read that “king crabs are dirt cheap here.” Spoiler: dirt cheap in Alaska still means $$$. That crab in the photo below? Just three legs, and it cost $300 (₱18,000 or SAR 1200). But oh my goodness… worth every cent. The shell was surprisingly soft, so you didn’t need to struggle — just a pair of scissors or even your hands could crack it open. Inside? Gigantic, juicy, sweet crab meat that literally melted in my mouth. I’m drooling just thinking about it now. Honestly, this crab may have ruined every future crab experience for me because nothing else will ever compare.
We tried other dishes too, but the king crab was hands down my ultimate favorite.
Exploring Skagway Town
About 15–20 minutes away from the port is Skagway town proper, which looks like something straight out of an old Western movie set. The wooden storefronts, colorful facades, and charming vintage-style architecture make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Most of the shops sell souvenirs, but the atmosphere itself is what makes it special — it has that distinct, small-town Alaska charm that makes you want to linger a little longer.
And of course, I couldn’t resist picking up another bag of manifestation gems — a little souvenir of good vibes to take home with me.
After some shopping, we slowly made our way back to the ship, once again surrounded by breathtaking mountain views, the kind that make you stop every few steps just to take another photo.
Skagway left such a lasting impression on me — from magical train rides to the king of all crabs, this place has easily become one of the most beautiful spots I’ve ever been to.
Until next time, Alaska… I’m already missing you.
ReplyDeleteYour words painted a perfect picture of Skagway.
It feels as if I'm there feeling the fresh,cool air.
I had to check about the staggering price of the king crab and justify its cost.
After my research, I now agree with you that the price is quite reasonable and you get value for money.
It's a delicacy! It's harvested from the wild and populations are limited. Unlike other crab species, it takes 4-5 years for king crabs to mature which reduces its abundance. Catching king crabs subject fishermen to extremely dangerous and brutal conditions facing risks of hypothermia and drowning.
₱18,000 (almost equivalent to a month's salary in the Philippines)SAR 1200 or $300 just to experience the sweet, delicate and juicy meat of the King crab is worth every penny.
Looking forward to your Ketchikan and Juneau experience.
-aMOMymous
Ooooops, I forgot to mention the two mascots look great! I love that photo🥰
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